VIVIDARCH

30 years of experience in architectural and engineering design, construction, and project management

in the USA, Belize, and the Caribbean

At VIVIDARCH, our design solutions respond to your needs, are sustainable, and can improve the way you live and interact with the environment. Your building or development is likely to last 50-100 years or more - a crucial time when the earth will be undergoing significant changes that will have a real impact on the way we live, work, and play. We cater to Clients who value our expertise in high-performance buildings that are customized to their needs and our climate. We future-proof our buildings against potential vulnerabilities by embedding climate adaptation features into their DNA.

Our Clients choose us because of our expertise in green building design, and because they place a high premium on design solutions that will safeguard their investment in a rapidly evolving world. Whether it is climate change or an epidemic, our adaptations will make your next building resilient against the threats that are becoming the new normal - heat waves, droughts, sea-level rise, intense hurricanes with stronger, sustained winds, and yes - even viruses.

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Hospitality

The courtyard and pool area of this beach villa collection is an inviting space designed for privacy and relaxation. I established a good rapport with the owner and this is one of my favorite projects. It embodies my architectural beliefs in sustainable design and pragmatic solutions. The furnishings and finishes we selected are easy to clean and maintain. The open design allows guests to enjoy the natural breezes in a secluded environment. The value-added benefit of reduced electricity costs from passively ventilated outdoor living space made the owner very happy!

Historic Renovation

In 2015, we won an international competitive bid (ICB) to design the renovation of the Government House and its surrounds. We produced a detailed measured building survey of this existing, colonial heritage building. Our renovation design took care to preserve the integrity of this historic building which housed the Governor Generals of Belize. The renovation changed the function of this building from a house to an eco-museum that displays the artifacts of our colonial heritage. Therefore, the structure of the building was reinforced to accommodate the increased occupancy load. If you are ever in Belize City, don’t forget to visit the renovated Government House.

Urban Space

We won another international competitive bid (ICB) to design the Fort Point Pedestrian Walk. The Memorial Park renovation was a part of this assignment, and it was designed with a modern and clean look that was practical, beautiful, and paid homage to our Mayan and Colonial heritage. By creating a unique design with unconventional elements, we hoped to encourage visitors to stop, look and explore - regardless of their age. I was proud to take part in a project that provided a recreational space to the community of Belize City, and commercial opportunities for small vendors. I love driving by and seeing newlyweds, young grads, and aspiring artists use this park as a backdrop for their pictures and videos.

Residence

I had a lot of fun designing this house in southern Belize. The surprising combination of clean-cut modern lines and an indigenous thatch roof resulted in a playful yet elegant solution that gave a nod to the Mayan and Garifuna heritage of this region of Belize. The house is strategically positioned to capture the prevailing breezes which are passively drawn through it via carefully placed windows and a breezeway. This project showcases my love of innovative and pragmatic solutions. If you are visiting Placencia you may catch a glimpse of this house from the main road leading into the Penninsula.