BFHL's team includes highly experienced principals, a diverse set of project managers, and a core group of
young architects that have been together for the past few years.
BFHL is led by principals Ralph Lotito and Brett Paloutzian, who have worked together for the past 15 years and
bring complementary expertise to all of our projects. Brett provides guidance and direction on technical and code
related issues, while Ralph specializes in functional and planning issues. This balance leads to
comprehensive problem solving and documentation.
Our Leadership
Ralph Lotito
Ralph has over 30 years of architectural experience focused on institutional and healthcare planning and design.
Ralph has extensive local and international experience with design of healthcare and seniors facilities and is known
for his excellent medical planning skills. This combination of experience and exposure brings a unique benefit
to our clients.
Tom Squance
Tom is a Project Manager with 15 years of experience in Europe, Asia and
the US. He began working with BFHL after living in London, where he acted as senior architect for
a range of sophisticated clients. Tom's experience includes a number of recent
Skilled Nursing Facilities and Cancer Centers. His ability to work side-by-side with
Clients creates an efficient, collaborative design approach.
Brett Paloutzian
Brett has been with BFHL for the past 12 years. His specific project experience has been focused on technical
development and documentation of medical facilities. His cooperative approach to agency involvement results in
proactive communication and problem solving, avoiding adversarial relationships and promoting team building.
Yumi Chon
Yumi has over 18 years of experience working with industry leading architectural firms. This extensive and varied
experience has enabled her to understand all aspects of the design and building process. With a decade of hospitality
project experience, she is dedicated to instilling a sense of eco well-being and wellness sensibilities into
healthcare projects.
