About Alisa Block, Architect + Design
Alisa Block is a licensed architect and designer based in Miami, with projects spanning South Florida and New York. Alisa's breadth of influence spans holistic design, allowing her to guide and execute both the technical and design aspects of a client's project, be it residential or commercial, and whether the focus is on architectural, interior or outdoor spaces.
Philosophy and Influence: Alisa's professional philosophy is to design remarkable spaces for remarkable living. Her insightful expertise, aesthetic sensibility, attention to detail and philosophy of 'designing solutions' has earned the long-term trust of her clients, the respect of her partners and the accolades of the design showrooms from which she sources. Her portfolio demonstrates the versatility and range of her influences - and of her clients' varied styles. Alisa often employs the contrasts of color, light, pattern and detailed texture to create remarkable spaces that range from eclectic to classic, soothing to bold, casual to luxe and transitional to modern, ultimately for her clients' enjoyment.
Approach and Process: Alisa approaches each project through the lens of detail: by considering every aspect of her clients' lifestyle and values to design solutions throughout the conceptual and design phase - she has consistently demonstrated that form and function can co-exist. She is involved in projects from inception through construction and completion, ensuring full realization of design intent. Alisa views the design process as a truly collaborative experience with her clients, ensuring that the solutions she designs factor in client lifestyles, style sensibility and budget. She consistently value engineers throughout the course of each project to achieve a practical solution that ultimately realizes the aesthetic intent.
Education and Experience: Alisa graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in Art History, subsequently earning a Masters of Architecture from the University of Miami. As a licensed architect and designer, her portfolio of experience spans urban planning and design, architecture, and interior design. Prior to launching her own architecture and design firm in 2002, her employment experience included the offices of Duany, Plater-Zyberk & Company, Arquitectonica, and Suzanne Martinson Architect.
Specialties: Alisa Block's portfolio of specialities and services include:
Architectural design for new construction for residential + small commercial projects
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Architectural remodeling + additions for residential + small commercial projects
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Interior design for residential + commercial remodels, including single family homes + condominiums
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Permitting across a diverse range of challenging situations + municipalities
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Historic preservation + restoration
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