Top 25 Architectural Firms
October 14, 2010
Out of the Top 25 Architectural Firms in South Florida, Affiniti Architects is recognized at number 16, after having been unranked the year before. Congratulations Affiniti!
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Articles
In the Heart of it All: Centra's convenient location...
August 14, 2010
After the extraordinary grand opening in May, the momentum is building as word continues to spread throughout the South Florida real estate market about Centra.
2010 PRISM Awards
August 22, 2010
Congratulations to this year's winners. We salute the builders, associations, and sales and marketing professionals who have made coming home such a pleasure for so many.
Centra's Grand Opening on May 15
April 30, 2010
Stiles Corporation and Label & Company Developments, Inc., two of South Florida's leeding builders, have formed an alliance to create Centra in Boca Raton, south of Yamato and east of Military Trail, with starting prices in the $230,000s.
MintoBlue brings green homes to Cooper City
April 30, 2010
Minto Communities is betting that consumers are ready to embrace entirely green homes. The Canada-based homebuilder is rolling out the first community in South Florida that will meet certification standards of five different green building programs.
Monterra at Cooper City
February 6, 2010
Amidst the buzz of construction and a sense of newfound energy, Monterra at Cooper City is attracting a great deal of interest - and a host of serious buyers.
Featuring the Best of Florida
March 2009
Each day, people move to Florida to experience its comfortable lifestyle. While people's reasons for doing so vary, one thing that most have in common is the desire to live in a location that takes advantage of our warm climate...
Baby-Boomer & Green Design
February 20, 2009
Affiniti Architects recently attended the 65th annual 2009 International Builders' Show (IBS), one of the building industry's premier events, held at the Convention Center in Las Vegas.
Minto, Affiniti Architects Pioneer Design Trends
January 17, 2009
In a time when the housing market is evolving, developers, builders and architects have the opportunity to flex their creative muscles. Today, successful industry design professionals are designing unique, cutting-edge homes.
Destination Living
January 16, 2009
People often move to Florida looking for a particular lifestyle. They are attracted to the subtropical climate that allows them to enjoy beaches throughout the year, five-star dining options, world-class shopping, and outstanding medical facilities.
Staying Ahead of Housing Trends
January 9, 2009
In a time when the housing market is evolving, developers, builders and architects have the opportunity to flex their creative muscles. Today, successful industry professionals are designing distinctive, cutting-edge homes.
The Evolution of Contemporary Architecture
January 2009
Early 20th century "modern" architecture followed the style of famous artists such as Picasso, co-founder of the cubist movement. This was the basis for the "white box" look that we still associate with extremely modern architecture today.
Preview of Chub Cay's First Solar & Wind Power House
December 16, 2008
Breaking ground this month, this oceanfront custom residence on Chub Cay will ultimately cast an eco-iconic profile against the sky, armed with the latest renewable energy technologies.
Look for Contemporary Design
November 21, 2008
Early "Modern" architecture in the beginning of the 20th century followed the abstract artists of the day, such as Picasso. That formed the basis of the "white box" look that is still associated with most sever Modern architecture.
Build your Home Green-Friendly
September 12, 2008
We Americans have been slow to do even simple things to save energy, water and the environment from harmful greenhouse gases. Yet now is the time to consider green living.
2008 Prism Awards
August 24, 2008
Congratulations to this year's winners, listed below. congratulations to the award-winning builders, associations and sales and marketing professionals who have made coming home such a pleasure for so many.
Dubai Announcement
July 7, 2008
The Florida real estate market is in the doldrums, but development in Dubai carries on. That's good news for Affiniti Architects, a Boca Raton firm that's part of a team designing a large community in the Middle East boomtown.
Renew thy Home
July 2008
To renovate or not to renovate? - that is the question: Whether tis better to suffer the indignities of "olde" appliances and furnishings, or to expend effort and expense and replace them..
Protect Your Interiors While Enhancing the View
June 2008
No matter whether you live on a lake or the ocean, or just have a pretty backyard, most homeowners agree that their windows are like art - they brighten a room and provide visual interest by framing a scene.
Does Your House Need More Space?
May 23, 2008
As an architect, I am always amazed at the trends I am privy to. One of these trends - right here in South Florida - is building guest houses. Sure we're a vacation destination, so it seems like this trend would make sense.
The "Green" of Going Green
April 2008
In part one of this green series, we covered the most important reason for eco-friendly living: conserving the environment. However, there is another significant benefit to introducing green into your home life
Celebrate Earth Day By Making "Green" Changes At Home
April 2008
With Earth Day being celebrated on April 22, it's a great opportunity to turn our attention to the home fron tas we look for ways to be more "green."
Building Your Dream Island Home
April 29, 2008
Deserted, pristine, beaches that seem to go on for miles. Turquoise waters so clean you can see clear to the bottom. Small, villages with people so friendly, you can’t help but smile as you pass each other. Add to that the lore of pirates and buried treasure and you’ve got the lure of the Bahamas Islands.
Soaring Energy Costs Threaten Your Dream
April 22, 2008
Imagine the feeling of pure satisfaction after finally saving enough money to move to beautiful Cat Cay, Bahamas from the United States or even from Nassau. Imagine the feeling of knowing that your dream home is going to finally be built and become reality.
Picture-perfect Neighborhoods
February 29, 2008
With our increasingly hectic lifestyles, it is no wonder we sit and wonder, "What happened to the good old days?" Every day many of us face gridlock traffic, rising gas prices and other stresses that we just seem to accept as a fact of life.
Smaller Residences and Big Home Features
December 27, 2007
According to the National Association of Home Builders, the American home grew from 1,400 to 2,330 square feet from 1970 to 2004. More than just space, buyers in many cases wanted more conveniences and a more visually impressive home.
Match Floor Plan With Lifestyle
December 21, 2007
A new-home model center often offers a variety of floor plans. How does a buyer go about choosing the right one?
Natural Materials Add Warmth to Kitchen
December 14, 2007
Kitchens have become a gathering place in the home rather than simply an area to prepare food. Consequently, homeowners are spending more time in their kitchens - and expending more of their decorating budgets there.
Bathrooms Take Center Stage
September 21, 2007
How things change! Only about a century ago, homes first began to have a dedicated room for bathing and grooming. Today, however, the bathroom plays a starring role on the home stage.
Clubhouse Should Stand Out As Community Centerpiece
August 10, 2007
For decades, people have belonged to clubs where they can entertain business associates and social acquaintances in a quiet, serene setting outside of their homes.
Attention to Outdoor Space
July 20, 2007
Gone are the days when the backyard had a small patch of grass, a storage shed, and perhaps a gravel driveway leading to a detached one-car garage. Thanks to the evolution of home design, homeowners now consider the backyard additional living space.
Turn your Loggia into Outdoor Living Space
July 13, 2007
In South Florida an outdoor room, or loggia, can be on a homes most important living spaces. The days are gone when a loggia was nothing more than a place for a picnic table or a couple of chaise lounges, so the design should be versatile enough to accommodate a variety of outdoor activities.
Garage is Important Element of Home Design
July 2007
In the design of a new home, a garage is not just an afterthought. "The garage is the heart of the design," said Mitch Kunik, an architect with Affiniti Architects in Boca Raton.
Affiniti Designs Award-Winning Homes at Verano
July 2007
Kolter Homes, a division of Kolter Communities, collaborated with Affiniti Architects of Boca Raton early on in the development of Verano to ensure that the 18 new residential designs would carry out the Tuscan flavor envisioned for the new 3000-acre, master-planned communitiy.
Green Design
June 23, 2007
Perhaps it is because of the rising cost of fossil fuels. Or a respose to messages like Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. For whatever reason, green design, the concept of architecture and construction that makes as little impact as possible on the environment, is getting more attention.
Island-style Architecture Maximizes Views
June 1, 2007
Who doesn't dream of having an island hideaway? Even if you can't fulfill that dream literally, you can have an island-style home right here in South Florida. Many of the architectural characteristics that make a house functional and beautiful in Bermuda or in the Caribbean work the same way in Florida.
Trend Seen In Higher-priced Homes
May 12, 2007
Benjamin Schreier, one of the partners of Affiniti Architects in Boca Raton, is working on custom designs for two couples in Palm Beach County that include what some folks call "snoring rooms."
Boca Architect to Design Luxury Home in Delray Beach
April 22, 2007
Ben Schreier recently accepted a commission to design a 10,000-square-foot, oceanfront spec home in Delray Beach for luxury builder Mark Timothy, Inc.
Master Baths Take on Ambience of Luxurious Spas
April 13, 2007
Deserted, pristine, beaches that seem to go on for miles. Turquoise waters so clean you can see clear to the bottom. Small, villages with people so friendly, you can’t help but smile as you pass each other. Add to that the lore of pirates and buried treasure and you’ve got the lure of the Bahamas Islands.
Town Park at Tradition
April 13, 2007
A few months from now, living at TownPark will have new meaning. That's because residents of this new community, at Tradition in Port St. Lucie, will start enjoying a fabulous recreational lifestyle in their own backyard.
Verano in Port St. Lucie
February 2007
Kolter worked with Affiniti Architects in Boca Raton on the Tuscan-inspired architectural design of the homes. The interiors of the Dario were created by Decorators Unlimited in Palm Beach Gardens.