About Douglas Root, AIA
 
Education:

Bachelor of Architecture, 1978, Magna Cum Laude
New York Institute of Technology
Architectural Engineering & Design
Undergraduate Work – Wroxton College, England
Fairleigh Dickinson University

Graduate Work - Harvard University
Golf course Clubhouse Planning & Design

Professional Associations:

Past President, American Institute of Architects, Palm Beach County, Florida
Past Chairman, City of West Palm Beach Art in Public Places
Senator, Chamber of Commerce, Boca Raton, Florida
Past Director, American Institute of Architects, Palm Beach County
Former Contract Architect for the Town of Palm Beach and the School Board of Palm Beach County.

Professional Experience:

With over 30 years of experience in architecture, Mr. Root, as Principal in Charge of Design, has been committed to excellence. Over the years, Mr. Root and his firm have won over 100 design awards and have been recognized as one of the top Architectural firms in South Florida.

Mr. Root understands and maintains the level of service required to keep his clients satisfied; this has been demonstrated over the years through repeat business, both in the public and the private sector, including commercial, residential, religious, governmental,, industrial and complex planned unit developments.

As Principal in Charge of your project, Mr. Root brings a vast range of expertise to this endeavor. Mr. Root is fully familiar with the intricacies of working with committees and public agencies, and assures that any project will be handled properly, efficiently, and within budgetary constraints.

 

Awards

American Institute of Architects / Palm Beach County

First Place:

1998 – Boca Raton Municipal Complex (Complete)
1993 – Boca Raton Municipal Complex (Planning)
1987 – Coral Springs Animal Hospital

N.A.I.O.P:

2001 – Mizner Country Club Clubhouse
1998 – Ballenisles Country Club Clubhouse
1995 – Carl’s Furniture
1993 SRS III
Robinson Residence – Custom Single Family ($500,001 & Over)
1987 – Coral Springs Animal Hospital
1986 – Boca Bank Building, Remodeling, Rehabilitation & Conversions – Commercial
1986 – Rainbow Lakes, Single Family Detached for Sale ($80,000 & Under)

Second Place:

Rainbow Lakes, Single Family Detached for Sale ($80,000 & Under)

Merit Award:

1990 – Windsor Model at Wycliffe Country Club
1990 – Single Family Detached for Sale ($200,001-$300,000)
1990 – Model Residence at Lot 236, Admiral’s Cove
1990 – Custom Single Family
1989 - Opti-World Building/Lindsley Renovation, Remodeling, Rehabilitation & Conversions-Commercial
1988 – Boca Rio Clubhouse, Remodeling, Rehabilitation & Conversions
1987 – Chrisdon Communities/Hidden Hammocks/Overall Development
1987 – Single Family Detached ($120,000-$200,000)
1987 - Single Family Residence, Boca Raton, Custom )$150,000-300,000)

Prism Awards

Gold Award:

1997 – Ballenisles Country Club Clubhouse
1996 – Bocaire Country Club Clubhouse
1994 – Ballenisles Tennis & Fitness Facility
1994 – Stonebridge Golf & Country Club
1994 – Jupiter Ocean Club
1994 – Keystone II at Ballenisles
1992 – Keystone I at Ballenisles

Silver Awards:

1993 – SRSIII

Pinnacle Awards

Gold Award:

1990 – Carl’s Furniture Store, Retail
1990 – Lot 236, Admiral’s Cove Single Family ($500,001 & Over)
1988 - Coral Springs Animal Hospital, Commercial
1988 – Deerfield Beach City Hall, Commercial Renovation
1988 – Frenchman’s Creek/Normandy Model, Single Family Custom Home
1988 – Royal Palm Yacht Club, Residential Remodeling

Silver Award:

1990 – Robinson Residence, Custom Single Family
1990 - Hunter’s Chase at Palm Beach Polo, Single Family Detached for Sale
1989 – Waugaman Residence, Custom Single Family
1989 – Hidden Hammocks Estates, Single Family Overall Development

Bronze Award:

1990 – The Everglades Model, Rainbow Lake, Single Family ($100,000-$150,000)
1989 – Residences at Woodfield Country Club, Custom Single Family

Merit Award:

1990 – The Dover Patio Home Project at Wycliffe Country Club
1990 – Single Family Detached for Sale
1989 – Glades First Court, Commercial

Parade of Homes

First Place:

1998 – Best Interior Architectural Concept – Villa
Chelsea Model – Suxxex Homes, Inc.

Aurora Awards – Southeast Builder’s Conference

First Place:

1988 – Royal Palm Yacht Club – Renovated, Remodeled Detached Home
1988 – Bent Creek at Broken Sound – Model 2 – Single Family Detached

Merit Award:

1988 – Frenchman’s Creek, Normandy Model – Best Single Family Over $500,000
1986 – Boca Bank Building – Best Commercial Renovation

Palm Awards – Palm Beach Builder’s Association

First Place:

1988 - Bent Creek at Broken Sound, Single Family Detached ($300,001 - $450,000)
1988 - Royal Palm Yacht Club – Renovation, Remodeled Detached Home

Second Place:

1988 - Opti-World Building/Lindsley Renovation, Remodeling – Commercial

Boca Raton Community Appearance Board Special Recognition Awards

1991 – Outstanding Design
City of Boca Tennis Center

1990- Outstanding renovation
Anthony’s Seafood Grill Restaurant

1989 – Outstanding Design
Carl’s Furniture Store

1988 – Graphics Award
Palm Plaza – Opti World

1985 – New Project Award

1985 – Slattery & Root Architects Office Building

Delray Beach Community Appearance Board Special Recognition Awards

1997 – Outstanding Design – Architecture/Landscaping
Fifth Avenue Grill

Douglas Root Architects Inc.
2701 NW Boca Raton Blvd Suite 207 Boca Raton, Florida 33431
Phone (561) 367-1505 Fax (561)392-3720

 
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