Fantasy Remodels
January 2012
When are any of us really satisfied with our homes? We go on house tours, visit show houses, read decorating magazines and watch HGTV. Everywhere we look we find enticing ideas of what our dream houses could look like.
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Magazines
The Ideal Oceanfront Home
December 2011
A collaborative effort poses symmetry, scale, and proportion along with a relaxed beach vibe for an oceanfront home in Delray Beach.
Florida Design Advertisement
December 2011
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October 2011
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In the Details
June 2011
An 18,500 square-foot home on the Intracoastal Waterway in Boca Raton pays spectacular attention to the details.
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Summer 2011
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Luxe Magzine Featured Architect
March 2011
Affiniti Architects calls it imaging—a montage of pictures, representing four or five scenarios. It’s the creative process that the firm uses to create award-winning concepts for customers seeking one-of-a kind architectural designs.
Florida Design: The Best Of Edition & Design Sourcebook
February 2011
As the name Affiniti implies, the Boca Raton-based architectural firm focus on people working together toward a common goal: exceptional homes that enhance their clients' lifestyles and quality of life.
Florida Design Advertisement
Spring 2011
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100 Florida Architects & Interior Designers
January 2011
Affiniti Architects is located in Boca Raton, Florida and specializes in residential and resort community planning and design throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and the Middle East.
Florida Design Advertisement
Winter 2010
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Builder Introduces Green Label to Its Florida Communities
October 2010
The Minto Group, one of Canada’s greenest production builders, recently started selling houses at the Monterra master planned community in Cooper City, Fla., where Minto is marketing its attached products under its new “MintoBlue” label.
Tuscan-style residence, Boca Raton, FL
August 2010
The owners of this house on a Boca Raton canal waterfront wanted to recreate the look of a traditional Italian house. The design, by Affiniti Architects, also need to maximize an angled view of a resort a little further down the channel.
New World
July 2010
The ornate detail, elegant lines and carefully manicured gardens of one couple's majestic manse recall a mediterranean scene from the Italian Renaissance.
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Summer 2010
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Spring 2010
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Winter 2009
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Reinventing the Kitchen
October 2009
The Meditterranean archtiecture of this Island Estates waterfront home in Aventura is carried through in the kitchen for a timeless beauty.
Clean Lines
August 2009
A ceremonial air suffuses a grand bath encased in Jerusalem stone and crowned with a cross-vaulted ceiling in this western Boca Raton home. "We approached the design of this home like a historical structure being renovated," says Mitch Kunik of Affiniti Architects.
Dream Pools
June 2009
Many high-end homes want to replicate their indoor spaces outdoors, according to Benjamin Schreier of Affiniti Architects in Boca Raton. They create these outdoor rooms with pergolas, cabanas and large loggias.
The Evolution of Contemporary Architecture
February 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.
Epic Proportions
January 2009
On a verdant five-acre lot on Hutchinson Island, a 13,000-square-foot house appears modest given the context. These are the guest quarters, and they are dwarfed by the nucleus of the residential compound: a 50,000-square-foot main house.
Let Us Entertain You
January 2009
We all know that South Florida has become a destination for casino gambling - blackjack and baccarat card games as well as Vegas-style slots. But what if you like to play casino games without really gambling? Jane David came up with the solution in an 11,557-square-foot spec home in Boca Raton she decorated for Gordon Homes.
Pasta and Chianti
August 2008
Just as the kitchen is the heart of the home in traditional Italian country homes, so it is the center of family life in this new Boca Raton House.
Under the Spell
June 2008
From collonated courtyards to coffered ceilings and frescoes, the design of this new house reflects a strong Italian influence.
Smart Green Homes
June 2008
Home automation technology helps homeowners understand how they are using energy.
Affiniti Architects Designs Will Accommodate
June 2008
Affiniti Architects, based in Boca Raton, has been commissioned to design a new town in Dubai. The town will accommodate more than 50,000 residents and will encompass all aspects of a community.
The Resort Comes Home
May 2008
We've had drinks sitting poolside at The Delano in South Beach and relaxed around the fire pit at The Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. We've traveled to exotic resorts in the Caribbean, Polynesia, and Southeast Asia.
First Solar-Powered Home in Cat Cay, Bahamas
May 2008
Affiniti Architects has been commissioned to design the first solar-powered home on Cat Cay, Bahamas. Plans call for the solar energy with backup diesel generator to provide water and electricity to the 5,000-square-foot residence.
Renaissance Charm
April 2008
With any long-anticipated vacation, the journey can be as exciting as the final destination. So it is with a master suite designed to provide a luxurious, private retreat - the passage to the suite can be instrumental in helping establish a sense of escape.
Cocktails with a View
March 2008
In this Boca Raton residence, designers Ron Rickert of Affiniti Architects and Curtis House, ASID, have created a space that has ample privacy, yet is perfect for entertaining.
Following the Leeds
March 2008
When Marshall and Luz Leeds have a goal, the enterprising couple goes after it. So when the Leeds wanted a home that offered amazing views, coveted privacy and enough space to entertain 300 guests comfortably, they would settle for no less.
On the Ocean's Edge
2008
In South Florida, homes along the ocean's edge are better classified as estates, with impressive massing and top-grade materials that are worthy of the premium setting. To build anything less than the best would be to do an injustice to the location.
Friendly Skies
March 2007
This Estate Home in Jupiter, FL is designed with its Airport among many other beautiful features. The outside pool area is able to take full advantage of the outdoors by using nozzles mounted on the roof-line that spray regular burst of chrysanthemum extract.
A Bachelor's Mansion
2007
The 27-room mansion in Boca Raton already had a billiard room, a media room, an exercise room and a library, so what could and interior designer do with the puzzling space on the third floor tower?
Tropical Rooms
2007
Residents of South Florida are used to tropical breezes and beautiful beaches, and many seek to bring this lifestyle into their homes
Bathroom
December 2006
Michael Wolk's illustrious career spans more than two decades of award-winning furniture, graphic and interior designs. Wolk, who started as an industrial designer, turned out a sensual bathroom in a 14,000-square-foot home by architect Mitch Kunik.
Master Bedroom
December 2006
Mitch Kunik has been designing lavish waterfront homes for more than two decades. One of his more recent renditions which provided an unusual challenge was a 10,000-square-foot "spec" house for Gordon Homes of Boca Raton.
The Perfect Type
January 2006
When Hollywood's first crop of stars wanted to escape, they ran northward, often to seaside Santa Barbara. It quickly proved the ideal setting for European-born, American success stories who wanted their imposing retreats to echo the elegance found on the coasts of their beloved Mediterranean.
A Perfectly Composed Masterpiece
2006
In the art world, a masterpiece is often the work of one artist. But when it comes to design, a masterpiece results from a collaborative effort between designer, architect, builder and client.
Balconies
2005
When visiting historic districts either in this country or abroad, there are usually balconies incorporated into the streetscape and architecture of the area that contribute to its romance, grace and style.
The Royal Treatment
2005
It mimics something out of a fairy tale. You can glimpse the massive front entrance through decorative gates set into an arcade.
A Florida Island Plantation
2005
The spirit of old Florida is alive and well in Jupiter, Fla., where designer/builders Lauree and Bob Simmons conceived a family estate on close to 3 acres along the Loxahatchee River. The home melds traditional Southern plantation and British West Indies architecture with a casually elegant interior.
Daring Color and Drama
2005
For this home in the Boca Raton community of St. Andrews, interior designer Cecil Hayes created a warm, colorful design reflective of the owners' personalities.
Hello and Goodbye
2005
Consider the foyer a prologue to the story each house has to tell - a teasing trailer for the feature attraction. Sometimes glimpsed only fleetingly by the local mail carrier or delivery man, the foyer buffers the confines of the house, offering privacy and a pause.
Real Estate News
2005
Pier 17 Marina and Yacht Club, a project at the south fork of the New River, will be designed by Affiniti Architects.
Modern, Naturally
2005
Organic yet contemporary in design, this sprawling estate in the prestigious Boca Raton community of Le Lac breaks from convention in more ways then one. "The owner didn't want the Mediterranean look that dominates the landscape here," Michael Wolk says.