Focus Magazine of SWFL Fun & Fresh | Page 88

Build It! They will come By Gina Battle Photography by Sargent & Daniel Newcomb Rarely, if at all, do lay people walk past or simply observe a building and wonder who designed it. Of course, these occurrences happen with well known, historic structures such as the Guggenheim Museum; Frank Lloyd Wright homes and other buildings; literary icons, or other such book worthy works of art & design. Perhaps, this will be the case of Fernando Zabala, owner/principal, International Associate, AIA, and Carl Erickson, owner/principal of Zabala Erickson, LLC, a DBE certified architectural firm. Zabala Erickson, LLC, is an architectural design firm, with muftifaceted components that combine impressive aesthetics, integrity, masterful craftsmanship, professionalism, and passion. They also infuse architectural, textiles, and interior, designs with their environmentally friendly doctrine. Not to mention, personal touches of inspiration in their design concepts that are sure to rival and surpass any design firm of this millennium. Too say the least; it's a pretty bold statement when speaking of business partners who exemplify simplicity in their mission statement, adding to the cool, calm, collective energy of each individual pers