--- title: "kevin akey -azd associates — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-pfvwus-pf~1258621598 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1258621598.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "kevin akey -azd associates" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8d738dd40231f518_3011-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "1121 nw 51st ct, fort lauderdale, Florida 33309, United States" latitude: 26.1817 longitude: -80.1746 phone: "(248) 540-6009" website: http://www.azdarch.com rating: 5 review_count: 18 best_of_houzz_awards: 10 followers: 829 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # kevin akey -azd associates Original Houzz profile: [kevin akey -azd associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-pfvwus-pf~1258621598) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** fort lauderdale, FL - **Serves:** Fort Lauderdale, Coral Ridge, Coral Shores, Lake Estates, Vista Park, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie, Sunrise, Plantation, Deerfield Beach, Lauderhill, Coconut Creek, North Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Wilton Manors, Lighthouse Point, Southwest Ranches, Pompano Beach Highlands, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Pine Island Ridge, Terra Mar, Hillsboro Beach, Sea Ranch Lakes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 30 years in business AZD Associates, Inc. - A design firm dedicated to providing creative site and client sensitive designs for both new and renovated, custom residential and commercial projects. Kevin Akey brings extensive design and construction experience to each of their projects. Established in 1990, the dedicated eleven-person firm provides a full scope of architectural planning and interior design services from their Bloomfield Hills, Michigan office. AZD Associates, Inc. is currently working on both residential and commercial designs that are diverse in scale, site complexity and architectural design styles. They have an extensive portfolio of work throughout the country, including works throughout Michigan, Ohio, California, Colorado and Ontario. While the elements of each individual project may vary, AZD Associates, Inc. insists upon innovative, quality design and detailing throughout all of their creations. By being receptive to the client and responding to their needs and desires, they dynamically integrate each project to its environment as the creative process evolves into reality. AZD Associates, Inc. can also provide interior design and custom furnishing design or selection as well as three-dimensional renderings and computer-aided modeling. Throughout the design and construction process, they will work closely with the general contractors insuring that the structure is being erected in compliance with the design intent and in accordance with the construction documents. ### Services Provided - 3D Rendering - Conceptual Design - Construction Documents - Constructions Site Observation - Coordination of Bidding Process - Custom Furnishing Design - Interior Design ### Areas Served - Fort Lauderdale - Coral Ridge - Coral Shores - Lake Estates - Vista Park - Coral Springs - Pompano Beach - Davie - Sunrise - Plantation - Deerfield Beach - Lauderhill - Coconut Creek - North Lauderdale - Lauderdale Lakes - Wilton Manors - Lighthouse Point - Southwest Ranches - Pompano Beach Highlands - Lauderdale-by-the-Sea - Pine Island Ridge - Terra Mar - Hillsboro Beach - Sea Ranch Lakes ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | kevin akey -azd associates | | Address | 1121 nw 51st ct, fort lauderdale, Florida 33309, United States | | Phone | (248) 540-6009 | | Website | http://www.azdarch.com | | Followers on Houzz | 829 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [kevin akey -azd associates](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-pfvwus-pf~1258621598) - **Website:** http://www.azdarch.com - **Phone:** (248) 540-6009 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - HOUSE of the year 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 - HOUZZ awards 2014-2018 - **Best of Houzz:** 10 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 18 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Tonya Newberry, May 2020** > This was our 3rd Project we had used Kevin Akey and AZD Associates. He was professional, timely and listened to all our wants in needs in planning and changing our plans each experience. We had minor adjustments throughout all projects and Kevin was always available and gave great expertise and advise. Being a realtor I really respect and admire Kevin's level of expertise and workmanship. I have personally referred him to many clients. **★★★★★ — Michael Antrim, May 2020** > We chose AZD based on the other projects AZD had done. > > We had a great experience realizing the design of our dream house. > > Kevin is very sharp, focused, and helpful to achieve the things that were important to us. > > The artistic touch to our final design makes our home very distinctive and attractive. **★★★★★ — Susan Knight Interiors, Nov. 2017** > I’ve had the pleasure as an interior designer to enhance a couple of Kevin’s beautiful creations!! Kevin is great to work with, his professionalism and no problem attitude makes the job even more fun. We are now working on another project together from ground up. What a talent, very inspiring!! His vision is so beautiful!! Can’t wait to complete this project and hopefully on to the next. My highest recommendation **★★★★★ — msabbota, Nov. 2017** > Kevin is awesome. We live in a Florida and after talking to us on the phone, hopped on a plane from Michigan just to meet us in person and see if he could help us design the perfect home. He’s always willing to go above and beyond. His style and thought process are dead on. Great experience. **★★★★★ — Barbara Doerner, Nov. 2017** > Kevin Akey has a uniquely modern design style. Nothing equal that we have seen before. His use of mixed exterior materials of stone, glass, tile, wood, and metal make his homes stand out from the rest. The interesting angles and curves of his designs blend into a contemporary look that sophisticated buyers are looking for today. > Kevin has designed a beautiful home for us on a difficult irregular lot layout that will get under way this month. We have worked with Kevin to refine plan details to meet our exact specifications. We appreciate his professional expertise and friendly manner. **★★★★★ — Tutto Interiors, Sept. 2015** > I had the pleasure of working with Kevin on this most gorgeous home. As with all of his homes the attention to detail is masterful. Working with Kevin is easy. I would highly recommend AZD architects. Although his main focus is modern architecture, he can master traditional architecture just the same. **★★★★★ — Inhye Kim, Jan. 2014** > Kevin and his team have done a wonderful job in designing our home. His overall style was very in sync with our tastes. However, the true test of his abilities were evident where our design views were a bit different and he used his creative skills to incorporate our vision into our plans. Kevin designed our home from the ground up and while it is not yet complete, we are looking forward to the finished product. He has a busy schedule, but is responsive and importantly to us, very approachable when it came down to discussing ideas and designs. He is professional and reasonable. We enjoyed working with Kevin and gladly recommend him. **★★★★★ — tanjausa, Dec. 2013** > We just finished planning our new lakefront home with Kevin Akey. The entire process was awesome and so much fun. From the very early planning stages on, Kevin showed the extraordinary talent to understand our needs and wishes and transform them into this very creative, fun filled, contemporary, yet very functional house - we can't wait to start building our dream home! > Kevin met the budget we had provided - he is a very "down-to-earth" guy and kept our spending /requests in check with reality and cost. > We were always looking forward to our meetings at Kevin's office. The atmosphere there is very relaxed, warm and welcoming. **★★★★★ — bramkumar, Dec. 2013** > Kevin Akey is one of the most creative architects I have come across. His forte is contemporary architecture. We hired him to design a new contemporary house for us after discussing our project with several architects. We had a very clear idea of what we wanted and actually had a design that we had drawn out for him. He was very receptive, very attentive to our needs, and then completely blew us away with his design. He stayed true to all the elements we wanted but amazed us with his creativity. Distinguishing features of his work on our project include : (i) very contemporary open design giving the house a tremendous sense of spaciousness, (ii) creative use of angled walls, (iii) design was perfectly tuned to the lot, especially the panoramic view from the back of the house (view of a lake on the west and north sides) . The front entry was also spectacular - angled walls made the entrance very inviting to visitors. > > He was sensitive to cost and was was prompt and came within his budget. He had good recommendations for builders & trades people who had experience building his designs. We ended up picking one of his recommended builders and we have been extremely happy with our choice. **★★★★★ — yadavalli, Dec. 2013** > Designed our new house in contemporary style. We wanted a very open design at the same time with well-delineated living spaces. Blended aesthetics well with good use of space to meet all our needs and lifestyle. Several meetings to go over design ideas and looked over books, magazines, websites together during the design phase. Very helpful with suggestions about materials to be used in construction and interiors. Has great eye for detail. Keeps up with new materials as they come into market. Knows local trades who can help with various aspects during construction. Helped us pick an excellent builder. Is involved with project during construction also. Stayed within the budget we had agreed on and delivered construction drawings per our deadlines. Has wonderful original ideas to design one of a kind house. **★★★★★ — checksmi, Dec. 2013** > I have worked with Kevin Akey & AZD for several years now and I will tell you without reservation, that he is the most talented architect I have ever worked with. Kevin's vision and passion for his projects make each one unique and has much to do with our success in home building. **★★★★★ — dzatkoff, Dec. 2013** > Kevin Akey began the Architectural process with us by utilizing great listening skills and getting to know us first by considering our thoughts of what is our new home vision. What were the characteristics, style, budget, square footage and intricacies which were important to us? This architectural process along with his understanding of the home site plan, the overall homes in the neighborhood, as well as, his vast architectural experiences; has quickly morphed and evolved into a final layout with fantastic elevations. > > Along with his listening skills he is a great communicator of his unique home vision that flawlessly exceeds our every expectation. He seems to take the best of everything that his firm AZD Associates has done over the years and advances his work into our unique new home. It is an amazing architectural process to experience as he so quickly takes that initial conversation and creates a momentum of new home excitement. So that in the end, Kevin Akey along with the AZD team not only continually improve their designs seamlessly thru the new home process but leave you knowing: > > We have for certain made the very best choice in an architect and in an architectural firm. ## Selected projects - [valdes residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/valdes-residence-pj-vj~6072586) - Location: Naples, FL - Photos: 35 - Description: modern florida residence - [Ingratta Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ingratta-residence-pj-vj~5936600) - Location: Naples, FL - Photos: 6 - [Strawberry Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strawberry-residence-pj-vj~5936609) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 18 - [north gordon](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-gordon-pj-vj~2732057) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - [sunny isles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sunny-isles-pj-vj~3000872) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [taiwo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taiwo-pj-vj~438678) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 69 - [26th](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/26th-pj-vj~324373) - Location: fort lauderdale fla, FL - Photos: 7 - Description: metal trellis, modern stone house, modern waterfront home, - [hugh residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hugh-residence-pj-vj~1445821) - Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL - Photos: 29 - Description: modern florida house on the intracoastal waterway - [schoone residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/schoone-residence-pj-vj~2941411) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 16 - [stanley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stanley-pj-vj~325533) - Location: Jupiter, FL - Photos: 7 - [nrg](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nrg-pj-vj~325523) - Location: Miramar, FL - Photos: 10 - [franklin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/franklin-pj-vj~325522) - Location: Boynton Beach, FL - Photos: 8 - [meloche](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meloche-pj-vj~325517) - Location: West Palm Beach, FL - Photos: 9 - [commerce](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commerce-pj-vj~325512) - Location: Coral Gables, FL - Photos: 23 - [kobylarek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kobylarek-pj-vj~325509) - Location: Coral Springs, FL - Photos: 9 - [budman residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/budman-residence-pj-vj~325508) - Location: Boca Raton, FL - Photos: 11 - [bayview 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayview-2-pj-vj~324366) - Location: Delray Beach, FL - Photos: 13 - [whiting](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/whiting-pj-vj~325535) - Location: Hollywood, FL - Photos: 5 - [lazarczyk](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lazarczyk-pj-vj~324395) - Location: Miami, FL - Photos: 16 - [hysni](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hysni-pj-vj~324496) - Location: Pompano Beach, FL - Photos: 15 [See all 43 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/kevin-akey-azd-associates-pfvwus-pf~1258621598) ## Ideabooks - [white](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61915796/list/white) — 111 ideas - [rustic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50593721/list/rustic) — 41 ideas - [kurchat fire](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48675050/list/kurchat-fire) — 12 ideas - [roof top pools](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/48714107/list/roof-top-pools) — 11 ideas - [dino123abc's ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25400143/list/dino123abc-s-ideas) — 5 ideas - [metal siding](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/39922076/list/metal-siding) — 14 ideas - [stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32778451/list/stairs) — 26 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dino123abc) ## Community Q&A **Q: What did you use for the square privacy light panels?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: kallwall **Q: Can you build a small guest house on this property?** *(in Photo Questions)* Kevin, Love the design of this house, everything about it is sleek and fabulous. Do you think it has room for a small guest house on the side. Love my house! Rosa Stein A: i doubt it - your lot is maxed out side to side - I'm glad u like, we do too - lots of copies around now aye? **Q: Blueprint** *(in Photo Questions)* Do you sell the blueprints or plans to houses like this one ? A: possibly - e me with what your looking for? kevin@azdarch.com **Q: floor plan** *(in Photo Questions)* Wondering if you have the floor plan for this house? A: possibly e me with what your looking for kevin@azdarch.com **Q: What is stain brand and color for cedar? Beautiful home!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: sikkens butternut **Q: как называется фасадная доска?** *(in Photo Questions)* Какой лучше доской оббивать фасад. A: ? --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*