Jefrall Betancourt
Founder & Principal Architect
Jefrall Betancourt is a Florida-licensed architect leading FreAsh Architecture with a hands-on, collaborative approach. He practices independently while working closely with a trusted network of engineers and consultants, allowing for direct involvement in every project.
His work focuses on bespoke residential architecture and select commercial projects, often involving custom homes of significant scale and complexity. Jefrall began his architectural education in 2007 and has been in professional practice since 2015, with experience across multiple regions and project types.
Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and based in Florida since 1999, Jefrall is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling seamless collaboration with diverse clients and teams. He is currently licensed in Florida and pursuing licensure in Colorado, Puerto Rico, and Illinois. His practice is shaped by climate, context, and a thoughtful, client-centered design process.
FreAsh Architecture serves clients across the United States and its territories, depending on project needs.
Education
University Of Florida
2010-15
Master of Architecture (M.Arch)
2015
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)
2013
Accreditation
NCARB
4.0-5.0
Schematic Design
4.0
Construction Evaluation
5.0
Practice Management
5.0
Programming & Analysis
5.0
Project Planning & Design
5.0
Project Development
5.0
Licensure
Florida - Registered
2026
Colorado - TBD
20xx
Puerto Rico - TBD
20xx
Chicago - TBD
20xx
Areas of Expertise
High-End Residential
Commercial - Select Projects
Bath Renovations
Refined Kitchens
UF
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The University of Florida’s Master of Architecture (M.Arch) program is a two-year, NAAB-accredited professional degree designed to prepare students for architectural licensure. The curriculum emphasizes core areas such as design, history, theory, and technology, while offering opportunities for specialization in fields like sustainable architecture and historic preservation. Students cultivate a personal area of focus through either a thesis or a Project-in-Lieu-of-Thesis (PILOT), guided by faculty advisors.
https://dcp.ufl.edu/architecture/master-of-architecture/#:~:text=PROGRAM%20OVERVIEW,Arch%20program.
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The University of Florida (UF)'s Bachelor of Design (BDes) in Architecture is a pre-professional degree designed to prepare students for a Master of Architecture program and future architectural licensure. It emphasizes the design process, spatial organization, and various skills related to architectural design. Students develop skills in graphic communication, materials, technology, and environmental issues, while also engaging with historical precedent, sustainability, and the cultural context of design. The program is structured around design studios and supported by courses in history, theory, and building technology.
Professional Experience
Morton Architects - Consultant
Sr. Architectural Project Manager
High End Residential Work Experience
04/23 - Present
Private Residence 1
MAI-23001
Private Residence 2
MAI-23002
Private Residence 3
MAI-23003
Private Residence 4
MAI-23004
Private Residence 5
MAI-23005
Private Residence 6
MAI-23006
Private Residence 7
MAI-23006
Private Residence 8
MAI-24001
Private Residence 9
MAI-24002
Private Residence 10
MAI-24004
AEI - Consultant
Sr. Architectural Project Manager
Property Condition Assessments
06/06/22 - Present
Hospitality Courtyard, Champaign, IL
Hospitality Fairfield Inn, Champaign, IL
Hospitality Courtyard, Peoria, IL
Hospitality Residence INN, Peoria, IL
Retail Dollar Store, Dayton, OH
Hospitality Hampton Inn, Youngtown, OH
Hospitality Fairfield Inn, Youngtown, OH
Hospitality Residence Inn, Youngtown, OH
Office Fresenius, Chicago, IL
Office (Equity) Dupage CC, Lombard, IL
Retail Northwoods Mall, Peoria, IL
Retail Sherwin-William, Chicago, IL
Retail O’Reilly, Chicago, IL
Retail (Equity) Saks, Chicago, IL
BE-Architects - Consultant
Architectural Project Manager
Tenant Work Experience
09/12/22 - 03/31/23
10 N Wacker Dr.
Pricefx Suite
225 N Washington
Lochner
Canon
233 S Wacker Dr.
PNE Suite
EQ Suite
93rd and 98th Corridors and Restrooms
303 W Madison
Spec Suite - 1350
311 S Wacker Dr.
Hexstream Suite
605 Heathrow Dr. Lincolnshire
Office | Warehouse rehab
999 Oakmont
Whitebox Suite
Woodfield Preserves
ENEOS USA INC - Office modifications