OUR TEAM
A Dedicated Team with Extraordinary Vision
Our small but impactful team combines deep expertise in traditional architecture with a collaborative spirit that puts clients first. Led by Geoffrey Mouen's 35+ years of award-winning experience, we maintain an intentionally limited project load to ensure your vision receives the undivided attention it deserves. From custom homes to civic buildings, we bring versatile skills and personal commitment to every design challenge.
Geoffrey Mouen
Principal Owner
Geoffrey Mouen is a practicing architect, planner, and educator. He is the founding principal of Geoffrey Mouen Architect and the founding president of the Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America. Established in 1999, Geoffrey Mouen Architects primarily provides traditional architecture, town planning, and design review.
Geoffrey worked for the Robert A.M. Stern Architects from 1992 -1999, where he was an associate in the design of several residences, academic buildings, and mixed-use large-scale projects. Since 1999, Geoffrey has served as town architect for the Legacy Project in Celebration, Florida, as well as other New Urbanist developments, which include the Albany Golf & Beach Club in New Providence, Bahamas, and Golden Oak at Walt Disney World Resort. His design contributions led to the success of Baldwin Park in Winter Park, Florida, including detailing the architectural pattern book, designing multiple Builder Magazine Showcase homes, and the "2004 Palladio Award-winning" Enders Park Community Center. Geoffrey has won eleven Aurora awards, including "Best in State" and the Golden Aurora for best-in-show among 300 entries in 2008" for the Tradewinds 2008 Showcase House given to the best project in a 12 State SEBC.
Geoffrey is a frequent speaker at the Congress for New Urbanism and other organizations on architecture, planning, and sustainable communities. He is a registered architect in Florida and a member of the American Institute of Architects, The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, the New Urban Guild, and the Congress for New Urbanism. He graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a Master of Architecture in 1989.
Adal Avila
Project Manager
Adal has been an esteemed member of the GMA team since 2008. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from Andrews University and currently serves as the project manager for a range of notable projects, including Disney's Golden Oak Resort, Albany in Bahamas, and Central Florida. Residing with his wife and two children in Celebration, Florida, Adal has been an esteemed member of Celebration's Architectural Review Committee. His outstanding expertise and impressive contributions have made him a highly respected member of the community. Adal's extensive experience in the field of architecture has enabled him to manage projects with the utmost professionalism and precision. His exceptional attention to detail, coupled with his exemplary leadership skills, has made him an invaluable asset to the GMA team. Overall, Adal is a highly skilled professional who has consistently demonstrated his ability to deliver exceptional results. His impressive track record, combined with his unwavering dedication to his work, makes him a highly sought-after project manager in the field of architecture.
David Kim
Project Manager
David is an architect and urban designer based in Tarrytown, New York, where he focuses on small-scale projects that strengthen neighborhoods and enhance community vitality. He is a registered architect in California and New York, with built work across several states, and currently serves as an elected Trustee for the Village of Tarrytown.
David is a partner at Artifex DBD, a development firm specializing in neighborhood-scale infill, and co-founder of the Incremental Development Alliance, a nonprofit that trains locals to become developers of their own communities. He has served on the board of the Congress for the New Urbanism and held roles on architectural review and zoning boards.
A graduate of Cornell University (B.Arch, 1988), David has worked with Barton Myers Associates, Zimmer Gunsul Frasca, Moule & Polyzoides, and New Urban Builders on projects ranging from housing to cultural institutions.
David Paul Pearson
Project Manager
Architectural Designer | Classical Design Specialist
David Paul Pearson is an architectural designer based in New Marlborough, Massachusetts, with deep expertise in classical and traditional architecture. He holds a Master of Architecture and a Master of Science in Architecture with a concentration in Classical Design from Georgia Tech, where he also taught design studio.
David’s career includes senior roles at Robert A.M. Stern Architects and Fairfax & Sammons Architects in New York, contributing to high-end residential and civic projects known for their historical sensitivity and refined detailing. He now leads his own practice, David Pearson Design, focusing on bespoke, context-driven work.
His design process blends traditional hand rendering with digital tools, including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and watercolor sketching. He is a three-time recipient of the Bulfinch Award for architectural sketching and has twice served as a Visiting Artist at the American Academy in Rome.
David’s work has been featured in Traditional Building Magazine, Florida Design, The Classicist, and other publications. He is a member of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art and brings a thoughtful, historically grounded approach to every project—balancing beauty, proportion, and enduring value.
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