The Practice
. elegance . efficiency . economy as ETHIC
Commissions ranging from private residences, multi-family developments, public buildings and planning projects have enabled the firm to establish its own vision of the built environment: one, which is firmly grounded in the context in which it operates, and always responsive to the particularities or challenges of the project at hand. Buildings are designed to accommodate the required core activities in an energy efficient manner and by respecting the prevailing cultural norms /local climatic / topographical /economic conditions.
Our Team
We have been in existence since July 2001 and the firm is headed by managing partners: Mark A.B. Taylor and Susan J. Brewster Taylor, both registered architects. A dynamic slate of tertiary qualified professionals complete the professional team. Years of experience in the use of computer technology in all aspects of the design process and administrative functions enable the firm to be creative and timely in the provision of the architectural services.
Mark Taylor, R.A, JIA
Managing Partner
Mark is a registered Architect of Jamaica ( R.A.), and member of the Jamaican Institute of Architects ( JIA). He holds a Masters in Architecture Degree from the Caribbean School of Architecture and has previously served a part-time studio tutor at the Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica as well as on the Executive Body of the Jamaican Institute of Architects.
Susan Taylor R.A, JIA, SIA
Managing Partner
Susan is a Registered Architect of Jamaica ( R.A.), a member of the Jamaican Institute of Architects ( JIA) and of the Association of Swiss Architects and Engineers. She holds a Masters in Architecture Degree from the University of Geneva, Switzerland and has previously served as part-time studio tutor at the Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica as well as on the Executive Body of the Jamaican Institute of Architects.
Danielle Lazarus, R.A, JIA
Senior Architect and Team Lead
Danielle is a Registered Architect of Jamaica ( R.A.), and member of the Jamaican Institute of Architects (JIA). She holds a Masters in Architecture Degree from the Caribbean School of Architecture and previously served as a part-time studio tutor at the Caribbean School of Architecture, University of Technology, Jamaica and the Executive body of the Jamaican Institute of Architects.
Maya St. Juste, AJIA
Architect
Maya is a Graduate Architect and associate member of the Jamaican Institute of Architects (JIA). She holds a BA in Architectural Studies from the Caribbean School of Architecture and a Master of Architecture from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Danell Crossdale
Junior Associate
Danell holds a BA in Architectural Studies from the Caribbean School of Architecture.
Rebekah Francis
Junior Associate
Rebekah holds a BSc in Architectural Technology from the University of Technology Jamaica and also attended the Savannah College of Art & Design.
Nico Francis
Junior Associate
Nico holds a BA in Architectural Studies from the Caribbean School of Architecture.
Our Services
Of prime importance to the firm is the close interaction between Architect and Client in regards to the specifics of the project brief, cost control and the administration of the construction process. A respectful and mutually rewarding relationship is fostered between both parties. Through a combination of the above approaches, the practice has sought to articulate a coherent form of architecture and planning that is a product of its own time and place. Once the proposed project has been properly defined and a Contract signed Architectural Services are typically broken down into the following stages.
A basic outline of the project along with drawings and pictorals of proposal are prepared
Drawings are further developed with a view to submitting to the relevant statutory body / bodies for building approval. Some of the drawings included in this deliverable are: Floor Plans, Sections, Elevations, Roof Plan, Site Plan, Electrical / Plumbing drawings etc. During this stage, contact is also made with the other potential consultants involved in the project.
Drawings are further developed / detailed for the contractor / builder. They may also be used by a quantity surveyor (if required) to prepare the bills of quantities / detailed construction costing.
The construction site is visited on a regular basis and site meetings are held to monitor progress and verify adherence to the construction drawings. Payments to the building contractor are also reviewed and authorized.
Our Portfolio
A Few Select Recent Project Proposals
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Features
Publications that have featured TAYLORarchitects
TAYLORarchitects is featured on pages 28-34 in the August-November 2023 edition of the BUILDERS JAMAICA magazine.
TAYLOR Architect's Evelyn Mitchell infant School is the featured project in the 2016 Archipendium Calendar for November 30th. Published by Archimap publishers.
TAYLORarchitects conceptual planning & pictorial proposals as well as contributed text are featured in the UWI Mona Campus Master Plan 2016-2026: Published by The Campus Projects Office (November 2018).
TAYLOR Architect’s Aqueduct Gates Apartment Complex is featured in: CONTEMPORARY CARIBBEAN ARCHITECTURE by Brian Lewis & Published by LUMIS Photography & ACLA Works. (2015 publication)
The Michael Manley Memorial Monument was shown on page 347 - Under National Heroes Park - Twin Guinep Publishers Lts (2003)
Awards
A few awards won by TAYLORarchitects
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Client List
First Caribbean International Bank
SAGICOR Bank Jamaica
First Global Bank
Cari-Med Limited
DRT Communications
Royale Computers Limited
DunnCox
CEAC Solutions
Nicholson Phillips Attorneys
D.V. Myers Limited
Express Fitness
Business District Limited
International
HDC of Trinidad & Tobago
ExxonMobil- Esso Standard Oil S.A.
Malphrus International (Jamaica)
Christel House International
NESTLE
Air Canada
Maya Blue Limited
Tropical Battery Limited
Supreme Chemicals
JAMALCO
Clarendon Distillers Limited
CAMCORP Industrial
Institutional
University Hospital of the W.I.
HEART Trust/NTA Jamaica
Jamaica Theological Seminary
National Heritage Trust
Jamaica Baptist Union
Nurses Association of Jamaica
University of Technology Jamaica
University of the West Indies – Mona
Portmore Community College
Portmore Missionary Prep School
Mount St. Joseph High School
Alpha Academy
KENCASA
WIHCON
Infinite Concrete Limited
Telfie Construction Limited
Shelter Plus Limited
National Housing Trust
Upton Real Estate Development Ltd
PROVEN Reit
Victa Industrial
Contact Us
+1 (876) 978-4917
tarchjam@flowja.com
Unit 30, 88 Barbican Road, Barbican Business Centre. Kingston, Jamaica.
www.taylorarchitectsja.com
