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# Bender & Associates Architects

Original Houzz profile: [Bender & Associates Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bender-and-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~975118898)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Architects
- **Location:** Key West, FL
- **Serves:** Key West, Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Summerland Key
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2022), for Design.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
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Bender & Associates Architects, P.A. is a full service architectural firm with broad experience in multiple projects types: historic preservation and restoration, residential, commercial, office, retail, educational and hospitality.

### Services Provided

- Architectural Design
- architecture

### Areas Served

- Key West
- Big Pine Key
- Cudjoe Key
- Summerland Key

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Bender & Associates Architects |
| Address | 410 Angela Street, Key West, Florida 33040, United States |
| Phone | (305) 296-1347 |
| Website | http://info76132.houzz.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 37 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — www.facebook.com/Bender.Associates.Architects
- Blog — www.benderarchitects.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Bender & Associates Architects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bender-and-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~975118898)
- **Website:** http://info76132.houzz.com
- **Phone:** (305) 296-1347

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- 2015 - Historic Florida Keys Foundation:  Ceramic Star for Excellence in New Construction2014-  Florida Trust for Historic Preservation:  Outstanding Achievement in the field of Restoration/Rehabilitation

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2018–2022), for Design.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture, Oct. 2016**

> Bender and Associates are not only extremely professional but fun to work with.  Their knowledge and creativity along with a dedication to a quality finished project puts them at the top of my list.  Collaborating with them has routinely produced successful projects.

## Selected projects

- [William Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/william-street-pj-vj~6448121)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 42
- [Fleming Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fleming-street-residence-pj-vj~6013486)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 17
- [Tropical Minimal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-minimal-pj-vj~2080522)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 20
  - Description: The most striking features of this minimalist house is the windowless facade , high pergola entranced and its the large Euro-Wall doors. The largest door wall facing the back of the property is 10 feet high and 18 feet wide. This accordion folding opening produces a massive uninterrupted view to a beautifully landscaped back yard. The team intended to design a space of complete openness, where the inside and the outside could become one.
- [Tropical Minimal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tropical-minimal-pj-vj~2023425)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 19
  - Description: Modern/contemporary garden located in the heart of Key West Florida complete with swimming pool & firepit. Bringing the indoors out & the outdoors in.
- [Key West Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/key-west-residence-pj-vj~1839387)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: This unique project involved the meticulous interior and exterior restoration of a historic home dating to circa-1850, along with two other outbuildings of more recent vintage. All of the historic windows were restored, and new shutters were installed. New bathrooms were installed with custom locally sourced cabinetry. The rear of the house was reconfigured, and a new kitchen was constructed with large window openings connecting the space to an adjacent covered outdoor living area. A new pool ho…
- [Elizabeth Street](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/elizabeth-street-pj-vj~1749456)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Reimer Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reimer-residence-pj-vj~1749401)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 6
  - Description: The Reimer Residence was constructed in 1935 during the depths of the Depression, using construction plans drafted by the Depression-Era FERA program. The home was owned by the same Key West family for 74 years, until it was purchased and fully restored by the current owners. The home is remarkably compact, measuring 30’ x 30’, with an additional Florida Room. Roof gutters direct rainwater to a functioning 1935 cistern located beneath the Florida Room. The work was performed with a commitment to…
- [Eliza Street Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eliza-street-residence-pj-vj~1709273)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 12
- [Moroccan Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/moroccan-retreat-pj-vj~1709201)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: As featured in the March 2009 issue of Architectural Digest, the well-traveled owners of this property requested a Moroccan style home that would harmonize with its sub-tropical location in the New Town area of Key West. The Moorish inspired design features authentic hand-crafted woodwork, tile plaster and carved stone from Morocco. A team of Moroccan craftsmen and apprentices were imported and spent a year in the Key West compound installing the intricately designed finishes. The abundance of l…
- [Goode Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/goode-residence-pj-vj~1709038)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 5
- [Talomaa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/talomaa-pj-vj~1708889)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 5
  - Description: The home at Elizabeth Street is a small one and one half story frame vernacular cottage with a 5 part façade reminiscent of the eyebrow houses around Key West. There are two previous additions at the rear of the original structure, consisting of a 1 1/2 story main element with an interior space foot print of 18 ft. x 28 ft. (fronting on Elizabeth), and a 13’ x 28’ saw-tooth addition. The historic property has a diminutive presence on Elizabeth Street which is significant to the neighborhood char…
- [Old Town Key West](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-town-key-west-pj-vj~1707865)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: This Residence is one of the grander homes in Old Town, Key West. Originally constructed on Duval Street ca. 1888, the structure was moved on rollers to its current location in 1912. The building sits prominently at the corner of Elizabeth and Fleming Streets, and has broad two-story porches on both street fronts, decorated with ornate gingerbread brackets and railings. Numerous additions over time had altered the property’s character, many of them causing severe structural damage. Inappropriate…
- [Key West Modern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/key-west-modern-pj-vj~1707760)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: The project began with the demolition of all the existing buildings, hardscape, & pool. The new structure was designed in combination with landscape & pool features to maximize the use of the property. The foot print of the building is narrow to enhance the effectiveness of natural ventilation and to minimize building coverage. Two stories were required to accommodate program requirements while maintaining the small footprint. Several exterior decks and planting area were incorporated into the s…
- [Key West Cigar House Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/key-west-cigar-house-restoration-pj-vj~1707536)
  - Location: Key West, FL
  - Photos: 15
  - Description: Midcentury modern take on a traditional Key West cigar maker's cottage.

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/bender-and-associates-architects-pfvwus-pf~975118898)

## Community Q&A

**Q: pool and wall material** *(in Photo Questions)*

What is the material used on the wall behind and around the pool?

A: It is coral. Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture did the design and may be able to answer any specific questions about it.

**Q: Decking** *(in Photo Questions)*

What decking material was used on this porch.  Thank you.

A: The decking is TimberTech Azek color gray

**Q: Paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I can't tell if this is a white or a color, but what a great base for the brights! Do you have the exact paint color?

A: Unfortunately we do not know the exact paint color as the client hired their own interior designer. We do know that it is a Farrow and Ball paint.   
http://us.farrow-ball.com/colours/paint/fcp-category/list?isSearchFilterSuffix=true&results=999&visModel=CHANNEL&filters=Hierarchy\_TOP\_NAVIGATION\_FILTER:/TOP\_NAVIGATION/wc\_shop\_all/wc\_paint\_all/wc\_paint\_colours!COLOUR\_GROUP\_FILTER\_LANG\_en-US:blue

**Q: Shutter hardware** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, how are the shutters attached to the opening?

A: They are called Bahama shutters and they are attached with hinges.

**Q: what is used for the window? is it a roll up or???** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It's a pocket window...the window pockets into the wall on both sides! It's manufactured by PGT.

**Q: Like the paint color....** *(in Photo Questions)*

Please share the brand & name of the color.

A: The client had an interior designer who chose the paint colors therefore, we don't know the color but the company for the paint was Farrow & Ball.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-25.*