Business Details
Award-Winning Modern Architecture in Sarasota, FL
Halflants & Pichette is an award-winning modern design-build studio with offices in Sarasota and Tampa. Our collaborative approach prioritizes context, function, and innovative design solutions. We specialize in architectural design, interior design, master planning, and full construction services, ensuring seamless integration from concept to completion. With a diverse team representing nine countries and five languages, we bring global perspectives to regional challenges. Recognized with over 50 AIA awards and national accolades, our work focuses on housing projects, single-family residences, and commercial developments. We maintain design oversight throughout all project phases, combining architectural expertise with hands-on construction knowledge.Our commitment to quality has earned recognition in publications like Dwell Magazine and AIArchitect. Founding principals Michael Halflants and John Pichette have received individual honors, including the AIA Florida Medal of Honor and Builder of the Year. We emphasize client collaboration, as evidenced by testimonials highlighting personalized service and transformative design outcomes. Our projects span the Gulf Coast, reflecting a deep understanding of subtropical environments and modernist traditions.
Services
Architectural Design
Interior Design
Master Planning
Construction Services
Design-Build Projects
Highlights and features
- Awarded over 50 AIA design awards, more than any Florida firm
- Architect-led design-build approach with continuous oversight
- Team from 9 countries with diverse international perspectives
- Recognized in national publications including Dwell Magazine
- Founders honored with AIA Florida Medal of Honor and Builder of the Year
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)
What people say
Exceptional ability
Pleasure to work with
High-quality design
Forward-looking
Design excellence
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design services create modern, context-responsive buildings that balance aesthetics with functionality. We focus on spatial innovation, material selection, and environmental integration for residential and commercial projects. Our process emphasizes client collaboration and adherence to local subtropical conditions.
Interior Design
Interior design solutions combine modernist principles with practical needs, creating functional, aesthetically cohesive environments. We specialize in custom residential interiors and commercial spaces that reflect brand identity while optimizing usability and comfort.
Design-Build Projects
Our design-build approach delivers seamless project execution by maintaining architectural oversight throughout construction. This method ensures design integrity while enabling cost-effective solutions through direct collaboration with on-site teams and subcontractors.
Master Planning
We develop comprehensive master plans for residential communities and commercial developments that prioritize sustainable growth, circulation patterns, and contextual harmony. Our plans integrate architectural vision with practical land-use strategies for long-term functionality.
Construction Services
Full construction services maintain design intent through hands-on project management. Our architect-led teams implement technical solutions while preserving aesthetic vision, ensuring quality control from foundation to final finishes across Gulf Coast climate conditions.
People
Michael Halflants
Design Principal
FAIA award-winning architect and founder with over 20 years of experience. Recipient of AIA Florida Medal of Honor. Combines academic expertise as USF professor with practical design-build leadership.
John Pichette
Founding Partner
AIA-recognized architect and 2017 Florida Builder of the Year. Brings practical construction knowledge to design solutions. Focuses on client collaboration and innovative material applications in subtropical environments.
Eric Schaefer
Construction Director
Manages construction operations with technical expertise in modern building systems. Ensures design integrity through hands-on project execution while maintaining cost efficiency and schedule adherence.
Glenn McKay
Studio Director
Coordinates design teams and project workflows. Oversees multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality control and adherence to the firm's modernist design principles.
Lalania Hayes
Accounting Specialist
Manages financial operations with attention to project budgeting and firm accounting. Ensures fiscal responsibility while supporting the studio's creative and construction activities.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide architectural design, interior design, master planning, and full construction services with a design-build approach.
Are you licensed for both design and construction?
Yes, we hold state licenses for both architecture (AA-26001368) and general contracting (CGC-1518813).
What regions do you serve?
We work throughout Florida's Gulf Coast from Venice to St. Petersburg, including Sarasota and Tampa.
How does your design-build approach benefit clients?
Our architect-led process ensures design continuity, cost efficiency, and integrated problem-solving from concept through construction.
What awards has your firm received?
We've earned over 50 AIA awards, five national medals from the Association of Licensed Architects, and Florida's Firm of the Year.
