JOHN PIERCE FULLERTON

Coral Gables, FL

Architect ~ Principal

PROFILE

As an award-winning, nationally-recognized architect for over five decades, John P. Fullerton has helped define the character of South Florida. Mr. Fullerton is regarded as among the most respected architects active in the region. He has worked with several of the most high-profile real estate developers in the market, including Jorge Perez’s Related Group, Ugo Colombo, Ian Bruce Eichner’s Continuum Company, and Agave Holdings. Through his dedication and vision, Mr. Fullerton has led design teams to define the 21^st-century South Florida luxury condo market with cutting-edge, premier high-rise developments across the region, including Miami Beach, Brickell, and Coral Gables. His signature projects include the Continuum Condominiums, Bristol Tower Condominium, Santa Maria Condominiums, 396 Alhambra Circle, and the Shore Club South Beach.

Alongside his sophisticated, forward-looking designs, Mr. Fullerton is also grounded in a firm respect and understanding of history and historical contexts for projects, resulting in his spearheading multiple significant renovations of prominent landmarks, including the Coral Gables Miracle Theatre, Fairchild Tropical Garden, and Deering Estate. In addition to his extensive architecture and design career, Mr. Fullerton has been committed to applying his experience to enrich communities across South Florida by serving on numerous public boards, thus ensuring their cultural, historical, and architectural character and integrity are preserved and upheld in alignment with their zoning and preservation codes. Mr. Fullerton remains committed to upholding high standards as well as a seasoned Longview of legacy for each of his projects and engagements to ensure they continue bettering their communities for generations to come.

EDUCATION:                    

University of Florida, College of Architecture and Fine Art. Bachelor of Architecture, 1965.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2022 – Present. Permuy Architecture Coral Gables, Fl. – Principal

2009 – 2017. The Fullerton Group, Inc. Coral Gables, Fl. – President

1979 – 2009. Fullerton Diaz Architects, Inc. Coral Gables, Fl. – President

1970 – 1979. Nichols Fullerton & Associates Coral Gables, Fl. – Vice President | Secretary | Treasurer                        

1968 – 1970. Harum | Nichols | Fullerton & Associates Coral Gables, Fl. – Principal | Secretary | Treasurer

1967 – 1968. Spillis Candela & Partners (Pancoast, Ferendino & Grafton) Miami, Fl. – Design, Project Management Support

REGISTRATIONS:

Florida 1968, Registration No. 4743

Georgia 1980, Registration No. 3883

Alabama 1982, Registration No. 2446

New York 1984, Registration No. 016803-1

Pennsylvania 1985, Registration No. B 9786

Virginia 1990, Registration No. 7785

NCARB Registration No. 23488

AFFILIATIONS:

Coral Gables Historic Preservation Board:   Current and Former Member

Coral Gables Mediterranean Ordinance Review Committee:  Vice Chairman

Coral Gables Board of Architects:   Former Member

Coral Gables Planning and Zoning Board:   Former Member

Dade County Historic Preservation Board:   Former Member

Coral Gables Disaster Survey Team:  Member

Coral Gables Community Foundation:  Bd of Directors/Former Chairman

Coral Gables War Memorial Youth Center:  Architect and Bd of Directors

American Institute of Architects, Florida South Chapter (Former Member)

SELECT PROJECT LIST

MIXED-USE PROJECTS:  (Residential, Retail, and Commercial Components)

• 55 Merrick Way Condominiums, Office & Retail Coral Gables, Florida
• 1300 Ponce De Leon Condominiums w/ Retail Coral Gables, Florida
• 1607 Ponce De Leon Condominiums w/ Retail Coral Gables, Florida
• One Village Place Condominiums w/ Retail Coral Gables, Florida
• The Palace Senior Living Complex (ALF/ILF) Coral Gables, Florida
• Everglades on the Bay (aka, ‘Vizcayne’ Condominium) Miami, Florida
• The Minorca Condominium Building   Coral Gables, Florida
• Gables Park Tower Condominiums Coral Gables, Florida
• Giralda Place, Condominiums, Offices & Retail Coral Gables, Florida

COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS:

• 396 Alhambra Circle Office Building & Parking Structure Coral Gables, Florida
• Redesign of Citi Bank Building at 396 Alhambra Circle Coral Gables, Florida
• San Remo Medical Building / Whole Foods Market Coral Gables, Florida
• 1600 Ponce DeLeon Boulevard Coral Gables, Florida
• Douglas Centre Office Building Coral Gables, Florida
• Coopers and Lybrand Corporate Offices Blue Lagoon, Miami Florida
• Wang Corporate Headquarters Blue Lagoon, Miami Florida
• 8745 Office Building  Americas Gateway Park
• Bonaker & Lee Corporate Headquarters Americas Gateway Park

MULTI-FAMILY HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS:

• Gables on the Green Condominiums  Coral Gables, Florida
• Gables Park Tower Condominiums  Coral Gables, Florida
• Puerta de Palmas Condominiums  Coral Gables, Florida
• The Continuum Condominiums  Miami Beach, Florida
• Ocean Palms Condominiums Hollywood, Florida
• The Palms Condominiums Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Ocean Grande Condominiums Hillsboro Mile, Florida
• 1731 & 1741 St. John’s Renovation Miami, Florida
• Murano Condominiums Miami Beach, Florida
• La Tour Condominiums Miami Beach, Florida
• Murano Grande Condominiums  Miami Beach, Florida
• The Icon Miami Beach Miami Beach, Florida
• Bristol Tower Condominiums Miami, Florida
• Santa Maria Condominium Miami, Florida
• Panorama Condominiums San Pedro Sula, Honduras
• The Renaissance at Shorelands Port of Spain, Trinidad
• Porto Vita Condominiums, Clubhouse & Spa Aventura, Florida

 HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROJECTS:

• Miracle Theatre Restoration & Renovation Coral Gables, Florida
• Coral Gables City Hall (Misc renovations & additions)  Coral Gables, Florida
• Biltmore Hotel Golf Club House Renovation Coral Gables, Florida
• La Palma Hotel Coral Gables, Florida
• Blue Moon Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
• Casa Grande Hotel  Miami Beach, Florida
• Shore Club Hotel Renovation & Addition Miami Beach, Florida
• Charles Deering Estate Renovation & Educational Bldgs. Miami, Florida
• Fairchild Tropical Garden, Rare Plant House Miami, Florida
• Santa Maria Mansion Renovation Miami, Florida
• Great Southern Hotel Preservation Hollywood, Florida
• King & Prince Hotel Restoration and Apartment Addition Simons Island, Georgia
• Coral Gables Congregational Church Renovations  Coral Gables, Florida
• Several Single Family Historic Home Renovations

RESORT HOTEL/ HOSPITALITY PROJECTS:

• The Palace Adult Living Facility Coral Gables, Florida
• South Winds Resort Hotel Barbados, WI
• Shore Club Ocean Hotel (aka Shore Club South Beach) Miami Beach, Florida
• Embassy Suites Hotel Orlando, Florida
• La Palma Hotel Coral Gables, Florida
• Blue Moon Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
• Casa Grande Hotel Miami Beach, Florida
• Shore Club Hotel Renovation & Addition Miami Beach, Florida
• King and Prince Hotel Simons Island, Georgia
• Grand Bay Hotel Coconut Grove, Florida
• Coral Gables Senior Activity Center Coral Gables, Florida

HONORS AND AWARDS:  (Abbreviated list)

• “AIA Lifetime Achievement Award” To Mr. Fullerton by the American Institute of Architects.
• “AIA 2008 Firm of the Year” Awarded to the Firm by the American Institute of Architects
• “Key to the City Citizenship Award” Given to Mr. Fullerton, a two-time recipient.
• “George E. Merrick Award of Excellence” Awarded in 2018, by the C.G.Chamber of Commerce and the Allen Morris Company
• “City Beautiful Awards”  From the City of Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce for Multiple    Design and Beautification Honors for various Commercial Projects