ABOUT US

Suncoast Architects Studio is a full service architectural firm taking your project from a napkin sketch to reality.

We are the only registered/licensed full service architectural practice in Hernando County dedicated to providing a full service architectural experience.

We are not Tampa or Orlando architects with PO boxes in Hernando County or engineering companies with a side business of architecture.

We live and work right here....

Alia Qureshi

Alia

Registered Architect and LEED Certified

LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is one of the most popular green building certification programs used worldwide. Alia holds a Masters in Architecture degree from the prestigious Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London (UCL), United Kingdom. She has not only served in the Board of Directors of the AIA (American Institute of Architects), but is also a proud Chartered Member of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

Currently she serves as the Vice Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission in Hernando County. She serves her clients with a background of extensive experience both geographically and professionally. Her research | design | construction experience in London | Paris | New York | Florida shows in her work. Her articles have been published in Asia and Europe!

Alia has served as Owner's representative of the Hillsborough County School Board and continues to provide professional services in the areas of educational, healthcare, commercial and residential projects. Our firm provides quality architectural and design/build services from custom homes to interior build outs.

Robert “Lynn” Austin

Design and Drafting Professional

A Design and Drafting professional with more than 20 years of experience working on residential, commercial and public projects. Combines innovation and creativity with expertise in developing functional designs according to specific customer requirements. Works effectively on own initiative and as part of a cross-functional team to ensure projects are completed on time and to a high quality standard.

AutoCAD Operator & Designer, Dual Associate of Science Degree, Networking Systems Technology; Programming and Analysis, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL.
Bachelor of Design Degree, Architecture, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, 1988

Lynn Austin

Craig Lyman

Project Manager

With years of experience in all phases of construction, seeks position as project architect, project manager, job captain, architects field representative, or construction administrator

Summary of Qualifications

  • Past Member NCARB, and AIA
  • Retired Architect with over 50 years of experience in compiling exacting contract drawings and documents
  • Retired Construction Supervisor, State of Massachusetts 1975 thru 2005, State of New Mexico License GB-98 Commercial Contractor, 2005 thru 2010.
  • Past ARCHITECTS License held in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona
  • Has directed the work of a group of architectural designers or project architects
  • Extensive knowledge of Architecture, architectural practice, building types and construction practices for public and private buildings, and groups of buildings
  • Proven leadership skills and ethical responsibility
  • Able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines under pressure
  • Recognized with professionalism, positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence
  • Clear understanding of construction costs and value engineering, good working relationship with contractors and subs

Core Competencies

  • Resourceful and well-organized: skilled in activity planning, task management and project follow through
  • Keen sense of responsibility: solid professional standards, excellent track record of dependability
  • Creative problem solver: responds rapidly and appropriately to changing circumstances. Evaluates and identifies problems/needs to make astute decisions to effect positive change, and refocus on new priorities
  • 30 Years + Design Build Experience in residential, commercial and institutional.

Selected Achievements

  • Outstanding Design Award 2nd Year BAC student
  • Set Design Awards, Mame, Young Frankenstein, Alice in Wonderland
  • Nominated Best Set, New England Theater Conference
  • Nominated by United Church of Christ for National Award for the design of the United Church of Angel Fire
  • Nominated by United Church Western Conference for United Church of Angel Fire

Education

  • LEED AP Certification Course: EVERBLUE ENERGY
  • Cad1 AutoCAD training 2006 & 2008 version  Denver, CO
  • BA Architecture: BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE  Boston, MA
  • Architectural Rendering Studies: NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF ART  Boston, MA
  • Summer Study Program: PAOLO SOLARI  Cortez Junction, AZ
  • Studies in Sociology: BOSTON UNIVERSITY  Boston, MA
  • Member International Building Council
  • Past member of NCARB, AIA, and PCI
  • OSHA 10 Certified

Professional Experience

PROJECT Manager: Lycott Environmental  Spencer, MA 2008-2018
Project manager and equipment operator on lake, pond and river restoration projects throughout New England and New York. Managed and directed daily operations of construction site crew during harvesting and extraction of invasive weeds and silt.
PROJECT ARCHITECT: Brennan Architects  Charlotte, NC 2007-2008
Managed and directed daily operations of design and construction drawings, product selection and detail composition for County Sheriffs office and 100 inmate jail. Prepared and organized contract documents for building contractors.
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT: Advanced Architectural Design Group  Angel Fire, NM 2000-2007
Oversaw daily operations in all aspects of an architectural practice including client contact, contract proposals, AIA contract negotiations, client administration, programming, design and contract documentation, plus on-site coordination and contract administration.
PRINCIPAL: Taos Design Collaborative  Taos, NM 1995-2000
Executed daily operations of all aspects of an architectural practice including client contact, contract proposals, AIA contract negotiations, client administration.

More Projects upon request.

LOCAL RECOGNITION

HERNANDO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER
HERNANDO COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSIONER
LEED CERTIFIED FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
LEED CERTIFIED FOR SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CERTIFIED
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL CERTIFIED
Local Recognition
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
Local Recognition
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD
SMALL BUSINESS AWARD