Frank Mazzarella studied at the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a Master of Architecture and received an award for design excellence in 1989, and The Catholic University of America, where he received a Batchelor of Science in Architecture in 1986 and was awarded a Rowley-Scherr Design Competition Scholarship.
Upon completing his education he worked in Treviso, Italy (1989) and with Rafael Viñoly Architects in New York (1990-1991). From 1992 to 2000 he collaborated in the firm of Guillermo Vázquez Consuegra in Seville, Spain on numerous internationally awarded projects.
In 2001 he began independent practice with Joaquin Amaya and was awarded first prize in the following Architectural competitions:
- Theater in Medina Sidonia
- 36 Unit Multi-Famliy Apartment Building in Córdoba
- Theater in Berja
- Court House in San Fernando
- Social Center in Almería
- Theater, Training Center and Public Services Building in Umbrete
- Office Building for Andalucia's Employment Service in Aracena
The firm was also a finalist among 125 entrants in the competition for a Convention and Exhibition Center in Ávila, Spain.
Among other projects completed in the city of Seville are an Exhibition Pavilion for the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo (2006) and a Penthouse Apartment Renovation (2008), with Inma Donaire.
Recent projects in the United States include structures for a municipal park, a community cowork space and a number of residential projects involving renovations, additions or new construction.
His work synthesizes a continuing pursuit of a refined, site-specific contemporary architecture capable of integration within historic urban contexts and natural settings, a profound interest in the creation of public space, and a long-term commitment to sustainability and environmental issues.
His work has been published in international architecture and design journals.
From 2009-2011 he was a professor at the Fundción FIDAS of the Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos of Seville.
He is a registered Architect in the State of New York, a member of the American Institute of Architects and licensed to practice in the European Union.
