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Trio Architecture was established in 2006 with the goal of raising the level of service in the industry in order to simplify and improve the process of developing for our clients.

Our team of award winning Architects, Engineers, and Interior Designers hold the experience, the knowledge and the talent to coordinate all aspects of any project throughout the entire process, resulting in our client’s satisfaction not only with the end product, but with the road traveled to get there.

With offices in South Florida and the Cayman Islands Trio Architecture is currently involved in various projects throughout Florida and the Caribbean, ranging from Commercial, Hospitality, and Multifamily developments, as well as private multi-million dollar homes.

TEAM

MIKE STROH

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT

EVELYN BARROZZI

PROJECT MANAGER

DAVID ROGERS

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER

ASTON EBANKS

SENIOR ARCHITECT

CAROLINA HANE

INTERIOR DESIGN DIRECTOR

KRISTEN MANDISH

ARCHITECT

CAROLYN MAGUIRE

DIRECTOR OF INTERIOR DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

THAIS SAGGIONI DE SOUZA

JUNIOR ARCHITECT

LORENA LLANO

OFFICE MANAGER

GERMAN SCINTO

PROJECT MANAGER

[PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT]

MIKE STROH

Mike Stroh, is a Colombian Architect who graduated in 2001, from Wentworth Institute of Technology, in Boston, Massachusetts, before moving to Florida.

Prior to establishing Trio Architecture, Mike worked for renowned Architects for several years and oversaw projects varying from Tenant Improvement, Commercial Interior Design, Residential Interior Design, and Residential Developments, among others.

In 2011 Mike and his family moved to the Cayman Islands, where he established what today is recognized as the most important and influential Architectural Studio on the island.

With over 18 years of experience, Mike’s spatial vision and tasteful designing skills, combined with a real understanding of efficiency, resulting in his ability to balance aesthetics and functionality in harmony. Mike strongly believes that the greatest service is achieved when we can accurately interpret our client’s needs and turn their dreams into a reality.

[ PROJECT MANAGER]

EVELYN BARROZZI

Raised in Venezuela, Evelyn moved to Florida after graduating from High School. She earned her Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Miami, in 2010, and soon after joined Trio Architecture.

As a Project Manager, Evelyn has been instrumental in the development and coordination of a number of residential and commercial projects for the firm, providing a fresh and innovative perspective on design.

Evelyn’s experience also includes urban planning, drafting and 3D modeling. She has participated in design competitions and is fluent in Spanish and English.

[ STRUCTURAL ENGINEER]

DAVID ROGERS

David is a Professional Engineer, licensed in the states of Ohio and Florida, and Special Inspector in the state of Florida. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1987, and a Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering in 1989, both from The University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, OH.

David leads Trio Architecture’s Structural Engineer division. Prior to joining Trio, David worked as Design Engineer and Project Manager for 20 years. David was the Structural Engineer of Record for several landmark buildings in South Florida ranging from 15 to 50 million in construction costs.

David’s level of experience has encompassed many commercial and residential projects, and all types of construction materials and methods. One of David’s greatest attributes is creating a pleasant experience for the client during the design and construction phases of a project. David strongly believes that good client relations are the key to success.

[ARCHITECT]

ASTON EBANKS

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, and raised in Grand Cayman, Aston has over 10 years’ experience in the Architecture field. He employs an intuitive holistic approach to architectural design. As he states eloquently: “Architecture should be simultaneously an artistic and functional expression, inclusive of the natural environment and evocative of the inhibitor’s lifestyle.

[ INTERIOR DESIGNER]

CAROLINA HANE

After graduating high school in Barranquilla, Colombia, Carolina Hane moved to Florida, where she studied Interior Design.

In 2017, after working several years in various projects ranging from commercial to residential, Carolina and her family relocated to Grand Cayman, where she joined Trio Architecture as their lead Interior Designer.

With over 10 years’ experience, Carolina’s love of every aspect of the design field -including graphics, art, and fashion- has given her a superior and wide-ranging sense of style.

Carolina’s approach begins with a comprehensive understanding of the client’s needs, expectations, and desires. Having worked in commercial and residential projects with a variety of budgets, requirements and styles, she is able to guide clients through every step of the way. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to communicate with clients, vendors and suppliers from many parts of the world.

When she is not busy designing, Carolina enjoys spending time with her husband and three children. She has a passion for music and art which fuel her imagination and creativity.

[ARCHITECT]

KRISTEN MANDISH

Kristen received her Bachelor in Architecture from the Miami University, in Oxford, Ohio. While completing her degree, she studied abroad in both Italy and Japan, thereby expanding her passion of a modern aesthetic, which she applies to her designs.

Upon her graduation in 2005, she relocated to Grand Cayman, to practice Architecture, where she collaborated on numerous commercial, hospitality, healthcare, single-family and multi-family residential projects.

Having participated in the nationally awarded “Over the Rhine Design Build” studio, in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was personally involved in the fit-out of a historical apartment building in the district.

With her interest in preservation, she has successfully designed renovations and upgrades to various local existing structures.

Kristen joined Trio Architecture in 2016.

[ INTERIOR DESIGNER]

CAROLYN MAGUIRE

Carolyn, the Director of Interior Design Development at Trio, is a Registered Senior Interior Designer, and has worked in the industry for nearly 20 years in both commercial and residential design. With over a decade of experience working exclusively in hospitality design, Carolyn has worked on many hotels, restaurants and bars across Canada and the USA. She was one of the lead designers on the Crown Plaza, Suffern NY hotel, which won a prestigious award for ‘Best Hotel Renovation’ in the North & South Americas from IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) in 2010.

After moving to the Cayman Islands in 2014, Carolyn has worked on a wide variety of projects ranging from office fit-outs, restaurants, hotels, to residential and multi-residential developments. She enjoys taking the process from the initial stages of concept development through to the final move-in, allowing her to be creative not only with the preliminary schematics, but also with the design and construction details.

[JUNIOR ARCHITECT]

THAIS SAGGIONI DE SOUZA

Thais received her bachelor’s degree in architecture in Brazil, with certification in UK and USA. Focused on sustainable design and urban planning.

Through the years, she has developed a wide range of sectors including housing, commercial and large-scale mixed-use developments.

In 2019, she relocated with her family to Cayman.

[OFFICE MANAGER]

LORENA LLANO

As Trio Architecture’s Office Manager, Lorena coordinates all the administrative tasks of the company. She was born in Cali, Colombia, and then moved to Bogota to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Hotel Administration. Lorena has lived in USA since 1998, and joined Trio in 2012.

[ PROJECT MANAGER]

GERMAN SCINTO

German is a driven design professional with over ten years’ experience in Project Administration, Project Management, architectural design, and 3D renderings. He’s demonstrated ability to oversee projects from conception to completion, and proven an ability to handle all responsibilities involved in managing complex architectural projects.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and inclined to the arts from a young age, German was most comfortable with a pencil and paper in hand. Moved to United States at the age of 18 years old, studied architecture in the University of Miami, where got his degree in Bachelor of Science.

German believes that buildings are living sculptures, seeking to find balance between form, function and the elements, in a seamless way. This can be achieved by aiming for clarity, with the use of simple forms, balance, harmony, alignment, and natural light. When successful, the building should bring a sense of tranquility to the beholder.