Mancini Duffy Appoints Brian Ahern as Studio Director
Mancini Duffy Appoints Brian Ahern as Studio Director of West Palm Beach OfficePhoto Courtesy of Mancini Duffy

Mancini Duffy Deepens South Florida Reach with New Leadership in West Palm Beach

With Brian Ahern appointed Studio Director, the renowned architecture and design firm doubles down on luxury residential and hospitality development along Florida’s East Coast.

Source: Mancini Duffy

Reported By: Matthew Kennedy

As the demand for luxury development along Florida’s East Coast surges, Mancini Duffy is making a strategic investment in the region’s future. The 110-year-old design firm has officially named Brian Ahern as Studio Director of its West Palm Beach office, signaling a new era of expansion for one of architecture’s most storied American names.

This move solidifies Mancini’s commitment to growing its footprint across the state, complementing its well-established presence in Tampa. The West Palm Beach office is now poised to anchor Mancini’s luxury-focused projects throughout South Florida’s real estate and hospitality sectors—industries currently experiencing unprecedented growth.

A Leader with Proven Vision and Precision

Ahern brings nearly three decades of experience in design, architecture, and development—an asset to any firm, but especially meaningful in a market that values execution as much as aesthetics. His New York pedigree includes high-profile work for The Related Companies, The Witkoff Group, and Minskoff Equities. In South Florida, he’s played pivotal roles in projects like The Laurel and Shorecrest in West Palm Beach, as well as the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and Residences in Boca Raton.

"There's a palpable energy in the luxury residential and hospitality industries in South Florida right now, and Mancini is well positioned to meet the demand for thoughtful, high-end design. I have a long history of working with outstanding design firms like Costas Kondylis. I'm thrilled to help lead the growth of Mancini's West Palm Beach office and collaborate with clients and partners to shape exceptional spaces that elevate how people live, work, and experience their surroundings."

Brian Ahern

His appointment doesn’t just bring prestige—it aligns seamlessly with Mancini’s broader strategy to integrate creative leadership with hands-on, results-oriented management.

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Strategic Growth Rooted in Innovation and Relationships

"Establishing a foothold in South Florida represents a strategic expansion of our statewide presence, complementing our existing stronghold on the west coast and central Florida through our Tampa office. My longstanding relationship with Brian, combined with his leadership, experience, and deep connections to the local development community, positions us perfectly to deliver exceptional service and luxury design across all our diverse sectors and project types."

Christian Giordano, President and Co-owner of Mancini

That relationship is built on shared values—precision, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to delivering intelligent design solutions that anticipate real-world needs.

A Platform for Design-Driven Development

Mancini’s offices in West Palm Beach and Tampa are actively engaged in a slate of new projects across the luxury residential, retail, and hospitality markets. Ahern’s cross-disciplinary expertise—spanning firm leadership, ground-up architecture, and development oversight—makes him uniquely suited to shepherd complex projects from schematic design through construction.

The firm, headquartered in New York and operating nationwide, is no stranger to iconic work. Notable projects include TSX Broadway in Times Square, aviation terminals for major airports, and national offices for Omnicom Group. What differentiates Mancini is not just scale or polish—but the firm’s ability to integrate traditional design excellence with forward-thinking technology, including its proprietary platform The Toolbelt, which enhances project visualization and client collaboration.

The Future of Palm Beach Architecture

With a rising appetite for sophisticated design in West Palm Beach and the surrounding region, Mancini’s expanded presence is well-timed. As developers, investors, and institutional clients look to elevate their architectural statements, the firm’s combination of historical pedigree and entrepreneurial agility offers a compelling proposition.

Ahern’s leadership marks not just a personnel shift but a cultural one—infusing the South Florida studio with the insight, network, and creative fluency needed to respond to an increasingly design-savvy clientele.

For those watching Palm Beach’s evolution through the lens of architecture and lifestyle, the next chapter is already being written—and Mancini Duffy is drafting it in real time.

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