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Naples-bred David Poorman (p. 54) developed his career in Chicago before returning to his hometown, where he designs modern residences that honor their sites like the sculptural Maddox abode on p. 164.

Known for her progressive use of materials and architectural interiors, Jenny Provost (p.

54), of K2 Design Group in Bonita Springs, is shaping the look of Southwest Florida design.

A lifelong student and teacher of modern architecture, Joyce Owens’ climateresistant, ecologically savvy design is on full display in the Naples home she designed for a conscientious family (p. 146).

Architectural engineer Danny Garcia is on a mission to establish a new elemental style for SWFL—with exposed raw materials, like metal, glass and concrete—starting with the 10,000-square-foot family compound he built in Naples (p. 198).

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Sanibel landscape architect Leigh Gevelinger is behind the biodiversityenhancing gardens for some of the area’s best homes, as well as at public spaces like BIG ARTS. In “The Reformers” (p. 54), she shares her vision for a lush, green future.

Construction firm BUILD is known for its contemporary craftsmanship, like what project manager Scott McConnelee pulled off in a Pine Ridge Estates home (p.

216). A highlight: the waterfall island with stone that continues into and is integrated with the floor beneath.

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As 3D surfaces have a moment, Mariusz Dejcz of Naples’ Luxe Surface Design (p. 82) leads the way locally with his hand-poured liquid metal panels. The ‘skins,’ as he calls them, can be applied to most surfaces, making for wow-worthy doors, walls and furnishings.

Stofft Cooney Architects’ name shows up on many of the modern builds in Naples—and for good reason, as evidenced by John Cooney’s work on a four-bedroom home done for a designer (p.

216). With its cubes, cantilevers and large swaths of glass, the home stuns as it peeks through the hedges of its Pine Ridge Estates lot.

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In the “Art We Love” (p. 102), METHOD & CONCEPT’s gallery manager, Amy Jensen, shows why often the best artists to collect are living ones. When not representing midcareer artists at the gallery, she’s cultivating young talent as the arts program coordinator at Youth Haven.

Brandt Henning, who runs HLevel Architecture with wife Michaela Reiterer Henning, takes a personal approach to architecture. That’s why he was the person to call for a Sanibel oasis that seamlessly incorporates the family’s love for tennis with an onsite court (p.

128).

Designer Antoine Testard has a knack for polished interiors with an artistic spin. His design of a Bay Colony villa (p. 232), done in collaboration with Judith Liegeois, employs clean-lined cabinetry and striking displays to put the homeowner’s collections of wine and art front and center.

Naples’ Jeremy Jones (p. 272) has become known for artistic fine finishes, including large-scale murals and decorative paint work.

Now, he’s garnering attention for his custom furnishings that make use of resin and crystals to create tables and other objects with a fantastical quality.

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From the Editor

It’s an exciting time to be writing

designers draw from their well

without the owner’s fingerprint.

about design. After the pandemic

of expertise to conceive struc-

In Jody and Gerry Lippes’ condo,

awakened a renewed interest in

tures, rooms and objects that are

the contemporary art carries the

the spaces we inhabit, there’s

unlike anything else around and

design. Jody doesn’t concern

been a burst of activity across

yet look like they could have—or

herself with what ‘goes’ together.

every design category. Add to

should have—always been there.

Instead, she recognizes that good

that the fact that the capabili-

That’s true for David Poorman,

art stands on its own when given

ties of technology in design are

Jenny Provost and Leigh Gev-

the space to be appreciated. The

rapidly expanding, and suddenly

elinger, three innovators we

couple are strong supporters of

the possibilities seem endless.

talked to who are shaping the

living artists—something we also

There are thermo-formed,

look and feel of the region. Poor-

see with Nina Van Arsdale-Berg,

curvilinear outdoor kitchens;

man’s design of Rebecca and

Terry Tincher and Amy Jensen.

luxe condos on wheels; and

Nancy Maddox’s home is every-

The collectors, featured in the

power baths that are so advanced

thing an editor wishes for when

“Art We Love” story, know that the

they stop just short of automati-

scouting homes: completely

power of art is amplified by having

cally bathing and dressing you.

original with creative architec-

a connection to its creator.

Good design creates forms

tural solutions and intelligent

So while innovation and aes-

that are appropriate for the

design. Every inch is tailored to

thetics are important, in the end,

place, both in terms of function

the Maddoxes’ needs and color-

it’s the personal that makes for

and aesthetics. Things get really

ful personalities, as well as the

the best design.

interesting when architects and

Naples Bay setting. I love that

Stephanie Granada Editor in Chief

they painted a wall bright pink in honor of the Florida-style rosy Surprises like this elevate a space. But a place is not a home

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L A NONCHAL ANTE, GILDAS BERTHELOT

Canadian cabinet builder and visual artist Gildas Berthelot turns organic shapes into works of functional art. His bleached maple La Nonchalante lounge (75 inches by 34 inches by 41 inches) could just as easily recall sun-weathered driftwood found in the Ten Thousand Islands as a crawling cephalopod. Either way, we’re hooked. gildasberthelot.com

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Lighting can and should be an experience. The mix of gold chains and brass leaves in this made-to-order suspension lamp (108 inches by 54 inches by 48 inches) takes you to another realm. With handblown glass and its netted layout, the piece makes you feel like you’re lounging beneath a web of bioluminescent forms. Honoring nature, proceeds from every fixture sold help plant 1,000 trees through One Tree Planted. laroseguyon.com

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NIDO CHAIR, IMPERFETTOL AB

It’s rare that an armchair makes you ponder the fabric of time and space, but the visual and literal depth of this unique piece is an absolute wonder. Featuring varnished fiberglass atop a metal base, the NIDO Chair begs all to climb aboard and start an imaginary conversation with Carl Sagan. Available in green, copper and gold. imperfettolab.com

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A dining table laden with golden bubbles may seem like an enormous flight of fancy, but when you consider that life is short and dinner parties can be long, you might as well set the expectations for a fun affair with this whimsical furnishing, reminiscent of the bubbling incoming tide. The base is made of fused gold-plated brass spheres covered in a high-gloss varnish, while the top is no less dazzling thanks to cut circles of myrtle burl veneer. bocadolobo.com

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Inspired by the concave lines of the cowrie shell, this one-piece monocoque fold is a visual tour de force that appeals not only to design hounds but also to the child in all of us who wants to rock in repose. Created by designer Brodie Neill, the rocker is available in natural ash, ebony ash and walnut. madeinratio.com

O b j e c t s 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 . 6 .

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The Reformers

Arc hitec ture Interior Design

Wi th a n un compromi sing e ye a nd a pe nch ant f or in no va t io n, t he s e d e s ig n p ro s a re re s ha p ing t he l o o k a nd f e e l of Southw e s t Fl or i da .

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talk a lot,” David Poorman says.

“I tend to think they should let their designs do the talking for them.” Based on his work, the Naples architect is a master conversationalist. A model of re-

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straint, his homes tend to evoke a sense of serenity. “Less is more is cliche, but it’s true,” Poorman asserts. “There’s no reason for me to add all this stuff—I don’t like to ‘decorate.’”

But don’t mistake his mission for functional clarity as boring— his work is often very sculptural and Zen-like, designed in per-

says. That can be difficult when potential clients who’ve seen one of his creations come calling for a duplicate on their lot. “They’re not going to get that exact house,” says Poorman, who grew up in Naples, before moving away for college and eventually settling in Chicago for 10 years before returning to Florida. “Even if someone comes to me wanting something ‘modern,’ they presumably have ideas for a feeling they’re going after ... All that is naturally going to be a unique re-

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The majority of his work can be described as modern, but every project Poorman designs is a unique reflection of the homeowners, the site and the architect’s distinct point of view.

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A Naples native, Poorman developed his career in Chicago before returning home. Here, he stands in front of a Naples project that was six years in the making. Every detail is intentional—from the concave windows on both ends to the angular lines that make views from the inside look like they stretch on forever.

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flection of who they are and, therefore, something I could never replicate.”

For Poorman, who has long been inspired by Japanese architecture, each home is a singular creation that blends the owners’ wants, along with the needs of the site in terms of optimizing access to natural light, the flow of air and views that create moments of reflection, contentment and wonder— all wrapped into a sculptural frame. Poorman even creates old-school 3D models of the homes to help clients understand the scale and proportion. “It’s all very personal,” he says. “For both me and, hopefully, them.”

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Interior designer Jenny Provost is comfortable breaking rules because she’s taken the time to learn all of them first. Understanding architecture better than many designers, she works both big picture, creating full con-

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struction drawings, and in detail, planning complex millwork.

“After 30 years in the business, I have enough proof that if a client believes in me, we’re going to pull off almost anything,” she says.

Provost cut her teeth in the design business in Montreal, working on centuries-old stone homes with bespoke wainscoting and paneled libraries. “Even though 80% of my work now is very

with a completely finished, wellaged room. Only now, I do it with lacquered panels and exotic veneers,” she says. “I’m also absolutely mad about ceiling design.”

Since relocating to Bonita Springs and opening her design firm, K2 Design Group, many of her projects have won acclaim, including her own Naples home, which is outfitted with a mix of design- and ecologically forward features, including a new type of wall surfacing that achieves the smoothest, highest-level finish

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substantial feeling that comes

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modern, I still like to bring that

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Jenny Provost, the head of K2 Design Group in Bonita Springs, blends innovation, architectural know-how and a forwardthinking sensibility to create spaces that break the mold on coastal design.

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Provost likes to incorporate 3D surfaces into her designs and uses lacquered panels and unique veneers to add dimension to spaces.

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possible without all the work that typically entails engineered wood floors; Low E glass for impact-rated doors and windows; and a 6-foot-long blue Lagos sink carved out of a single block of limestone.

Provost likes to push the limits on what’s possible for design—like the time she worked with a company that builds sets for Disney World to make a thermoformed, curvilinear outdoor kitchen and bar that resembles the

The designer often incorporates interesting ceiling and wall details. In this Bonita Springs home, she foreshortened a long hallway by adding a molded gypsum screen over a tile-and-LED panel that shines through.

ocean’s waves. That same Cape Coral Caloosahatchee River home also features an infinity-edge pool with a swim-up bar, a nearby fire pit and cascading water to appeal to the mariner homeowners. In Marco Island, she got creative in disguising an entertainment center by working with photographer Doug Thompson on an Everglades mural that serves as a screen and provides a sense of place.

And she’s still at it—currently hard at work bringing a 1990s-era Quail West House into the 2020s, crafting a modern wonder in Royal Harbor, and “making lots of concrete boxes in the sky feel like real homes.” For Provost, the constant learning curve is one of the perks of the job: “Good design takes time, investigation, research, tenacity and a willingness to take risks.”

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Leigh Gevelinger is equally devoted to innovative design and sustainability. “I get to work in

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this incredible place shaped by water, wind and the sun,” she says. “Resilience isn’t some vague concept. We see the impacts of our harsh coastal environment every day, and we use plants to fix those problems.” With projects in some of the best neighborhoods across Southwest Florida, her

a mix of native species along with Caribbean and subtropical plants to create lasting landscapes that enhance biodiversity.

But her mission to strengthen and stabilize the environment isn’t focused solely in residential areas. Her firm is also invested in beautifying numerous public space projects including the new BIG ARTS campus and the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum on Sanibel Island, and the Paradise coast Sports Complex in Naples.

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Through her Sanibel-based firm Coastal Vista Design, Leigh Gevelinger creates sustainably sound landscapes that look completely natural in the setting.

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In addition to residential landscapes, Gevelinger also beautifies public spaces, including the grounds of the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Naples, and Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum and BIG ARTS in Sanibel.

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A painter in her spare time, Gevelinger says the key to coming up with interesting landscape architecture is applying art to the environment. At the moment, she’s turning that discerning eye to the grounds of a public high school, university housing and some residential gardens in progress in Sanibel and Captiva.

“I’m arms-deep in plans for a private botanical garden with coral rock features, groves of flowering trees and a garden specifically designed to look good by moonlight,” she says. Gevelinger is mom to a 2-year-old and is expecting twins this fall, but don’t expect that to slow her down. “Every day, I can see that our work has a direct impact on the quality of our surroundings.”

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Inspired by luxury hotels, high-end bathrooms now call for upgraded fixtures and plush amenities like an in-room sauna.

Aesthetics are of the essence, too, and artistic tubs, lighting and vanities make a washroom downright indulgent. Brands such as Boca do Lobo—which has a line, Maison Valentina, dedicated to bath products—specialize in the matter. Pictured, from left: Boca do Lobo Symphony Washbasin, Ring Round Filigree Mirror and Hera Round 1 Suspension Lamp; Maison Valentina Koi Double Washbasin, Mirror and Tub.

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massage tables. Locally, Jen-

Bergmann advises clients to

room has long been a must-have

ny Provost, K2 Design Group’s

pay special attention to the

amenity in the high-end home.

CEO and design principal, says

powder room. It’s a space any-

Over the past decade, sprawling

her team is currently awash in

one visiting is likely to see, he

square footage, his-and-hers

primary bath designs that range

posits. His bathrooms and pow-

everything, coffee bars and

from refreshes at $35,000 to to-

der rooms are bathed in atten-

closets outfitted with cabinetry

tal renovations costing upward

tion-grabbing elements. “I’m

and displays that rival the fin-

of $200,000. Washroom square

typically looking for a state-

est boutiques have become de

footage is trending on the

ment piece of art, a color that

rigueur. “In million-dollar-plus

sprawling end of the spectrum,

may not be reflected broadly

homes, it’s expected,” Robert

Provost says. In fact, she’s now

in the other rooms, something

Mongillo, principal of JMDG

working on one of the biggest

oversized or simply a different

Architecture Planning + Inte-

baths she’s ever seen. “It was

scale than might be expected in

riors in Naples, says. “Many cli-

so large that I actually reduced

the space,” he says. The design-

ents want to feel as pampered

the square footage by making

er may incorporate unorthodox

in their homes as they do when

part of it a private walled gar-

vanity cabinet profiles or light-

they’re going to the day spa.”

den with an outdoor shower,”

ing presented in an unexpected

she says.

way, “like hanging a chandelier

Designers are being asked to make room for freestanding

But not everything is big-pic-

from a metal arm, creating light

baths, saunas, yoga areas and

ture. Local design star Dwayne

‘pockets’ out of wall moldings

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and treatments, or creating

plicity,” she says. Ultra-

uct purveyor KEUCO, also

shadow lighting behind mir-

luxe surfaces like Taj Mahal

extols on the abundance of

rors and vanities.”

quartzite, Mont Blanc mar-

composites and mixed mate-

The modern bath doesn’t

ble, Olympus White marble

rials that incorporate renew-

shy away from spectacular—

are popular at Natural Stone

able resources in traditional

and expensive—accents that

Concepts, while Cristallo Ex-

products, like wood chips and

were once saved for more

tra Prime—a slab with a min-

resin fabricated into sinks.

public areas. Surfaces—floor-

imum price tag of $12,000—is

“We’re seeing more matte

ing, backsplashes, walls and

in demand at UMI Stone in

and wood finishes being used

floors—remain an obvious

Naples. Homeowners looking

in bathrooms, like reclaimed

way to make an impact in a

for more dramatic selections

oak being repurposed for

bathroom. Experts say that

can try Calacatta Viola and

custom vanities,” he says.

while the form and func-

Breccia Capraia, which are

Mosaics, architectural fea-

tion hasn’t changed much,

white Italian marbles with

tures and coquillage are

the materials are constant-

deep mauve, violet and teal

other big washroom wow

ly changing. Victoria Mag-

veins running through them.

factors.

ilewski, project coordinator

And there are plenty of

applied natural plaster

at Natural Stone Concepts

alternatives to choose from.

to a wall and worked with

of Naples, seconds that. She

Porcelain and ceramic tiles

an artist to insert shells. It’s

says granite—the go-to stone

work in bathroom designs

completely impervious to

of the early 2000s—has been

that range from traditional to

the elements and the ma-

replaced by quartzite, do-

ultramodern. Some design-

sonry and shells are works

lomite and marble, all of

ers are loving zellige—hand-

of art,” says Naples- and

which lend themselves to a

made tiles with an iridescent

Chicago-based designer

more contemporary design.

and organic texture—and us-

Frank Ponterio.

“These materials are very

ing it everywhere: on walls,

Of course, you can make

fitting for today’s current

floors and ceilings. Other nat-

a statement with manmade

style, which is composed

ural fit for bathroom count-

materials, too. Hand-painted

of

cool,

ers (so long as it’s sealed

wallpapers from brands like

earthy and neutral tones

properly) are limestone and

Gracie and de Gournay cre-

with a luxuriously clean,

travertine. Oliver Bleich,

ate the perfect backdrop for

European-inspired sim-

of noted bathroom prod-

bathing beauties like the

predominantly

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recently

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Walls talk in the modern bath: Luxe stones like quartzite, dolomite and premium marbles are coveted for washroom surfaces, as are hand-painted tiles and reclaimed wood. The Bonita Springs-based K2 Design Group likes to incorporate dimensional vinyl wall coverings into their bath designs (below)—just look for microperforated styles that can breathe in Florida’s humid climate.

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tial frills.” Integrated audio

terworks (priced at $55,233).

of-the-line technology is

systems, built-in screens

Makers like Cerasa, York and

an absolute must in today’s

for streaming and lighting

House of Scalamandré offer

en suite. Smart controls for

schemes programmed for

vinyl selections that are styl-

flooring and shower tempera-

different times of day also

ish and hardworking enough

ture, water conservation, mo-

help create ambiance and

to hang in the bath. “We love

tion-sensor lighting and leak

comfort. “When everything

the new dimensional vinyl

detector sensors with mobile

is installed, there are apps

wallcoverings, but it’s imper-

alerts are some of the defin-

that you can access on your

ative that they’re microper-

ing features requested by to-

phone 15 minutes before you

forated when being installed

day’s homeowners. “Part of

leave the beach. You can start

in Florida. The wallcovering

this evolution of the modern

the bath, get the water to the

needs to breathe to prevent

[primary] bath is the increased

right temperature, turn the

potential mold growth be-

demand for touches of luxury

lights to your go-to level,

hind it,” Provost says.

and automation,” Magilewski

start the music, kick on the

says. “It’s all about the pala-

steam shower, and bring the

But the modern bath is

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In addition to upgraded materials, doubled (and, in some cases, tripled) square footage, and high-tech integrations like automated baths that you can start to run as you cruise back from the beach, baths have also gotten decidedly more glam.

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Even smart toilets and bidets

through any of the steps.”

rors (including smart mir-

by makers like TOTO have

Even the most mundane

rors with anti-fog capabilities

become nonnegotiables in

items, like mirrors are get-

and TV screens) and cabi-

premiere

ting tech-driven makeovers.

net mirrors are integrated

the hefty price tag. “It’s

“Clients want to see them-

with illumination that can

$22,000 for a TOTO toilet

selves in a mirror that mim-

be brightened or dimmed

that does every unspeak-

ics natural sunlight,” Bleich

as needed. Other no-longer-

able thing,” Ponterio says

says. “It’s also important that

ho-hum additions include

with a laugh. “But from

the light source ‘frames’ the

warming drawers and re-

what I understand, once

face, so there are no visible

frigerated cabinets to keep

you experience one, there’s

shadows.” High-quality glass

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Metals have always been an essential element of good design. We’ve come to expect brushed and burnished brasses, nickels, chromes and coppers in beautiful hardware, plumbing and lighting. But what if you want to up the heavy metal levels by way of a floor-to-ceiling installation without having to deal with sourcing a vault’s worth of solid gold? Mariusz Dejcz can help. The owner of Erik Kellar; Dennis Wright

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Textured, 3D surfaces are having a big moment in design, and in Naples, Luxe Surface Design Studio’s Mariusz Dejcz uses liquid metal to create one-of-a-kind metallic finishes like the Vulcano Blue (left).

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niture. According to his wife and business partner, Justyna, “Mariusz can work with objects in any shape, size and material.”

After a particularly enjoyable vacation, the Dejczes decided to relocate to Naples from Germany, and they brought their European-made liquid coating with them. They opened their Naples Design District studio and showroom five years ago, and the change of scenery has clearly been good for creativity. While Mariusz has spent hours crafting metal surfaces and panels, producing at least 600 textures in 30 finishes including brass, gold, bronze and copper, Justyna takes

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and designers and helps

with homeowners, builders get the word out about her

any number of patinas, colors and textures,” she says. “With every project we work on, we make a brand-new texture.

Everything is customizable.”

Because the liquid solution is so delicate and versatile— unlike a large, thick and heavy sheet of metal— the coating can be applied to almost any kind of surface of any size or form, including countertops, cabinets, doors, oven hoods, bars, crown molding,

screen

dividers

and even desks. Clients get the look of beautifully crafted brass doors without the

inherent

difficulties

that

come with transporting and sculpting the weighty metal.

“We apply the finish, and it looks like it’s solid, but it’s really a very light, thin layer applied over the existing door,” Justyna says. And while it’s incredibly difficult to bend and stretch a piece of metal over a plain set of cabinets, Mariusz can apply his coating (which he calls skin) for wholly original casegoods.

Mariusz has also become noted for his three-dimensional panels, which are metal mixed with liquid resin that make for a striking wall installation, backsplash or cabinet front. Homeowners and designers often commis-

Dennis Wright (3)

create the look of any metal in

The metal skin—as Mariusz refers to it—might look solid, but it’s light and thin. Unlike a sheet of metal, it can go on just about any surface, including doors, large accent walls and furnishings. He also blends the liquid metal with resin to make 3D panels, like the Rocky Planet, Blue Waters and Amazon Islas (right, from top).

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Mariusz pours hours into crafting the surfaces and panels. He’s created as many as 600 textures in 30 finishes including brass, gold, bronze and copper.

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sion him to create original works of art, too. Recently, a couple asked for a design inspired by Key West—the island where they met—so Mariusz created a 5-by-10foot panel in gold, green and blue hues that mirror the coastal setting. Whether it’s massive artwork or the legs of a chair, Mariusz handles the whole maker process.

“We don’t have subcontractors,” Justyna says. “Mariusz says ‘My hands are my signature.’ Each product has a different consistency, and he’s very picky. He just never gives up, and he’s always looking for new ideas and solutions to challenges.”

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Artists Aaron Saxton and Maria Armada established History Never Repeats, their studio in Charleston, West Virginia, to right a wrong: The sleek, graphic allure of midcentury modern homes is typically only showcased within. They aim to pull focus to the front with brass hardware that animates the large-slab doors favored in the architectural style. Not only do they offer Starburst kits (pictured) that make for an extra warm welcome, they also handcraft walnut doors, which they ship all over the United States. historyneverrepeats.com

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When only a distinct art deco-inspired accent will do, the makers behind ACH Collection are more than up to the task. The collective is part of Portugal-based Hommès Studio, which has built a reputation for unusual handmade objects ranging from tabletop items to pet accessories. The handsome hardware incorporates unexpected materials molded into unusual shapes.

Not-so-simple cabinet pulls (like the Andy, shown on previous spread, and Sand, pictured below) make their mark on dark wood. achcollection.com

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The intricate art of mosaics dates back to ancient civilizations, and Italian company SICIS uses the artform to create out-of-the-ordinary hardware. SICIS craftsmen design exquisite handles and pulls that pop up in homes and boutiques all over the world. They also lend their talents to large-scale mosaic work for some of the world’s next great wonders like the Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue in Bali. Even the most boring doors will benefit from a pull like the Gatsby (pictured), which combines geometric shapes and precious stones. sicis.com

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A quick scroll through PullCast’s Instagram page reveals that its sculptural hardware can be found in all the best homes from Florida to the Philippines—and everywhere in between. There’s a reason for that. The company’s craftsmen look to nature for inspiration and are devoted to “crossing the worlds of jewelry and design along with architecture.” Take the Kerma pull (pictured), which is inspired by the Kermandie Queen, the tallest tree in Australia, which the company says represents wisdom, longevity and persistence. Finished in polished, aged or brushed brass, or aluminium. pullcast.eu

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Few understand how to do understated as well as OCHRE. Founded in 1996, the firm has become renowned over the last 25 years for melding clean design with luxurious materials in their collections of contemporary furniture, lighting and accessories. When it comes to hardware, they continue the aesthetic, mixing natural materials with metals, as evidenced by viking handles (pictured). Available in lengths of 4 and 8 feet, the saddle-leather pieces feature patinated bronze or pewter knuckles. ochre.us

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Everyone in the River District section of downtown Fort Myers knows Terry Tincher.

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nails and, often, funky eye-

ety of mediums for collectors and

glasses. But he wasn’t always a

galleries, but he says his personal

groovy man about town. Grow-

taste veers to the classical. “I’m

ing up in a small Midwestern

personally drawn to impression-

town, he was far more familiar

istic, pointillism and early mod-

with farming than fine art. But

ernist works,” he explains. Tinch-

after enrolling at the University

er discovered Clark Fox’s work in

of Cincinnati, Tincher discov-

the early ’80s when he was hav-

ered his love for art and his at-

ing his shoulder reconstructed

traction to the people who create

by a surgeon in Washington, D.C.

it. “I found myself migrating to

The procedure required several

the art school and architectur-

visits, leaving him time to ex-

al school,” he says. “I felt like

plore the local art world. It was

my fellow students—and my

at the Museum of Contemporary

teachers—were my people. Art

Art, which Fox founded in 1992,

became a passion.”

where he would meet the man who would become one of his favorite painters and also a friend.

Before founding the museum, Fox had enjoyed quite a life. He grew up in Houston, protesting the Vietnam War, and later lived in Manhattan and hung out with

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A fixture in the Fort Myers creative scene, art dealer and gallerist Terry Tincher loves works by Clark Fox, like George Washington, which hangs in his entryway. “He’s a modernist with a classical style,” Tincher says.

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the likes of Rauschenberg and Warhol. “I was drawn to Clark’s style immediately,” Tincher says.

“He’s a modernist with a classical style—that’s why I think his work is included in the National Gallery in D.C. It’s in MoMA in New York, the Whitney Museum of American Art and so many others worldwide.” While the pieces on public display are impressive, Tincher’s favorite Clark Fox piece hangs in the entryway of his downtown condo. It’s a portrait of George Washington from a series of American presidents. The painting, simply titled George Washington, was purchased at a show at Fox’s museum in the early 1990s. “It makes me really happy every day that I see it,” Tincher says. “I attach art to people, and this one reminds me of Clark, who’s now in his late 80s, still making art, and who is just a magical human being.”

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Growing up between Naples and Cape Cod, Nina Van Arsdale-Berg didn’t have to visit museums. She had front-row access to fine art at both of her g ra ndmothe rs ’ home s.

filling her walls with her own

“One grandmother was a bit

collection, her career in fashion

more formal—all the good art

informed her medium of choice.

was in the room where no one

“I worked in a photo studio for

really went,” she says. “My oth-

nearly two decades with some

er grandmother, Betty Van Ar-

of the most recognized talent in

sdale, loved to teach us every-

the world, and their work was

thing she knew. She had a green

insanely inspirational,” she ex-

Karmann Ghia and a box of

plains. “I will always be drawn

pastels in the back—she actual-

to photography. I recently pro-

ly let us draw on the trunk. But

cured a Warhol Polaroid of Grace

she also exposed me early on to

Jones, which I have coveted for

local artists, such as Paul Arse-

years.” But she was inspired to

nault and Richard Segalman,

start diversifying after she took

and also the work of Albers, Gi-

a job overseeing global commu-

acometti, Man Ray and even the

nications for cosmetic brands

art of ikebana.”

Smashbox and GLAMGLOW.

Once Van Arsdale-Berg relo-

That’s where she met colleague

cated to Los Angeles and began

Donald Robertson, who in addition to being an Estée Lauder executive is also a noted Instagram personality (@drawbertson) and artist in his own right.

“It wasn’t until I met Donald

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that [my purchases] really started to get colorful,” she says. “I love a mix of mediums but most importantly, they all have meaning. There is not a piece on the wall that does not have a story behind it. I purchase art that

Nina Van Arsdale-Berg’s collection is informed by her career in fashion and the influence of her grandmothers. Among her favorite pieces is a pair of paintings, inspired by a Slim Aarons-C.Z. Guest party, by famed illustrator and friend Donald Robertson.

brings a sense of happiness and sparks conversation.”

When Van Arsdale-Berg, husband, Daryl, and their 6-year-old decided to leave Los Angeles for Naples to be closer to family, she made sure to carve out a place of honor in the entry for a set of Robertson’s paintings that never fails to start conversations as soon as guests arrive. “I saw the pieces on his Instagram. He found these old panels and decided to paint them Kelly green with his version of a Slim Aarons-C.Z. Guest party in two different scenes,” she says. “I commented that they were my absolute favorite paintings he had ever created.” Not only did Robertson like her comment, he rewarded her with a rapid reply. “He texted and said they were mine but not to open the boxes until I arrived in Naples. When it was time to unbox them, I discovered he had written ‘Friends for Life’ on the back.” —Laura Kostelny

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Should you happen to see Amy Jensen at a party, try to snag the

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seat right beside her. Not only will you leave the event a little smarter, you’ll also be compelled to add the work of five or six up-

singing in Montreal and in De-

and-coming artists to your col-

troit, where she and her friends

lection. As the general manager

regularly took in plays, toured

of METHOD & CONCEPT, the

museums and attended art open-

Naples gallery where her hus-

ings. “I came to realize that what

band Chad is a founding director,

really drove me was undercul-

Jensen has made it her business

ture—the undiscovered,” Jensen

to share her passion for emerging

says. “I love contemporary art-

artists all day, every day. “I love

ists who are seeking something

working with creatives and sup-

new. They’re often messengers,

porting creatives,” she says. “If

trying to connect the past and

I believe in their work and their

the future.”

mission, nothing can stop me.”

Now in Naples, in addition

The native Canadian has had

to helping run the gallery, she

a love for all kinds of art—tradi-

also serves as the art program

tional, performance, conceptu-

coordinator at Youth Haven of

al—since childhood. She studied

Southwest Florida, a sanctuary

sculpture, painting, drawing and

for abused and homeless youth, where she champions the power of contemporary art to kids and the community at large.

While Jensen can hardly contain her enthusiasm to a single artist or sole piece of art, she is

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The general manager of METHOD & CONCEPT, Amy Jensen believes in championing emerging talent. While she hesitates to pick a favorite artist or piece, she admits she’s captivated by the depth and playfulness of Unholy 214 by Matthew Shlian.

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currently excited about Unholy 214. The sculptural piece, crafted from paper by artist Matthew Shlian, is currently on display at METHOD & CONCEPT. “There “Just knowing Matt, his process, his generosity—his devotion to science and art and building bridges—his art can move so many things forward if people take time with it,” Jensen says.

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are so many layers to Matt’s work. Materiality is what draws me in,” she explains. “And there’s so much humility to Matt—he introduces himself with, ‘I play with paper.’” She has known the artist for years—Chad and Shlian attended art school together—and he has made several trips to Naples, including an appearance at a show at the gallery last spring. Jensen says looking at the work can be quite emotional, but that doesn’t mean it’s heavy. “Just knowing Matt, his process, his generosity—his devotion to science and art and building bridges—his art can move so many things forward if people take time with it. But there’s a real playfulness there.

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After growing up in Naples, with a mom who owned an interior foliage company, studying at the University of Florida and returning to Southwest Florida to train under revered architects like Jack Lieber and Ellin Goetz, David Young planted his own firm in Sarasota.

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Landscape architect David Young is wellversed in the many complications—and possibilities—that are inherent to Southwest Florida’s unique terrain. After all, he grew up in Naples, dividing his time between drawing and working for his mother’s interior foliage company. “That was 1. 2 . 3 . 4 . 5 .

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my envoy into learning about plants and

nature.” Recognizing his talent for both,

ronment,” he says. “It was a childhood that was kind of a combination of artistry and his mother suggested he study landscape architecture at the University of Florida.

“It just made sense to me,” he says.

Afterward, Young returned to his hometown and trained at esteemed landscape architecture firm J. Roland Lieber.

He learned from local notables like Jack Lieber, John Ribes, Jerry Stropes and Ellin Goetz, before going out on his own 20 years ago with his Sarasota-based firm, DWY Landscape Architects. He’s spent the last two decades building a reputation with his ability to enhance modern architecture with his thoughtful, enduring designs. “We have a really solid group of modernist architects and a good midcentury modern history,” he says, referring to the strong influence of postwar modern architecture in the city, which is known as Sarasota Modern. “We’re fortunate to get to work on those projects. It probably accounts for 75 percent of our business.”

After evaluating the site, he says, modern landscape design begins with the hardscaping. While more traditional styles call for running bond masonry or randomly placed pavers, Young prefers the precision

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that comes with modern architecture. “It’s more linear and inspires something sculptural that’s designed to eliminate curves.

It’s an elevated form,” he says. “The hard-

because if anything is off—even a little—it looks helter-skelter.”

When it comes time to pick plants, he says, almost anything goes depending on the site. “I will say, I’ve never used a rose in anything that I’ve ever done.” He considers the existing elements and how best to enhance what’s there. Plants are chosen based on intent, whether that be to provide shade or add visual interest with color or texture. “We’re not trying to recreate nature as much as trying to elevate your experience within a space,” he says.

One such example is a project Young did in Boca Grande with a motor court made of callida limestone and ribbons of salt-tolerant grass that allow rainwater to seep down into a large cistern so it can be used for irrigation; an above-ground, glass-bottom pool surrounded by palms; and a stunning, privacy-enhancing wall of seagrapes along the Gulf side.

Other notable projects include a property on Siesta Key where his landscape plan was so bold and extensive that it inspired his client to reimagine her entire home. The home is surrounded by a series of pools bisected with walkways to provide the feeling of walking on water, a labyrinth garden, several glass-enclosed out-

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Most of the work Young does is on modernist homes. To complement the sharp lines of the structures, Young designs equally sculptural and precisely executed hardscapes. “All the joints have to be perfectly aligned, because if anything is off—even a little—it looks helterskelter,” he says.

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Young uses plants to create microclimates. He plots the greenery to create shade outside large windows, mitigate light pollution, reduce wind load and improve air quality. “There’s a whole world of good things that you can focus on,” he says.

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door rooms, and walls of palm trees and bamboo screens around the perimeter.

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don’t study that long and come out wanting to cut down every tree,” he says), Young has been delighted to find that more homeowners are interested in incorporating

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sustainable design in their own backyards.

The term encompasses so much. “It’s not just about mitigating heat-island effects in parking lots with a canopy, minimizing solar gains on a property by establishing shade and shadow outside large windows, and shrinking the footprint of developAs like with modern architecture, modern landscaping works to provide shelter from harsh elements and increase the connection to the outdoors with clean, sharp designs that can stand the test of time.

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ment sites,” he explains. “Sustainability is also about the way stormwater moves across and off a site, and how to use it once or twice before it ends in a watershed. It involves mitigating light pollution. Plants can be used to create a microclimate; they’re good at reducing wind load and improving air quality. There’s a whole world of good things that you can focus on.”

But Young says all that focus on function still leaves plenty room for fun. At the moment, he’s focused on creating vacation-like experiences for homeowners who could use a break from remote learning and working—think plenty of lush landscaping paired with resort-level amenities. “We’re pretty busy designing pergolas, pools, dining areas, outdoor kitchens— you name it—everything you might see at a luxury hotel,” he says. “People want to be able to step out and enjoy that kind of life in their own backyard without having to wait for their next vacation.”

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While it’s not all that unusual to find folks here who enjoy playing tennis—many of whom even have a tennis court somewhere on their property—Rena and Ryan Martinson love the game so much they decided to marry it. Or rather, they decided to marry luxe living arrangements with a covered clay court in the Gumbo Limbo neighborhood on Sanibel Island. But this stroke of genius was less a grand slam than a happy accident.

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For homeowners Rena and Ryan Martinson, this design is game, set, match—blending the aesthetics they were after for the home with the fun and function of having a covered clay court right in their backyard.

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residence. Ryan, who has been playing since eighth grade when he first caught a couple Wimbledon matches on television, and their son, Cash, were playing tennis almost everyday. Rena, too, had started hitting the courts more since they relocated from Madison, Wisconsin.

“The original plan was to build a court along with a little casita that could be used for getaways,” Ryan says.

Still, even as tennis began demanding more of their time, the Martinsons say they never dreamed they’d live in a home with a front yard that was more focused on serves than sod. “In the end, the only way to make it work was to build a pri-

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they began looking for an architect who could design a residence that incorporated a tennis court. Brandt Henning, who owns HLevel Architecture with his wife, Since the Sanibel lot isn’t especially large, architect Brandt Henning of HLevel Architecture had to start with the tennis court and work backward to the residence, creating a seamless integration. Nearly every space in the home has a view of the court.

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Michaela Reiterer Henning, got the concept almost right away. “When I first heard what they wanted, I said ‘Are you serious?’” he says with a laugh. But the architect loved their vision.

Because the lot wasn’t exceptionally large, Henning had to work backward and make room for the amenity first. “We had to site a regulation-sized tennis court along with the screen enclosure,” he says. “We wanted to make it a natural extension of the house.” Once the court was in place, the team could turn their attention to designing a modern three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-story home that offered plenty of spots for spectators to catch every serve and drop shot. “The simple orthogonal forms of the residence comple-

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ment the simple rectangular form of the tennis court,” he explains.

Inside the 3,200-squareInside the 3,200-square-foot home, the materials are intentionally organic and an abundance of windows allows for plenty of natural light for Rena, who is an artist.

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foot home, an abundance of windows allows for loads of natural light which was a must-have for Rena, an artist whose paintings hang throughout. “We wanted the house to be open with high ceilings and a lofted area,” Ryan says. “It was also important to us that we keep all the materials—wood floors, cement tiles, stone countertops—as ‘natural’ and raw feeling as possible.”

With construction complete, the family says they’re having a ball. They often take advantage of how easy it is to pop down to practice between conference calls or after homework is done.

“The convenience of being able to play at any time is great. We never have to battle to get court time, and it’s fun to invite friends over for a match,” Ryan says.

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While luxe RVs are already plenty plush with king-size Tempur-Pedic beds, rooftop decks and brand-name appliances, the future promises elevated aesthetics. Leading the charge is CMC Caravan, which creates interiors on par with high-end condos, featuring spa-like bathrooms and kitchens with marble counters and bespoke accents like an artisan-made, wood-paneled island by Wonderwall Studios (bottom).

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While pandemic travel restrictions on air travel have loosened, the renewed enthusiasm for road trips remains strong. Last year, travelers drove away in an estimated 425,000 RVs, and the demand continues to grow. According to the RV Industry Association, initial estimates for 2021 show a 19.5%

in Florida, where snowbirds love to take to the road. “More than 54 million people are planning to go RVing in 2021,” Christy Hamilton of Go RVing says.

But just because everyone is doing it, that doesn’t mean they all want to do it in the same way. Hamilton notes that many high-end buyers aren’t content with runof-the-mill factory finishes. They’re looking to retrofit their rides with the thoughtful design plans and specifications they’ve come to expect in luxury hotels and in their own homes. “People are demanding cedar closets, more than one bathroom, marble floors, full-size kitchen appliances and operating systems controlled by iPads,” she says. But even with a roster of upgrades (including washer and dryer units), it can be hard to mask that this is still, well, a motor home.

For a design-savvy aesthetic that defies the laws of the road, we look for inspiration in Europe and companies like Italy-based CMC Caravan, which has been leading the charge on ultrachic RVs for years.

Led by brothers Vanni and Marco Marangoni, the 60-year-old company is known for creating bespoke interiors with sleek surfaces, elegant furnishings and a host of amenities, like elevators, traditional wood-burning stoves, swimming pools and rooftop spaces outfitted with solar panels. “We built a caravan with a bathroom that featured a double Jacuzzi, with a wonderful—and totally unex-

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“It’s important for us to understand how the family will use the vehicle, and we try to identify colors, palettes and preferences that will all work together,” Ferraccioli says. Choice of materials goes way beyond the Formica that’s available in the standard motor home. CMC offers clients American walnut, oak, olive and teak, as well as various natural stones and marbles. For those who prefer an ultramodern aesthetic, they provide an array of hand-lacquered wood finishes or PaperStone, a state-of-the-art matte surface made from recycled paper.

While the majority of CMC’s clientele resides in France, Germany and the United Kingdom, the company has high hopes of one day putting Americans behind the wheels of their creations.

But in the meantime, there’s hope for U.S.-based drivers coveting a refined RV. Hamilton advises that companies like Entegra Coach and Tiffin Motorhomes can deliver state-of-the-art kitchens and technological upgrades. For more style-driven enhancements, consult with interior designers who have built a reputation for doing more with less square footage in pieds-àterre and tight-quartered yachts.

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What does it mean to build a sustainable home? In this case, it started with the walls: They’re made from insulated concrete blocks. This high-performance, industrial material—concrete poured into a sort of polystyrene sandwich—is extremely energy efficient, which is a must when you’re dealing with the unrelenting Florida sunshine. “It’s been great,” the homeowner says. “Even when we were in the process of building, when we had no windows or air conditioning, it was cool inside the house.” The material is also resilient and can stand up to the inevitable hurricanes and storms that come with the territory.

Insulated concrete blocks are an unusual material when it comes to Naples residential construction, but architect Joyce Owens took on the challenge. It was up to her to build upon those blocks to create a home that exceeded expectations. “I wanted a lot of natural wood with glass and concrete and stone, a sort of fusion of midcentury and Asian influences,” the homeowner says. “I liked the idea of taking those elements and making them fit into South Florida without looking like Miami Vice.”

When it came to siting the home, Owens worked on a scheme that allowed the modern structure to disappear into the wooded 5-acre lot. Up close, the home feels “big and tall,” Owens says, but from further back, it “hugs the land” in proportion to the Florida pines around it. While some trees were cleared for fire protection and access, it was a priority to leave as much of the natural vegetation as possible. Native plantings around the exterior reinforce the been-here-forever feel of the homestead; they’re more environmentally friendly, too, since they’re accustomed to the climate and require fewer resources to maintain. “The landscaping was a massive undertaking, but it really brought the house together,” the homeowner says. “I love to be outside, working in the yard and garden, and I wanted it to look like natural southern Florida.”

Sitting on a 5-acre wooded lot in Naples, the home is made of insulated concrete blocks that are painted in three shades of gray, subtly blending into the surroundings, recalling clouds and shadows.

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Inside, architect Joyce Owens tucked clerestory windows under deep overhangs, so sunlight filters in without flooding and heating the space. To delineate areas, double-height and low ceilings create openness in some places and a sense of intimacy in others.

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A mix of hardwoods inside speak to the natural variation of the woods outside. Just about every detail enhances the connection to nature—aesthetically and functionally. Strategically placed windows bring in natural light and cross breezes, long overhangs provide shade and the native vegetation requires little upkeep.

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While sustainability was a top priority, Owens also focused on enhancing livability for the family, with plenty of places to gather.

There’s a breakfast nook, an adjacent dining room and an outdoor kitchen nearby for ample entertaining.

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Careful planning also went into selecting the colors of the exterior—three shades of warm gray blend into the scenery like clouds and shadows. The center portions of the front and back of the building are a shade darker, which provides the planes with a sense of dimension, and the long, low roofline mimics a rolling hill with its variable heights. Inside, the walls are all painted a crisp white. “The absence of color highlights the big openings where the landscape acts like art, adding color to the space,” Owens says.

Visitors are greeted by gracious, double-height rooms that offer a sense of openness, while other rooms with contrasting lower ceilings invite intimacy. The single-floor plan is designed with an eye toward accessibility, with plenty of room to navigate and no-threshold entryways.

A mix of hardwoods on the cabinetry, ceiling and furnishings speak to the natural variation of the woods outside. The bathroom incorporates ancient river cypress that woodworker Jason Straw pulled out of the water in Gainesville and used for a vanity. Clerestory windows keep the great room bright all day, but because they are tucked under deep roof overhangs, the windows never let in direct sunlight. “There’s lots of passive light, so the homeowners never need artificial light during the day,” Owens says. Besides being pleasing to the eye, it’s a trick that helps keep the temperature inside regulated—another nod to sustainability.

At night, commercial-grade sconces cast light upward, giving the room the same soft glow it gets from the indirect sunlight during the day. “I’m not a fan of dotting the ceiling with lights,” Owens says. “This is so much more pleasant because there’s no light shining in your eyes if you lean your head back on the sofa.” The ceiling here is finished in cypress for a warm feeling, and the ceramic tile floors bounce the light off of them.

Glass doors retract between the main living area and the outdoor kitchen, with similar tile used inside and out to make it feel like one big, open area. White walls also enhance the connection to the outdoors. “The absence of color highlights the big openings where the landscape acts like art, adding color to the space,” Owens says.

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The homeowners asked for Asian and midcentury influences. The architect delivered with the flat-roofed, lowslung profile; lots of glass; angular details; and a fluid, minimalist design.

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The team kept the old-growth pines and added other native vegetation, like muhly grass and blue porterweed, to enhance the sense of place. On the lanai, the cypress ceiling is continued from the main living area, marrying the two spaces.

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Owens strategically placed windows throughout the home. Many create cross breezes that keep fresh air flowing on temperate days and evenings. Other panes showcase the views and accentuate the connection to nature: a vertical slice in the living area next to the office, for example, highlights a planter, blurring that line between inside and outside. In the office, which looks out toward the driveway, she placed windows at eye level above the desk, so the homeowner can enjoy the view even while working. The primary bathroom features floorto-ceiling windows that offer a totally private view outside from the shower, and a skylight filters sunlight into the room. “I always place skylights next to a wall, so that they reflect light inward,” Owens says. A light is also thoughtfully tucked deep inside the skylight for the same diffused-light effect in the evenings.

While materials are important, it’s the way a family lives that makes a home, and Owens designed accordingly. “Everyone has their separate quarters, but there are lots of places to gather and entertain,” the homeowner says. The couple’s bedroom and son’s room are buffered by the exercise area and playroom—private and separate, but accessible to each other.

Inside the kitchen, a cozy breakfast nook offers a place for everyday meals, and the adjacent dining room is made for hosting friends and extended family. In the back, an exterior kitchen and lounge area overlook the pool, so the parents can easily watch their son swim while they relax or grill. “We love to cook and entertain out there,” the homeowner says. And a spacious media room with a bar inside offers a place to let loose with friends or watch sports and movies together as a family.

For Owens, the ease with which family lives, entertains and takes in nature from within the house is the crowning glory of the project. “The home really flows from one function to the next—with wide, open spaces giving way to more private areas,” she says. “Each room has been thoughtfully designed, not just for how it’s going to be used, but to reach outward to the Florida pines and address what’s beyond.”

In a minimalist home, the details tell the story. With the cabinets, for instance, the architect says, she “let the wood grain do the talking. Keeping everything on a clean grid avoids distraction.”

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WHEN THE OWNERS BEHIND NAPLES’ THREE60 MARKET & WINE NEEDED AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE IR VERY PINK, VERY ‘FLORIDA’ HOME , THEY LOOKE D TO ARCHITECT DAVID POORM AN TO DEVISE A SCULPTUR AL SOLUTION.

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Photography by Robin Hill

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Architect David Poorman designed the front facade with cypress panels and windowless walls to create the impression of a floating privacy screen. The garage doors are seamlessly integrated with wooden panels, which are replicated throughout the exterior, so they don’t overtake the design.

In 2003, when Rebecca and Nancy Maddox found their waterfront property in Naples’ Royal Harbor neighborhood, they were sold on the Naples Bay location, the views and the boat access. They were less than tickled pink, however, by the very pink, very ‘Florida’ architectural style of the existing house on the lot. But rather than make any rash decisions, the couple bided their time and searched for just the right person to lead a makeover. Enter Naples-based architect David Poorman. Because he grew up in Naples, he knows the lay of the land better than most. But Poorman also studied at Princeton University and spent more than a decade in Chicago, building a reputation for his contemporary designs.

He eventually returned to his hometown, determined to bring his brand of well-done modern architecture to the region.

When he initially met with the Maddoxes, the couple had decided they could only take on a renovation. Poorman worked with them to create a plan that enhanced the pink palace’s positives and eradicated most of the negatives. Turns out, it wasn’t enough. “We weren’t even a year into the project before Nancy and Rebecca decided we had to tear it down and build something brand new,” Poorman says with a laugh.

Starting from scratch meant that Nancy and Rebecca could put together a list of their nonnegotiables. First up: clean design, which was right in Poorman’s wheelhouse. “We wanted something modern and uncluttered that offered a lot of outside living,” Rebecca says. As the owners of Three60 Market & Wine, the two love to entertain, so they needed space to gather around a grand piano, a large and open chef’s kitchen, multiple sitting areas and a place to store plenty of wine.

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The couple, restaurateurs Rebecca and Nancy Maddox, worked with Poorman to develop every square inch for maximum livability. Instead of guest rooms, which may be used sporadically, they opted for a home gym, office, open chef’s kitchen and plenty of space to gather with views of Naples Bay.

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All the natural-finished wood in the home is walnut, which Poorman says creates a great contrast with the white surfaces, “I think walnut has one of the most beautiful, naturally dark tones.” The island was crafted by Michael Siegert of Traditional Carpentry in Naples.

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Because the homeowners love color, designer Kenneth Mabe added bright pops throughout the primarily white home. In the living area, he incorporated acrylic shelving with panels in primary hues, along with collected treasures. “I love that you’ll find a Giacometti bronze sculpture right next to an iron toy they have from childhood. The rare and humble come together beautifully here,” Mabe says.

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As a homage to the rosy home that was originally on the lot, a wall that extends from an interior sitting area to the rooftop outdoor kitchen was painted pink. Inside, the wall runs parallel to the stairway, where Rebecca and Mabe commissioned a hand-painted mural by French artist Fabienne Vieyres. “We wanted to express the sense of movement from one floor to another,” Mabe says.

While they love having people over, they weren’t so sure they needed to carve out a lot of room for guest quarters. “We were interested in quality, not quantity [when it came to square footage]. We like to be different and unpredictable,” Rebecca says. They ultimately decided to skip the guest room altogether, and instead added a gym and an office. “The style of the home was entirely based on how they wanted to live day-to-day,” Poorman says. “They decided they wanted a one-bedroom home, so that’s what we did. It was fun— they were completely disinterested in doing anything just for resale value.”

Although confident in their vision, Rebecca and Nancy were initially nervous. This was their first big construction project, after all, but they put their faith in Poorman to deliver a contemporary masterpiece with maximal views. His commitment to details goes way beyond cantilevered floor-to-ceiling doors and windows. Seamlessly marrying the indoors and outdoors, glossy and matte porcelain flooring meet in the identical size and color on the lanai and a tiled ceiling in the powder bath is replicated with the same tile directly above on the roof deck. Poorman worked with an engineer to create camouflaged garage doors. “Sometimes the garage doors tend to swallow a house,” he says. “But here, they enhance it. They were the genesis for the wood panel system we ended up using for the entire facade.” There’s even a nod to the old pink palace via a hot pink wall that extends from a sitting area into the outdoor kitchen. “When that first came up, I was partly joking.

We showed it to them on a rendering, and Nancy said, ‘Yeah, let’s do that,’” Poorman says.

“What I love about it is, you don’t see it from the front. It’s a real surprise.”

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The goal for the interior design was to outfit the home with pieces that honored the architecture and water views but still made an impact all on their own. “I wanted to create a home that was a cocoon and a cathedral—something that elicits a sense of reverence, but also has the familiarity of a soft garment,” he says.

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The home has unique storage displays for Rebecca and Nancy’s extensive wine collection, which includes an estimated 800 to 1,000 bottles. Original art and contemporary furnishings fill the home. The red Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen (right) were purchased through Dovetails LLC in Naples.

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The colorful stairwell leads to the second floor, which has the bedroom, bathroom and gym. Straight ahead, is a rooftop succulent garden, which also connects to the bedroom.

Naples-bred, Sarasota-based landscape architect David Young delivered an equally modern and stunning environment to complement Poorman’s facade, which features windowless walls between sinker cypress wood panels, which create contrast and the feeling of these “cool white floating privacy screens,” the architect says. Young designed a grass-laced driveway (to break up the expanse of hardscape, while slowing the flow of stormwater), a canopy that casts dramatic shadows throughout the day and a reflecting pool that creates a connection with the Naples Bay behind the home.

Once construction was complete, the Maddoxes turned to neighbor and designer Kenneth Mabe for collaboration on the interiors. The goal: Outfit the home with pieces that honored the architecture and the views of the bay but still made an impact all on their own. “My mother had a word she liked to use—sprezzatura—a nonchalance that makes things appear effortless,” Mabe says. “It’s a casual elegance that puts everyone at ease.” To achieve that balance, Mabe mixed in an assortment of vintage and new furniture, along with artwork he hunted down at galleries and auction houses in Palm Beach and at Dovetails LLC in Naples.

At the end of the 15-month project, the Maddoxes say they couldn’t be more thrilled with the result. “We don’t have a single regret. We love this home. We invested the time working together, and I think that makes a huge difference,” Rebecca says. On any given night, a bevy of folks are gathered around the generous island watching her cook. And while they may not have a spot for sleepovers, guests never complain thanks in part to the well-stocked wine room just off the kitchen. “It probably holds around 800 to 1,000 bottles—I’ve never counted,” she says. “We love when friends go in and select what we should drink that night. They’re always like kids in a candy store.”

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By Laura Kostelny

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From the earliest days of Jody and Gerald “Gerry” Lippes’ courtship, art was always in the picture. “My introduction to art came duction to Gerry,” Jody says.

While the couple collects

“Collecting was such a force

contemporary artists—a

in his life. When we met and

term Gerry admits carries

started dating, that’s what

a fluid interpretation—each

we did. He’d call and say,

of their homes has a focus:

‘There’s an art show in Mi-

Their New York City pied-

ami. Come on, we’re going!’”

à-terre houses modern ab-

As the couple crisscrossed

stract masters like Robert

the country, checking out

Motherwell, Jules Olitski

galleries, museums and fairs,

and Helen Frankenthal-

Gerry exposed Jody to a

er (the artists he collected

whole new way of looking at

when he first started ac-

art. “It’s another language.

quiring art). In Buffalo, they

It’s like reading a book or

showcase emerging artists.

seeing a play or enjoying an

And their Naples condo is

opera. Art is talking to you,”

filled with the work of mid-

he says. It wasn’t long before

career artists.

Jody fell in love with both the

While Gerry considers

man and his passion for pick-

himself a “compulsive ac-

ing up particular pieces that

quirer of art” today (“We’re

spoke to him along the way.

always buying; never selling, unfortunately,” he says), he wasn’t always. Gerry didn’t even visit an art museum until the 1980s. “My father was first-generation American, so he cared as much about art as he did the driveway,” he says. While not too many

Jody (pictured on previous page with works by Lita Albuquerque and Mickalene Thomas) and Gerrry Lippes’ Naples Cay high-rise is like a museum with new art regularly coming in and out. As a result of their longstanding connection with the Albright-Knox Gallery, where Jody is a trustee and Gerry is an honorary trustee, the couple focuses their collecting on contemporary artists. Gerry is also on the Artis—Naples and The Baker Museum boards.

hand in hand with my introfolks can say that professional hockey led the way to analyzing abstracts and action paintings, for the Lippeses, it did. “I was involved with the Sabres in Buffalo, and the managing partner nominated me to the board of the Albright-Knox. It was a miracle I was elected,” he says.

“I walked into that museum and fell in love. I’ve been collecting ever since.”

The Albright-Knox Gallery, known for its deep collection of contemporary and modern art, created the foundation for the couple and set them on a path of acquiring works by living artists. When they decided to set down roots in Naples in 2011, they were drawn to a large apartment in the Seapoint at Naples Cay highrise primarily because of its proximity to the Gulf.

When the Lippeses are particularly drawn to an artist, they like to buy their work in depth, focusing on pieces that mark changes in style or significant shifts in the artist’s career. In their Naples apartment, the couple has five works by Do Ho Suh, including the artist’s Conduit (2014), made of thread, cotton and methyl cellulose (right).

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Gerry was drawn to African monkey mask (above) because it recalled themes in the modern-day works he appreciates. Next to it is Liza Lou’s Terra (2017), which is made of glass beads and nylon thread.

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Layered in with the contemporary works are antiques the Lippeses have acquired on their travels and at the Naples Art, Antique & Jewelry Show. While it’s rare to find original Biedermeier furnishings in sets and in sturdy condition, the couple’s collection of 10 cheetah-print chairs (opposite) now stands around their Naples dining room table. Left: Evan Penny’s No One – In Particular #7 (2002).

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Jody conceived the remodel of the condo around the art. As with any avid collector, lighting was key for the couple, who worked with professionals that handle lighting for Artis—Naples, ­­­The Baker Museum to illuminate the works.

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Around 2016, Jody and Gerry started collecting work from artists of color and women. “Art is another language,” Gerry says. “We started being drawn to this language that shows what minority people are saying.” Left: Lorna Simpson Seven Felts (2010). Right: A Betty Woodman ceramic. The couple recalls a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art when they met the artist. “I saw a woman moving the artwork, and me with my big mouth, said, ‘I don’t think the artist would like that.’ And, she said, ‘Let me introduce myself, I am Betty Woodman, the artist.’”

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With the art at the top of her mind, Jody embarked on a 12-month, floor-to-ceiling renovation that resulted in many walls coming down and plenty of well-placed spaces to showcase the collection without impeding the water views or restrict-

on together. If Gerry picks

ing natural light. The couple

up something Jody doesn’t

says that getting just-right

favor, it goes in his Buffa-

lighting has been no easy

lo office (“where she never

feat, and they’re still on the

goes.”). The reverse is never

fence about some of the off-

the case. “Jody has excellent

white paint color. “I think

taste,” he says.

museums have now gone

Museum-like as the cou-

with a spectrum of colors.

ple’s collection may be, the

The Baker had an exhibi-

space is anything but a ster-

tion, and the walls were a

ile gallery. Jody created a

dark, yummy, rich laven-

warm and welcoming home

der,” Jody says. “I would like

by layering in a mix of Eu-

to paint one of these white

ropean antiques that she

walls a different color.”

sourced on travels and local-

Today, there are 130 piec-

ly at the Naples Art, Antique

es in the apartment, ranging

& Jewelry Show. While the

from mixed media collages

contrast between the art

to digital installations. Ev-

and antique furnishings

ery piece acquired is decided

is extreme, Jody says she doesn’t really think about the specifics of the artwork when she’s furnishing any of her homes. “Art works wherever and with whatever furnishings you have. It speaks for itself as long as you offer

The Lippeses’ love story has revolved around art. “When we met and started dating, that’s what we did. He’d call and say, ‘There’s an art show in Miami. Come on, we’re going!’” she says. The same enthusiasm continues today. Right: Mariko Mori’s Butterfly (2013).

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the viewer enough space to see the work,” she says.

The Lippeses have provided more than enough room to see the work. Not only do they lend pieces to Artis— Naples, The Baker Museum, they also have a fairly generous open-door policy for the curious and enthusiastic.

While the views of the Gulf remain the same, the collection is ever-changing. “I have a lot more control and restraint,” Jody says, regarding how voraciously she acquires new works. Gerry agrees—to an extent: “I like to say Gerry at an art show is like Jody in a shoe department.”

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Architectural engineer Daniel Garcia is on a mission to reinvent the homebuilding landscape in Southwest Florida—with elemental materials and quality craftsmanship—one house at a time.

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Naples-based architectural

interior. “What we found was

engineer Daniel Garcia can

85-year-old reclaimed brick

recall his first home in vivid

walls and wooden floors,” he

detail. When he bought his

says. “It was the most beauti-

Chicago loft, he was a recent

ful, original, just true exam-

college graduate in the mid-

ple of what old industrial ar-

1990s, and the idea of living

chitecture was. That’s what

in the city was irresistible.

started my liking and appre-

“There was this dilapidat-

ciation for—and wanting—

ed building—not in the best

big volume and open spaces.”

part of town, but rumor was

Garcia eventually sold

it was going to become desir-

the loft for a cool $1.85 mil-

able—and the building was

lion once he had moved to a

beautiful,” Garcia says. “The

farmhouse on a 2.5-acre plot

problem was they couldn’t sell

of land in Central Naples

the top floor because all the

with his wife, Evelyn. As the

skylights were broken out of

couple added more children

it, and there was pigeon poop

and dogs to the family, Gar-

three inches deep.”

cia started planning for a

But Garcia could see the

second, larger house on the

2,750-square-foot studio

property. He decided fairly

loft’s potential, and, after

early on that the design of

sealing the deal for just over

the second residence would

$322,000, he recruited a cou-

be a statement “against ev-

ple friends to sandblast the

erything that’s done in Na-

With loads of steel that he had shipped from Colorado (a task that took six weeks and 37 flatbed trucks), Danny Garcia designed the 10,000-square-foot concrete compound to run horizontally alongside an existing 145-foot-long lap pool.

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ples, in terms of architecture and design.”

The timing couldn’t have been better. Garcia was working on a project in Colorado, where he was presented with the opportunity to purchase loads of steel meant for a facility that was being scrapped from the plans. He realized the dimensions of the long horizontal structure could run parallel to the lap pool in the center of his land. So, he arranged to have all the pieces transported down to Florida.

Garcia’s connection to the raw materials and voluminous space in his Chicago loft played a key role in the design of the new home—as did his general distaste for the construction materials commonly found between

Garcia describes his approach as elemental architecture, with raw materials like concrete, glass, steel and wood taking centerstage and the structural facets of the home being exposed.

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the frame and siding of local homes. “If you took an X-ray machine to the exterior of any single house, how many layers would you see beneath the walls?” Garcia asks. “Part of the beauty of our concrete walls is when you walk up to them, you see the exposed steel and hard-piped conduit for the electrical junction boxes.” It’s industrial, he notes, but doesn’t show the lesser-quality materials, like plastic piping, or lesser craftsmanship that can be disguised in layered walls.

Working with elemental materials like steel, glass and concrete left Garcia with little room for error.

The steel frame had to be installed, bolted and properly in place before he could begin taking measurements for the windows. The sheer

The ceilings soar to 25 feet in this brawny home with commercial-grade glass windows and exposed steel. While it may appear to be all business, the space is made for family; it has a mother-in-law apartment with a separate kitchen and an elevator in the back, a cinema and an upstairs loft with playrooms.

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volume of the interior had

home in the Windy City

to be taken into account.

with a second-story catwalk

Because the ceilings soared

that connects the children’s

to 25 feet, Garcia near-

sleeping lofts.

ly doubled the size of the

Garcia wanted to add a

support beams and outfit-

little character and warmth

ted the 10-inch concrete

to all that steel and concrete,

walls with commercial-im-

so he sourced a mix of new

pact glass and some of the

and reclaimed wood, like

thickest insulation on the

oak, cypress and Southern

market. All that eventual-

yellow pine. He torched and

ly paid off in the form of a

waterlogged the newer wood

$500 monthly electricity

to mimic aged planks he

bill, which is pretty impres-

sourced in Vermont. Despite

sive for a 10,000-square-

the exposed ceilings, walls

foot structure. It wasn’t

and no-frills design, Garcia

until after the framework

says he doesn’t consider the

was complete that he drew

style of the home to be entire-

up plans for the interior,

ly industrial. “The reason it’s

which included a shared

referred to as elemental ar-

kitchen and great room at

chitecture is really because

the entrance, a single hall-

the construction and the

way leading to the cinema

building are done—whether

room and seven bedrooms

it’s residential or commer-

and seven bathrooms. He

cial—using raw materials,”

also added a nod to his first

he explains.

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Designed for entertaining, the kitchen is outfitted with three islands. Clusters of pendants provide a soft glow against the commercial gas stove and double oven, which are surrounded by matte black cabinetry by Naples Kitchen & Bath.

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Although he initially conceived the massive structure for his growing family, Garcia discovered that the home equally suited multigenerational clans. He sectioned off a corner toward the back to serve as a private motherin-law apartment, complete with an elevator and second kitchen, and reserved the original house for his own aging parents. Utilizing the cavernous space vertically created a playful addition for the kids and their friends, with a section of the upstairs loft doubling as a suite for retro arcade games.

Keeping the decor to a minimum shifted the focus onto the quality of the construction and the marriage of various raw materials.

A nod to Garcia’s first home—a historic studio he renovated in Chicago in the 1990s—the residence has a loft-like layout, and the premium materials are visible throughout.

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Even high-end amenities,

party, where they streamed

like the commercial gas

a concert by Latin singer

stove and double ovens,

Marc Anthony on the lawn

are flanked by matte black

with 315 family and friends

cabinetry by Naples Kitch-

in attendance.

en & Bath with slab doors

Garcia recently sold the

that provide ample storage

property, and he already has

without detracting from

his eye on the next one. He

the surroundings. Three is-

wants to challenge the local

lands—two clad in Dekton

architectural landscape by

and another in wood—sit

building more concrete com-

comfortably in the space and

pounds with a few signature

stand up to big crowds. The

features—open voluminous

family has a penchant for

layouts, water features and

hosting summer pool par-

a minimal design made with

ties, concerts and weddings.

few elemental materials.

“We have massive parties,”

And he vows, no two will be

Garcia says, “In a non-

alike. “Every single house,

COVID world, we’d have 50

when it’s done, the architec-

to 200 people here on the

tural drawings are burned

weekends. We haven’t ever

in a campfire and never used

felt the least bit congested

again,” he says.

or full.” One of the biggest

For two upcoming proj-

events to date was a catered

ects, he’s partnering with

The use of vertical space allows for fun additions for kids, with a section of the upstairs loft doubling as a suite for retro arcade games. A second-story catwalk connects the children’s rooms.

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As he works on more elemental designs, Garcia promises every home will feature open, voluminous floorplans; water features; and strong materials like structural steel, curtain walls and cast-in-place concrete.

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t wo internationa lly ac-

foot home on four acres—is al-

claimed architects to con-

ready permitted just beyond

ceptualize the blueprints

the confines of his present

and provide input on the

backyard. Unlike the sim-

engineering: Danny Forster,

pler, four-walled layout of

who worked on the Em-

his home, this one consists of

my-winning documentary

four pods: a great room and

Rising: Rebuilding Ground

kitchen; sleeping quarters

Zero on the World Trade

with entertainment lofts; a

Center’s reconstruction, and

garage and in-law suite with

Tom Kundig, a Seattle-based

offices above; and a grand pri-

a rchitect w ith projects

mary suite. All the pods are

spanning five continents.

connected by glass-enclosed

“There’s just something that

walkways, and a moat-like

very high-end, supertech-

water feature wraps around

nical architects add to the

the perimeter. It’s also de-

process, and its creative and

signed to be entirely so-

architectural legitimacy

lar-powered, an expensive

that I think warrants their

venture, but one that will be

involvement,” Garcia says.

a worthy investment in an

Garcia’s second elevated endeavor—a 14,000-square-

area with a steady stream of year-round sunshine.

The 2.5-acre, multigenerational compound also houses the family’s original residence. For his next two builds, Garcia is collaborating with world-renowned architects Tom Kundig and Danny Forster.

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And, he’s not stopping there. Garcia has purchased a lot for a third home in Naples’ Oakes Estates, and he’s been fielding proposals for several more. He hopes to bring his distinctive architectural style to areas like Port Royal and Aqualane Shores. “Quality is what people want and what they’re willing to pay for, but don’t often get,” he explains. “Artistry is in the execution. So I want to build one at a time; it’s not a production line. My architectural design relies on powerful building elements and materials. These homes will be standing in 100 years, certainly.”

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It’s no secret that most homeowners struggle with decision-making during renovation and construction projects. To combat that, architect John Cooney of Stofft Cooney Architects has devised a wish list form to keep potential clients on track from the get-go.

For years, he’s used his curated set of questions to formulate various styles that suit a clients’ wants and needs. But Thais (pronounced Ty-eese) and Roberto Alcalay beat him to the punch when the couple handed him a thick folder filled with detailed descriptions of each room: doors, ceiling, baseboard heights, surfaces—even the plumbing. “It took me by surprise,” Cooney says.

“They had been researching their dream home for many, many years.” Thais showed up with an even bigger folder when she met with Scott McConnelee of BUILD, a construction company well-known for crafting luxury modern homes. Her notes for the builder were even more detailed.

Architect and builder agree that the results speak for themselves.

It helped that Thais is a professional interior designer. She and her husband relocated to the United States from Brazil in 2004 and moved to Fort Myers in 2007. When their son went away to college, they decided to make the move to Naples and began looking for a modern home in the

Thais Alcalay, an interior designer, and her husband, Roberto, hired Stofft Cooney Architects and BUILD to design a modern oasis. As a result, the exterior looks like a series of layered cubes with cantilevers, voids, windows and solid walls.

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The Alcalays wanted movement in their home, which architect John Cooney delivered with juxtaposing materials and textures; common areas differentiated by ceiling details, lighting and box beams; and special moments like the 14-foot feature wall in the great room.

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Instead of heavy quartz, the team used six Italian tile slabs that mimic marble for the feature wall, which has an LED shaft along the full perimeter. Grayish METAL.IT tile by Emil Group throughout most of the home creates a neutral palette that allows details like these to shine.

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area—a style of architecture the couple, who relocated and went through the homebuying process several times since they moved to the U.S., had been gravitating toward. They likened the process to looking for the proverbial needle in a haystack.

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search

yielded

but

one bright spot—they were introduced to the work of Stofft Cooney. The couple already half expected that when they settled down, they would have to build exactly what they wanted, and the Naples-based architectural firm turned out to be the right one for the job. “When you choose the style of your house, it has to do with you, your life, your experience—it has to have a connection with you,” Thais says.

“The house we had in Brazil was French, and completely different from what we’ve had here. But we loved that back then, 30 years ago. But this house reflects how we are living now.”

What that means at present is a 5,500-square-foot, four-bedroom (plus office), five-and-ahalf-bathroom Pine Ridge Estates home with soaring ceilings and a style that leans modern without being stark or cold. The Alcalays didn’t want their home to be a series of simple squares and angles. They prefer movement, which Cooney more than delivered on with cubes, canti-

Like most spaces in the home, the bar and intimate conversation area—with four Désirée Ego swivel chairs beneath a trio of copper Tom Dixon pendants—look out at the surrounding landscape.

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levers, voids, windows and solid walls. “Once we had the geometry and the massing down, we incorporated different textures and colors,” Cooney says. “Stucco, wood, etcetera. It’s a matter of juxtaposition of materials that makes this fun.” Thais adds, “We wanted it to be interesting, so you could look at it and find different things. Even though Naples is a beach city, we didn’t want a beach house.”

While the exterior appears to be a series of layered cubes, inside it is remarkably open and free flowing. Main common areas are differentiated by ceiling details, lighting and box beams.

And though Roberto asked for something darker in his office, Thais kept the same flooring throughout the rest of the home, a grayish tile (METAL.IT by Emil Group) that’s inspired by brushed steel (prescratched, if you will). The tile was even used for the baseboards. “It goes with everything,” Thais says.

She’s not wrong. The neutral palette of the flooring allows the mostly Italian and Brazilian furniture and thoughtful details throughout to shine. In the great room, the star is a fabulous feature wall that rises 14 feet into the air, disappearing behind a floating ceiling. The Alcalays wanted to use a huge piece of quartz, but it would have been

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Painted wood cabinets wrap around the Dacor Black Series wall oven and refrigerator and beneath a wall of glass. While the main island is mostly utilitarian, with two sinks, the second is a showpiece, with its Pompeii quartz wrapping down the waterfall edge and into the floor beneath. BUILD, the contractor, created the slab to perfectly match the surrounding flooring.

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The spa-like primary bathroom has a soaking tub, generously sized shower and a his-and-hers floating vanity over a row of river stones illuminated by under-cabinet lighting. The powder room (opposite) features a black-and-white color scheme with a tiled wall for texture.

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far too heavy. Thais found Italian tile slabs that mimic marble, and the entire wall is made up of just six tiles. An LED shaft runs the full perimeter of the wall, again designed by Thais. “She has a good concept of space,” Cooney says. “The heights are proportional to the space. The great room is a pretty large room, and so it could handle the 14-foot pop-up ceiling.”

Cooney also made it his mission to create interiors that capitalized on the exteriors. Three of the four bedrooms, have a view of the pool and its pavilion, which features an outdoor kitchen. Twelve-foot-high sliders offer big views of the pool in the great room, which also opens to an intimate conversation area featuring four Désirée Ego swivel chairs beneath a trio of copper Tom Dixon pendants.

The sleek kitchen features a mix of cabinet heights, surfaces and tones. Painted wood cabinets launch skyward as they envelop the Dacor Black Series wall oven and refrigerator/freezer. Nearby, the cabinets continue under the counters to allow for stretches of glass in front of the stove and prep area, looking out to the pool and an exterior feature wall finished in 3D tile. Meanwhile, the main island is wrapped in painted wood and features a large sink with two faucets, and a second

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island for seating takes waterfall edges to the next level as the Pompeii quartz wraps even around the floor. BUILD created the slab to accommodate the surface to perfectly match the surrounding flooring.

Not surprisingly, clean lines continue

into

the

primary

suite. A padded gray headboard slides beyond the bed to the right, while to the left, a vertical grooved wood panel continues to the ceiling. The bathroom features lighted river stone beneath a floating vanity. “It’s a terrific look,” McConnelee says.

“Your feet do not touch the rock, but if you look, you see multiple types of rocks in varying sizes that are illuminated by under-cabinet lighting.”

Now that construction is complete, the architect says he has to give a special nod to one client must-have—although this particular request was not on Thais’ original list. “Roberto specifically wanted the space above the garage outfitted with a workspace,” Cooney says. “It’s a one-story house and all of a sudden, I have to add a two-story feature on the front. But we turned lemons into lemonade by cantilevering it and popping it out.” He credits the overstuffed folder as the greatest challenge and the greatest triumph of the entire project.

The outdoors doubles the liveable space, with varying gathering areas around the pool. There’s a pavilion with an outdoor kitchen, a picnic table in the grassy lawn and a long sun shelf with in-pool loungers.

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Designers Judith Liegeois and Antoine Testard collaborated on the renovation of a Naples villa, blending sleek and organic materials to create a space that is as elegant as it is inviting.

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From the moment Candace Moeller walked into the 2,883-square-foot home in Bay Colony’s Villa La Palma in 2014, she knew she was home. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom residence had everything she could need to live the perfect Florida lifestyle with her significant other and 91-year-old mother, who both live with her in the home.

But after settling in, Moeller was underwhelmed. The place didn’t exactly reflect her personality, so she turned to Naples-based interior designers Judith Liegeois and Antoine Testard to help make every room more “hers.” “My goal was to create an elegant home, while maintaining a warm and inviting space for all who enter,” Moeller says. She longed for wide-open, well-appointed spaces where friends and family would feel welcome and engage with their surroundings.

She couldn’t have chosen a better team for the task. While Testard got to work

The entryway makes a statement, with wall art by Naples artist Ran Adler that draws the eye between the sinuous, wood bench by the homeowner’s partner, David Lepo, and the tall ceiling and branch-like chandelier.

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Candace Moeller’s kitchen is fit for company with its neat, slab cabinet doors; hidden storage; display shelves with subtle nods to the coast and statuettes by local artist John Serrian; glass backsplash; and a Cristallo quartzite island that seats six.

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drawing up a design that would make the rooms less confined and better suited for mingling, Liegeois made plans to layer in tons of texture to create warmth and better showcase Moeller’s art collection.

“Each material, piece of furniture and decorative object was carefully selected, not only with a visual sense but also a tactile one,” the designer says. Liegeois and Testard mixed a primarily white palette with an abundance of natural light and intriguing architectural elements.

Because the 2.0 version of the villa was all about socializing, the powder room was high on the list of must-changes. After all, it’s the one spot a guest is all but assured to visit, so the designers took the challenge seriously. “Even the tiniest half bathroom can be a magnificent space to experiment with pattern, color and texture,” Liegeois notes. She went bold by covering the walls with a custom Swiss-made floral wallpa-

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The living room, kitchen and dining area are within close range in the nearly 3,000-square-foot villa, but the space feels spacious thanks to the mostly neutral color scheme—a mix of light grays and whites with wood and black accents adding definition.

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per and added a smoked mirror for unexpected drama. Glam touches like the Rocky Mountain brass sink, which sits atop a custom vanity, and a 1930s Italian chandelier add warmth to the space.

The bedrooms were conceived to be equally artistic. The mother’s suite features bespoke nightstands (designed by Liegeois) and a custom bed with a smoked mirror headboard that subtly expands the room. Ran Adler artwork draws the eye toward the 12-foot-high ceiling, and each nightstand features vintage Murano glass lamps in a golden hue to complement artwork by Leland Brinkman. There are blown-glass vases inlaid with 24-karat gold by local glass artist Conrad Williams on the shelves and a Liegeois-designed flower vessel on the desk.

In another room, the custom cabinets were configured to be an integral part of the design.

“The cabinetry beautifully embraces artwork by local craftsmen and is coordinated with the colors of the bed and furniture,” Liegeois explains. The designer likes to combine the

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To the right of the kitchen, Moeller’s wine collection anchors the dining room, which doubles as a tasting area. The live-edge table, surrounded by Holly Hunt stools, stands at counter height to create continuity with the island. The metal base contrasts the sleek glass cellar and display cabinet. Thanks to the smart layout, Moeller has been able to host wine parties for up to 40 people.

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practical and the pretty, and here she did so by topping built-in storage with a lamp by artist Kate Tremel.

But the area where Moeller’s love for hosting is most evident is the kitchen and dining area. Because the size of the kitchen was far from grand, the team had to be smart about how to use the limited square footage. To that end, they created hidden storage units, which stand to the left of open shelves against the kitchen wall. The kitchen island—always the most popular place for people to gather at any party—is topped with a Cristallo quartzite, a rare and exotic stone that originates from quarries in Brazil. Although Moeller was initially concerned about the lack of color and warmth in the space, once the designers found the right shade of soft gray paint for the kitchen, she was sold. “My glass backsplash adds elegance, yet makes a stunning statement of beauty and simplicity. The striking, oversized island with the

Even the smallest spaces can stand out, designer Judith Liegeois says. In the powder room (left), she covered the walls with a Swissmade floral wallpaper and added a smoked mirror, as well as glam touches, like the Rocky Mountain brass sink and a 1930s Venini chandelier. The mother’s en suite bath (opposite) blends original art with contrasting colors.

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waterfall effect functions as a six-person seated intimate area for dining within the heart of the kitchen,” she says.

When she’s hosting more formal affairs, Moeller delights in ushering people to her dining area under the mood lighting provided by a delicate floating branch chandelier. Guests are seated at a large liveedge community table, which stands at 37 inches high (about counter level) to create a sense of continuity from the kitchen island through to the glass-enclosed wine wall. The table doubles as a wine-tasting area, and a display cabinet holds an elegant selection of fine glassware and china.

“The table base was custom designed to produce an interesting texture and counterbalance the sleek modernity of the glass in the cellar, and the display cabinet that shows Moeller’s exquisite range of home accessories,” Liegeois says.

As an avid oenophile, Moeller had a lot to contribute to the floor-to-ceiling wine

Ran Adler’s Snowbirds, made of locally sourced acacia tree thorns, takes flight above the smoked mirror headboard toward the 12-foot-high ceiling. Liegeois custom designed the nightstands and topped each with vintage Murano glass lamps.

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In the bedrooms, designer Antoine Testard conceived the custom cabinetry (by Conceptual Woodworking and Design) to showcase and accentuate the artisan-made objects and local art.

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cellar—and not only bottles of interesting vintages. She knew the space had to be visible and integrate seamlessly with the areas around it. Testard listened to her ideas and introduced touches that did just that, including using the kitchen counter stone on the floor of the wine room and smoothly transitioning to the hardwood floors of the kitchen. “The different colors, textures and sizes of the wine bottles create a piece of art on the wall. It was important to display Candace’s extravagant collection instead of hiding it behind closed doors,” Testard says.

Moeller says that she appreciates that no detail was overlooked and now she feels that every square inch belongs to her and is fit for sharing with friends old and new.

“I definitely knew what I wanted, but together, Antoine and Judith took it to another level,” she says.

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WHILE CAR COLLECTORS HAVE BEEN POPULATING THEIR GARAGES WITH RARE AND PRIZED WHEELS FOR AGES, TODAY’S TRUE AFICIONADOS ARE BUILDING HOMES AROUND THEIR HIGH-PERFORMANCE VEHICLES.

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Generally speaking, if you’re living in your car, things well. But living with your car? Now, that can be very, very good. Americans have long been obsessed with our automobiles, so it should come as no surprise that we have evolved from on-street parking to detached garages to what can only be called

that are driven by cars

car-habitation—stunning

parked in the living space.

homes where the vehicles

That’s right: You can take in

are the focal point, or at the

gleaming chrome and pol-

very least a strong consider-

ished fenders from the com-

ation. And we’re not talking

forts of the Chesterfield sofa.

about the so-yesterday craze

Depending on your ride,

of car condos—those off-site

the idea isn’t as out there as

spaces to house your toys

you might think. Many auto-

in a setting reminiscent of a

mobiles are considered works

man cave. These are design

of art. New York’s Muse-

schemes in primary homes

um of Modern Art (MoMA) houses such classics as the 1963 Jaguar E-Type RoadTster, 1965 F.A. “Butzi” Porsche

Courtesy Yoshi Architects/Eiji Tomita

911 and 1973 Citroën DS 23, among others. Architect John Cooney, of Stofft Cooney Architects, has seen this trend coming for a while. “Over

Things have come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright designed what is considered to be the first in-home garage in 1910. Now visionaries, like Yoshi Architects in Japan (pictured) and Stofft Cooney Architects in Naples, design spaces centered around shiny vehicles.

are probably not going so the last five to eight years there has been a significant push for more garage space,” he says. “I can’t get enough garages into our residences.” And while the team has built showcase garages in the past for star-studded collections, the architect says demand is steering in a whole new direction. He and his team are currently working on a single-family residence with a typical two-car garage and a six-car showroom that allows for one car to be parked inside the home itself. Folding glass doors and a special ventilation system keep fumes out of the main living area while driving in and out. But once inside and

Courtesy Aston Martin

For those who want to take it up a notch, Aston Martin now has an Automative Lairs and Galleries division that allows enthusiasts to design showpiece garages like this one in Pebble Beach.

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Just across Alligator Alley in Miami, Porsche Design Tower debuted in 2017 with elevators that carry vehicles from the three-story lobby (where all those watching can admire) directly into the condos’ personal glass-encased garages that display the automobiles like art.

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can slide back, allowing for the car to be appreciated up close and personal.

Things have certanly come a long way since Frank Lloyd Wright, an avid motorhead, designed what is considered to be the first in-home garage (a three-level space with an area for a car wash and a pit for working on repairs) in Chicago in 1910. And, for a certain class of car lovers, serving up a souped-up automobile in a common area is a no-brainer. Investor Phillip Sarofim loves restoring classic cars in his spare time so much that he thinks nothing of

showcasing his 1970 Lancia Stratos HF Zero in the Miles Redd-designed dining room of his Los Angeles home.

Then there’s Billionaire, a high-profile home listed in 2017 for a record-breaking $250 million in Bel Air Amenities included a fleet of collector cars worth $30 million housed throughout the

Collins Avenue in Sunny

first floor. The concept was

Isles Beach, just north of

an inspiration to automak-

Bal Harbour. With 132 units

ers all over the world.

priced from $3.5 million to

And that includes Flori-

$17 million, the gleaming

da. Just across Alligator Al-

spaces aren’t notable for

ley, in 2017, Porsche opened

their soaring views or amaz-

its stunning Porsche Design

ing design cues (although

Tower Miami, a 57-story, ul-

both are spectacular). No,

traluxury condominium on

everyone is talking about the robotic car lift that delivers your ride right to your unit, no matter the floor. The garages are walled in glass, so you can see your baby (or babies) from your living space. And the three-story lobby features a full-glass car lift observatory, where resi-

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turned off, the glass walls

Also in Miami, the Aston Martin Residences design follows automotive aesthetics and engineering. Door handles feature the same hand-stitched leather used for the maker’s vehicles, and furniture is made from the signature carbon fiber and aniline leather in the top-of-the-line 820bhp Vulcan racer.

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Through its Automotive Galleries and Lairs team, Aston Martin works with top architects to create everything from small, one-car galleries to collectors’ museums, with Bond-like elements.

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dents and visitors can watch all manner of exotic, classic and luxury vehicles lift off to their happy homes.

Aston Martin offers the

Martin has thrown its tweed

option of engaging their

with its 66-story Residences on Biscayne Boulevard in the heart of Miami. The building, designed by Revuelta

tins and furniture and ac-

Architecture and Bodas-Mi-

cents made from the signa-

ani-Anger (BMA), will be

ture carbon fiber and aniline

completed in late 2022 and

leather in its top-of-the-

includes seven penthouses

line 820bhp Vulcan racer.

and a three-story superpent-

Speaking of which, the lucky

house. While it doesn’t come

owner of the 20,000-square-

equipped with automobile

foot, $50 million penthouse

elevators, there are plenty of

will be given one of the $2.3

thoughtful touches through-

million, 800-horsepower

out like door handles featur-

supercars—one of only 24 in

ing the same hand-stitched

existence—as a housewarm-

leather used in Aston Mar-

ing gift. Signature condos come with a choice of a DB11 sports car or the DBX, Aston Martin’s new SUV. All residents enjoy access to a standard 10-story garage, but for those looking to up their parking game,

Automotive Galleries and Lairs team to design a oneof-a-kind showroom built around their fleet of cars.

The space also includes an adjacent marina for superyachts

that

measure

more than 300 feet long, which begs the question: How long will it be before we have to provide additional parking in our living rooms for the ultimate boating machines?

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cap into the real estate ring

Spiraling staircases, water features and futuristic glass displays are just some of the elements the Aston Martin Automotive Galleries and Lairs team can incorporate into its designs.

Not to be outdone, Aston

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sure they have been certified by a reputable, professional appraisal association, and be sure to say that you are seeking information on realistic cash value at today’s market.

Kathleen Marie Pica Dovetails LLC / Auctions Neapolitan

COULD YOU TELL ME MORE ABOUT WHERE TO START IF I AM CONSIDERING SELLING MY VALUABLE ART, ANTIQUES, OR HOME FURNISHINGS? Yes, of course. First let’s recap what we discussed in the last issue of Gulfshore Life HOME. 1) Most important: Take your time. You can not “unsell” items.

2) Do research.

3) Items do not have to be old to be valuable.

4) Do not let anyone pressure you into selling something.

I can’t overemphasize the importance of realizing items are money.

Often I hear stories of how a dealer “Stole” items from buyers.

Really? Some sellers will consult with one dealer and ask, “How much will you give me for it?” The dealer asks, “How much do you want?” The seller’s responds, “I don’t know what it’s worth.” Yikes!

One or the other finally states a price. If that price is very low and buyer and seller agree, is the dealer “stealing” it? No. Sadly, the seller is giving it away. Dealers want to buy at the lowest possible price. It’s the seller’s job to make sure that price is fair. The best way to do that is research.

Consignment: Consignment means having a company or person act as your agent in selling. The relationship is a fiduciary one, meaning the agent must have your best interests at heart. The fee is typically a percent of the sale price, so it behooves the agent to do research and know the value. The more you get, the more they get which is a mighty incentive. When considering consignment it’s important to interview several outlets, check references, and read the contract. Interview several professionals and do not be afraid to ask extensive questions.

Pause: Stressful or chaotic times are not the time to make important decisions on selling valuable items. Take a breath.

Seek recommendations from your attorney, accountant, and knowledgeable friends. Call several of the recommended people and ask questions. Lots of them. Visit their businesses unannounced and watch their day to day interactions. Trust your instincts too.

You’ll know who to hire.

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Art, Auction, and online venues have databases that are easy to access and have a wealth of information. For example: Ebay has many thousands of items offered for sale every day.

More importantly, they have thousands sold every day. When researching, it’s important to differentiate asking prices from prices actually achieved. Frankly, a seller can put a crazy high asking price.

The question is….. did they sell it? Always research sold prices to get an indication of what you can expect.

I JUST DON’T HAVE TIME AND AM UNDER SO MUCH STRESS. WHAT OTHER SELLING ALTERNATIVES DO I HAVE? Research takes time. Often, a lot of time. Whether you are moving or making decisions as a fiduciary after the loss of a family member, high stress can also cause you to be unable to undertake the task of research. Here are three other options.

Independent Appraisal: An independent appraiser should not have a personal interest in selling. They are valuators with extensive knowledge and the tools to find the answers you need. The appraisal fee should be hourly or flat rate, and never a percentage of total value of the appraised items. When choosing this option, be Form & Fuction

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In her Naples Art District studio, Kristy Gammill paints florals with a modern sensibility. “I want my paintings to look pretty and maybe a little rough around the edges … I also want someone to look at it and feel the emotion there. I work to be both,” she says.

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Beams of sunlight and the heady fragrance of lavender greet all who visit Kristy Gammill’s studio—a 1,000-square-foot, wide-open space with crisp, white walls located in the Naples Arts District. The sweet scent is from the Chelsea Classic Studio herb-spiked oil essence that she uses in lieu of toxic paint solvents, and it’s especially fitting as the artist is primarily known for her floral paintings. But neither Gammill nor her canvases are shrinking violets.

The vibrant works, inspired by graphic textiles and fabrics mixed with huge silhouettes and angular ridges of flora and fauna, are more daring than delicate.

Gammill’s career took off early— she was only 20 when she sold her first artwork in her hometown of Oklahoma City. From there, she quickly became the not-so-secret weapon of the area’s top interior designers, who regularly commissioned her artwork and murals for their projects. In 2010, she was thrust onto the national stage after a company executive at high-end home decor e-tailer One Kings Lane espied her work on Pinterest and reached out about licensing her images. To date, she estimates that hundreds of her prints have been shipped and hang on walls all over the world.

The artist left Oklahoma City for Naples in 2017, with her husband, who is a pilot, and their three children in tow, and it didn’t take long for her Naples studio to become a destination. Most days, Gammill is there painting from late morning into early evening—although that

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Her latest work depicts the female form obscured by foliage and patterns. Color is another defining quality of Gammill’s work, and she gravitates toward shades inspired by her subtropical surroundings and the tawny hues of her native Oklahoma.

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can change based on the demands of her children’s schedules.

Her process depends very much on what she’s working on: Florals may require an inspirational photo tacked to a nearby wall, while she relies solely on her imagination for abstracts. For Studio Practice

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female form obscured in foliage and plentiful patterns, she studies reference photos that she’s taken of herself or friends. “Sometimes, my work is more successful if I sketch it out beforehand, but even that can really vary from piece to piece,” Gammill says. “I guess I would say my process The rigors of caring for her three kids often bleed into Gammill’s artistic pursuits—she discovered that L.A.-based model and actor Rebecca Romijn purchased one of her paintings while watching her son’s lacrosse game.

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is really just ‘winging it.’” No matter the subject matter, she remains intent on achieving the right balance of pretty and purposeful. “You hear a lot that you shouldn’t make art just for aesthetic beauty, but I want my paintings to look pretty and maybe a little rough around the edges … I also want someone to look at it and feel the emotion there. I work to be both,” she explains.

Her attraction to color also remains unwavering. She cites the bold work of mid-20th-century abstract artists Lee Krasner and Joan Mitchell as influences. “It’s always in my head, this conversation about how the colors play with each other,” Gammill says.

She draws her palette from the bright, saturated hues of her current subtropical surroundings as well as the tawny, dusky colors of Oklahoma’s arid landscapes. “The conversation has stayed the same through the years, but the colors change depending on what I’m inspired by and what I like.”

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A lifelong artist and craftsman, Jeremy Jones has built his name in the design world with his decorative painting and faux finish work. Lately he’s been garnering attention for his handmade tables and other furnishings with glimmering surfaces, like resin with crystals.

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Growing up, Jeremy Jones could often be found at his father’s side as he tinkered in the garage, crafting pieces such as cypress-and-resin clocks or tables. After a circuitous route—including stints designing footwear and wakeboards—Jones’ career led him to convert his own three-car garage into a studio fit for constructing one-of-a-kind, modern tables and consoles. The light-filled space features French doors, a 40-foot-wall outfitted with floor-to-ceiling racks packed with tools and a plentiful mix of crystals, metals, woods and geodes. “When it comes to my materials, I’m very inspired by nature,” he says. “We just got back from a road trip through North Carolina and Tennessee, and I found some crystals along the way that I’ll use for a new table that’s in the planning stages.”

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Jones started making the furnishings as an experiment for his own home. It wasn’t long before Paradise Furnishings, Judith Liegeois Designs, CID Design Group and East West Fine Art came calling for his work.

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Jones’ tables have an otherworldly quality. This cocktail table features crystals and resin poured and arranged in a custom mold and then handcarved.

founded Jeremy Jones Fine Finishes in 2001 and added furniture design to his repertoire about five years ago.

His first piece was a coffee table he crafted for his own home as an experiment, using resin and some crystals he had left over from other projects.

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some for her design shop, Paradise Furnishings. Then one of Jones’ friends—who just so happened to be a rep for a few furniture lines—encouraged him to make more. “That gave me confidence that I was onto something,” he says.

Eventually, his creations—which are all made by hand and delivered within five to eight weeks—caught the eye of Naples designer Judith Liegeois, who displays his furniture in her gallery and showroom, as well as CID Design Group, which has placed his pieces in projects all over the country. Jones also shows his work at East West Fine Art, where he recently sold one of his largest pieces to date, a 500-pound, brilliant blue lagoon-inspired coffee table with a steel base and a slab top crafted from six inches of resin and champagne gold crystalline fragments. Other

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encased in a stone frame, and his ever-popular Martini Table, a small side table shaped like a martini glass and available in a variety of colors. Jones is now working on a nature-inspired version of the petite piece—one in the shape of a tulip— and he already has an idea for the next incarnation of the Lagoon Table.

Because of his experience in product design, the artist is diligent about creating 2D and 3D renderings before breaking out the power tools. “When the design is just for me, it’s more of a blueprint,” he explains. “But when clients hire me for

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a commission, I like to present them with more of an artistic rendering. It helps them ‘see’ the piece.” Even with all the attention his furniture designs have received recently, the Naples native still continues his primary work. “I may work on furniture for two weeks straight, and then spend the next few weeks entirely focused on faux finishes and murals,” he says. Although he could introduce his furnishings to a wider audience—taking them to High Point Market, for instance—churning out 100 orders for the same coffee table doesn’t sound all that appealing to him. “This has been more of an artistic, creative avenue for me,” he says.

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Sometimes, it’s the most unassuming things that, when combined, make for the most beautiful creations. Case in point: the centuries-old Japanese floral-arrangement art of ikebana, where a fallen branch under your favorite tree or wildflowers growing on the side of the road can serve as focal points in a carefully arranged bouquet that can instantly brighten a room and deepen your connection with the earth.

At first sight, the florals used in ikebana arrangements may seem sparse and

Ikebana arrangements represent the universe, with the tallest point as heaven (the shin), the middle as man (soe) and the shortest point as Earth (tai). “I really love this vase because the height allows me to use tall and bold materials,” Margy Metzler says of the arrangement pictured. She used curly willow, hydrangea, magnolia leaves and alstroemerias.

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truding from a vase. And oftentimes, the elements of the arrangements hold the least meaning, it’s the process that makes ikebana special—the positioning is representative of the world as a whole: stemming from a vessel said to be the life force, the shortest depicts the earth, the tallest or second tallest represents heaven and the middle is people navigating between the two.

Ikebana, which is broken into more than 3,000 schools, dates back to the early days of Buddhism in Japan. One of the oldest and most popular schools,

There are thousands of ikebana styles. In the Naples chapter of Ikebana International, members mostly practice three forms: Ikenobo, the oldest established school; Ohara, which incorporates seasonal plants; and Sogetsu, a modern version that tends to feature unusual vases. Sue Pigman, who practices Sogetsu, made this arrangement with driftwood, ti leaves and blooms that focus on movement.

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various rules and aesthetics (in Ikenobo you can’t use any non-organic elements; in Sogetsu you want the focus on the flowers or the vase, but never both), they’re all based around the idea of connecting to nature. Stephanie English, sensei and president of Ikebana Ikenobo Naples, says the practice made its way to the United States during World War II, when many of American GIs that were stationed in Japan observed local women creating the floralscapes,

In Japan, arranging flowers has always been considered a way to harmonize humans and nature. As such, the ikebana practice calls for silence and mindfulness. Here, palm and anthurium go with the flow.

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Throughout the season, the Naples chapter of Ikebana International holds

The push and pull between scraggly branches and delicate blooms, heavy stoneware and wispy ferns, reflects the opposing forces of the world—life and death, the visible and invisible, extravagance and simplicity—and how everything in nature works in harmony. In this Sogetsu arrangement, leatherleaf fern, begonia, burl wood and juniper create contrasting textures.

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major schools: Ikenobo—the first school, is known for its strict rule set and traditional appearance. Ohara is all about seasonal finds and landscape-inspired arrangements. Sogetsu is a modern, more relaxed approach that features avant-garde vases and designs. Sue Pigman, of Estero, leans into the modern Sogetsu school—which was established in the 1920s—creating artistic arrangements that typically spring from a particularly unique or stylish vase. Some

Minimalism, asymmetry, harmony, color and spatial dimensions are key principles. Arrangements embody wabi-sabi, the Japanese idea of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. Metzler chose the yellow sunflowers to represent leaving summer and the purple calla lilies mark the transition into fall.

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Whether you’re adhering to the strict plants-only Ikenobo approach, or incorporating feathers and beads for a stylish Sogetsu piece, the underlying

While flower arranging is known to be an art of addition, ikebana is about subtracting, with a precise selection of plants used to enrich the look and communicate a message. In this arrangement Pigman, uses the white bird of paradise to symbolize joy and freedom and Ming fern and grasses to add volume.

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The modular construction of the multifunctional Hume Modular Stone Bench from A-list interior designer Kelly Wearstler makes for a sturdy indoor-outdoor workhorse. Each handcarved, natural stone block can stand on its own as a side table, garden stool, or be turned on its side to use as a pedestal for plants, as the designer has suggested. They can also be combined to create a sculptural bench. Available in five shades of marble. kellywearstler.com

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