Montemar Design

About Us

Designing With Context And Care

"Good architecture cannot exist without satisfying the client's needs, or by turning its back to the natural environment."

William Rivera Jr., Principal Architect

The Founder

William Rivera Jr.

Montemar Design is a firm rooted in high quality, site specific design. William Rivera Jr. has maintained a hands-on approach throughout his career, from architectural studies at Tulane University in the 1980s through oceanfront projects in the Hamptons and mountain residences in Colorado.

The firm emphasizes individualized attention across every phase of a project. There are no junior designers handed your home or business. Every drawing, every site visit, and every conversation runs through the principal.

35 Years

of hands-on experience

What We Do

A Focused Practice

Thoughtful Homes

Thoughtful Homes

Residential design with attention to every detail, from initial massing through interior finishes.

Efficient Multifamily

Efficient Multifamily

Multifamily projects designed with budget and resident comfort in mind, without sacrificing character.

Bars & Restaurants

Bars & Restaurants

Commercial interiors that maximize patron comfort and owner revenue.

How We Work

A Hands-On Process

Five phases, one principal involved through all of them. No handoffs, no surprises.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We start with a conversation. We visit the site, listen to your program, and understand budget and timeline before drawing a single line.

  2. 02

    Schematic Design

    Initial massing, plans, and concept studies. We explore options together until the direction feels right.

  3. 03

    Design Development

    Refined drawings, material selections, and engineering coordination. The design becomes specific and buildable.

  4. 04

    Construction Documents

    The full set of drawings and specifications your contractor needs to price and build the project accurately.

  5. 05

    Construction Administration

    We stay involved during construction, answering questions, reviewing submittals, and protecting design intent through final walk-through.

Where We Work

Service Areas

Based in Freeport, Florida. Available nationwide for the right project.

Northwest Florida

  • Freeport
  • Santa Rosa Beach
  • Destin
  • Panama City Beach
  • 30A
  • Niceville

Florida Statewide

  • Pensacola
  • Tallahassee
  • Jacksonville
  • Tampa
  • Orlando

Past Project Locations

  • The Hamptons, NY
  • Colorado mountain communities
  • Denver, CO

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