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We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Design Lead and Partner, Ekta Desai, AIA, who has been named one of the ’s 2026...
06/04/2026

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our Design Lead and Partner, Ekta Desai, AIA, who has been named one of the ’s 2026 Women Who Mean Business. This prestigious recognition celebrates Ekta’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to shaping Central Florida’s architectural landscape. Since joining Schenkel Shultz, she has been a transformative force, becoming the youngest partner in our firm’s history and championing a design philosophy that is community-focused, inclusive, and socially responsive.

Ekta’s impact extends far beyond the studio, as her recent achievements highlight a year of extraordinary dedication to both her craft and her community. Her philanthropic leadership was on full display as Co-Chair for the 2026 Orlando Ballet Ball, where she helped lead the most successful gala in the organization’s history, raising a record-breaking $1.14 million for the arts. This commitment to excellence is mirrored in her professional accolades, including the 2025 University of Florida School of Architecture Alumni Design Award.

As a dedicated industry trailblazer, “40 Under 40” honoree, and mentorship advocate, Ekta continues to serve as a leading voice for diversity in the industry. At Schenkel Shultz, we believe great design has the power to inspire and connect. Ekta embodies this mission every day, proving that when you “bet on yourself” and your community, the results are monumental. Please join us in celebrating Ekta Desai for this well-deserved honor!

Schenkel Shultz is proud to lead the design of the new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Athletic Center at Lak...
05/28/2026

Schenkel Shultz is proud to lead the design of the new Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute Athletic Center at Lake Highland, opening in 2027. Created to serve as more than an athletic complex, the space will be a dynamic hub for sports, wellness, community gatherings and school-wide events.

Designed with flexibility at its core, it will feature adaptable gymnasium spaces for basketball, volleyball and wrestling, retractable bleachers, movable curtain walls, integrated technology and light-filled interiors that can transform seamlessly for assemblies, presentations and special programs.

We are honored to play an integral role in shaping a space that champions community, connection and the future of student athletics.

05/12/2026

Schenkel Shultz is honored to be recognized by the City of Winter Park for the adaptive reuse of our studio in the vibrant ‘Designer’s Row’ along Orange Avenue.

Aligned with Historic Preservation Month and celebrated at Casa Feliz, this moment underscores our commitment to collaboration, community fabric and environmental stewardship.

Originally constructed in the 1950s, we brought new life to the existing space, transforming it into a modern design hub. Expansive and light-filled, our sustainable strategies came together to support our team and inspire our work. A place rooted in history, reimagined for the future.✨

05/06/2026

Fashion is Art. The 2026 Met Gala made it official, but Schenkel Shultz said it first. ✨

Our 2023 rebrand and 40-year celebration, A Night at Maison Edyth, was a Met Gala-inspired runway reveal where four decades of landmark projects were transformed into custom couture, blending architecture and artistry in motion.

Because great design, whether it’s worn or built, has always been art. A moment that honored our legacy while shaping what was to come.

The Schenkel Shultz team was honored to join the ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration of the Therapy Center & A...
05/04/2026

The Schenkel Shultz team was honored to join the ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration of the Therapy Center & Academy. 

Inspired by the vision to ‘reach for the stars’, the space features collaborative hubs, indoor-outdoor connections and both high- and low-stimulus environments to support every learner’s needs.

“Our design was driven by Quest’s empowering mission to assist individuals with disabilities to experience a full, meaningful life,” shared Ekta Desai, AIA.

We are proud to be a part of this project that creates a lasting impact in the community.

Celebrating a remarkable night for the Orlando arts community✨ Schenkel Shultz is proud to champion the arts and the vib...
04/28/2026

Celebrating a remarkable night for the Orlando arts community✨ 

Schenkel Shultz is proud to champion the arts and the vibrant cultural communities they help shape. Ekta Desai, AIA, Design Lead and Partner, served as Co-Chair of the 2026 Ball, reaching new heights, raising a record-breaking $1.14 million in support of its inspiring mission.

A passionate supporter of the arts, Ekta is the architect behind the headquarters of The Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation in the heart of Winter Park. The Edyth features a two-story lobby, contemplative garden, community innovation room, Foundation and tenant offices and gathering spaces to host meetings, performances, art exhibitions, fundraisers and meaningful community connections.  

Here, architecture and the arts merge for a powerful representation of how thoughtfully designed spaces can inspire creativity, foster collaboration and strengthen the cultural fabric of our community.

Schenkel Shultz’s Desai wins UF alumni architecture award for firm’s office designBy Katie Sartoris Staff Writer. Growth...
12/30/2025

Schenkel Shultz’s Desai wins UF alumni architecture award for firm’s office design

By Katie Sartoris Staff Writer. GrowthSpotter, December 22, 2025  

Last fall, Schenkel Shultz moved into its new office in Winter Park. After 30 years in the Fifth Third Bank building in downtown Orlando, the design firm had grown out of its existing office. 

The design and architecture firm’s new space — an open concept in a 22,000-square-foot historic midcentury building —  represented new beginnings. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Schenkel Shultz had done a brand refresh in 2023 and announced it was launching into new markets. They wanted a headquarters that increased their visibility in the community and inspired teamwork and design excellence. 

The project won Ekta Desai, a firm partner and its design lead, an Alumni Design Award from the University of Florida School of Architecture.

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