About - Florida Architects

Our Company

Florida Architects is an award-winning, full-service architecture and design firm with three decades of proven excellence. Since our founding 30 years ago, we’ve built an impressive portfolio that includes 14 of the “Great 28” institutions within the Florida College System. Our work spans a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, hospitality, healthcare, municipal, historic preservation, multi-family and non-profit housing, as well as other specialty building projects.

As a service driven firm, our priority is to design exceptional environments for our clients and to successfully meet building objectives while exceeding mission expectations.

Our design solutions are functionally appropriate, aesthetically pleasing and innovatively executed to enhance the lives of people and the communities they inhabit. We believe our passion for excellence and commitment to personal service is evident in everything we do.

Our Team

Joseph J. Sorci, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, GGP
Principal Architect / President

For more than three decades, Joseph Sorci, a Founding Principal and President of FLA, has dedicated his career to creating architecture that exemplifies excellence, innovation and a commitment to personal service. His extensive experience includes the positions of Principal of a Central Florida start-up firm, Principal Director of the Florida office for a national architectural and engineering firm, and is currently President and Principal Architect for Florida Architects, Inc. (FLA). Joe’s architectural experience encompasses a broad range of facility types with a focus on all levels and complexities of public institution projects throughout the state of Florida. He has been the Architect of Record for more than 25 educational projects ranging from K-12 to community college to the university level. Joe collaborates with clients and project teams to plan and design buildings tailored to the needs and culture of his clients. He is a natural leader and client advocate and is committed to realizing project goals through design excellence. Maintaining the confidence of repeat clientele and referrals is a result of Joe’s ability to deliver a project that meets the design intent, is aesthetically pleasing, and is within budget and on time.

Education
Master of Architecture, University of Florida
Bachelor of Design, University of Florida

Professional Associations
Registered Architect: Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio & Texas
AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C, USGBC

Valli Sorci, LEED® AP
Director of Business Operations

Valli Sorci serves as the CEO and Director of Business Operations for Florida Architects. With over two decades of professional experience working within the architectural field and related businesses, Valli possesses a diverse range of skills and expertise to support and enhance FLA’s architectural services and client relationships. She is responsible for business development and operations and serves as the primary point of contact for all clients. “I have respected and admired the design ability, dedication to our clients, and the work ethic of Joe and Markus since first working with the co-founders a couple of decades ago. I am equally proud of the team we’ve assembled since those early days in the 50 square foot borrowed office, and I am very excited about the future of FLA.” Because Florida Architects strongly believes in giving back to the communities it serves, Valli works closely with various foundations and other client organizations to provide them with FLA support.

Education
Valencia College
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Professional Associations
USGBC

Jamie Stephens, AIA, LEED® AP BD+C, GGP, NCARB
Principal Architect

Jamie brings over a decade of exceptional architectural experience to our FLA team, with expertise spanning multiple disciplines. As both a Licensed Architect and Licensed Interior Designer, she has successfully led projects across diverse sectors including Multi-Family Residential, Retail Banking, Commercial Office, and K-12 Education. Her comprehensive skill set encompasses everything from new construction to historic preservation, with notable strength in renovations, remodels, and building envelope improvements. Jamie's credentials include WELL, LEED, and CPTED certifications, reflecting her commitment to sustainable, healthy, and secure design practices. With her extensive project management experience and versatile background, Jamie is an invaluable addition to our project teams. We're thrilled to have her expertise and leadership at Florida Architects.

Education
Master of Architecture, Florida A & M University
BS Architectural Studies, Florida A & M University

Professional Associations
Registered Architect: Florida
Registered Interior Designer: Florida
AIA, NCARB, LEED® AP BD+C, GGP, Well AP, Well, and CPTED