Team

Isabella Centeno Jr. Interior Designer Based in Chicago, IL Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Michigan State University Joined the team in 2023

Frank Jose, LEED Architect Based in Chicago, IL Master of Science in Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science in Architecture TKMCE, University of Kerala, India Joined the team in 2023 Frank Jose graduated from TKMCE, University of Kerala, a well renowned school for architecture in southern India. After working in the field for three years, he moved to Chicago to pursue a Master of Architecture degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His thesis was selected for presentation and publication at the University of Granada in Spain as part of the Eighth International Conference on [...]

Camila Suescun Interior Designer Based in Chicago, IL Master of Arts in Interior Design, Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Merchandising, Academy of Art University, San Francisco Joined the team in 2023 Growing up in Colombia, Camila Suescun always gravitated to anything creative. As a teenager she spent her time painting and quickly realized the satisfaction of turning small ideas into something much larger. Knowing she wanted a career which would combine her analytical and creative mind, she moved to San Francisco in 2013 to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising at the Academy of [...]

Paulo Baleeiro Senior Interior Architect Based in Miami, FL Vachelor of Arts in Architeture, Joined the team in 2014 Paula Baleeiro was born in Salvador, Brazil and always thought her dream job was in healthcare. While studying physiotherapy at university, her entire path changed when one professor encouraged her to consider art and design after turning in an assignment with detailed handmade drawings. Paula went on to graduate with a degree in Architecture & Urbanism while she worked as an architect’s assistant in construction sites of residential buildings. Upon graduation, Paula married and moved to New York [...]

Flavia Piedra Senior Interior Designer Based in Dania Beach, FL Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design, Art Institute of Florida Joined the team in 2013 Flavia Piedra's journey into design began as a child in Mexico, where she watched her parents meticulously renovate their home. This early exposure to the world of design sparked hercreativity, leading her to build intricate floor plans and structures out of dominoes. At the age of 10, Flavia moved with her family to South Florida, and by 16, she began working in various industries, gaining valuable experience in public relations, customer service, [...]

Pamela “Pam” Coronel Senior Interior Designer Based in Houston, TX Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture, Florida International University Associate in Arts from Miami Dade College Joined the team in 201 Pamela Coronel grew up in Bolivia and at 16 years old relocated to Miami with her mom. Always passionate about the arts, family and friends often sought Pam’s advice on making their homes more functional and beautiful. Thus began her love of enhancing interiors. Pam earned an Associate in Arts from Miami Dade College and a Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture from Florida International University. [...]

Marcel Menegolla Design Director Based in Dania Beach, FL Bachelor of Business Administration, Strayer University, Miami Associate Degree in Product Design University of Caxias do Sul, Brazil Joined the team in 2008 Marcel Menegolla’s connection with design started at a young age. At only four years old, he was designing tree houses and attempting to incorporate detailed design elements into every“floor” of each house. At age six, his parents decided to renovate their home and he found it absolutely fascinating watching the installers put together the new cabinetry. Without a doubt, he thought he’d follow in the [...]

Jonatas ”Jon” Fante Principal and Founder Based in Chicago, IL Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Post - graduate in Marketing, Getulio Vargas Foundation, Brazil Jon Fante, principal and founder, is responsible for the conceptualization of Armazem, from overall business strategy, research, marketing and branding, showroom design as well as deeply involved in product development with Armazem’s partners and product designers. The foundation of his career and his sense of entrepreneurship began as a child through his family’s business. Jon’s great-grandfather immigrated to southern Brazil from Italy in the [...]