WHO WE ARE
ELM ARCH is a comprehensive architectural firm with the skills and experience needed to realize a range of industrial, commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. Our unique fusion of planning, design, project management, and technology expertise, coupled with our commitment to excellence, enable us to exceed our clients’ expectations at every stage of the design process.
MEET THE TEAM
MEET ERIK ↓
Masters in Architecture, University of Florida, 1998
Degree in Design, University of Florida, 1994
Personally committed to helping each client achieve their unique aesthetic vision, Erik has nearly three decades of experience using his design talents to realize successful commercial architecture projects in the South Florida market. While maintaining focus on the primacy of good design, Erik quickly learned the critical role scheduling and budget play in meeting the clients’ needs.
Over the years, Erik has accrued the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to strike the delicate balance between the art and business of architecture. “The project’s budget and schedule are a given that must be maintained; however, it is the architect’s mandate to incorporate design and innovation into all projects.”
Erik is a Miami native, happily married for over 20-years, and a proud father of two. Erik enjoys playing guitar and is an avid sports fan celebrating the Miami Dolphins, Miami Heat and Florida Gators.
MEET ANGEL ↓
Angel is a vice president at ELM ARCH. A detail-oriented designer and effective leader, Angel constantly strives to enhance the built environment through efficient and sustainable architectural design principles. Angel is LEED accredited and holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami.
Over the last 16 years, Angel has developed a broad resume of experience managing new construction, renovations, and restorations in the commercial office, restaurant, hospitality, and residential sectors. His deep knowledge and skill base encompasses South Florida architectural design; code compliance; contract documentation; construction management and administration; and, program planning.
Angel maintains the highest standards of design and functionality while delivering projects on time and within budget. “Architecture should be a collaborative process. When clients and architects work together, they can achieve superlative, mutually pleasing aesthetic and spatial goals.”
Angel left Cuba and migrated to the United States at the age of seven. He has lived in Miami most of his life. He is happily married and is a proud father of two. His interests are CrossFit, mountain biking, and traveling.
Chris Mejia, Project Manager
Masters in Architecture, Florida International University, 2012
cmejia@elmarchmiami.com
Chris Mejia is a Project Manager at ELM ARCH. During the past 10 years Chris has refined his experience in the Architecture industry. Since 2015 he has managed projects ranging from residential and commercial architecture to interior and furniture design. Chris prides himself on the logistics of managing a project from start to finish.
Pablo Diaz, Project Manager
Bachelor of Architecture, Florida Atlantic University, 2011
pdiaz@elmarchmiami.com
Pablo Diaz is a project manager at ELM ARCH. Pablo has been on his career journey for over 10 years and now endeavoring to become a Licensed Architect. Pablo enjoys the curious architectural experiments that are often found between the science of materials/structure and the art of experiencing/sensing the form and space.
Maria Roethlisberger, Architectural Designer
Bachelor of Architecture, Florida Atlantic University, 2020
mroethlisberger@elmarchmiami.com
Maria is a young professional seeking to become a licensed architect. With over 2 years of professional experience, Maria is confident in her knowledge and is eager to take on any project. Maria is captivated by the creation of spaces and the symphony behind function and beauty.