Marvin B. Affrime

A master at executing his design concepts in broad strokes while simultaneously interweaving quality detailing, Marvin B. Affrime has, for the past 30 years, led his firm to prominence in the corporate design field. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a BFA/Architectural degree, and the founder/president of The Space Design Group, New York.

Among completed projects generally well-known, and to this magazine's readers specifically, are the 620,000-sq.-ft. world headquarters for International Paper Company, 1st American Bank of Virginia, Benton & Bowles advertising agency and most recently, the 18-floor Manhattan offices of Westminster National Bank USA. Other installations of note include the banking hall and executive offices for the Philadelphia National Bank, the Johns-Manville complex near Denver, the 360,000-square feet facilities for BBDO Worldwide and a second headquarters building for 1st American Bank of Virginia. Singled out by Affrime for consistent professional excellence is design partner Frank Failla, described as "a master form-maker, visualist, detailer, and colorist."