EMI architects, founded in 1972 in Tallahassee, Florida, is a firm that provides architectural, interior design, and planning services to the southeastern region of the United States. The company’s philosophy revolves around addressing and solving the fundamental problems unique to each project, without being constrained by pre-determined boundaries. EMI believes in allowing each project to evolve based on the client’s requirements, project brief, and geographic location, resulting in a diverse portfolio encompassing various styles and project types.
EMI architects takes pride in striking a balance between orthodox and mainstream modernism strategies and the qualities inherent in traditional design vocabularies. The firm values the traditional role of the architect as a generalist, encouraging a broad and unrestricted approach to creating architectural spaces and places. With a dedicated staff serving community colleges, universities, K-12 school boards, military bases, medical facilities, and private clients, EMI architects remains committed to delivering design excellence through a client-centric and adaptive design process.
Two notable projects by EMI architects include a 2-story orthopedic clinic in Tallahassee, FL, and a 150,000 square foot middle school in Freeport, FL. The clinic’s design reflects its function of diagnosing and treating ligament, tendon, and bone-related ailments, incorporating a custom curtain wall system to symbolize connecting tissues. The middle school, situated in a rural north Florida county, features an educational facility organized around an interior “street” reminiscent of local bridges, with a focus on environmental education through a retention pond and eco-trail. EMI architects’ commitment to innovative design solutions and client-focused approach sets them apart in the architectural industry.