Leadership
Behar + Peteranecz Inc. is a design institution perfectly balancing detail, innovation, and practicality to create beautifully constructed commercial and residential spaces. Our holistic approach brings the dreams of our clients into reality through an efficient and creative process that has a strong foundation in design excellence; providing an aesthetically profound experience for all.
Jordan Behar
A Florida native with more than twenty-five years in practice, Jordan founded Behar Design in 2002 and co-founded Architecture BP in 2008, where he leads the firm's direction and client engagement.
A licensed architect and AIA member, his work spans luxury residential, civic, hospitality, and educational projects across North America and the Middle East.
Istvan Peteranecz
Istvan co-founded Architecture BP in 2008, bringing more than four decades of experience across luxury residential, historic preservation, high-density, and mixed-use projects.
A licensed architect, AIA member, LEED accredited professional, and U.S. Army veteran, his approach is grounded in precision, technical discipline, and long-term performance through every phase of execution.
Kara Behar
Kara has led business operations and strategic growth at Architecture BP since its founding in 2008. She previously co-founded ZMarketing.com with former Coca-Cola CMO Sergio Zyman, securing investment from Morgan Stanley before its acquisition by MDC Partners.
In 2019, she founded The Factory St. Pete, a 6.5-acre arts and entertainment campus in St. Petersburg's Warehouse Arts District.
