Bettis Tarazi Arquitectos is a design firm that specializes in architecture, interior design and urban planning. With a current staff of over 40 people it has been working on countless different projects in Panama City as well as international architecture contests. BT Arquitectos have experience in several fields, from furniture design to large urban planning; from brand concepts to private residences and great skyscrapers. BT’s architecture is influenced by contemporary tendencies, with designs that reflect a teamwork that results from collaboration with local as well as international professionals.
David Bettis and Teofilo Tarazi are founders of the firm BT Arquitectos, which operates since 1999 and to date is the only architecture firm in Panama accredited with Quality Management System certification in accordance with ISO 9001:2008 since 2009. Among his most notable projects are: Sortis Hotel, Casino and Convention Center, Arts and Yoo on Balboa Avenue, Q tower, Office One, Titan Metromall, Harmony and Plaza Durex among others.
Both architects are graduates of the School of Architecture and Design in Latin America and the Caribbean (Isthmus). They have 13 years of experience as a designer and Project Managers, Bettis specializing in Architectural Designs and Tarazi in Interior Designs. Both architects have participated in international conferences in Texas, Los Angeles, Dubai and Macau. Bettis has been invited several times as a teacher and sustaining Jury thesis at the University Isthmus.
The essence of its many architectural projects and interior designs is to improve the environment and quality of life. Thus, the Bettis Tarazi projects are characterized by international quality standards and contemporary styles that stand out for their function and form.