BA Group Photo: Welcoming Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. to Woolpert, showcasing the expanded team of architecture, engineering, planning, and landscape architecture professionals.
The success of Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. is rooted in the 30-year collaboration between Willy Bermello, Chairman of the Board and a prominent architect in South Florida, and Luis Ajamil, President and CEO, an expert planner and professional engineer renowned in the maritime industry. Their shared vision of integrating innovative design and technology to deliver effective, intelligent, and sustainable solutions has driven BA to achieve over 200 awards for design excellence and project successes spanning six continents.
Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. has established an international reputation, notably for its expertise in the planning and design of cruise line and port terminals. The integration of Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. into Woolpert creates a powerful synergy, forming a comprehensive ecosystem of maritime solutions. This combination leverages Woolpert’s existing strengths in marine engineering, modeling, strategic consulting, and geospatial services with BA’s architectural prowess. Together, they offer an expanded suite of services, including the acquisition of topographic, bathymetric, and hydrographic data and imagery for coastal and near-shore environments.
Willy Bermello emphasized that Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc.’s decision to join Woolpert was motivated by the opportunity to enhance their AE services and access new industries through Woolpert’s geospatial and strategic consulting capabilities.
“Joining Woolpert allows Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. to broaden our technological integration across various markets, accelerate our growth in geospatial technologies and artificial intelligence, expand our geographic reach, and enhance the services our talented team offers to clients,” said Bermello. “Together with Woolpert, we are positioned to pioneer comprehensive and innovative services for coastal zones worldwide. Furthermore, this merger will expedite the growth of our aviation, healthcare, commercial, and municipal market sectors.”
Suzette Stoler, Woolpert Vice President and Buildings Sector Leader, highlighted that this merger significantly enhances Woolpert’s ability to deliver complete architecture, engineering, and interior design services. She emphasized the strengthening of design capabilities and expertise across a wide array of markets, serving both private and public sectors.
“Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. is a forward-thinking and high-performing firm that shares our core values,” Stoler stated. “By gaining their robust team and incorporating geospatial solutions into their architecture, engineering, and interior design capabilities, we collectively enhance our capacity to advance the built environment. Whether we are focusing on ports, airports, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, municipal parks, or hotels, this combination makes us stronger together.”
Neil Churman, Woolpert Chief Corporate Development Officer, expressed his enthusiasm about collaborating with the new team of architects and engineers from Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc.
“Willy and Luis have built Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. on the same principles as Woolpert: fostering a culture deeply rooted in industry leadership and driven by continuous innovation to benefit each client and the industry as a whole,” Churman remarked. “We are thrilled to welcome Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. into the Woolpert family.”
About Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc.
Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. (BA) is an internationally recognized interdisciplinary A/E firm with a history dating back to 1939. Their comprehensive service portfolio includes Architecture, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Interior Design, Public Involvement, and Construction Management. By integrating these disciplines in-house, Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. ensures efficient and responsive service delivery to meet diverse client needs. BA serves a broad spectrum of market sectors, including Municipal, Transportation, Aviation, Maritime, Education, Healthcare, and Residential. Headquartered in Miami, with additional offices in Florida and New York, Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. is celebrated for its award-winning designs and exceptional service. The firm’s dedicated team of over 153 professionals is committed to prioritizing client visions and needs. With a strong commitment to clients and communities, Bermello Ajamil & Partners Inc. possesses unique expertise in connecting projects on a personal level and continuously enhancing the quality of life in regions globally. The firm is known for developing innovative design technologies that yield intelligent, sustainable solutions, enriching the built environment.
About Woolpert
Woolpert is a leading architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm aiming to be recognized as one of the best companies worldwide. Woolpert drives innovation across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients globally. Ranked as a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company and a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, Woolpert has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications and fosters a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Established in Dayton, Ohio in 1911, Woolpert has been the fastest-growing AEG firm in America since 2015. Woolpert employs over 2,000 individuals across more than 60 offices on five continents. For further information, visit woolpert.com.
