Let's collaborate ↗DORSKY + YUE INTERNATIONAL (DYI) is a full service architectural firm in planning and design of mixed-use commercial, retail, residential, hospitality and office development. The firm renders distinctive professional services to owners and developers in translating visions into community and economic assets. We strive to exceed expectations of our clients and deliver products that blend success with community enrichment by creating functional, memorable places.
DYI is a planning and architectural design firm with a service oriented culture and a reputation built on our ability to add value in cost-conscious innovative designs, produce quality documents and deliver responsive service to its clients throughout all phases of real estate development.
The root of the firm in residential design started in HUD projects driven by functional and economic construction approaches.
Its portfolio has since diversified into various domestic and international markets in community master planning, single family homes, townhouses, rental apartments, condominiums, senior living and hospitality projects in both suburban low-rise communities and dense high-rise urban environment.
The firm’s practice in commercial and mixed-use developments also encompass a full spectrum of products that includes neighborhood shopping centers, big box retail, lifestyle centers, suburban outlets and multilevel urban malls. Our LEED accredited professionals continue to be innovative leaders in emerging trends and technologies with a commitment to environmental sensitivity and sustainable design.
Our clients are represented by community and industry leaders in real estate development, discriminating clients who demand excellence. They seek vision, expertise and commitment in quality of design. They expect innovation, fresh thinking, and a business understanding of their markets. We excel in translating their visions into meaningful and innovative solutions — designs that work!
Our experience across South Florida and established consultant relationships support a coordinated process from early planning and municipal review through construction documentation and construction administration. Familiarity with local requirements helps us anticipate coordination needs and maintain continuity through project delivery.
Principal
Victor brings more than 30 years of global experience in master planning, design and construction. His portfolio spans nine countries and includes mixed-use, residential, hospitality, office and institutional projects. He translates clients’ commercial objectives and functional requirements into efficient building design.
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Principal
Cornelia brings 30 years of dedicated practice in senior living. Her work spans specialized healthcare and wellness centers, active adult communities and life care communities, applying fresh thinking to both new construction and the repositioning of existing places for older adults.
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Principal
Kevin brings extensive experience in the design, management and construction of retail and mixed-use projects. He leads a client-based approach at Dorsky + Yue International, advancing the firm’s design work for landmark retail destinations and mixed-use developments.
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Associate Principal & Office Director
Karina brings 27 years of experience across municipal, commercial, mixed-use, residential and hospitality projects. Her approach centers on understanding each client’s goals and objectives, developing creative responses to the challenges that arise through planning, architectural design and construction.
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Principal
Sema’s international experience spans office, retail, senior living, mixed-use and residential projects in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Since joining the firm in 2006, she has worked from project inception through design, documentation and construction administration.
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Director of Design
JP serves as Director of Design, with experience spanning high-rise residential, mixed-use and commercial developments. His approach combines programmatic and technical innovation with attention to cost and resources. His designs have received recognition at both local and national levels.
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Associate
Iani brings more than 30 years of architectural experience. He emphasizes strong communication, responsiveness to client needs and a clear understanding of project vision, leading teams from concept and schematic design through detailed design and the preparation of construction documents.
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Associate
Shannon’s work spans mixed-use lifestyle centers, power centers, community centers, retail renovations, hospitality and senior living. During her tenure at Dorsky + Yue International, she has delivered projects through all phases of development, from conceptual design to construction administration.
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Associate
Josefina’s experience combines architecture and interior design across commercial and single-family residential projects. A registered architect, she has worked from schematic design through construction administration and contributes to the firm’s continued growth and service to its clients.
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Director of Operations
Marianne manages the firm’s financial, human resources, administrative, legal and information technology functions as Director of Operations. With more than 20 years in the architecture, engineering and construction industry, she enjoys streamlining procedures and solving problems.
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Project awards and distinctions listed by the firm. Recognition reflects the collaborative work of the project teams; finalist entries are identified explicitly.
Nashville, Tennessee
Clarkstown, New York
Coral Gables, Florida
Lyndhurst, Ohio
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Clarendon, Virginia
Arlington, Virginia
Palm Beach, Florida
Miami, Florida
Hudson, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
Arlington, Virginia
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Award names and dates follow the official firm listing. No year is added where the source does not specify one.