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Coral Gables Residence
Coral Gables Residence
Miami, FL, United States
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Coral Gables Residence
Miami, FL, United States
Project of the Day on Nov 01, 2013
Project Featured on Nov 01, 2013
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2012
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
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The design for Coral Gables Residence exhibits a dual nature: a more traditional façade juxtaposed against a sleek and modern rear exterior. This duality arose because the neighborhood of Coral Gables has a more traditional architectural style, yet the owners were inclined toward a more modernist design.
The front of the house is quieter and blends in more closely with the neighborhood’s streetscape, while the reverse takes on a bolder, modern appearance opening to views of the water afforded by the primarily glass facade. The challenge in undertaking such a twofold concept was to still make the house visually cohesive; in determining the palette we sought a balance between the client’s wishes and the Coral Gables’ established identity.
The house façade is just that: a mask towards the outside that disguises the house’s bolder design, making the architecture more palatable to neighbors. Given the house’s situation in Coral Gables, we aptly incorporated the coral rock material underneath the foundation and for which the city is named for. The mask is penetrated by only two openings on the western façade and a “frieze” of windows above. Very little of the house is visible from the street – even the thrust of the sculptural roof is hidden from view.
The interior spaces were also laid out with this duality, thus the rooms facing the street are designed for discretion, creating privacy for the owner’s family while adhering to the city’s strict guidelines on materials and style.
The rear half of the house with its glass walls instead creates transparency, with all the spaces oriented towards views of the water and lush garden. On the second floor, the house opens up to the sky with a terrace, thus blurring the line between indoors and outdoors and bringing more natural light into the house. The city’s requirement of sloping, tiled roofs was reinterpreted as a series of sloping planes, their upper surfaces clad in photovoltaic cells, floating above glass walls.
The modern interiors balance a warm, neutral palette with moments of intense color, using terrazzo floors and natural wood to give the residence a very tropical Florida feeling.
The blues and greys of the carpets and custom light fixtures reflect the shades of the neighboring ocean, while bright bursts of color recall the vibrant tones of tropical garden landscapes. The furniture layout takes advantage of the crystalline facade and beautiful bay views, while also meeting the client’s programmatic needs for a comfortable family space where they can enjoy views of the water.
Millwork: Frohbose & Beers
Glass work: Artistry in Glass
The front of the house is quieter and blends in more closely with the neighborhood’s streetscape, while the reverse takes on a bolder, modern appearance opening to views of the water afforded by the primarily glass facade. The challenge in undertaking such a twofold concept was to still make the house visually cohesive; in determining the palette we sought a balance between the client’s wishes and the Coral Gables’ established identity.
The house façade is just that: a mask towards the outside that disguises the house’s bolder design, making the architecture more palatable to neighbors. Given the house’s situation in Coral Gables, we aptly incorporated the coral rock material underneath the foundation and for which the city is named for. The mask is penetrated by only two openings on the western façade and a “frieze” of windows above. Very little of the house is visible from the street – even the thrust of the sculptural roof is hidden from view.
The interior spaces were also laid out with this duality, thus the rooms facing the street are designed for discretion, creating privacy for the owner’s family while adhering to the city’s strict guidelines on materials and style.
The rear half of the house with its glass walls instead creates transparency, with all the spaces oriented towards views of the water and lush garden. On the second floor, the house opens up to the sky with a terrace, thus blurring the line between indoors and outdoors and bringing more natural light into the house. The city’s requirement of sloping, tiled roofs was reinterpreted as a series of sloping planes, their upper surfaces clad in photovoltaic cells, floating above glass walls.
The modern interiors balance a warm, neutral palette with moments of intense color, using terrazzo floors and natural wood to give the residence a very tropical Florida feeling.
The blues and greys of the carpets and custom light fixtures reflect the shades of the neighboring ocean, while bright bursts of color recall the vibrant tones of tropical garden landscapes. The furniture layout takes advantage of the crystalline facade and beautiful bay views, while also meeting the client’s programmatic needs for a comfortable family space where they can enjoy views of the water.
Millwork: Frohbose & Beers
Glass work: Artistry in Glass
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