MIAMI, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has named Zyscovich Architects AIA Florida Firm of the Year for 2008. The prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievement in design, community services, education and service to architecture and the AIA by an architectural firm.

"We are honored and humbled to have been selected for this prestigious award," said Bernard Zyscovich, AIA, Founder and Principal of Zyscovich Architects. "AIA Florida's Firm of the Year is decided upon by our peers, which makes this award particularly meaningful. We have always been committed to the joy of the creative process and to the delivery of the highest quality service to our clients. A key component of our success is the camaraderie and professionalism amongst our team and the integration of the design elements within our practice."

Zyscovich Architects, a nationally renowned firm with offices in Miami and New York City, offers an integrated practice of urban planning, architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. Included in Zyscovich's project submissions for AIA Florida Firm of the Year were the Miami Beach Convention Center District Redevelopment Plan; Lincoln Cinema; Florida International University College of Education; 500 block of Collins Avenue; Flamingo South Beach; Pompano Beach High School Master Plan, Additions, Renovations and Remodeling; New Orleans Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan; Midtown Miami Master Plan; Miami High School Master Plan, Historic Renovation, Remodeling and Addition; and DDA Downtown Miami Master Plan Update, among other notable projects.

AIA Florida brings together members in a statewide proactive, organized, unified effort to benefit the architectural profession. Its mission is to unite, educate and position architects to lead the shaping of Florida's future.

Established in 1977, Zyscovich Architects is a national firm recognized for its significant urban, commercial, residential, and academic projects. The firm is committed to improving neighborhoods by emphasizing sustainable development and economic vitality based on their character and history. Located in the heart of downtown Miami, with additional offices in New York City, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, Zyscovich's imprint is evident throughout Florida and beyond, from master plans and urban studies to mixed-use urban infill and residential high rises.

For additional information on Zyscovich Architects and its diverse project expertise, please visit the website at www.zyscovich.com

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