Architects, planners, and interior designers, SOLSTICE Planning and Architecture was founded by Jonathan Parks AIA as a studio for talented problem-solvers working together to advance the principles of building design based on regionalism, cultural history, function, structure, and natural light. Inspired by the craft of building, Jonathan has focused on revealing the inherent beauty of each project in order to provide a compelling sense of place. Since the design studio’s inception over twenty years ago, SOLSTICE and its predecessor firm have received over ninety awards towards the advancement of architecture, planning, preservation, and sustainability including honors from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, national honors from the American Institute of Architects and United States Green Building Council.
ECHT-ARCHITECTS, LLC is a full service architectural firm dedicated to design that contributes meaningfully to the built environment. We collaborate with our clients to thoroughly understand their lifestyle, needs and desires. By honoring each client's visions, we can embark on a unique journey together that leads to architecture that endures and inspires.
Our vision is to help our clients create outstanding buildings along the Florida coast. We provide architectural services that are diverse, yet provide personal attention to each client and project. We work in a variety of styles from classic to modern and in a variety of building types and with various budgets. One of our major strengths is designing coastal, oceanfront architecture with the complex codes involved. Another major strength is helping our clients find the best possible builder and value for their project. Our core values are better buildings, style diversity, adaptability, creative solutions, independent representation, integrity and service. we believe in having the mind to know, the eyes to envision, the ears to listen and the heart to care.
