Spaces We Shape
Explore our Services across residential and commercial architecture
Architect-Led Design Build
One Team. One Process. Design to Delivery.
Design
Every project starts with a clear vision. Our architects lead the process from day one, combining design expertise with a practical understanding of construction. We work closely with clients in Sarasota, Tampa, and across the Gulf Coast to shape spaces that reflect purpose, site, and budget.
Build
Because the design team stays involved during construction, there’s no loss in communication or intent. This integrated approach reduces delays, eliminates gaps between disciplines, and improves results — whether we're building custom homes on Longboat Key or mixed-use spaces in St. Petersburg.
Deliver
From early planning to final walkthrough, we manage every phase of the project. Our design-build model gives clients more control, better communication, and one point of responsibility from start to finish.
Featured Projects
Impact + Outreach
Architecture + Education, Engagement, Recognition, Community, Events
Awards + Press
We’ve earned more than fifty AIA design awards – including Firm of the Year, Merit, Honor, and Unbuilt awards across Tampa Bay and the Florida gulf coast. Our work has been featured in Architect Magazine, Florida/Caribbean Architect, and other national design publications.
Academic
Involvement
Professor Michael Halflants has taught at the University of South Florida since 2002 and is the only faculty member to earn full professor rank in the school’s fifty-year history. He leads graduate studios and seminars on tropical architecture and housing, lectures internationally, and hires top USF graduates to join the practice.
10 x 10 Series
Hosted by Halflants + Pichette since 2010, the 10×10 series invites ten creatives—architects, artists, designers—to share ten slides in ten minutes. Held regularly in Sarasota and Tampa, the event fosters design dialogue and strengthens connections across Florida’s creative community.
Testimonials
Clients consistently praise our clarity, responsiveness, and ability to translate ideas into enduring architecture. Their feedback reflects successful projects across residential, multi-family, and commercial work in Sarasota, Tampa, and beyond.
AWARD-WINNING MODERN DESIGN-BUILD STUDIO
We’re a modern architecture studio with offices in Sarasota and Tampa. Our work spans residential, commercial, and cultural projects, always rooted in thoughtful design and built to last.
What sets us apart is our design-led build approach. As licensed architects and general contractors, we guide every phase — from concept to construction — ensuring your vision is executed with precision and continuity. No handoffs, no compromises. Just one integrated team focused on delivering spaces that feel personal, refined, and enduring.
A VISUAL CHRONICLE OF OUR WORK
A VISUAL CHRONICLE OF OUR WORK
Discover Halflants + Pichette: Complete Works 2006–2021, a curated collection of over 15 years of architecture captured through striking photography, detailed drawings, and thoughtful commentary. This hardcover volume offers a deeper look into the design philosophy, process, and built legacy of our firm — a piece as timeless and intentional as the spaces we create.
