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Your Trusted Commercial Architecture Partner in Miami, FL
Pergakis Paul Architect is a full-service architectural and interior design firm with over 40 years of experience in commercial projects. Our team specializes in delivering rapid, cost-efficient, and error-free build-outs while maintaining strong relationships with Florida building departments. We have successfully completed high-profile projects for clients like the DEA, Royal Caribbean, and Humana, consistently meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.Our expertise spans corporate office design, healthcare interiors, and sustainable architecture, supported by a deep understanding of local codes and industry standards. With a focus on creativity and functionality, we serve as a trusted partner for clients seeking innovative design solutions.
Services
Commercial Interior Design
Office Space Planning
Corporate Office Remodeling
Healthcare Interior Architecture
Sustainable Design Solutions
High-Security Facility Design
Rapid Construction Documentation
Retail Interior Design
Hospitality Interior Design
Code Compliance Consulting
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience in commercial architecture with rapid project approvals.
- Our team maintains strong relationships with Florida building departments for streamlined permits.
- We specialize in high-security and technology-driven facility designs for government clients.
- Our projects consistently meet tight deadlines without compromising quality or compliance.
- We combine creative design with functional solutions tailored to corporate and healthcare sectors.
What people say
Rapid project execution
Code compliance expertise
Successful high-profile builds
Client-focused approach
Services
Commercial Interior Design
We specialize in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing commercial interiors tailored to client needs. Our designs prioritize space efficiency, compliance, and rapid execution for corporate offices, healthcare facilities, and retail environments. With decades of experience, we deliver cost-effective solutions that align with brand identity and operational goals.
Rapid Construction Documentation
Our team produces detailed construction documents in compressed timelines to meet urgent project deadlines. Leveraging industry expertise, we completed projects like Royal Caribbean's 40,000 sq ft facility in five days. This service ensures clients maintain momentum without sacrificing accuracy or regulatory compliance.
Code Compliance Consulting
We navigate complex building codes and permitting processes to streamline project approvals. Our relationships with Florida building departments reduce delays, as seen in DEA headquarters and Heartware projects. This service minimizes revisions, ensuring projects progress smoothly through regulatory checkpoints.
High-Security Facility Design
We design facilities requiring advanced security protocols, including government and healthcare institutions. Projects like the GSA Drug Enforcement Agency headquarters integrate high-tech infrastructure while maintaining user-friendly environments. Our expertise balances security demands with functional aesthetics.
Sustainable Design Solutions
Our sustainable designs incorporate eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient systems without compromising functionality. We align projects with modern environmental standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness. This approach supports long-term operational savings and regulatory compliance for commercial clients.
People
Steve Tewes
Owner
Steve Tewes founded Pergakis Paul Architect in 2000 after 20 years of experience in South Florida commercial architecture. With a B.A. in Design from UF and a B.Arch from UM, he specializes in rapid project approvals and code compliance. His leadership has earned the firm recognition for high-profile projects like the DEA headquarters.
Kari Lorenzi
Director of Interiors
Kari Lorenzi leads interior design initiatives at Pergakis Paul Architect since 2005. Known for her client-focused approach, she has managed projects for MAC Cosmetics and Tropical Financial Credit Union. Her expertise ensures designs balance creativity with practicality, meeting tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Questions
What services does Tewes Design Group offer?
We provide commercial architectural design, interior space planning, code compliance consulting, and rapid construction documentation for corporate, healthcare, and government clients.
How experienced is your team in commercial architecture?
Our team has over 40 years of combined experience, with expertise in high-security facilities, sustainable design, and expedited project approvals for major corporations.
Can you handle urgent project timelines?
Yes, we specialize in fast-track design, completing projects like Royal Caribbean's 40,000 sq ft facility in five days while maintaining regulatory compliance.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, with experience in high-profile projects across Florida and national clients requiring remote collaboration.
How do you ensure code compliance?
Our team maintains strong relationships with Florida building departments and leverages decades of local code expertise to minimize permit delays and revisions.
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Robert Stafford
Nov 01, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Value
Great team, Steve Tewes has to be the most well-versed architect in Florida. TDG completed a 200,000 sq ft project for us and they continue to be a referral I am happy to recommend.
Great team, Steve Tewes has to be the most well-versed architect in Florida. TDG completed a 200,000 sq ft project for us and they continue to be a referral I am happy to recommend.
Anthony Jackson
Oct 29, 2021
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Positive:Responsiveness,Value
Tewes design group Miami architects created the plan to bring our kitchen, basement, and deck remodel to life. And we couldn't be happier with the result! They did the design, contract negotiation, and helped with permitting and solving problems along the way. Highly recommend them.
Tewes design group Miami architects created the plan to bring our kitchen, basement, and deck remodel to life. And we couldn't be happier with the result! They did the design, contract negotiation, and helped with permitting and solving problems along the way. Highly recommend them.
Finlay Giles
Oct 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Value
Professional and experienced. Steve has great connections with most building departments in South Florida so getting approvals is a breeze.
Professional and experienced. Steve has great connections with most building departments in South Florida so getting approvals is a breeze.
Sheila Quigley-Martinez
Mar 07, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Steve is wonderful to work with. Very responsive and his code knowledge is amazing!
Steve is wonderful to work with. Very responsive and his code knowledge is amazing!
Kari Lorenzi
Jan 16, 2021
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They get right to the point. TDG
has years of experience and pride themselves on speed with accuracy throughout the entire process from inception of design, to permitting and construction administration.
TDG works well with, and has long-term relationships with many municipalities in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
has years of experience and pride themselves on speed with accuracy throughout the entire process from inception of design, to permitting and construction administration.
TDG works well with, and has long-term relationships with many municipalities in Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
