With over three decades in the industry, award-winning architect Blaze Makoid has dedicated his career to designing visionary resort-like homes for his esteemed clientele. Makoid believes in executing concepts that elevate the everyday experience and enhance both the lifestyles and wellbeing of his clients. Since earning his degree from Rhode Island School of Design in 1985, Makoid has garnered international recognition for his work and is the name behind some of the most exclusive homes in some of the world’s most distinct locales.

Glen Cordova joined the BMA Architects team in 2011 and has held high-level management positions with the firm since 2014. Glen is a graduate of the School of Architecture and Design at NYIT where he gained the technical and design skills that have helped him contribute to luxury residential projects throughout Long Island’s Gold Coast and East End for more than 20 years.

Lori has worked on various large-scale projects throughout New York. Since joining the firm in 2012, Lori has contributed her detail-oriented project management style, technical knowledge, and client liaison skills to lead some of the most complex projects in the firm’s history.

With over twenty years of experience in architecture and design, Lori brings keen perspective and insight to each project she is involved in. Having full comprehension of what contributes to a project’s success, she effectively assembles a strong design team and diligently collaborates with clients and consultants through all phases of projects. Her strong commitment to a client and a project as well as a willingness to mentor have been recognized as her strengths.

Since joining BMA Architects in 2016, Matthew is committed to the creation and development of exemplary architecture. He has managed overseeing and guiding various design teams from project conception through the schematic, design development and construction phases leading to multiple award-winning works.

He has served as the Vice President of AIA Peconic and sits annually with other industry leaders on the Architizer A+ Awards Jury.

Having studied throughout the United States, Argentina, and the Netherlands prior to receiving his master's in architecture, Matthew draws from his travel experiences to influence his work and has become an integral link between the Hamptons and Miami.

For over 10 years at BMA, Ryan has contributed to the success of a number of projects while wearing many hats. He’s collaborated on design work, built architectural models, assembled full sets of construction documents, and logged countless hours on site. Now as Technical Director he’s dedicated to helping others develop their skills, draft quality drawings, and learn about construction. Even with this focus on production, Ryan honors his artistic background and Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan by lending a creative perspective to everything he touches.

Billy has over twenty years of experience in the architecture and design sector. He provides a sounding board, guidance, and mentorship to all staff with a focus on project management and design. As Senior Advisor, Billy oversees the day-to-day coordination of projects, which includes direct client contact, progress reports, scheduling, weekly budget reviews, and supervision of work in progress. Serving as a liaison between staff and partners, Billy’s skills in communication and collaboration have guided our team through various successful projects.

Gabriel, a seasoned architect with a rich international background, leads BMA's Wynwood office as the Director of Miami Operations.

A graduate of the University of Los Andes School of Architecture in Bogotá, Colombia, Gabriel earned a Master's degree from the Eduardo Torroja Institute in Madrid, Spain. At 26, Gabriel won a public competition to design a library in Colombia in 2005 and has since completed projects totaling over 1.2 million square feet, earning him prestigious awards such as "Premio Obras Cemex Colombia 2014." He also taught at Los Andes University in Bogotá and participated in events by the Sociedad Colombiana de Arquitectos Regional Bogotá.

Gabriel's expertise and vision reinforce BMA's commitment to design excellence while expanding BMA's reach, allowing the firm to deliver innovative and timeless luxury residential architecture to a broader domestic and international market.