Our Vision
For over 20 years, Associated Architects has brought international design excellence to the Caribbean. From our home base in Sint Maarten, we've completed projects in Anguilla and St. Kitts, with the possibility of bringing our expertise to additional islands across the region. We craft each client’s vision with precision and care, ensuring every project upholds the highest standards of quality and innovation.
A Full-Service Design Firm
At Associated Architects, we're a one-stop-shop, offering comprehensive architectural design, interior design, master and urban planning, project management and engineering services. This allows us to manage the full scope of a project under one roof. This integrated approach streamlines communication, enhances efficiency, and results in spaces that are beautifully executed and resilient.
Our design philosophy centers around one key principle: Suitability.
We believe that a successful architectural design integrates multiple factors, tailored specifically to the client’s vision, site conditions, and local building environment.
Listen, Watch, Learn
Begin to analyze the site’s unique coastal topography, and the surrounding architectural landscape.
Project
We project future scenarios, designing residences that meet not only immediate lifestyle needs but also long-term functionality, comfort, and adaptability. Our approach embraces climate-responsive architecture, incorporating natural ventilation, passive cooling, and hurricane-resistant design—key considerations for homes in tropical environments.
Proposal
The interactive proposal phase, we refine every aspect of the design with the client, ensuring that each element aligns with their expectations and the demands of Caribbean living. We emphasize a seamless architectural vision, balancing aesthetics, functionality, and spatial flow. By working collaboratively, we ensure that the final design is stylish, elegant, and perfectly suited for tropical living in the Caribbean.
Architectural Solutions for an International Clientele
We believe in the importance of keeping you involved in every step of the process, as it’s your vision afterall. Using easy-to-use virtual file-sharing platforms, we provide regular updates on design progress and seamlessly accommodate any remote collaboration needs you may have. This ensures that, no matter where you are, you remain connected and engaged throughout the entire journey from conception to completion.
Our Design Team
Diego Angelotti
Founder and Senior Architect
At the helm of our design team is Lead Architect Diego Angelotti, who graduated from the Politecnico di Torino. Having worked in Italy, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and North America, he established himself in Sint Maarten in 2003. Working throughout the Caribbean, Diego brings both a sophisticated design sensibility and technical expertise to our projects. Overseeing the construction process alongside our civil and electro-mechanical engineers, he ensures that every design is meticulously executed to the highest professional standards.
Giovanna Senise Drolshagen
Architect and Urban Planner
Accomplished Architect and Urban Planner with over a decade of experience in designing and managing residential, commercial, and public projects.
Holder of advanced degrees from Politecnico di Milano and PUC-Rio.
Alvaro Carboni
Structural Engineer
Structural engineer with an extensive experience in structural and seismic design under NCh, ACI and Eurocode standards. He holds a degree in Civil engineering and one in Structural engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and one Msc degree in Aerospace Engineering from University of Bologna.
Marco Bolognesi
Senior Architect
After graduating from Politecnico di Torino and Politecnico di Milano in 2007.
Since 2009 has been working with Associated Architect. He has been involved in all aspects of
the architectural design process, from architectural visualization, 3d modeling, rendering process as well as final design.
Viola Angelotti
Office Manager
Office Manager. She graduated at McGill University in Montreal, where she is based. She coordinates all activities of Associated Architects, making sure that we can operate in and from very different locations.
Franco Fiz
Senior Architect
Graduated from the Politecnico di Torino, his international career spanning from the Middle East, Europe and Central America, makes him an asset in the management of projects and construction sites.