ZAMARR BROWN
Design2Form
SAY IT LOUD - FLORIDA Exhibitor
Florida Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I am inspired by good design and clients / developers that look past numbers and strive to make a difference, not just another dollar.
ZAMARR BROWN
Bio:
The Great Designer Zamarr Brown is the owner and principal architect of Design2Form, an architectural, interior design, planning, and project management firm. He has over 22 years of experience with various project types such as commercial, institutional, municipal, hospitality, inspirational, industrial, recreational, single-family residential, and multi-family residential facilities. Mr. Brown recognizes the importance of building communities by revitalizing the fabric of neighborhoods and commercial corridors.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
My mom. Through her persistence, I attended Design & Architecture Senior High and pursued a degree in Architecture & Interior Design. I was totally against it and gave her hell for making me go but now is the best decision that I am now thankful for.
What do you do?
Professionally, we provide Architectural, Interior Design and Planning services. But our true job and passion is to strive to be the common thread between good design, budgets and contexts.
What excites you in the work you do?
Working in underprivileged communities. On many occasions we have created designs and concepts that spark change in communities that would otherwise be passed over.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I am inspired by good design and clients / developers that look past numbers and strive to make a difference, not just another dollar.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Being the Successor Architect for the ULBC's Community Empowerment Center and being the Architect of Record for the new Overtown Youth Center as these projects impact the lives of thousands of children and families every year.
Featured Project Name:
Superior Manor Phase II Apartments
Featured Project Location:
Miami, FL
Featured Project Completion Date:
Est. November 2023
Role in Featured Project:
Architect of Record
Featured Project Description:
Phase II of Superior Manor is the development of workforce housing in Brownsville's urban center. The development will include 76 apartments and amenities such as management maintenance offices, a computer room, community room, rooftop terrace fitness room , backup generator and electric vehicle charging stations . The program is dispersed among 2 buildings, a 3-story building on the south side of the site and a partially 3 / 4 story building on the north side.
