Business Details
42 Years
experience
Award-Winning Luxury Architects in Delray Beach, FL
Established in 1984, Ames International Architecture has built a reputation as a leader in luxury architectural design. Our firm specializes in creating timeless single-family homes, multi-family housing projects, and commercial developments that seamlessly blend historical influences with modern innovation. With over four decades of experience and projects spanning 30+ countries, we offer full-service coordination from initial concept to final construction. Our team of award-winning architects employs an axial design approach, prioritizing balance, symmetry, and client vision to deliver spaces that feel both elegant and intuitively livable.Recognized with accolades like the 2019 BUILD Home & Garden Award for Best Residential Architecture Firm in North America, we maintain rigorous professional standards while continuously advancing our expertise through global research and staff development programs. Our historic Delray Beach headquarters, a renovated 100-year-old building listed in the Delray Beach Historic District, serves as both our office and a testament to our commitment to architectural excellence.
Services
Luxury Home Design
Commercial Architecture
Historic Renovations
Interior Design Coordination
Global Project Management
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of experience in luxury architectural design
- Projects completed in 30+ countries worldwide
- Personalized axial design approach focusing on client vision
- Recipient of 2019 BUILD Home & Garden Award for Best Residential Architecture Firm in North America
- Team includes award-winning architects with specialized expertise in historic and modern styles
Services
Luxury Residential Design
Creating bespoke luxury residences that combine historical architectural elements with contemporary innovations. Our designs emphasize axial symmetry, natural light integration, and personalized spatial solutions that reflect each client's unique vision. Projects feature premium materials and advanced technology systems.
Commercial Architecture
Designing functional yet aesthetically striking commercial spaces that balance practical requirements with architectural elegance. Our approach incorporates brand identity elements while ensuring optimal space utilization and compliance with commercial building standards across multiple international markets.
Historic Renovations
Preserving architectural heritage through meticulous restoration and adaptive reuse projects. Our expertise includes maintaining historical integrity while integrating modern amenities and systems, demonstrated through our award-winning renovation of a 100-year-old building in Delray Beach's historic district.
Interior Design Coordination
Comprehensive interior design services that complement architectural exteriors while enhancing livability. We coordinate finishes, fixtures, and spatial layouts to create cohesive environments that balance aesthetic appeal with practical functionality across residential and commercial projects.
Global Project Management
Managing architectural projects across 30+ countries with localized expertise and global standards. Our process includes cultural considerations, regional material sourcing, and coordination with local authorities to ensure successful execution of complex international developments.
People
Shane Ames
CEO & Principal Architect
Founder of Ames International Architecture with 40+ years of experience. Recognized with the 2019 BUILD Home & Garden Award, Shane combines European architectural influences with modern design principles to create timeless structures.
Ramon Caraballo
Principal, Management
Overseeing operational management with extensive experience in architectural project coordination. Ensures quality control across all commercial and residential projects while maintaining the firm's high standards.
Nicholas Goldblatt
Project Architect
Specializes in luxury residential design with a focus on integrating natural elements into modern architectural forms. Brings over a decade of experience in high-end custom home projects.
Alfonso Vargas
Project Architect
Expert in international project execution with particular knowledge of cross-cultural design requirements. Manages complex global developments from concept through construction documentation.
Monica Spitery
Project Architect
Focuses on historic preservation and adaptive reuse projects. Combines traditional architectural techniques with modern sustainability practices to create functional heritage spaces.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We design in all styles from contemporary to period architecture, blending historical influences with modern needs to create timeless spaces.
Do you work on international projects?
Yes, we've completed projects in 30+ countries with localized design considerations while maintaining our signature quality standards.
How does your design process work?
We use an axial design approach focusing on sightlines, symmetry, and client collaboration, creating designs through direct interaction rather than traditional note-taking.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Delray Beach, FL, we work globally with completed projects across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Can you handle both residential and commercial projects?
Yes, our firm specializes in both luxury residential and commercial architecture with dedicated teams for each project type.
What makes your firm unique?
Our ability to combine historical architectural elements with modern technology, creating spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary.
