A Close-Up Look at the Work of Treo Construction in Miami, Florida

From Blueprints To Reality A close-up look at the work of Treo Construction

Preface Robin Hill Introduction John T. O’Connor

Featuring the residential architecture of SDH_Studio Architecture + Design Village Architects

[Strang] Design Oppenheim Architecture

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Preface Robin Hill

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Introduction John T. O’Connor

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Dream It. Build It. Live it.

Selected Residential Projects

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Golden Beach Residence

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Belle Meade Residence

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Bal Bay Residence

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95 West Residence

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1330 Residence In The Works

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255 Ocean Residence

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Bay Point Residence

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Pine Tree Villa

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215 Ocean Residence

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Altos Del Mar

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South Island Villa

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401 Ocean Residence

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1330 Residence, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida.

SDH_Studio Architecture + Design, architect.

Completed by Treo Construction in 2023.

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Building Sun-Drenched Beauties Text: Robin Hill

“Strength, Utility, Beauty” ––– The great architect of ancient Rome, Vitruvius applied these three words to be the cornerstone of any work of architecture. If we see these three as an overlapping Venn diagram of three circles we find in the middle ––– the sweet spot, whereby all 3 divisions come to meet. It is

It is not an easy trick Treo Construction pulls off, especially in South Florida where the vagaries of a sub-tropical climate take their toll on even the best-built buildings. firmly within this sweet spot that Treo Construction proudly operates. Their luxury homes are not only built tough, but they also function to the specifications of their clients in exacting detail while at the same time performing the art of beauty. It is not an easy trick to pull off, especially here in South Florida where the vagaries of a sub-tropical climate take their toll on even the best-built buildings. Founder and CEO, Ricardo Halfen, working in tandem with his highly professional team have created a company that has become trusted and depended on to

produce results on schedule, at the same time building beautiful works of architecture for their clients.

Beyond this, however, Halfen and his business partner, Eli Abadi have developed a deep connection to –––and a deep understanding of –––the residential designs created by the exceptional group of architects they’ve worked with.

As Mies van der Rohe, the revolutionary architect of 20th century Modernism once said “The devil is in the details”. As far as Treo’s approach to the construction and finish work that go into the crafting of an exceptional residence, that idiom rings true. As you’ll see in the pages of this volume, the quality of their work is a mirror image of the precision of each architect’s vision. Under their careful control, plans on paper, a vacant lot, and piles of concrete block somehow metamorphose into structural clarity, becoming nothing less than works of art.

Robin Hill is an architectural photographer and ‘student of all things architecture’.

His work has been exhibited at the Guggenheim Museum in New York and Bilbao and he has contributed to more than 30 books on architecture.

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Living Inside Out Constructing Contemporary Florida Text: John T. O’Connor

Ask anyone from outside of Florida to conjure up images that represent life on what is known as Florida’s Gold Coast and you might hear words like balmy, breezy and indoor-outdoor tossed about. With each project Treo Construction completes, these words carry real weight. The group of exceptional architects they most often work with have developed a tropical variant on Modernism that reflects Florida’s 21st century lifestyle, dreaming up residences that raise the bar and suggest Florida’s unique way of living, blurring the line between indoors and out.

But these are, after all, South Florida homes, which means beyond looking elegant and clean-lined, they must be prepared for the possibility of a major hurricane. Treo straddles these two requirements, constructing properties that are unparalleled in quality and beauty, while at the same time making sure they build elegant yet drum-tight residences ready to withstand a beating.

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Balancing architectural excellence with constructional brilliance is not a trivial aspect of Treo’s work. It’s easy to look at the sparkling new homes rising from Palm Beach to Miami and focus only on one of the two aspects. We can be entranced by the architectural power of shape, detail, and situ-

Treo collaborates with clients and their design professionals to create perfection, transforming ideas on paper into exceptional, Florida residences. Treo has streamlined the building process, creating elegant, glass-walled homes that are both tough and beautiful. ated brilliance within the landscape. At the same time, we might fail to notice evidence of poor construction, examples being cracks, surface attrition, water damage and decaying façades. It’s just as easy to focus only on those signs of damage and corrosion, and fail to take in (or even look for) the architectural beauty and innovation of a residence.

This Golden Beach, Florida residence, where living spaces cascade from inside to outside was designed by SDH_Studio Architecture + Design and completed by Treo Construction in 2021.

Yet for outstanding Modernist homes, both these aspects have always been critical. This has been true since architect Philip Johnson designed his famed Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut in 1949. It’s floor-to-ceiling walls of glass and flat roof were quite the innovation 75 years ago, and the home required a construction team that could not only follow his design to the inch, but one that could brilliantly negotiate any needed adjustments the architect himself might have missed.

The contemporary residential designs of today’s group of exceptional, Florida-based architects demand as much attention to detail as Johnson’s ground-breaking Glass House, if not more. Given South Florida’s indoor-outdoor way of living, a brilliant architect’s design, when taken up by an inconsistent or neophyte construction team, can deteriorate quickly. By the same token, a brilliant construction team, given a lackluster design, can still produce a gem — a boring gem, but one that is

undeniably durable. But for the ideal Modernist residential space, like those of the designers shown in this book, it is critical for architect, engineer and construction team to be on the same page to secure a transformative landscape.

The spectacular residential projects you’ll see on the pages of this book are those of a select group of talented architects, each presenting their own construction challenges, and each brilliantly solved. All of them are the work of Treo Construction.

They prove that, while architects may dream of what the ideal 21st century Florida home should be, it takes an exceptional construction crew to bring those dreams to life… and to bring them to life as close to on time and on budget as possible.

John O’Connor began his career at Andy Warhol’s Interview magazine in 1982, and was art director and contributing editor on design at the Harvard Business Review for nine years. Receiving his Master’s degree from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, O’Connor has been published by Rizzoli International and founded the periodicals HOME Fort Lauderdale, HOME Miami, Esplanade, Tropic and ISLAND. T H E W O R K O F T R E O C O N S T R U C T I O N 11

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Dream It. Build It. Live It. Treo Construction’s Exacting Execution

South Florida has gone through periods in the past where a select group of passionate architects developed new variants on design, each one tailor-made for Florida’s balmy breezes and unrelenting sunshine. In the 1920s that meant Spanish or Italian influenced mansions with barrel tile roofs and terra cotta details. In the 1950s, South Florida was on the cutting edge with jalousie windows, terrazzo floors and other signature

An influential group of architects has raised the bar, designing Modernist homes with a tropical aesthetic.

Getting these remarkable homes built to the exacting standards of those designers requires a construction team with true expertise. Enter Treo Construction. elements of Mid-Century Modern design. Today, a handful of architects are pushing the boundaries once more creating jaw-dropping residences best described as Tropical Modern.

These homes erase the lines between indoors and out. Sliding walls of glass open onto terraces that spill forth, almost always to reach a glimmering pool. On the pages of this book you’ll see a number of those, both recently completed, and well underway.

But homes of this nature, whether they comprise 4,000 square feet or 22,000 square feet require exceptional vision and exacting workmanship. The level of quality they demand and attention to detail they require is unparalleled. To bring each client’s vision to life, one has to have passionate, dedicated people, working with one goal in mind. Designs on a computer screen or drawings on paper are lovely, but somehow they must be made real. Their vast expanses of impact glass and steel-reinforced concrete means incredible coordination. That’s when the spotlight hits Treo Construction.

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Treo sits alongside SDH_Studio, sharing a newly built headquarters, fomenting what has quite often become a synergistic relationship.

Headquartered in North Miami Beach, Treo partners with clients and their architects, interior designers and engineering consultants to deliver exacting construction management services. As you’ll see in this book, their approach emphasizes working transparently and collaboratively with their clients to create custom homes that are sensitive to their context and place, as well as connecting clients to their environment and telling their story.

them. Collectively, they’ve shown a commitment to operating safely and responsibly on all of their residential projects.

The combined breadth of Treo’s capabilities and the depth of their technical expertise places them as a true leader in South Florida’s luxury residential construction market. The dedication of their team and the shared values that unite that team give stakeholders the confidence to trust and do business with

Treo doesn’t just build exquisitely designed luxury homes; they create unique residences that perfectly reflect the dreams of their clients. The results seen in this volume are indeed a testimonial to their passion for creating the finest and most luxurious homes in Miami.

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Treo works with the design team, engineers, suppliers and clients themselves to assure each project they take on meets with everyone’s satisfaction. They’ve taken clients from a vacant lot to a finished residence worthy of Architectural Digest, with minimal angst.

Ricardo Halfen Founder & CEO

During more than 10 years Ricardo Halfen led one of the most important development and construction firms in Venezuela, where he managed the entire development process, from land acquisition to construction, and sales. Projects included the development of shopping centers, multi-family residential condominiums, and high-end residential projects. Halfen relocated to Miami in 2009 and brought with him his expertise in development and construction.

Education: MBA from Columbia University, an MS. (Engineering Economic Systems) from Stanford University, and a BS (Economics) from the Universidad Católica Andres Bello.

Eli Abadi Partner & Operations Manager

Eli Abadi was born in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Toronto, Canada in 2010. He started his professional career there with Holcim, one of the world’s largest building material suppliers. After working at Holcim for two years Abadi relocated to Miami to work with Treo Construction.

At Treo, Abadi is responsible for construction operations, overseeing the scheduling, budgeting and quality assurance stages of the construction process. He is also in charge of systems and communication with all stakeholders.

Education: Civil Engineering degree and Engineering Business minor from the University of Toronto, completed in 2015.

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Selected Residential Projects Golden Beach Residence

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Golden Beach Residence This Golden Beach, Florida residence responds to its owner’s desire to fuse modern architecture with elements of industrial design. The result of an exacting design as well as painstaking construction, the result is a relaxed, light-filled residence that is truly one of a kind.

A dramatic façade serves as a gateway to the home ––– a striking composition combining the raw power of poured-in-place concrete with graceful metal louvers, while great expanses of glass provide transparency. Contrasting these soaring glass panels, clerestory windows enable natural light to flood the interior without compromising the family’s privacy. A lush green planter by the entrance embraces the organic essence of the surroundings, hinting at the tranquility to be found within.

Beyond the threshold is a sanctuary of contemporary expression, where creativity, materiality, and the serenity of nature are cleverly woven together. The two-story glass enclosures and metal louvers at the entrance emphasize the industrial and monumental nature of the poured-in-place concrete staircase. This mix of a raw, Brutalist-inspired sculpture set in a sea of elegant, polished stone creates an aesthetic focal point at the heart of the home. Just past this breathtaking entry, an open-plan entertaining space underscores the home’s connection with the tropical environment surrounding it. Covered terraces spills forth past floor-toceiling sliding doors, creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor living, greatly increasing the home’s livable space.

This residence stands as a testament to the balance an exceptional architect and meticulous builder can achieve. They have elegantly combined natural and industrial materials and linked inside and outside spaces, creating a peaceful sanctuary that stirs the soul.

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A maze of poured-in-place concrete quadrilateral forms are separated by channels of pebbles, providing ample parking while assuring drainage.

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An aluminum trellis adorns the overhang, and a floating pool deck elevates the poolside experience, with carefully crafted steps that descend into the inviting waters of the pool.

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Walls of sliding glass, clear glass handrails and wood cladding are joined by aluminum trellis and louvers, not only crafting a dramatic rear façade, but creating seamless connections between interior and exterior.

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Embracing the perfect marriage of strength and sophistication, the 12-foot high, hurricane-resistant sliding glass doors usher in abundant natural light while offering unwavering protection against the most formidable forces of nature.

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Large format, deftly installed tiles infuse the patio with an organic elegance that effortlessly extends the interior’s charm to the open-air sanctuary.

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Unveiling the home’s industrial aesthetic, the poured-in-place concrete staircase embodies the essence of urban chic and commands attention with its bold and captivating design.

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A visual foil to surrounding steel, glass and concrete, a staircase wall was carefully clad with full slabs polished marble, giving this volumetric space an understated sophistication.

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Carefully set wood paneling rests on a sea of polished marble, delineated by recessed aluminum baseboards. This combination of materials was impeccably installed by Treo Construction.

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The kitchen brings organic and handmade elements together to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Hand-picked Taj Mahal Quartz countertops, oak wood paneling, and sleek Italian cabinetry add a refined touch.

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We hired TREO Construction for our new home, and it's been a great experience. They were always well-organized, had a positive attitude, and dedicated ample time to our project. They made sure to understand our needs early on and communicated with us effectively. During any construction you have to deal with different challenges, TREO converted those challenges into opportunities.

Whenever we requested a change or fix, they always responded in a good way, handling them smoothly without major budget or schedule impacts. They are professionals, and we highly recommend TREO Construction.

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The primary bathroom was finished with a recessed shower, linear drain and 45 degree edged shower niches.

Flawlessly installed matte granite floor and marble walls connect the space to nature.

Floating vanities with integrated sinks give the space a minimalist elegance.

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The precise assembly of wood, stone, mirror and metal creates a captivating composition and installation.

Infusing the master bedroom with an enchanting rhythm, natural oak wood paneling was installed, lending the space an organic charm.

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Belle Meade Residence

This recently finished, single-story home, was built with a series of open courtyards, bringing nature in while keeping potential heat gain at bay. The exterior of the house is a fine example of tropical modernism, with Treo Construction following the architect’s specifications, judiciously covering much of its exterior in natural stone. Its interiors were meant to continue in this manner, softening the design’s rectilinearity with natural materials wherever appropriate.. The challenge for Treo, once they’d finished construction of the structure itself, was to underscore its vibrant statement by installing a plethora of interior fittings and finishes to the architect’s exacting specifications.

The final product does just this, allowing the home to exude sophistication while celebrating the setting’s lush, tropical charm. The home reads as a progression of spaces, its entry an open court, where visitors float above water on stepping stones, leading them to the home’s threshold and into a tall foyer. Here, bold chandeliers that take advantage of the high ceilings. This foyer flows into the home’s entertaining spaces, where clerestory windows frame views of blue skies and palm trees. Natural materials surround you, from warm wood paneling Treo installed on the ceiling to limestone floors layed by their workmen to echo the exterior coral stone walls. Tall glass sliders lead to a loggia, made for entertaining thanks to a generous, cantilevered overhang.

The owners opted for pieces with clean silhouettes to furnish this streamlined architecture. The home’s progression of spaces, each with a pop provided by their art collection, gives the whole the quality of a gallery, the lush green foliage of its site visible through walls of glass.

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This dramatic water feature with its floating steps and sunken planters was a welcomed challenge for Treo Construction. Now complete, it creates an ethereal connection to nature.

The façade is adorned with meticulously crafted, custom-made metalwork, which serves as an exquisite frame.

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The elegance of polished marble floor tiles elevates the space, and underscores the refined nature of the home’s design.

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The master bedroom was fitted with floor-to-ceiling, impact windows offering picturesque views of the backyard.

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The installation of book-matched marble imparts a sense of grandeur, while the floating custom vanity, featuring integrated sinks and built-in lights maximize space and create an illusion of weightlessness.

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Elegant clerestory windows illuminate the exquisite hand-crafted Italian kitchen, filling it with an abundance of natural light.

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A meticulously crafted marble vanity with integrated sink was backed with oak wood, it’s faucet distinctively wall mounted.

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TREO has a very collaborative, solution-oriented approach to project management. In several instances they were able to work with the design team to suggest pragmatic changes to ‘discovered’ conditions. They have a clear understanding that it takes highly qualified personnel to develop and maintain strong client relationships and provided exceptional staff that stayed involved and accessible throughout the project. Their Project Manager was tremendously committed and genuinely understood the importance of quality throughout construction. They ensured all work was completed properly and in a timely manner. I can’t recommend the TREO team highly enough.

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- Nicholas Belle Meade Residence

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Bal Bay Residence A sub-tropical oasis, this Bal Bay residence is located on the barrier island just north of Miami Beach, within Bal Harbour. Designed by Village Architects in the Transitional style, an aesthetic that bridges traditional and modern melding them into a comfortable, warm aesthetic, it was completed in August of 2021. The Transitional style fits well in Bal Harbour, one of the most exclusive and secure private communities just north of Miami Beach. Even so, the single-family home, weighing in at nearly 10,000 square feet of interconnected space, brought with it some formidable challenges for both its designers, Village Architects, and its builders, Treo Construction.

On the exterior, the house has two wings that caress an open, central courtyard. A low pitched roof boasts exposed rafter tails under its overhanging eaves, and the exterior stucco, rather than a stark white, it is painted a soft, butter yellow. The home’s interior, however, tells a different, more contemporary story. Here, rooms are completed with emphasis on exacting, minimalist detail, the focus placed on pale wood carpentry, elegant, polished stone and surface treatments from glass tile in the powder room to grasscloth wallcoverings used as neutral backdrops for the owners’ artworks.

While the furnishings in this home of nearly 10,000 square feet now take center stage, it is the exacting nature of the fittings and finishes ––– linear vents, flush LED lighting, acoustic slat wood walls ––– that make this possible.

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The exacting installation of a pristine, white marble island countertop elevates this kitchen, making it a stunning focal point.

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A hidden TV is discreetly integrated into the design of the living room, while the ceiling lights are precisely aligned with the door to enhance the overall symmetry and balance of the room.

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A playful trio of pendant lights with glass spheres infuses the living space with a magical ambiance.

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The exacting installation of marble and frameless glass enclosures in the primary bathroom create a perfect synergy with dual floating vanities and undermount sinks.

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The allure of glass copper-toned light pendants effortlessly blends sophistication and warmth.

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Adorned with a stunning gold vein that adds a touch of grandeur, this marble backsplash creates a mesmerizing focal point to the room.

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Hardwood stairs are gracefully complemented by a sleek glass railing with hidden support, using a combination of materials that not only exudes modernity but also opens up the space.

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Adorned in a soothing palette of predominantly blue hues, this powder room creates an oasis of serenity within the home.

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95 West Residence This impressive residence suggests a degree of privacy from one angle with low, knee-height windows lining a front-facing home office and high, clerestory windows above the garage. Massive walls sheathed in matte finished travertine visually reinforce this reserved nature. But seen straight on, the home’s recessed, two-story entry comes into view. From this perspective, the connection to its Florida site becomes clear. An elegant procession of wide steps is flanked by greenery as well as a glowing pond that seems to slip underneath.

Here, a vitrine-like wall of glass and the volumetric space of a sweeping foyer invites with crystalline transparency.

Both inside and out, feats of construction magic are instantly clear. The deconstructed look of a ‘floating’ staircase is perfection, but its simplicity is deceptive, as it needs to offer absolute stability. Here, its treads were installed by Treo’s workforce to have a structural integrity without equal. By the same token, drop ceilings allow both the elimination of crown molding and the ability to hide the mechanics of motorized window treatments. These, like the floating stairs, are challenging during installation, but finished to the level seen here, they are flawless.

The façade facing the pool, spa and outdoor kitchen is wrapped almost entirely in impact glass and impact glass sliders, its deep, 2nd floor balcony creating spacious outdoor living spaces beneath. The home’s incredible roofline on this side, like the rest of the structure, is the result of a fabulous design, exacting engineering, and all of their collective specifications made real by Treo Construction.

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A challenge to build, the home’s 15 foot deep, cantilevered roof, fitted with fins, creates a modicum of shade on the second floor terrace, the fins forms reappearing in the outdoor kitchen.

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Gently rising steps clad with travertine echo the surface of the home’s exterior. These steps seem to hover over a an illuminated pond fed by a gentle waterfall to its left.

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The deep entryway connects visually with the home’s entertaining spaces thanks to a floor of large format, matte finish porcelain tiles, set with extra thin grout lines.

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A monolithic stone bar sets a dramatic stage in this section of the entertaining space. Details like remotely operated sheers and carefully positioned, recessed lights complete the picture.

Behind the bar, a climate-controlled wine storage case was installed. Linear LED lights were integrated into the bar’s display shelving, backed by a wall sheathed in the same stone as the bar.

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Extensive glass-fronted cabinetry, precisely integrated appliances and a continuous strip of low windows that function as backsplash, make this kitchen both elegant and a dream to work in.

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The exquisitely finished primary bath offers a floating vanity with hidden storage and wall-mounted faucets.

A free-standing tub with floor-mounted tub filler and frameless glass shower enclosure complete the space.

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A complex, thoughtfully constructed pool and hot tub are flush with the lawn, an infinity edge visually connecting the pool with the bay.

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Located on one of the Bay Harbor Islands, this two-story residence is an example of an architect and builder being aligned, the end result bringing an extensive set of interacting ideas to life. Here that architect envisioned a street-facing façade that presents the residence as an artful play of horizontal planes and vertical components. Pale vertical elements, sheathed in travertine, break through deep eaves finished with dark, tongue-and-groove wood as well as the dark banded roofline above the entryway.

The composition is remarkable, and walking up the steps to the entrance it becomes clear: the workmanship on this residence is extraordinary. Walk through any space in this 6,900 square foot home and it’s impossible not to notice the meticulous nature of the finish work.

What the architect has ordered, the builder has delivered. Exacting stonework, perfectly positioned lighting, exquisite floating entry steps ––– everywhere you look, the details have been attended to with great care.

The rear façade offers a visual continuity with the front through its use of stone and wood.

Here, the home opens wide, embracing the secluded pool and spa beyond. A long balcony, protected from the elements by the deep overhang of the roof, sits above a deep covered terrace. Open to the living spaces via a wall of impact glass sliders, it gives this home an ‘only in Miami’ ambiance.

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As this home called for an open plan, its kitchen visible to the living and dining areas, its work space needed to be elegant and minimal. Matte black cabinetry and veined, engineered granite bring that vision to life.

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A clever integration of double windows, meticulously installed to align with the cabinetry, infuses the kitchen with an abundance of natural light.

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An open corner in the main living room creates a seamless visual connection to the natural surroundings.

The expansive windows provide breathtaking views and allows natural light to flood the space.

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Sleek aesthetics take center stage in a contemporary and industrial-inspired bathroom. The stonework in the shower area adds a touch of natural elegance, beautifully juxtaposed against contrasting matte cabinetry.

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Treo Construction installed a tall, stone backdrop for the outdoor kitchen, having a waterfall style countertop fabricated from engineered quartz. The impact glass sliders were installed with hidden, roll-away, vertical screens.

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In The Works 255 Ocean Residence

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255 Ocean Residence

It is a true challenge to find an architect who understands how to design a structure with a real bond to its environment. Specifically, securing one who prides themselves on not only being keenly aware of surroundings and climatic conditions on any project, but who also respects them. The very essence of good architecture comes from understanding these things and letting them express themselves in the final product. When that designer is found, a synchronicity then needs to be developed between them and the construction team, as they have the ultimate responsibility for bringing those ideas to life.

For this project, SDH_Studio Architecture + Design has worked in tandem with Treo Construction to create a waterfront residence of exacting standards. Known as 255 Ocean, this 16,000 square foot home offers all the elements one might want in South Florida living. Besides an open plan interior, it was designed with balconies that travel the home’s full length, extensive terracing, pool, wellness spa… all of this cascading down to the waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

With astonishing ocean views framed by custom, floor-to-ceiling, impact glass windows and doors, this home is free of contrivance, hugs its site, and is private without appearing forbidding. Custom-fabricated, meticulously installed elements, both inside and out, underscore the home’s connection to its subtropic site.

Building a masterpiece like this ––– and building it right ––– demands an architect and builder speak the same language. The architect’s intent is that all of this should be lived in. The builder’s task: erect a home where interior and exterior spaces are of equal importance.

Project Location: Golden Beach, FL Architecture & Interior Design: SDH_Studio Architecture + Design Status: Under Construction Site Area: 28, 400 sf Project Area: 18,000 sf 100 F R O M B L U E P R I N T S T O R E A L I T Y

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The kitchen was designed tone-on-tone, creating a cultured combination of stone, pale wood, smoked glass and upper cabinets with a metallic, satin finished sheen.

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A tongue-and-groove ceiling of Ipe wood, a water feature, natural stone veneer and glass rails at the main entrance hint at the Modernist, yet site-inspired interior that awaits just beyond.

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Frameless glass walls enclose climate-controlled wine storage, while lighting is carefully recessed in linear openings, giving the space a crisp, clean appearance.

The guest bath features a floating vanity with warm, LED lights hidden underneath, exacting stonework, and an aesthetically pleasing, wall-mounted toilet.

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Deep, cantilevered overhangs not only create wraparound balconies, they also serve to keep direct sunlight away from the house, keeping heat gain under control.

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A two-story high, V-shaped piloti is a grand reference to Miami’s Mid-Century Modern era, and also supports a deep terrace on the second level.

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Bay Point Residence

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Bay Point Residence This Bay Point residence continues the tradition of exceptional architects working to define the tenets of Modernism in a dialect reflecting Florida’s subtropical nature. As is evidenced by these renderings, its construction will require a high level of precision. Walls sheathed in two different varieties of natural stone will demand perfectly mitered corners. Large format, rectangular pavers must be poured in place and perfectly spaced to guide Florida’s torrential rains into the permeable areas between.

When approached on foot, the home’s transparent entrance reads as absolute simplicity, its entrance flanked by impact glass and gently framed in pale stone. Inside the foyer, the architect proposed another hurdle for Treo Construction to clear: the creation of a sinuous staircase that cleverly twists a fundamental element into an opportunity for sculptural drama. The final design (seen on the following pages) introduces artful curves into a home that is otherwise completely rectilinear.

The rear façade facing the pool, features wide expanses of glass, the reintroduction of natural stone seen at the home’s front entry, and a deep balcony for the primary suite. This balcony does double duty, providing protection from the elements for an expansive terrace with outdoor kitchen. Stepping down to a sun deck and pool beyond, this indoor/outdoor space expands the home’s spatial boundaries in true Florida style.

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Sculpture on a grand scale. The staircase with recessed handrail and children’s slide, is a construction challenge.

When complete, it will be no less than a work of art.

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With the rear of the house facing a very private yard with pool and hot tub, a deep, cantilevered terrace acts to shelter the outdoor entertaining space

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Building a home for the first time is always fraught with trepidation. No matter how much due diligence you do on a GC, there is a certain amount of blind faith that you need to place in them and the process. I'm glad to say that my faith in TREO didn't go unrewarded.

Throughout the process, Eli & his team have been incredibly responsive and organized to keep within the timelines that were communicated upfront.

Changes through the project are inevitable, but how they are handled and integrated can make or break your experience. I am happy to report that we closed the project extremely happy with the entire experience and look forward to enjoying this home for years to come.

I would whole-heartedly recommend TREO to others who are looking to build their dream home.

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- Sanket Bay Point Residence

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Pine Tree Villa

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Pine Tree Villa Under construction now on Miami Beach, this 8,500 square foot private residence, while purely contemporary, has a few structural elements that are a nod to the Miami Modern or MiMo design era of the 1950s and ‘60s. One of these is a twostory high, V-shaped support carefully fabricated of steel, erected by Treo Construction to support the roof, cantilevered over the entrance.

The motor court leading up to the house will make the most of its narrow lot with Treo Construction not only building forms for its elongated parking slabs, but then paving each with matte finished stone tile. A step up and the main entry are to be constructed with the same technique, here bridging a water feature that bathes the double height stone wall, creating a pond over which the entry steps float. Treo will be sourcing and installing a hefty amount of stonework here, including travertine. On the second level, protected by the deep overhang of the roof, they’ll affix richly veined marble.

The rear of the house, once completed, will truly be a design, engineering and construction marvel. Stacking sliders push far apart in the home’s entertaining space, virtually erasing the line between inside and out. Treo is constructing the outdoor terrace and pool deck on slightly different levels, allowing one stretch to creep out over the pool’s rippling surface, giving it a floating sensation. Allowing the design to come full circle, the steel, V-shaped support found out front makes another appearance here, supporting the balcony space for the primary bedroom. When the Treo team packs up the trucks and vacuums up the last bit of construction dust from this project, the neighborhood with have a what truly amounts to a modern landmark.

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When completed, Pine Tree Villa, with its wide, stacking sliders and floor-to-ceiling glass will be a well built, shining example of Tropical Modernism.

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I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for all the hard work you are putting in on our new development in Miami Beach. I know how hard your team are working to ensure everything is being completed to the highest standards.

We are convinced the TREO team will make the architect´s vision a reality.

We’ve been in the real estate business for years, and pride ourselves on finding the best, most professional teams to work with on our projects. I can unreservedly say that your team are right up there with the very best we’ve worked with. Thank you for stepping up with extraordinary service and please pass our gratitude along to the entire team.

They’re doing a fantastic job.

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Open in plan, Pine Tree Villa makes use of a floating, steel and walnut staircase, allowing natural light to filter through. Custom fabricated glass rails on the 2nd floor bridge underscore this effect.

A custom, climate controlled wine storage system was recessed into a wall with precision and is backlit using warm toned, LED lights.

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When completed, this spectacular 3-story Golden Beach residence will reflect a masterful approach to South Florida living. Its out-of-the-box methodology raises the home’s entertaining spaces up one level, overlooking the grounds with its pool, spa, and waterfront, beyond. From the street, the structure presents itself as a series of interconnected volumes, stacked in various combinations. Each of these will be sheathed in custom fabricated concrete panels. The residence, while furthering the ideals of Tropical Modernism, presents a number of challenges for the team responsible for its construction, the foremost being building directly on oceanfront land.

At the ground level, Treo Construction will be installing a custom fabricated gateway of vertical elements, also mounting visually similar elements as a brise soleil device on the home’s second level, reducing heat gain and reflecting sunlight. On the third level, although the windows are somewhat protected from direct sun via the deep overhang of the roof, Treo is installing specially made, folding sun shades. These shades reappear on the opposite façade, on both the second floor living areas as well as the third levels primary suite and additional bedroom suites.

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Strategically placed, vertical brise soleil fins cut heat gain, while a native coral stone veneer, judiciously applied, softens the Modernist design of this three-story residence.

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Altos Del Mar Residence

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Altos Del Mar Residence Rising directly on the Atlantic Ocean beach in the gated community known as Altos Del Mar, will be this visually arresting residence of over 6,500 square feet. The two and three-story residence was designed as two distinct structures connected by a second level bridge that employs a brise soleil technique on the surface. This design choice cuts direct sun from that walkway, while acting as a nod to Mid-Century Modern architecture that is such an important part of Miami’s architectural history. Strategically located on a corner lot, the house offers breathtaking unobstructed views of the water and maximizes natural light throughout the day.

Treo Construction, building this to the exacting standards of its designer, will extend the floor planes and rooflines from the building’s surface. When complete, these linear elements will contrast with a precisely applied stone veneer, reinforcing the home’s horizontal composition.

At the street level, a privacy wall will add visual texture to the property, not unlike the articulated walls used in MiMo or Miami Modern homes of the 1950s and ‘60s. These walls will be custom-fabricated and installed by Treo Construction acting as a dramatic, decorative device.

With breathtaking views, exceptional design and construction, and an unsurpassed location, the Altos Del Mar residence seen here promises to be the ultimate dream home upon completion.

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Large format tiles sheathe the exterior of a guest pavilion that seems to float over a gated court and garage. This space connects to the house via a bridge, finished in the manner of a brise soleil.

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South Island Villa

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South Island Villa Treo Construction has been given the task of bringing the ideas formulated by architect Max Strang to fruition in a waterfront residence known as South Island Villa. The two-story, waterfront home weighs in at 7,332 interior square feet, and was designed to reflect a 21st century Miami lifestyle. At the same time the design responds to our subtropical environment, incorporating various shading devices for passive cooling. The home is designed with wraparound balconies, a deep waterfront terrace, pool, and hot tub… its full width embracing the waters of the Intracoastal. While the ground floor embraces this connection with the use of Florida Keystone sheathing, this beautiful beige material disappears on the upper level, replaced by white colored stucco, infusing the whole composition with a lightness of touch and an inherent sense of buoyancy.

As is the case with all of Treo Construction’s projects, the first task with South Island Villa was to truly understand the architect’s intent. Now, as construction progresses, the goal is to work in parallel with the architect’s original intent, navigating and resolving any challenges that may emerge along the way.

Working ever so close to the water’s edge, on a very tight and unusually shaped lot, Treo is working daily to bring this handsome project to life in 2024.

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401 Ocean Residence

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401 Ocean Residence While the team at Oppenheim Architecture make the composition of this Golden Beach home look effortless, engineers and builders would argue that its construction requires a Herculean effort to bring this particular vision to life. Located on 125 feet of oceanfront land, the 18,000+ square foot residence is comprised of three stories. Each level of the home is designed to interact with the environment in a different way.

On the ground floor ––– level with the swimming pool ––– indoor/outdoor recreation and dining spaces are protected from sun and rain via a covered terrace, the roof of which has a jaw-dropping span. This structure acts as a plinth for the main level entertaining spaces, translucent on three sides with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders. Cantilevered over this are the home’s bedroom suites. For privacy as well as passive cooling, this top level is surrounded by vertical fins.

The home is filled with a number of pièce de résistance design elements, such as a wide, spiralling staircase that seems to hover within the space. It is all of the challenges that keep the team at Treo Construction in constant conversation with those responsible for the design and engineering of the 401 Ocean residence, from the day the land is prepared for pilings until the day this home’s owners move in.

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The second level of this sprawling, three story residence is dedicated to the home’s entertaining spaces. Wrapped on three sides by true, floor-to-ceiling glass, including stacking sliders, it will offer tremendous ocean views.

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Rising on an oceanfront lot of nearly an acre, the home was designed with rooms that are the very definition of spacious.

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Acknowledgements

Thank you to ISLAND Publications for the art direction and production of this volume.

Photography: Golden Beach Residence: Kris Tamburello & David Hernandez Belle Meade Residence: Kris Tamburello Bal Bay Residence: Steve Sanacore 95 West Residence: Mike Ruiz 1330 Residence: Mike Ruiz

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