WHO ARE WE
Dorsky + Yue International (DYI) is an award winning, full service Architectural firm that was founded as William Dorsky Architects in Cleveland in 1959; it opened its South Florida office in 1970. The firm became Dorsky Hodgson + Partners in 1996 and became Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue (DHPY) in 2006.
DYI was formed in 2010 as a strategic move to diversify its planning, commercial and multifamily practice internationally. The firm continues its long-standing collaborative relationship in sharing their resources and expertise to service their clients from its two strategically located offices.
DYI is built with a group of dedicated professionals who are committed to render responsive services to its clients who appreciate functional design and quality documents. The repeated clients of the firm are represented by some of the industry’s most reputable and successful private developers and public institutions. For over six decades, the firm’s commitment to excellence in design and service has been our passion to translate our clients’ vision into meaningful architectural solutions.
Our experience in multifaceted residential and commercial development with some of the nation’s most established developers allows us to truly understand both the commercial viability and functional requirements of different market segments and uses in real estate developments, and the principles and objectives in urban planning to achieve successful, exciting mixed-use environments.
MEET OUR TEAM
Victor Yue
Principal
Mr. Yue has more than 30 years of global experience in master planning, design, and construction. He has designed and managed a sizable portfolio with diverse projects in nine countries that include mixed-use landmarks, residential buildings, hotels, offices, shopping centers, government, and institutional facilities.
Cornelia C. Hodgson
Principal
Building on 30 years of dedicated practice in Senior Living, Cornelia Hodgson (Cee Cee) applies fresh thinking and innovative design to the full continuum of senior living, from specialized healthcare and wellness centers to active adult and life care communities for both new construction and repositioning.
Kevin M. Zak
Principal
With his extensive experience in the design, management and construction of multi-million dollar retail and mixed-use projects, Kevin’s primary role is leading the client-based approach to continue advancing Dorsky + Yue International’s design for landmark retail and mixed-use developments.
Karina Blanco
Associate Principal & Office Director
Karina Blanco brings 27 years of experience which includes municipal projects, commercial, mixed-use, residential developments and hospitality developments.
Sema Atis
Principal
Sema has 20 years of international design and architectural experience on office, retail, senior living, mixed-use and high-end residential projects in the United States, Europe and Middle East. Since joining DYI in 2006, she has been involved in a wide range of projects from inception through all phases of design, documentation and construction administration.
JP Singian
Director of Design
JP serves as the Director of Design who has over 15 years of experience from a wide range of projects from highrise residential to mixed use and commerical developments.
Iani Cheistwer
Associate
Iani is a Associate with Dorsky + Yue International who brings over 30 years of experience in the field of Architecture and 15 years to the company.
Shannon Bradford
Associate
Shannon's 18 years of tenure at Dorsky Yue International, she has worked on a wide variety of project types, from mixed-use lifestyle centers, power centers, community centers, and retail renovations.
Josefina Bussola
Associate
Josefina is a registered Architect who contributed to the growth of the firm, and will continue to provide excellent service that our clients have come to expect. Josefina has experience in architecture and interior design with commercial and single-family residential projects from schematic design to construction administration phase.
Awards
Tanger Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee
- 2024 Build Tennessee Award of Excellence
- 2024 ULI Nashville- Excellence in Development Award
The Shops at Nanuet
Clarkstown, New York
- International Council of Shopping Centers US Design & Development Awards, 2015 Commendation Winner.
Ten Aragon
Coral Gables, Florida
- Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), Professional Design Award of Merit for the Housing Projects of all Types category
Legacy Village
Lyndhurst, Ohio
- 2006 Bronze Award for innovative design with the use of brick, Brick in Architecture Award, Brick Industry Association
- Certificate of Merit for Innovative Design and Development of a New Project, 2005 International Design and Development Awards, International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
- New York Council Society of American Registered Architects Professional Design Award of Merit for the Retail category
The Waverly at Las Olas
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Aurora Award, Residential Design for High Rise Development
- Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), Professional Design Award of Special Recognition for the Housing Projects of all Types category
- Florida East Coast Chapter of the Association of Builders and Contractors, Excellence in Construction Award
The Phoenix at Clarendon
Clarendon, Virginia
- Design Award of Merit, Society of American Registered Architects (SARA)
- Best Building, Mixed-Use Project, Award of Excellence, NAIOP Northern Virginia Annual Best of NAIOP Awards
- Project of the Year Award, Mid-Atlantic Construction for Mixed-Use Development
- Washington Smart Growth Alliance Recognition Program
The Millenium at Metropolitan Park II
Arlington, Virginia
- Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Construction, Metropolitan Washington and Virginia Chapters of Associated Builders and Contractors.
Palm Beach Outlets
Palm Beach, Florida
- International Council of Shopping Centers US Design & Development Awards, 2015 Commendation Winner.
Town Center
Miami, Florida
- Society of American Registered Architects (SARA), Professional Design Award of Merit for the Projects in Design Phase Category.
First & Main
Hudson, Ohio
- Design Award of Special Recognition, Society of American Registered Architects (SARA).
Easton Gateway
Columbus, Ohio
- International Council of Shopping Centers US Design & Development Awards, 2016 Commendation Winner.
Crystal Plaza II
Arlington, Virginia
- Award of Merit, Design Arlington Awards
- Craftsmanship Award Winner, Washington Building Congress
- Best Adaptive Reuse Apartment Project (Mid-Atlantic) by Delta Associates 13th Annual Awards for Excellence in Mid-Atlantic Apartment and Condominium Industries
4 West Las Olas
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2021 Golden Aurora Award for Best Recreational Facility or Amenity, Southeast Building Conference (SEBC).
- 2021 Finalist for the South Florida Business Journal, Structure Awards, Best Architecture and Design.