The Smarter Design Build Approach
Expert Financial Stewardship
From day one we help you align your goals and project scope with a realistic budget, and we advise on how to maximize your investment returns relative to your market. These financial benchmarks help protect your investment while planning a home that supports your priorities and lifestyle.
Seamless, Strategic Process
As your dedicated Owner’s Project Manager, we are the single point of leadership proactively coordinating every moving part on your project from pre-construction planning to fully-furnished turn-key move-in. The result? A smarter, stress-free path to the home you’ve imagined.
Integrative Master Planning
Our Design + Build Management process develops a cohesive master plan for your entire property—floor plan, architecture, and landscape all working in harmony. Every element is designed, specified, and approved before construction begins, giving you clarity and control from the start.
From Lot to Lifestyle . . .
A Seamless Experience from Pre-Construction to Move-In Day
STUDIO 818 is South Florida’s exclusive Design & Build Concierge™ firm, trusted by homeowners who demand excellence. Whether you’re transforming an outdated property or building from the ground up, we guide you through a stress-free journey to an exceptional home—tailored entirely to you.
Our unique approach integrates property consulting for buyers, pre-construction planning, luxury home design, master planning, comprehensive project management, owner’s representation, and whole-house furnishing—all expertly managed under one roof.
With STUDIO 818, you gain a single point of contact committed to bringing your vision to life while protecting your interests every step of the way.
Why STUDIO 818
STUDIO 818 is led by husband-and-wife team John-Paul and Janie Micek—visionaries with a passion for turning complex renovation and building projects into beautifully crafted homes that reflect each client’s unique lifestyle.
Having completed a combined total of over 200 residential development projects before founding STUDIO 818, they bring unmatched expertise in design, master planning, and financial oversight. Their deep knowledge of construction challenges, real estate markets, and high-stakes project execution means they don’t just plan, design and manage your project—they protect your investment.
With over fifty years of combined experience, John-Paul and Janie lead a team that ensures your project is delivered with precision, clarity, and care—from initial concept to your fully furnished move-in day.