Nestled within a verdant hammock of 100-year-old oak trees, the Leafy Way addition is a stunning example of modern architecture fused with traditional design elements, located in the lush tropical environment of Miami. This exceptional property is situated on one of the few private roads in the area, providing a haven of tranquility amidst the city...
Architecture firm
Upstairs Studio, Inc.
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Photography
Venjhamin Reyes Photography
Principal architect
Maricarmen Martinez
Design team
Maricarmen Martinez, Monica Socorro, Daphne Mershon, Renata Mascarenhas, Patricia Ponce, Karina Porcari, Graceann Nicolosi
Interior design
Assure Interiors
Built area
Existing Building Footprint: 4670 ft²; Existing Sqft Under Ac: 3540 ft²; New Sqft Under Ac: 780 ft²
Structural engineer
THM Structural Engineers
Environmental & MEP
RPJ, Inc. Consulting Engineers
Construction
MJ Group Enterprise, Inc.
Material
Tongue And Groove Wood Ceilings, Glass, Metal, Concrete. Kitchen Materials: Lacquer Cabinets, Butcher Block Island, Quartz Countertops, Heath Tile Backsplash.
Typology
Residential › House
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Written by
Elizabeth Mickhaylova
Photography
Sence Architects
Bal Cross Residence was designed for a large family who loves to entertain. The home is constantly filled with many kids of different ages therefore adaptability was a must. A Tropical Modern style was selected to give the home a warm contemporary aesthetic.
Architecture firm
SDH Studio Architecture + Design
Location
Bal Harbour, Florida, United States
Photography
David Hernandez
Principal architect
Stephanie Halfen
Material
Concrete, Steel, Stone, Wood, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Based on a housing module that reflects the constant direction we have to connect to nature in terms of shapes and functional impact, in the first instance we rise from the ground to have the least impact on it, helping to achieve better control of the views.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Cabin
How do you get the most out of a limited resource? Water is the most important natural resource and the base for all forms of life. The sculpture is creating a minimal surface of water that will be not only an artistic icon for the area but also a shelter of protection and a point of encounter and interaction for its users.
Project name
DRIFT - Nature's Shelter
Architecture firm
OF. Studio
Location
Miami Beach, USA
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, V-ray, Blender 3D, Adobe Photoshop
Client
Faena Art District
El Cisne Beach House is an incredible 11,230-square-foot home located on the coast of Sarasota, Florida. The result of an open-concept layout, this home redefines contemporary American architecture with a fresh concept that enhances panoramic ocean views and magnifies the natural surroundings.
Project name
El Cisne Beach House
Architecture firm
ORCA Design, Zafra Arquitectos
Location
Sarasota, Florida
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Unreal Engine, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Marcelo Ortega
Design team
Christian Ortega, Marcelo Ortega, José Ortega, Paula Zapata, Sebastián Rivadeneira, Francisco Pérez, Gisselle Gamboa
Collaborators
Dolores Villacis, Wuilder Salcedo
Visualization
ORCA Design
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Residential › House
The existing primary residence on Hammock Drive is a beautiful modern and tropical home. Our addition of a pool house and loggia is a sleek yet thoughtful and seamless extension of the home. The design is about blending comfort, elegance, and simplicity.
Project name
Hammock Drive Pavilion
Architecture firm
Upstairs Studio Architecture
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Photography
Venjhamin Reyes
Principal architect
Maricarmen Martinez, AIA
Design team
Maricarmen Martinez, Monica Socorro, Daphney Mershon
Structural engineer
THM Structural Consulting
Environmental & MEP
CesGo Consulting Engineers
Supervision
Forbes Construction
Construction
Forbes Construction
Material
Oolite stone, concrete, cypress wood
Typology
Residential › House
If you want the pool to reach the living room, kitchen and dining room, we can do it. The magic of architecture can make rooms different and unique places, a linearly distributed house can work with more optimized and well-oriented spaces. This consists of outdoor parking and parking under the pool, kitchen-dining room in the same space, a laundry...
Project name
Golden Panther House
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Miami, Florida, USA
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
