FRANKEL BENAYOUN ARCHITECTS - Key Persons

Bradley Frankel

Job Titles:
  • Landscape Architect
  • Member of the Talented Team
Bradley Frankel has a thirst for knowledge that translates beautifully into his design leadership and project management skills for high density residential, mixed-use, public and residential projects. With diverse industry experience in the areas of

Gladys Risco

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Talented Team
  • Project Manager
  • Senior Project Manager
  • Key Member
Gladys Risco has been an integral key member of the FBA team since 2000, where she is a lead Project Manager and is responsible for the production of Construction Documents and interfacing withthe Design Consultants. Gladys'sextensive experience in a variety of distinguished projects has enabled her to streamline the production process, as well as preempt potential conflicts,and continuously provide innovative solutions to complicated designs, understanding the importance of maintaining the Architectural integrity. Gladys is also involved during the Construction Administration Phase in which she quickly identifies and resolves construction conflicts with both the Design and the Construction teams, and with a strong sensitivity to FBA's goals of providing thoughtful, functional and aesthetic Architecture. Gladys graduated with honors from the Universidad Nacional de Ingenieriain Peru, and while she was a student she began accumulating significant work experience; she joined a prestigious Architectural firm in Lima and focused on the design of a Regional Hospital and several Bank projects. In Miami, prior to joining FBA, Gladys has worked on Mixed Use Developments, Multifamily Residential, Aviation, Educational and Health Care projects, including John I Leonard High School in West Palm Beach, American Airline Terminals C & D at Miami International Airport & the 360 Condominium in North Bay Village. With all of her past and current experience, Gladys excelled in problem-solving, and she continues to develop innovative systems for the production of the work.

IFHAT BENAYOUN

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Talented Team
  • Vice President - Founder
After receiving her Bachelor of Science and then her Master of Architecture Degrees from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992, Ifhat returned to South Florida and became a licensed Architect and then a Principal Partner in 1999 whereby she has functioned as a Director and Vice President

MARKUS ABRAHAM FRANKEL

Job Titles:
  • Member of the Talented Team
  • President - Founder
Markus Frankel was the Principal Architect for various large-scale municipal and private projects which involved public assembly projects such as the Miami Beach Judicial Facility/Historic Renovation of the Old City Hall; Additions & Renovations to the Miami Beach Convention Center; The Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts; Bass Museum of Art; the Mount Sinai Medical Office Tower & Garage. Mr. Frankel was also the Principal Architect for numerous Religious, Educational, Medical Facilities, Hotels and Mixed Use Residential and Garage Projects. In his service with many civic organizations, Municipal Planning & Zoning/Environmental Boards and committees and his work as a Real Estate Developer of various residential and commercial projects, Markus has displayed a strong commitment to his community, his clients, and the built environment. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from the University of Wisconsin, and his Master of Architecture & Urban Design from the University of Florida in 1973, Markus A. Frankel worked as a Design & Project Architect for Ferendino, Grafton, Spillis, Candela and