

As Managing Partner of SBLM’s Miami office, Jim brings 28 years of leadership to projects spanning government, education, retail, and more.
As Managing Partner of SBLM’s Miami office, Jim brings 28 years of leadership to projects spanning government, education, retail, and more.
James Cohen
James Cohen
Principal, Civic Studio Director
Principal, Civic Studio Director
AIA, LEED AP
AIA, LEED AP
With a 28 year history at SBLM Architects, Jim is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami, Florida office. He directs and manages a vast range of the firm’s projects for government, educational, retail, dining, and entertainment industries.He led the LEED Certification process of USGBC’s first-ever LEED-NC Volume Portfolio facility.
With a 28 year history at SBLM Architects, Jim is the Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami, Florida office. He directs and manages a vast range of the firm’s projects for government, educational, retail, dining, and entertainment industries.He led the LEED Certification process of USGBC’s first-ever LEED-NC Volume Portfolio facility.
"At SBLM, we combine sharp technical skills with honest design to create spaces that serve our clients and their communities. We focus on understanding your unique goals and delivering thoughtful, responsible solutions that work—because details matter, and so do results."
"At SBLM, we combine sharp technical skills with honest design to create spaces that serve our clients and their communities. We focus on understanding your unique goals and delivering thoughtful, responsible solutions that work—because details matter, and so do results."
Featured Projects
Featured Projects


Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery
Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery


Sunny Isles Beach Community School
Sunny Isles Beach Community School