Here at Modis Architects, we are full service architecture/planning firm specializing in retail, entertainment, hospitality, amusement, mixed use, office and aviation facilities serving corporate, institutional, governmental and real estate clients worldwide.
After working together for over 15 years and coming off the tail end of a significant economic downturn, co-founders Robert K. Morisette and Ivo Fernandez Jr. took a leap of faith to open their own architectural firm – MODIS Architects. With a desire of creating a positive work environment that would allow them to do what they love, while fostering a spirit of camaraderie, cultivate talent, and engage creativity; they opened their Miami studio in 2008.
Shortly thereafter, Yvan O. Polonio, reunited with our principals and joined the MODIS team. Collectively, with their technical understanding of both architecture and construction, they were rapidly able to establish their identity within the competitive and remerging South Florida market. It wasn’t long before many of their previously established relationships with national retailers and developers began to take notice.
Excited about Modis’ philosophy, one of Ivo’s long time colleagues, Sheila Quigley-Martinez came on board thus establishing our interiors department. With over 25 years of experience, she has made a significant contribution to the MODIS team with her extensive design and project management background highlighted throughout numerous diverse projects.
