Learn more about our Principal, Mr. John Fullerton
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 21st-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