About Us
 

Elmar R. Benavente, Principal 

Elmar has more than 15 years of experience in architecture, including 10 years of experience designing & managing. During his diverse years of practice & leadership , Elmar has been involved in projects ranging from small engagements to those with multi-million dollar budgets. He brings a role as a designer to capture the essence of client’s ideas and programs and transforms them into reality though the application of personal experience, training, imagination, creative skills, artistic talent, technology and graphic illustrative abilities.

 

Education:

NYTC 

Arch/(New York State University)

Arch/ Pratt Institute

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Paul H. Bach, Principal

Paul brings more than twenty 20 years of architectural experience in planning, design and management to BE-Design. He is an effective communicator that builds exceptional relationships with people, consultants and clients.

Professional Credentials:

Mr. Bach is a Florida architect with prior registration in Illinois, Washington DC, Indiana & Alabama. He earned a Bachelor of Architecture in Design from the University Of Ill, Masters Work in Urban & Regional Planning from the Illinois Institute of Technology with 500+ cont. educ. hrs in Architecture, Finance, Health, Safety & Code Curriculums.

Residential Designs:

Paul has received the GOLD KEY AWARD from the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago for Excellence in Housing for Outstanding Design of Single Family Homes, two (2) Silver Key Awards and two (2) Gold & Silver Certificates for outstanding home design.

Mr. Bach designed over 400 homes & townhomes for renowned home-builders; Kaufman & Broad, Pulte Homes, Rossmoor Development Co, Anden, Bob Pooley Homes & Pheasant Creek.

In addition to luxury estate homes like the Friedman Residence, The Seville at Astor Place, The Essex at Downing Street, Paul was a key designer for mid-rise apartments in 4 Lakes Village, the last apartment-hotel, (27 story) “Scott House” on State Street and (40 story) “Walton Colonnade” Apartments just off Michigan Ave.

Commercial Designs:

Paul’s diverse experience affords unique skills to manage & execute BE-Design projects; 1) Mix-use - Retail Stores & Apartments, 2) Fast Food - Burger King, 3) Hospitality - Banquet Halls, 4) Auto Service Centers, 5) Warehouses- J.D.Marshall Int'l., 6) Sports- Indoor Tennis and 7) an 18 hole golf course - Master Plan.

Management:

Mr. Bach has designed & delivered multiple land development, healthcare, & institutional projects. His leadership, vision & resolve proficiently bring issues and projects to closure with an ability to do 1) need assessments; 2) code compliant economical programs; 3) five year work programs; 4) budget costs & control spending within a 3% cap; 5) comprehensive evaluations 6) necessary research & development & 7) project delivery while maintaining schedule, budget & quality.

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Carlos J. Peralta, / Practice area Leader,  Architecture 

Carlos has more than 20 years of experience in architecture, including 15 years of experience in project managing & construction administration. Carlos has been involved in projects in south America ranging from small venues to multi-million dollar budgets.   He also oversees the coordination and quality control of the firm’s technical and planning disciplines, using his expertise to establish project management and construction protocols.

  

Education:

URP Lima , Peru

Professional Registrations / Certifications:

Registered Architect:  Peru




 

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