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MIAMI EDITION

FLORIDA DESIGN The Art Issue

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VOL. 17 NO. 3

EAST MEETS WEST

COVER STORY

EAST MEETS WEST A CORAL GABLES COTTAGE GOES HIGH-END ZEN

100 EASTERN EXPOSURE

INTERIOR DESIGN BY JUAN POGGI

Japanese style meets Miami sophistication in a designer’s own Coral Gables home

FEATURES

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TRADING PLACES

INTERIOR DESIGN BY FANNY HAIM, FANNY HAIM & ASSOCIATES

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Construction delays cause a couple to about-face

themselves into the perfect pied-à-terre in Bal Harbour

GO-TO GALLERIES CHECKING THE PULSE OF MIAMI'S ART SCENE

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SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION

INTERIOR DESIGN BY ADRIANA HOYOS

A home in Pinecrest is fancy enough for haute hosting and friendly enough for family fun

108 EYE CANDY

INTERIOR DESIGN BY DEBORAH WECSELMAN

A condo in Key Biscayne is filled with pop art and eye-popping views

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CREATIVE CONTRASTS

INTERIOR DESIGN BY MICHAEL DAWKINS

Symmetrical spaces and monochromatic moves in South Beach

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PLAYING BALL

INTERIOR DESIGN BY 2ID INTERIORS, LAILA COLVIN

AND RAFAELA SIMOES

A former Miami Dolphin scores a chic space to display his collection of contemporary street art

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SIMPLE SOPHISTICATION

Copyright 2021, Florida Design Miami Edition, Volume 17#3, Fall 2021/ Winter 2022, Palm Beach Media Group North. Neither the publishers nor the advertisers will be held responsible for any errors found in the magazine.

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Editor’s Message

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DETAILS 39

Golden Globes

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Opposites Attract

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Light Bulb Moment

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What’s Cooking?

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Under Glass

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

ARTISTS 52

STREET CRED How graffiti artist Eduardo Kobra sprays scenes for the mural-loving masses

FD ASKS

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GALLERY GOALS

STREET CRED

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GALLERY GOALS What’s new (and what’s next) on Miami’s art scene

60 GET ART SMART

Six must-have books to jump-start your at-home art library

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GOING NATIVE Landscape architect Raymond Jungles takes us on a nature walk through Islamorada’s Cocoloba Gardens

SHOWROOM STYLE 60 ITALIAN INFLUENCE

Materia Collection’s Bay Harbor Islands showroom offers Italian design and world-class service

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ONE WITH THE LAND Alfesco ambience at Coursey Graves Winery in Sonoma, California

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

THE ART OF IT ALL Not that there’s ever a bad time to CAPEHART

be in Miami, but there’s no time quite like art and design show season. The Magic City—a work of art in itself, with its sparkling waterways and edgy skylines—is positively pulsating with energy from the throngs descending for Miami Art Week and Art Basel Miami Beach, where remarkable exhibits converge with the city’s impressive gallery scene and some of the world’s best street art.

Miami’s design community is never far from the art conversation. As

sculptors of space, our designers create artful installations for living. Their worldly aesthetic combined with a deep knowledge of art and history has shaped the image of the city, which is an amalgam of modern forms, sleek minimalism, vibrant Latin influence, and a heart of fire.

You’ll see what I mean as you leaf through this issue of Florida Design’s

Miami Edition. Let’s start with our cover story. Peruvian-born designer Juan Poggi has created dozens of innovative spaces in Miami, but this home was different—it was his own. Drawing inspiration (as he often does) from his beloved Japan, Juan realized his vision for a dramatic contemporary space that nods to minimalism and light-shadow interplay. It’s the very definition of Zen and, as he calls it, the source of his energy. Turn to page 100 for the full story.

Adriana Hoyos brought her own vision to life for a young couple

remodeling a home in Pinecrest, and the results were absolutely breathtaking.

Adriana is known for her luxurious (but never fussy) approach to design, and her ethos shines in this project. From massive-scale millwork and stone installations to innovative lighting, she has crafted a jewel of a space that is as elegant as it is approachable. It’s a family home, after all. See for yourself on page 90.

Since we’re in the midst of art season, we’re also bringing you a trove

of art content. You’ll enjoy meeting prolific (and charming!) street artist Eduardo Kobra, who is the featured artist in this year’s Maris Raffa Art Basel Experience, on page 52. And you’ll learn what’s trending and what’s next in the art world in “FD Asks,” our Q&A with three Miami gallerists who advise some of the city’s top collectors. Turn to page 56 for their words of wisdom.

Here’s to artful living!

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When Eduardo Kobra began tagging walls in his native São Paolo 30 years ago, graffiti was considered vandalism— resulting in arrests and citations. But today, Kobra is one of the most recognized muralists in the world, with his large-scale masterpieces visible on five continents.

His richly-hued murals already brighten various buildings in South Florida—and now he is the featured artist for the Maris Raffa Art Basel Experience 2021 event, exhibiting a series of original paintings at the New World Symphony Center on Miami Beach, November 30, 2021.

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Memorial of the Artists is Kobra’s reinterpretation of Mount Rushmore. The 1,600-square-foot mural portrays four art world greats: Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

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Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí has always been one of Kobra’s influences. Kobra painted him on the facade of the Puertas by Castilla Cultural Center in Murcia, Spain.

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“It’s a great privilege and honor to be invited and it’s going to be unusual, through videos and canvas,” Kobra explains. “Many people don’t know that for each mural there is a smaller scale

In murals like this one in Miami’s Wynwood district, Kobra paints people who have contributed to make the world a better place. “The idea is making people think: Whose eyes are watching us?” he says.

work that I paint on canvas and show them in museums around the world.”

Kobra’s large-scale pieces can be seen in Miami’s Wynwood art district and in West Palm Beach. “South F lorida is important in my trajectory, because some cities like Miami have become true street art meccas, with the most relevant artists in the world spreading above:

Eduardo Kobra with Breathe. “The central message is the importance of life,” says the artist.

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In 2018, Kobra debuted Ethnicities in Wynwood, depicting five children from five different continents— representing humanity’s rich diversity.

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“Through the Kobra Institute, we are able to give hope.

That’s my dream.

And as long as I have the strength to climb ladders, I will continue painting in the streets.”

—Eduardo Kobra

like Wynwood, in periods when very few works were seen on the streets.”

Yet his greatest legacy is not about fame; it’s about helping people. “I’ll be able to help those in need in Brazil, which has issues like hunger, housing, and no basic sanitation. Through the Kobra Institute, we are able to give hope. That’s my dream. And as long as I have the strength to climb ladders, I will continue painting in the streets.” eduardokobra.com

top: In 2017, Kobra painted this massive mural of Michelangelo’s David on a marble quarry in Carrara, Italy—a favorite spot for harvesting sculpting marble. above:

Kobra had been thinking about portraying Anne Frank, so when the opportunity arose to produce a mural in Amsterdam (the city where Frank had lived since childhood), Kobra says the choice of theme was “automatic.”

right: Manhattan’s 27 Club portrays Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse—musicians who each died at the age of 27.

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GALLERY GOALS Florida Design caught up with a trio of Miami’s gallery greats to find out what’s now and what’s next for art collectors in the Magic City. text

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ANNETTE GALBO

Ajarb Bernard Ategwa, Me and My Orange Cat above:

Enrique Martínez Celaya, The Ice Storm

left:

fredric snitzer gallery FREDRIC SNITZER, FOUNDER & DIRECTOR

Hernan Bas, The Long Exposure

How would you characterize your

Do art fairs like Art Basel and Art

gallery and the art scene in Miami

Miami develop a larger appreciation

right now? Solid and innovative. There

for art collecting? Yes. I have been

is quality material in any media being

exhibiting in the fairs since they began

represented and emerging into the

in Miami, but the public needs to

future.

be more involved. They should visit museums and galleries all year, not just

What

major

artists

are

your

during the fairs.

representing? We showcase a variety of different artists. Hernan Bas, Kenny

What should FD readers be on the

Scharf, Tomas Esson, José Bedia, Alice

lookout for at this year’s Art Basel?

Aycock, Jackie Ferrara, Maria Martinez

Work that resonates with them. Clearly,

Canas, and Enrique Martínez Celaya, all

digital work and NF Ts are the most

offer something new and fresh.

current.

What

emerging

artists

are

you

representing? Ajarb Bernard Ategua,

What makes something collectible?

Demand!

Vickie Pierre, and Kelly Johnson are new to our gallery. They represent the

What’s next for your gallery? We

future of art.

will be featuring a solo exhibition in December celebrating our twentieth

José Bedia, Relaciones

How do you select artists to represent?

year representing Hernan Bas.

On one thing: the quality of the work!

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mindy solomon gallery MINDY SOLOMON, DIRECTOR

How would you characterize the art scene

well-deserved

in Miami? Right now it is vibrant and exciting.

authenticity, and raw talent.

attention.

I

see

innovation,

Galleries are upping their game and creating thoughtful and innovative exhibitions. The

Do art fairs develop a larger appreciation for

museums are highlighting diverse programming

art collecting? Absolutely! They inspire people

to speak to a more sophisticated populace.

to buy. I will be participating in the Curio section of Design Miami this year. We have a full

above:

Asif Hoque, The Engagement: A Duet of Lovers

Tell me about your gallery. What’s your

schedule of exhibitions planned well into 2023.

aesthetic? We explore the intersection of art and design through an ongoing dialogue

What should FD readers be on the lookout

between two and three-dimensional objects,

for at this year’s Art Basel to collect for

while embracing diasporic voices.

themselves? Anything that resonates with their interests! The art acquisition process should be

How do you select artists to represent? It is all

joyous. Something that is well done and can

very intuitive. I look for ideas that are fresh and

stand the test of time and trends. There is a

original while representing a diverse number

lot of interest in material-based works such as

of artists at varying stages of their careers.

textiles and ceramics.

I am very excited about John Gill. A former professor at Alfred University, at the age of

What’s next for your gallery? Continuing to

71 he is making some of the strongest, most

deliver quality shows that inspire people to want

important work of his life.

to learn more. We have just launched an exciting design feature on our website. Stay tuned!

What emerging artists are you representing? above:

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John Gill, Planter

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left: below left:

Roberta Coni, Primavera

James Colomina, Love is in the Air below:

Mateo,Venus

galeries bartoux ISABELLE BARTOUX, CO-FOUNDER & CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Tell

What’s

Coni, Annalu, Hom Nguyen, Noé Two, Gabriel Moreno,

your aesthetic? Galeries Bartoux is an

me

about

your

gallery.

Mateo, Roman F eral, and a new artist who will be

international group with 18 galleries located

presented exclusively: Noel Dobarganes.

in F rance, Monaco, London, New York, and Miami. We represent a whole new

What particular styles of art do you see as currently

generation of artists. Our approach is to

popular or emerging? There are no rules. It’s like falling

interact with the public by making them

in love: You don’t wake up and say you’re going to fall

aware of art and allowing them to acquire a

in love. It’s the same with art. There is something for

work and become an art collector.

everyone. We become art collectors when we buy a work of art. We talk about collection because when you become

How do you select artists to represent? First of all, we have to

the owner of a work, it is very rare to keep only one. You want to

like it. If we don’t like it, we can’t promote it properly. Then it is

own several.

necessary that the work is technically pushed, and that there is a message that is poetic, societal, or philosophical. It is necessary

In what direction are you

for their pieces to tell a story.

taking the gallery? We seek to

evolve

alongside

our

Do art fairs like Art Basel and Art Miami develop a larger

artists. Our next step is to

appreciation for art collecting? The fairs are the meeting place

be more present in Miami

for artists, galleries, and collectors on a large scale. We can

through outdoor exhibitions.

reach a new clientele and it is also a recognition for the artists

We are constantly on the

who work hard to have the honor to exhibit in prestigious fairs.

move with new challenges.

Our idea is to take art out of

In what ways do you participate in Art Basel as a gallery?

the galleries and offer it for

We will participate in the two fairs in Miami this year. There’s

free in the street to everyone.

Art Miami with a solo show of the master of kinetic art Carlos

Art is about sharing. galeries-

Cruz-Diez, and Context Art Miami with a selection of our most

bartoux.com

important artists such as Bruno Catalano, F red Allerd, Roberta

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Art House, by Chara Schreyer and Gary Hutton (assouline.com) An inspiration for art and design lovers alike, Art House chronicles an

Art In The Streets, by Jeffrey Deitch (rizzoliusa.com) Forty years ago, graffiti went from a crime to a craft. Art in the

extraordinary life dedicated to living

Streets is the definitive primer

with art. One of the world’s leading

on graffiti and the international

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staggering collection of 600 works, and

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designer Gary Hutton has produced five spectacular residences to house them.

subcultures like hip-hop in the Bronx and skateboarding in Southern California.

Walls of Change: The Story of the

Jean-Michel Basquiat, by

Wynwood Walls, by Hal Rubenstein

Hans Werner Holzwarth and Eleanor Nairne (taschen.com)

and Jessica Goldman Srebnick

Synonymous with New York in

(assouline.com)

the 1980s, Jean-Michel Basquiat

For Tony Goldman, an expanse

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offers deep insight into Basquiat’s art, including his most seminal

a center for cultural exploration—

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notebook sketches.

innovative street artists.

The Art Book (phaidon.com) Works from more than 600 of the world’s greatest artists are at your fingertips in the newly revised Art Book. Ranging from medieval to modern, works are organized alphabetically by artist name, resulting in a mash-up of pieces from all periods, schools, visions, and techniques—a true celebration of art across time and culture.

Modern Art, by Hans Werner Holzwarth (taschen.com) Beginning with Impressionism’s attack on the formal art salon, Modern Art traces the restless energy of the movement through the groundbreaking pieces and artists who shook standards and broke down barriers—from Symbolism to Expressionism, from Futurism to Pop Art, and beyond.

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GOING NATIVE CALL IT CHIC CONSERVATION: LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT RAYMOND JUNGLES DISHES ON THE IMPOR TANCE OF USING INDIGENOUS MA TERIALS IN HIS DESIGN OF COCOLOBA GARDENS

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You’d never know it, but this stately home surrounded by seven acres of lush gardens, pools, and lagoons was once an Islamorada commercial shrimp farm. Together with architects Steve Siskind and Bruce Carlson, storied landscape architect Raymond Jungles transformed the property—which is located 78 miles from Miami— into a timeless retreat that celebrates local flora and fauna.

Jungles says the site came with challenges—and valuable natural resources. Situated atop of a coral reef more than 125 million years old, the land is a veritable quarry of fossilized limestone—which Jungles says is commonly called Keystone—that can only be found in Monroe County. Jungles used the Keystone throughout the property in his designs. “I think we doubled the size of the lagoon to harvest that Keystone,” he says. “In the end, it also created more habitat for the homeowner’s fish.”

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right: “The main secret to this plan was the elevation of the house,” Jungles says. “The land was about elevation three or four, and the house had to be elevation 12 or 13. We didn’t want it to look like a stilt-house, so instead we made It look like it’s growing out of a naturally occurring, elevated piece of land.”

opposite page: This swimming pool entry uses a PebbleTEC surface that Jungles says has the look and feel of sugar sand— but none of the maintenance hassles.

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Raymond Jungles, founding principal of Coral Gables-based Raymond Jungles Studio says that living in harmony with nature “is our hope for humanity.”

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his projects. Jungles says habitat is always at the forefront of his thinking.

“Using plants that belong in the environment creates places for all the butterflies and the birds and the creatures that should be here in Florida,” Jungles says. “A lot of that got replaced by a very sterile type of landscape and construction. So whenever I get a chance, I try to reverse that.”

Still, he admits it’s not always easy to get even native plants to grow in harsh conditions like Cocoloba Gardens’ site in the Florida Keys. “You’re throwing things on rocks with very a minimal amount of soil. You’ve got salt in the air. You’ve got long periods of dry season. So you want plants that

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Along the entrance drive to the property lies this lagoon that Jungles enhanced to circulate the water more efficiently.

“The client has as a lot of fish species in this lagoon, so we needed a way to keep the water aerated,” Jungles says. “We used the Keystone to create this retaining wall to facilitate that.”

center: “The architects created bridges underneath the main structure that connect parts of the house,” Jungles says. “We then designed areas like this path where you can move through the garden. And then we created these landforms out of Keystone and carved it into the walls and planters that you see here.”

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Part of the original site was this lagoon. “The salt water lagoon was carved into the coral bedrock as part of a former shrimp farming operation,” Jungles says.

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A leisurely sandy path leads to the beach. “I like to create an organized look that’s wild, but not totally wild,” Jungles says.”Like if the wind kind of carved these paths through the dunes and the coconut palms.”

nature has made to be tough,” Jungles says. “Their DNA is designed to be able to thrive in those kinds of situations—or at least to survive in a good way.”

Jungles calls this process “restorative landscaping.” But it’s also the kind of work that is forward-looking to the challenges that the planet may face in the future. “We know sea levels are going to rise,” Jungles says. “But there’s also an immediate threat in places like Florida or the Carribbean. Every time we have a hurricane all our plants get drowned in salt water for a short period of time, at least. So, I always want to design for the environment my project is in,” he says.

“Not only is it the right thing to do, It gives the client a sort of climate insurance.” raymondjungles.com

Jungles used aloe and agave plants in this sunny area above the lagoon. “These are flowering plants that can grow without irrigation,” he says. “When we can, we use zeroscaping techniques where we plant things that won’t need any irrigation whatsoever.”

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SHOWROOM STYLE

Italian

INFL UENCE MATERIA COLLE CTION BRINGS LA DOLCE VITA TO THE MAGIC CITY

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Materia’s Meir sofa takes its inspiration from a woman’s handbag. Structural details (like the thin and rigid leather shell that embraces the seats and the backrests) and purely aesthetic details (like the visible hinges and the handles placed on the sides) connote pure personality and comfort.

Inspired by the rich history of Italian design,

entrepreneurs Yana and

Pasha Pojidaeva sought to open a high-end interior design showroom featuring the most authentic and sophisticated furniture handcrafted in the heart of Italy.

In 2007, they launched Materia Collection’s Bay Harbor Islands showroom.

Committed to seeking tailored solutions to support its interior design partners and homeowners, Materia’s deep collection of home furnishings includes lighting, kitchens, above:

Yana Pojidaeva, co-founder of Materia Collection

appliances, furniture, wall coverings, paneling, and custom surfaces. From one-of-a-kind pieces with artisan finishes to applied pattern overlays on woods and exotic stones that are so unique that you could easily call them pieces of functional art, their products stand out in a sea of Italian-design wannabes.

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The Drapé round sofa—shown here in orange velvet—has a refined and immediately recognizable design. The irregularity of the handmade pleating makes every piece unique and unrepeatable.

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“Our clients are not looking for basic, plain solutions.

We listen and create memorable interiors together.”

— Yana Pojidaeva, co-founder of Materia Collection

Today, with more than 15 years of combined experience in the design industry,

the Pojidaevas remain faithful to curating the best collections, and providing quality and sustainability to their clients. “Our belief is that introducing products that are beautiful, unique, and functional is psychologically beneficial to the client,” Yana says.”We pride ourselves in providing sustainable products that support ecological, human, and economic vitality. Materials that exude quality will always have a more positive effect on the soul and well-being of its inhabitants.” materiacollection.com above:

For the grandest of entrances, Materia’s Synua collection offers exterior doors in large dimensions and a pivoting system that is flush with the wall. Composed of modular sections, Synua can be covered with a wide variety of materials.

above: The Stars collection console desk can be clad in your choice of metals: satin brass, burnished brass, satin copper, burnished copper, polished steel, or black iron.

right: The Symphony bed is fully customizable in a number of finishes and configurations, including accessories, shelves, and storage units.

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ONE WITH THE LAND

COURSEY GRAVES WINERY TAKES AN ARCHITECTURAL CUE FROM THE RUGGED TERRAIN IT C ALL S HOME The Sonoma County, California

rolling hills and valleys are ideally suited for

viticulture, but they also present an opportunity for dramatic architectural expression.

Wedged into a hillside with sweeping views of vineyards and Bennett Valley, Coursey Graves Winery is seamlessly integrated into the landscape. Designed by Minnesota architect Charles R. Stinson, the winery and nearby owner’s residence is in constant dialogue with the environment through extensive outdoor “rooms.” Both interior and exterior spaces are oriented toward the ample views. According to Stinson, the master plan was incorporated into the design of the entry gate, a working barn with living quarters,

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residence atop a bluff above the winery. Vertical stone forms,

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Substantial stone steps lead from the winery to other parts of the estate, including an outdoor tasting room. The facility is designed in total harmony with the outdoors.

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Constructed as if they were coming out of the ground, the architectural structures of Coursey Graves connect buildings to the shapes of the hills and vines.

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To the left is the husband’s office space, while the right side houses a gym. Interior designer Adriana Hoyos added louvres to create filtered light, and travertine stone for texture.

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ADRIANA HOYOS This project is a luxurious home with contemporary Balinese style architecture. In our design, we created the perfect balance between elegant furniture, accents, and textures. We played with light colors and warm undertones to make the spaces cozier and more intimate.

The millwork design was a key element in creating a unique and high-end residence.

INTERIOR DESIGNER ADRIANA HOYOS RECALLS the clients

The living room had high ceilings, which made it difficult to create a sense of coziness. Hoyos installed a drop ceiling and hung an oversized, cascading chandelier in the center of the room. Hoyos crafted this custom angular millwork installation for the walls, which can be admired from the minimalist sofas, ottoman, and chairs.

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as a stylish young couple from New York; so lean and beautiful you’d think they modeled for Vogue. She was Brazilian. He was from Iran. And they knew what they wanted: more living space, a more relaxed lifestyle, and plenty of natural beauty—not uncommon for those who have chosen Miami to create a new life and a new space (especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic).

After falling in love with a sleek, eight-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom abode in leafy Pinecrest, they immediately purchased it and turned to Hoyos to craft a home that not only reflected their aesthetic but was suitable for their two small children.

“They loved the woods, natural finishes, and neutral colors in the home, but they needed something that would fit their everyday life too,” Hoyos says.

“He needed a space to work. They both needed a space to work out. And they wanted a kitchen and family room that was a wide-open space that the entire family could enjoy together. They were very specific about the look and feel that they wanted and they collaborated with me on the creative part.”

With a simple neutral palette of whites, creams, grays, and browns as her base, Hoyos built visual interest throughout the 10,226-square-foot above:

Interior designer Adriana Hoyos and her team selected the stone, wood, and colors for the home’s exterior. The goal was to keep the palette simple and neutral, because “to me, sometimes simple is sophisticated,” Hoyos says.

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As you enter the house, a dramatic staircase soars to the right. Hoyos made the landing steps bigger, added gray porcelain walls, and installed drop ceilings with indirect lighting for a dramatic effect.

residence with intricate custom millwork, spans of porcelain, mirrors, and stone. Because the ceilings soared as high as 25 feet in some areas of the home, Hoyos added suspended ceilings of various heights in spaces like the family room and kitchen area to create a more intimate feel. A backdrop this elegant served as the perfect foundation for the contemporary furniture, most of which was designed by Hoyos herself.

The space looks pristine—and you can’t help wondering how it will stand up to the paces that children will surely put it through. What will happen if they spill something (or, heaven forbid, muddy the pale gray couch after a romp outside)? Hoyos made sure all the fabrics were high-performance, easy to clean, and pet-friendly. She says it’s her goal to make sure her clients—adults and kids alike—are able to sit on the furniture and not worry about spilling a glass of wine (or chocolate milk).

“I hate creating museums,” she says. “I’ve worked

One of the couple’s favorite brands is Hermès, so Hoyos added an equestrian flourish to dining room chairs from her collection by upholstering the backs in leather. The live-edge dining room table is hewn from Brazilian wood, the chandelier above it is mirrored glass, and the walls are a patterned stone. The couple scrapped plans for a fireplace, opting instead to turn a nearby nook into a decorative shelf.

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in this industry for more than 27 years and had thousands of projects. But there was one client who told me he loved his home, but it felt like a museum piece. He was not trying to be mean. Yet on that day, I made a vow never to do that again, even if asked. I only want to create spaces you can enjoy.

Now, the textile industry has evolved so much that they are creating fabrics that are so beautiful, you don’t realize they’re performance grade.”

In the end, the project took nearly two years to complete, in part because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But when it was finished, Hoyos says the clients were overjoyed to see their chic, comfortable new home.

“They really connected with all of the elements and immediately felt at home,” Hoyos says. “We have a big family of clients, so it is most gratifying to meet incredible people and learn about lives and stories. It makes my career more interesting because I get to meet people from all over the world and see how design is so important in their lives. Beautiful design helps people enjoy their spaces more. Their self-esteem is higher because they can have people over to enjoy it with, and it’s good for the kids too. All of these things add to a lifestyle and make people happier in the long run.”

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Powder rooms are a great place to create a wow factor, and in this one Hoyos doesn’t disappoint. An oversized, backlit mirror hangs on stone walls above a stone sink and vanity, creating a high-impact look.

above: “This is the space where they really live their lives,” Hoyos says. Custom millwork in the family room offers a striking element to the space, which features dropped ceilings, unobtrusive shelving, and scant kitchen cabinets.

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Hoyos created a wooden table to the side of the massive stone island because she believes it’s more comfortable to dine at a normal height.

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In the master bathroom, Hoyos created a large wet room with a double shower and freestanding tub that can be closed off from the rest of the space.

SOURCES BACK EXTERIOR Dining table, chairs, and seating – Restoration Hardware, Corte Madera, CA LIVING AREA Sofas and pillows – Adriana Hoyos Furniture, Miami, FL Cocktail table, accent chairs, and bench – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Sofa table – Nuevo Living, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Chandelier – Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com Panel wall designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Area rug – Loloi, Dallas, TX DINING AREA Table designed by Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL

Chairs – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Chandelier – Tom Dixon, New York, NY Floating cabinet designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Marble wall designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Abstract artwork – Totica Superlano Art, Miami, FL Drapery fabric – Magitex, Miami, FL Area rug – Feizy, Dallas, TX FAMILY ROOM Sofa, cocktail table, and cabinetry – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Round /glass cocktail table – Sunpan, Ontario, Canada Wall designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL

Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Area rug – Feizy, Dallas, TX POWDER ROOM Cabinetry and sink by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Wall covering – Orleans Wallcovering, Miami, FL Hanging pendants – Oxygen Lighting, Fort Worth, TX KITCHEN Cabinetry and island designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Veneta Cucine, Miami, FL Chairs – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Hanging lighting – Estiluz, New York, NY WET ROOM Wall covering – Iberia Tiles, Miami, FL

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Flooring – Prosein, Miami, FL MASTER BATH DRESSING AREA Floating cabinetry designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Bench – West Elm, Brooklyn, NY Hanging pendants – Oxygen Lighting, Fort Worth, TX Marble wall and glass doors fabricated by Devtov, Miami, FL MASTER BEDROOM Bed and headboard designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Mirrored wall designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL

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Bench – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Bedside pedestal table – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Oval table – Interlude Home, Miami, FL Hanging pendants – Lee Broom, London, UK Bedside lamp – Nuevo Living, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Artwork – Totica Superlano Art, Miami, FL Sofa – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Pedestal table – Sunpan, Ontario, Canada Stools – Adriana Hoyos Furnishings, Miami, FL Arc lighting – Nuevo Living, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Floating cabinetry designed by Adriana Hoyos Design Studio, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dynamic Design, Miami, FL Ceiling treatment – Orlean Wallcoverings, Miami, FL Area rug – Loloi, Dallas, TX

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Hoyos turned up the drama in the master bedroom, creating a paneled wall with mirrors, a custom bed with an extended upholstered headboard, and a sitting area that overlooks the outdoors.

Wood-like detail on the ceiling adds to the visual interest and provides another rich layer in the space.

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Just outside the wet room’s doors in the master bathroom, there’s an oversized vanity with modern rectangular sinks, pendant lights, and a backlit mirror.

The makeup area in the middle of the vanity is punctuated by a demure banquette.

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JUAN POGGI As a designer, I take something I can’t define with words and give it a form humans can relate to.

Everything I create is not meant to be just beautiful on the surface, but to have a meaning behind it.

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A gracefully curved wall inspired by a Richard Serra sculpture in Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum defines the lounge area. Juxtaposed is a trio of K Series Pebbles by Belgian pottery studio Atelier Vierkant and a painting of Lake Altaussee in Austria by French artist Wilfried Prager.

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THE FIRST IMPRESSION WAS DISMAL, but interior designer Juan Poggi had a vision as he walked through the warren of tiny, dark rooms in a boxy ranch home on a quiet, tree-lined street in Coral Gables. At the time, he was living in an 1,100-square-foot cottage nearby. Born in Lima, Peru to parents who frequently hosted large dinners and parties, Poggi found himself craving more space. “I love to entertain but I couldn’t fit in more than eight people,” he says.

Poggi purchased the home in 2012 and unleashed his masterful design knowledge, honed during years of world travel, to create his masterpiece. For the extensive remodel—including

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expanding the home beyond its original 1,600-squarefoot size—he brought in architect Robert Strell. “I would come and sit in the empty shell to figure out what I wanted while [Strell] pushed me, like I do to my clients, to go beyond,” Poggi recalls.

Poggi drew inspiration from his first trip to Japan in 2010. “The energy there is dramatically serene,” he explains. “No aggression, no one talks loudly. The style and colors of Japanese interiors and their use of the void—of empty spaces—triggers my design aesthetic.

But I adapted it for my needs. The Japanese have screens to filter light and separate a home into many smaller rooms, but I prefer an open concept living area.”

The property provided ample opportunity to not only reconfigure, but to expand. “There was nothing in the back except a small concrete slab and an unkempt yard,” Poggi says. The interior square footage indoors was doubled by building out the living room into the former yard, and by reimagining the unused side porch as a foyer and gallery. “It creates an experience as guests walk in through the new front door,” he explains.

As the indoors took shape, the outdoors beckoned above:

To the left of the kitchen entrance is a graphic painting by Madrid artist Guillermo Fornés, a favorite of Poggi’s. Below it is a pair of Maxaalto stools covered in sumptuous, soft wool. They serve as extra seating during parties. A chair by Peruvian architect Miguel Rodrigo sits in the background, while a leather ottoman holds a red portfolio of prints by Yves St. Laurent.

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A grand maple bookcase dominates the back wall of the living room, echoing the pattern of the kitchen’s ceiling grid. For this bigger dining table, six black Wishbone chairs were added to the existing ones in natural wood that came from Poggi’s previous home. An untitled painting by Cuban artist Jose Iraola adds color and woven texture above the sofa.

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Poggi modernized traditional French salon chairs by lacquering them in black and upholstering them in rubberized linen. The glossy red cigarette table is by Eduardo Martínez. In the background, a clever shallow cabinet hides a large television and other media accessories, punctuated with dramatic pulls made of faux horse hair. To the left of that, is a chair Poggi acquired at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris.

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“My kitchen is dark and sexy, but it’s all top professional kitchen elements, scaled down for a home— private chefs, whom I hire for special occasions, love it too,” Poggi explains.

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Nelly García—considered the most important female contemporary photographer in Peru—did the photographic art mural, Kyoto, that faces a bank of windows. García created the 32 custom-sized images and flew to Miami to assemble the installation.

The rear wall was gold-leafed and antiqued by the late artist Fernando Texeiro. The cantilevered console is by Tokujin Yoshioka. The chair in the foreground is by Peruvian architect Miguel Rodrigo, who designed many iconic homes in Coconut Grove.

above right: The kitchen has a chic, Japanese hotel bar vibe. One-inch thick glass shelves vanish, yet still gleam on the dark walnut backsplash, while sleek backless stools are tucked away under the leather-finish granite counter. The white oak ceiling grid hides the exhaust fan and defines the area, while echoing other light wood touches throughout the home.

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What was once the living room is now a cozy lounge where guests have hors d’oeuvres on iconic B&B Italia swivel chairs around a tea-height table. Poggi added two more large glass panels on the front wall, opening up the space to the outdoors.

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for their own transformation—including an exterior facelift and new, minimalistic landscaping.

Poggi created a 1,000-square-foot alfresco entertainment area with a full terrace and swimming pool, all anchored by a privacy wall that shimmers with hand-painted green Japanese tiles. As it blends with the towering palms, it also buffers the noise from the busy street nearby. And, Poggi adds with a smile, “It also hides lawn equipment.”

Velvety, wide-plank white oak replaced the dated travertine floor throughout the interior of the home. “For the warmth and zero maintenance,” Poggi says of the choice. The clever use of a gently sinuous, rift-cut, red oak wall hides an elegant bar and storage, but the pièce de résistance (and natural nucleus of the home) is the kitchen—where Poggi is known for his expert cooking skills. “I love it because it’s another creative outlet,” he says.

The design was inspired by Bar K-ya, a sophisticated watering hole tucked away in an elegant townhouse in Kyoto, Japan. “My kitchen is dark and sexy but it’s all top professional kitchen elements,

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The Maxaalto four-poster bed creates a room-within-aroom and a cozy feel without the need for curtains, while maintaining a clean Japanese aesthetic. Windows allow views of the bright green of the pool wall and the landscaping.

scaled down for a home. Private chefs, whom I hire for special occasions, love it too,” Poggi says. “At night, you don’t see the stove. No upper cabinets and only refrigerator drawers. I designed it to be able to have a small group at the counter or host a party for 150 people.”

Poggi is currently working on four furniture collections in France and Italy that include upholstery, tables, accent tables, and four collections of lighting designs for Boyd Lighting (from sconces to chandeliers). The first of his ten designs, the OBI Sconce, is already available online. “My home is my sanity spot and I feel protected,” he says. “All my energy was invested in this house. When you invest so much thought creating your own space, it becomes the source of your energy moving forward.”

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above right: The design of the outdoor terrace blends a minimalistic style with lush tropical vegetation, linked by the colors of the pool wall. Each of the handmade, glazed tiles changed color slightly during the baking process—adding texture and dimension to the finished project.

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SOURCES VIGNETTE Curved wall designed by Juan Poggi, Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Fabricated by Bon, Balance Order Nature, Coral Gables, FL Decorative stones – Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Artwork – Wilfried Prager, Barcelona Spain LIVING ROOM Sofa – Living Divani, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Cocktail table design by Juan Poggi, Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Occasional armchair – Maxaalto, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Ottoman – Living Divani, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Chairs – Coleccion Pierre, Hudson Furniture, New York, NY Libra table – Eduardo Martinez, Marbello Designs, Los Angeles, CA Lounge, ottoman and bench – Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Artwork above bench – Guillermo Fornes, Spain Artwork above sofa – Untitled, José Iraola Area rug design by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Fabricated by Solstys, Paris, France DINING AREA Table – Fly, Flexform, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Chairs – Carl Hansen, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Cabinetry designed and fabricated by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL ENTRY Chair – Miguel Rodrigo, Owner’s Collection Console table – Element Console, Tokuyin Yoshioka, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Gold-leaf wall covering – Custom applied Black and white wall installation – Nelly Garcia, Peru LOUNGE Armchairs – Grande Papilio, B & B Italia, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Glass table design by Juan Poggi, Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Artwork – Patricia Vega, Perú Area rug design by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL KITCHEN Cabinetry and island designed by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Island fabricated by Downsview kitchens, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL Stools – Lem Piston, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Ceiling designed and fabricated by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL MASTER BEDROOM Bed – Maxaalto, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Side tables – Mobilfresno, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL

MASTER BATHROOM Cabinetry and glass panel doors designed by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL Stool – Risom, Knoll, knoll.com Wall covering – Phillip Jeffries, SFDP, Hollywood, FL PATIO Lounge seating – Richards Schultz, Knoll, Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL 3 rings – Atelier Vierkant Luminaire, Coral Gables, FL Sconces – Aria, Hinkley Lighting, Inc., hinkley.com Japanese tile wall designed and fabricated by Poggi Design, Coral Gables, FL THROUGHOUT Architecture – Pacheco Architects, Miami, FL Exterior Architecture – Strell Design, Albuquerque, New Mexico Builder – Acertive Consulting, Inc., Jupiter, FL Landscape Architecture – Exoticscape, Key Biscayne, FL

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INT DESIGNER “Mantra Statement here. We derive our inspiration from nature, architecture and fashion, as well as our patrons and other talented individuals.”

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DEBORAH WECSELMAN Thoughtful design transforms people’s lives. It is, therefore, not just about the aesthetic, it is about space planning and creation of decorative schemes— at the same time as considering major structural changes. To achieve this, years of experience are required, leaving no space for improvisation.

Eye Candy A SUN-DRENCHED KEY BISCAYNE RETREAT PROVIDES PANORAMIC VISTAS AND POP ART VIBES IT WAS THE FIRST THING THE OWNERS purchased for their new Key Biscayne condo: All You Need Is Gum, by Michael Moebius: an oversized black and white portrait of The Beatles, with bandmates mid-bubble-blow.

For one thing, it spoke to the husband’s love of music. But it turns out that the piece’s playful message set the tone for the rest of the residence—an openplan concept with comfortable furnishings, textural fabrics, a neutral palette, and pops of whimsical art.

“We wanted it to be tonal so that the views are the most predominant elements of color,” says Miamibased interior designer Deborah Wecselman.

Another important consideration for the homeowners? Wine, of course. The couple has a serious collection of vintages—and because they use this residence as a retreat when they vacation from their primary home in Mexico City, they didn’t mind turning one of the master bedroom closets (which happened to back up to a custom bar in the living room) into a wine cellar. And since the owners love to entertain, Wecselman chose a low sofa (a classic that she says will still be in style 20 years from now) so that her clients could engage with their family and friends while mixing a cocktail. above:

A sculpture of a Reese’s wrapper by Paul Rousso splashes color above a sculptural bench.

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Interior designer Deborah Wecselman plays off the yin and yang of light and dark. Because there is a dark marble table in the living room, she opted for a lighter marble table in the dining room—juxtaposing it with black marble vases on the buffet. The dining chairs feature bleached oak legs that complement the condo’s creamy flooring.

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But perhaps the most important item on the clients’ wish list was accommodating their large family. Luckily, the unit is a floor-through apartment, with the Atlantic Ocean on one side, and Biscayne Bay and the city on the other.

In between, natural light floods everywhere.

With a wall of sliding glass doors that frame panoramic views, gatherings both intimate and large can easily spill out onto the terrace. And with five kids who each like to have friends over to gather, durable fabrics and furnishings were a top priority. So that sofa in the living room?

It seats eight people. With multiple points of support, it invites them to put their feet up and sink in—even in their bathing suits. With one of the bedrooms featuring two side-by-side beds, and another boasting bunk beds plus a trundle and Murphy bed, accommodating all those kids became a breeze.

“Deborah knew what we wanted from our first appointment,” says the wife, who entrusted Wecselman so much that she worked with the designer mostly from Mexico (save for a trip to

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Wood armchairs in the living room offer comfortable seating without feeling heavy, and a mix of cocktail and accent tables creates surfaces for entertaining.

“With the way people entertain and sit, they want smaller tables,” Wecselman says. “They want to be able to put a drink next to them.”

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A SANDY HUED RUG WITH HIGH AND LOW-CUT PILES LENDS MOVEMENT TO THE LIVING ROOM, WHERE A MIX OF BRONZE, MARBLE, AND WOOD PLAY OFF OF EACH OTHER. WECSELMAN CHOSE TRANSPARENT PENDANTS OVER THE BAR SO THAT THEY WOULDN’T BLOCK THE VIEW.

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A metal-and-marble table stands in the breakfast area as an ode to Wecselman’s love of Brueton’s 1970s designs. Resin sculptures of soup-cans-turned-graffitipaints pay homage to Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans.

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Florida to look at fabrics in person). “We wanted to entertain, to have a good time on vacation, but not be formal. We wanted it to be casual and comfortable.”

Wecselman kept the existing porcelain flooring, since it provided the perfect blank canvas.

Together with Mike Aixala, president of Interscope Contractors, she painted, added millwork, and changed all of the hardware. “We gave the apartment a face-lift,” she says. “It was 15 years old and we made it fit the needs of the new owners.” As it turns out, Aixala has built out a few hundred units in the same building, so he was able to easily navigate challenges like adding two bathrooms (which can be a tall order in a high-rise).

Answering to their inner kids, the owners chose contemporary artworks (with Wecselman’s guidance) that are sprinkled throughout the 7,000-square-foot residence. There’s the crumpled Reese’s sculpture by Paul Russo, a pop artist whose influences point to Roy Lichtenstein and Dr. Seuss.

A brightly striped rug inspired the palette in one of the bedrooms, featuring pops of pink, key lime, and red. Tone-on-tone wallcovering wraps the room in subtle texture.

right: The homeowner wanted a guest room that could sleep a lot of people. To achieve this, Wecselman installed a trundle below the bottom bunk bed. A Murphy bed sits on an opposite wall. Wecselman reupholstered the owners’ chair and set it atop a rug that the wife fell in love with.

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The master bedroom had columns and a screen that Wecselman felt was throwing off the room’s feng shui and blocking the ocean. Now, a floating bed takes advantage of the view and custom cabinetry provides ample storage.

SOURCES DINING ROOM Dining table and chairs – Meridiani, meridiani.it Buffet – Gallotti & Radice, gallottiradice.it Oval mirror – Studio Van Den Akker, New York, NY Chandelier – Atelier Areti, Germany VIGNETTE Artwork – Paul Rousso, Smith Davidson Gallery, Miami, FL Bench custom designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by LeJeune Upholstery, Miami, FL LIVING ROOM Sofa – B&B Italia, bebitalia.com Side chairs – Poliform, poliform.it Cocktail tables – Poliform, poliform.it

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The splattered Campbell’s soup cans (transformed into cans of graffiti spray paint) in the breakfast area are by Tim West. A vibrant geometric sphere by Miami artist Andrés Ferrand has pride of place in one of the bedrooms. There are also porcelain figurines by Jaime Hayon for Lladró, and photographs taken by the husband who is a photography aficionado.

Still, Wecselman says, “we felt we needed to introduce some color in the design palette.” A little blue in the dining chairs here, a little bold stripe in the bedroom rug there, and Wecselman was able to satisfy the wife’s love of color without overpowering the condo’s views and the couple’s art collection. In the master bedroom, varying shades of blue wash over the area rug, pillows, and accessories against a crisp white backdrop that mimics the whitecapped waves just beyond the terrace. It’s the ultimate breath of fresh air.

They say the third time’s a charm. Not only is this the owners’ third apartment in Key Biscayne, but it’s also the third time that Aixala has built out this particular unit (it seems serendipity played its own role in the design). Not to mention that Brigitte Nachtigall, Aixala’s wife, is the realtor who connected the owners to Wecselman in the first place.

As it turns out, The Beatles were right: you really can get by with a little help from your friends.

Side tables – Minotti, minotti.com Bar cabinetry and island designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by Dcoded International, Miami, FL Stools – Camerich, Miami, FL Artwork – Owner’s Collection Pendant lighting – Ochre, David Sutherland Showroom, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL BREAKFAST AREA Oval table designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Chairs – Gubi, Suite NY, New York, NY Banquet chairs designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by LeJeune Upholstery, Miami, FL Fabric – Holland & Sherry, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL

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Hanging lighting – Atelier de Troupe, Los Angeles, CA Artwork – Tim West Fine Art, Owner’s Collection Sculpture on table – One of a Kind, Miami, FL GUEST BEDROOM Bedding and pillows – Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Chaise – West Elm, Miami, FL Bedside lamp – CB2, Miami, FL Artwork – Andres Ferrandis, Miami, FL Area rug – The Rug Company, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL GUEST BEDROOM/BUNK BEDS Bunk beds designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by Davila Woodwork, Hallandale Beach, FL Bedding – Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Area rug – The Rug Company, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL

MASTER BEDROOM Bed and headboard designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by D&A Italiana, Miami Beach, FL Bedding – Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Bench designed by Wecselman Design, Miami, FL Fabricated by LeJeune Upholstery Miami, FL Cabinetry and floating bedside table – D&A Italiana, Miami, FL Sconces – Liaigre, MDD, Miami, FL Dresser – Poliform, poliform.it Oval mirror – Gallotti & Radice, gallottiradice.it Wall mirrors – Poliform, poliform.it Area rug – The Rug Company, DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL

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CREATIVE CONTRASTS A SOUTH BEACH PENTHOUSE GOES TO EXTREMES WITH A CL ASSIC BL ACK AND WHITE PALETTE

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MICHAEL DAWKINS Michael Dawkins is a master at bringing interior spaces to life. A distinguished tastemaker, his elevated intellectual style is achieved by fusing genres, styles, and textures to invoke progressive yet timeless design.

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The symmetrical living room was designed to house three areas—offering the owners intimacy and comfort when alone, and space to spread out when hosting guests. The pair of shelter sofas are high and deep, creating a room within a room.

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“My heroes are Mies van Der Rohe (a pioneer of modernist architecture) and early minimalism. That’s always been my passion and foundation. [The client got] it completely, and that’s what was so amazing about this project. It just flowed so easily.”

—interior designer Michael Dawkins

“IT WAS LIKE: ‘EUREKA!’” says interior designer Michael Dawkins about his client and their meeting of the minds. “We both have a passion and an appreciation for a subtle, quiet, monochromatic environment. We wanted to do a clean and modern [design] but not cold. It had to be very sophisticated.”

Dawkins was originally slated to redesign only the master bedroom and closet of this 4,500-squarefoot South Beach penthouse. But once the homeowners saw his potential and vision, Dawkins was soon gutting the entire space and adjusting the floor plan for a more cohesive flow and better symmetry.

Dawkins met the client several years ago in his New York showroom. But recently, they decided it was time to call on Dawkins to breathe new life into their South Beach penthouse. “It’s a slightly older building, and I feel it has character. It would be equivalent of a pre-war building in New York City. It has great architectural bones,” says Dawkins. “It was by any standards already a beautiful penthouse, with these magnificent views. But it had a very warm and cozy feeling that the client was ready to above:

A pair of high wingback chairs set in front of a floating bookcase create the third room within the living room. The floor-to-ceiling black linen panels (which are upholstered to the wall and hide the door to the powder room) give the space a uniquely separate feel.

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“As with any large space, the goal is to create at once the feeling of both grandeur yet warm and intimate,” says Dawkins. “I am constantly challenged with the task of ‘warming it up,’ and this layout offered the perfect opportunity to create a cozy retreat.” This space is outfitted with a custom bar and entertainment center, and the steel and glass pocket doors provide an uncluttered visual divider.

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Dawkins carried the grid pattern throughout the apartment in subtle details—including the Sophia dining chairs with their hand-applied grosgrain ribbon.

The sculptural light fixture over the dining table brings an organic element to the penthouse’s otherwise geometric sensibility.

depart from.” Completed in 2021, the project took eight months and now boasts a serene, monochromatic vibe.

Dawkins studied interior design and architecture, but for many in-the-know, his name is synonymous with jewelry design—having sold his collections at the likes of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, and even QVC. This influence—especially in the use of metal—is on display throughout the penthouse. “The reflective quality [of the metals we used] balances very nicely to the textures such as in the fabrics and the raw wood floor,” Dawkins says. “It’s a fine balancing act—just enough of each element, pulled together.”

The ambience of the modern monochromatic interior is amplified by the lighting sources

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The living room features a custommade rug. The client had seen one like it in Dawkins’ New York showroom many years prior, so Dawkins recreated it with antique Kilim remnant pieces sewn together. The complexity of the pattern inspired Dawkins to use white furniture and showcase the bleached wood floors.

Dawkins chose. Although understated, the lighting plan creates depth and mystery. Most of the rooms feature trimless fixtures that can be rotated to spotlight different vignettes or create distinct moods. “I lay it out to highlight the individual pieces of art and furniture, leaving a good combination of dark or dead space while illuminating spots,” says Dawkins.

Also playing a key role in Dawkins’ design was the client’s personal art collection. Dawkins helped the homeowners select artwork best suited for the space, and then he built the design around the statement pieces they selected. The artwork is further elevated by the use of a sleek reglet instead of a traditional baseboard. “We lifted all of the walls, and this [divide] provides a clean, gallery feeling,” he says.

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THE MASTER BEDROOM EVOKES ZEN TRANQUILITY. DAWKINS ADDED A HALF SOFA TO THE BED TO CUT THE RATHER LONG BEDROOM IN HALF.

In the main living area, Dawkins designed a symmetrical layout with three distinct seating areas—allowing the couple to have an intimate feel when it’s just the two of them. When they entertain, there’s ample space for them to spread out with their guests. The furniture pieces used throughout the penthouse— like the two shelter sofas in the living room—are from Dawkins’ own furniture collection, custom-made in Miami and upholstered in performance fabric.

While the penthouse’s terraces are not all connected, the space has 360-degree views. The separate terraces each offer distinct views: ocean, city, and bay. In addition, most of the windows are floor-to-ceiling—making the outdoors part of the room and offering a sea of blues and greens against the black and white design. “To me, that view, plus people and flowers, and you’ve got enough color and pattern for each room.”

below: Dawkins continued the penthouse’s symmetry with the custom closets, creating bays on each side of a central axis—the ideal spot for a center hall table to act as focal point. bottom right: The bathroom’s floor plan was adjusted for better flow and symmetry. “I have a strong affinity to symmetry, as did the client in this case, offering the perfect opportunity to do matching his-and-hers showers and dressing areas flanking the central vanity,” says Dawkins.

SOURCES Items listed below available at DAWKINS, New York, NY, and Michael Dawkins Home, Miami, FL unless otherwise noted.

LIVING ROOM Club chairs and ottoman – Louise Round side tables – Miles Sofa – Ester Sofa console – Libby Root cocktail table – Blackened Black accent tables – London Dancing people artwork – Robert Longo Double circle sculpture Artistic lighting tripod – Mariano Fortuny 122 FLORIDA DESIGN’S MIAMI EDITION 17-3

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Area rug – Criss Cross VIGNETTE B/W wing chairs – Quilted Arabica Wall shelves – Cubed BAR/ENTERTAINMENT AREA Sectional and ottoman – Model One Twin side table – Miles Bar stools – Skram Accessories – Chrome Tangle Artwork – Venet Bernar Area rug DINING ROOM VIGNETTE Host chairs – Sophia Side chairs – Fabienne Chandelier – Bomma

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Plus-sign artwork – Scott Kilgour Abstract artwork – Tom Wesselmann MASTER CLOSET Cabinetry designed by Boffi, Miami, FL Fabricated by Molteni & C, Miami, FL Round table – Ralph Lauren, Miami, FL MASTER BEDROOM Bed – Claridge Sofa – Claridge Console – Miles Nightstand – Ted Accessories – Lasso On Stand THROUGHOUT Glass panel doors designed by Michael Dawkins Home, Miami, FL

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PlayingBall A FORMER MIAMI DOLP HIN GOES FROM DEFENSIVE PL AYS TO DESIGN PROJECTS

RAFAEL A SIMOES AND L AIL A COLVIN Our design aesthetic is very eclectic because we cater to so many different clients from all over the world here in Miami. As a firm, we’ll cater to whatever style, as long as we do it well.

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Interior designers Laila Colvin and Rafaela Simoes complemented the bright space and lush exterior landscaping with an Italian dining set and a copper light fixture. Roberta Schilling floor lamps create height without distracting from the outdoors.

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Venetian-plastered walls in a concrete finish and a leather-wrapped handrail gave a sleek upgrade to the existing stairs, creating an industrial look with a distinctly masculine vibe. A KAWS figure stands on the landing, while a Katherine Bernhardt painting adds pop to the neutral palette.

WHEN FORMER NFL OUTSIDE LINEBACKER ANDRE BRANCH asked the designers from 2id Interiors to design his newly purchased home, Laila Colvin and Rafaela Simoes knew they had landed an all-star project.

The property was a 6,000-square-foot luxury spec home in Nautilus—an upwardly trending neighborhood in mid-Miami Beach. Branch was also an all-star client: a professional athlete with a love for contemporary and street art, fashion, and entertaining. Not only was Branch enthusiastic and engaged in the design process, but he also offered Colvin and Simoes carte blanche so the Brazilian design duo could be as playful and uninhibited as they wanted. No fabric was too precious, no angle was too sharp, no material was too fragile, no idea was too far out of the box.

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A luxurious green velvet couch, leather accent chairs, and suede club chairs pair elegantly with black marble and metal coffee tables. Colvin and Simoes fabricated custom built-in bookcases with metal shelving and backed with black porcelain to accommodate the owner’s Bearbricks, KAWS figures, and fashion books.

Their mission? To create a bold, masculine vibe that highlights Branch’s art collection, while giving him ample opportunities to entertain in serious style.

Branch’s home was already beautifully built and finished, so Simoes and Colvin did minimal construction work. However, the designers extended the primary bedroom by eliminating its closet; the adjoining guest bedroom became Branch’s walk-in closet. Despite losing a bedroom, the designers kept the house’s resale value in mind. By eliminating single walls instead of reconceiving the entire layout, they ensured the previous floorplan could be restored without great expense to future owners.

Several other elements of the initial build had to be re-worked in order to meld with the design

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In the guest powder room, an illuminated living moss wall and side walls covered in black crocodile leather reference the color scheme of the kitchen, living room, and den with rich greens and blacks.

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The designers wrapped the second kitchen island in green and added a green marble countertop to delineate the kitchen from the living room and create a bar space for entertaining. An abstract painting by street artist Retna brings energy to the decor.

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The designers covered the walls in felt wallpaper to boost the acoustics in Branch’s television den. To keep things intimate yet masculine, they leaned heavily toward black pieces, including the custom Italian sofa with a houndstooth motif, the graphic black rug, and monochrome photographs mounted on plexiglass.

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vision. Colvin and Simoes did not love the home’s preexisting stark marble floors, nor the glass box feel of the home, so they created warmth by adding window treatments, textured rugs, walls plastered to resemble concrete, crocodile leather wallpaper, and a living moss wall. Instead of tearing out the kitchen cabinetry—originally done in a light veined wood that didn’t fit the new aesthetic— the designers wrapped the cabinets with dark, moody adhesive wrap by 3M. In the living room, Colvin and Simoes fashioned a built-in focal wall in walnut. “There are a lot of cold materials in this house… We knew we needed to bring in some warm wood,” Simoes says. “We weren’t afraid to mix and match wood tones.” A sliding panel hung with a Matt McCormick painting hides the television. A bench extends the length of the accent wall and creates additional seating for entertaining. Along another wall, a hidden panel accesses Branch’s adjoining television room, allowing for contiguous spaces with multiple uses.

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Creating a cohesive decor to show off Branch’s art collection was another matter. “This house doesn’t have a lot of walls. There is a lot of glass. And [Branch] has a lot of art,” Simoes explains.

“We created niches where we could. Wherever we could gain some wall, or gain some niche, or some display for his art, we did.” Bookshelves in the living room and den were customized to the dimensions of Branch’s collectibles such as his Bearbricks and KAWS figures. A rich, neutral palette was maintained throughout the home to highlight his vibrant, graphic art collection.

2id Interiors’ catalog of projects is varied. Often, Colvin and Simoes say they find themselves designing outside their aesthetic wheelhouse. Simoes says, “Our design aesthetic is very eclectic because we cater to so many different clients from all over the world here in Miami.” A nod to their Brazilian roots, the pair tends toward organic, natural elements with Simoes leaning towards the bohemian and Colvin toward a modern, Pop Art style. “We’re in Miami, where people think shiny white is a must,” Simoes says. “We educate the clients, but we also embrace. At the end of the day, we’re doing this for our clients. As a firm, we’ll cater to whatever style, as long as we do it well.”

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Branch chose a tufted custom-made copper couch as a bold statement piece for the master bedroom’s seating nook. Custom shelving houses the television, displays collectibles, and hides a refrigerator and bar area.

above right: In the master bedroom, Colvin and Simoes juxtaposed luxurious textures and materials, paneling the walls in taupe lacquer and running black glass from the bed up to the ceiling. Two LED-lit copper columns frame the backboard and ceiling. A gray herringbone rug and Missoni pillows add texture.

SOURCES DINING ROOM Table – Dragon Keramik, Cattelan Italia, Anima Domus, Miami, FL Chairs – Cattelan Italia, Anima Domus, Miami, FL Console – Cattelan Italia, Anima Domus, Miami, FL Floor lamps – Roberta Schilling Collection, Miami, FL Chandelier – A-Tube Nano Lodes, The Lighting Studio, Miami FL Drapery fabric – Phabrica, Miami, FL STAIRWAY VIGNETTE Stairway designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL

LED artwork custom designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL LIVING AREA Sofa – Artefacto, Aventura, FL White club chairs – Artefacto, Aventura, FL Occasional chairs – B&B Italia, Miami, FL Bench – 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Cocktail table – Artefacto, Aventura, FL Wall and shelving designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL GUEST POWDER ROOM Square sink – Vallve, Waterbox Miami, Miami, FL

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Living wall designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Ana Roma Floral Design, Fort Lauderdale, FL DEN Pixel sofa and ottoman – Saba, Anima Domus, Miami, FL Hanging pendant lighting – Flos, The Lighting Studio, Miami, FL KITCHEN Cabinetry and island designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Wall Boutique, Miami, FL Stools – BCN, Anima Domus, Miami, FL

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Hanging pendants – Viba, The Lighting Studio, Miami, FL Sofa back table – Artefacto, Aventura, FL Ottomans designed 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by A-pholstery, Hallandale Beach, FL MASTER BEDROOM SITTING AREA Lounge and ottomans designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL Wall shelving designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL Ceiling lighting panel designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL

Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL Cooper columns designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL MASTER BEDROOM Bed designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Design, Fort Lauderdale, FL Pillows – Missoni Home, misson.com Bedside tables designed by 2id Interiors, Hallandale Beach, FL Fabricated by Da Vinci Designs, Fort Lauderdale, FL Hanging pendants – Matthew McCormick, The Lighting Studio, Miami, FL

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TRADING PLACES

FED UP WITH CONSTRUCTION DEL AYS, A CLIENT OPTS FOR OCEANFRONT OPULENCE IN BAL HARBOUR

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FANNY HAIM MICHELLE HAIM The design for this pied-à-terre was inspired by its surrounding nature, the vibrant ocean views, and proximity to Miami. We envisioned the residence as a modern version of serene, coastal living mixed with an urban flair of understated elegance.

inter ior design FANNY HAIM, FANNY HAIM & ASSOCIATES, MIAMI, FL buil der SA BUILDERS, MIAMI, FL text KERRY SHORR photo gr aphy LIBERTAD RODRIGUEZ, HYPOLUXO, FL

WHEN LIFE LOBS YOU LEMONS, you make lemonade—or, better yet, a lemon drop martini. For Miamibased interior designer Fanny Haim’s clients, a married twosome from the southeastern U.S. looking to put down roots in the Magic City, their lemons came in the form of condo construction delays. To sweeten the situation (and to give their roots a chance to grow), they did an about-face— abandoning plans for a newly built condo and snapping up an ocean-facing unit in the same beachfront building in Bal Harbour where they had been temporarily nesting.

“They fell in love with the sophisticated lifestyle,” Haim says of the two-tower property nestled in an upscale and fashion-forward community steps from the Bal Harbour Shops.

While the couple originally enlisted Haim to design their former condo, they now needed the Colombian-born designer to transform their newly purchased two-bedroom, two-bath retreat into a serene and elegant pied-à-terre they could use for entertaining, hosting family and friends, and relaxing with their dogs. The husband is an entrepreneur who wanted the flexibility to work from home, so a dedicated workspace was another must.

Although the homeowners agreed with the majority of Haim’s suggestions—including gutting the master bath and the powder room—the designer and her team had their work cut out for them. “The challenge was turning a very basic and boxy apartment into something more personalized and compelling,” she says. “Despite the limitations, [the clients] were open to how we could tailor the apartment to them.”

The work began in the space’s private elevator foyer: a once-pitchy space is now paneled with ash veneers and illuminated by a patinated brass bronze chandelier Damien

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Interior designer Fanny Haim arranged the living room furniture to soak up the breathtaking views of the sandy beaches and Atlantic Ocean. At night, when the lights are turned low, the glittery thread in the window sheers creates what Haim calls “a sexy effect.”

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IN THE HOME OFFICE, A JENSEN BERGÈRE AND OTTOMAN PAIR BY RODOLF O DORDONI PERCHES BESIDE A WALL OF BACKLIT SHELVING FILLE D WITH BOOKS, POTTERY, AND FOSSIL STONE SCULPTURES.

right: “When we go into a project, we try to create some memorable moments,” Haim says. “These Flow(t) pendant lights by Nao Tamura became one of those moments.” Below them, a dining room table by French designer Christophe Delcourt is a comfortable spot to enjoy a convivial meal.

below: A slab of floating travertine paired with mounted wall systems in the living room to display the homeowner’s collection of sculpture and pottery.

Langlois-Meurinne designed to resemble tree branches. Haim reimagined what she calls the “standard developer kitchen” with ceiling-high cabinetry in white lacquer, and added a wine wall and custom cabinets in oyster-colored lacquered linen that conceal a home bar and an unsightly support column.

Next, she and senior designer Carolina Gutierrez transformed a small space at the northern end of the kitchen into an intimate home office and integrated bespoke wall systems in the office and living room for displaying books and art and keeping the living spaces clutter-free.

To avoid competing with the condo’s spectacular Atlantic Ocean panoramas, furnishings and other appointments were kept to a minimum and covered in a mélange of supple and textured fabrics doused in neutral hues from cool ivories to toasted browns. “I wanted the apartment to feel like an oasis in the sky, both contemplative and restful with quiet colors,” Haim says.

The sun-filled living room features an Asian-themed rug that was custom designed by Michelle Haim—creative director of Fanny Haim and Associates— and manufactured by Stark Carpet. Inspired by a trip Haim took to Japan, it anchors a matching set of Silencio coffee tables and leather chairs (both by Christian Liaigre) and a pair of antique African stools. “It’s that permanent dialogue between the hard and the soft, the linear and the curvaceous, that makes such an interesting mix,” Haim says.

Another rug that Haim worked with Stark to design—in nuances of ivory,

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In the master bedroom, the alpaca rug (another one of Haim’s designs for Stark Carpet), Casamance linear wall covering, Holly Hunt headboard fabric, Vladimir Kagan bench, Robicara marble and shagreen nightstands, and Christopher Boots stalactite fixtures unite to create a peaceful, Zen-like atmosphere for sweet dreams.

SOURCES LIVING ROOM Sofa – Minotti, Miami, FL Club chairs – Christian Liaigre, LIAIGRE, Miami, FL Fabric – Fanny Haim Atelier, Miami, FL Swivel chair – Yabu Pushelberg, Avenue Road, Miami, FL Cocktail tables – Christian Liaigre, LIAIGRE, Miami, FL Drink table – McCollin Bryan, Holly Hunt, Miami, FL Floating shelf designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Millwork by HASAC, Miami, FL Metal work by CMS, Miami, FL

Stonework by SA Builders, Miami, FL Drapery fabric – Fanny Haim Atelier, Miami, FL Area rug – Fanny Haim Atelier, Stark Carpet, Hollywood, FL OFFICE Desk designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Desk chair – Herman Miller, Design Within Reach, Miami, FL Chair and ottoman – Minotti, Miami, FL Wall shelve designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Shelve lighting designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL

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black, brown, and gray—delineates the dining area between the kitchen and living room. “Rarely will I use a rug under a dining room table, but it’s what my clients wanted,” she explains. “A good thing, too, because we realized how much it pulled everything together.”

The couple also wanted their home to exude an urban, beach house vibe, which the team accomplished by placing coastal-inspired materials and accessories in nearly every room. In the master bath, for example, a marble vanity exudes colors evocative of the ocean. The living room’s Belgian bluestone floor tiles “add a twist to the beachfront living concept,” Haim says.

When asked what part of the project was her favorite, Haim smiles. “It may sound cliché, but it was the clients. They were so receptive and open-minded,” she says. “Their feedback really informed the work and inspired us.”

The master bath is a study in linearity. The ceiling and walls are clad in marble and wood with their grains running conversely. The vanity trough is cut from the same marble. “Utilizing the same materials consistently makes for a very elegant space,” says Haim.

Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Area rug – Edelman Leather, Miami, FL BREAKFAST AREA/KITCHEN Table – Yabu Pushelberg, Avenue Road, Miami, FL Chairs – Christophe Delcourt, Avenue Road, Miami, FL Hanging pendants – Wonder Glass, Luminaire, Miami, FL Stool – Holly Hunt Studio, Holly Hunt, Miami, FL Area rug – Fanny Haim Atelier, Miami, FL MASTER BEDROOM Bed designed and fabricated by Holly Hunt Studio, Holly Hunt, Miami, FL

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Fabric – Fanny Haim Atelier, Miami, FL Bedding – Threadcount, Miami, FL Wall designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Bench – Vladimir Kagan, Holly Hunt, Miami, FL Bedside tables – Robicara, Miami, FL Pendant lighting – Christopher Boots, Jean De Merry, TX Drapery fabric – Clarence House, Holly Hunt, Miami, FL Area rug – Fanny Haim Atelier, Stark Carpet, Hollywood, FL

MASTER BATH Cabinetry designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Sink – SA Builders, Miami, FL Tub – Agape, Luminaire, Miami, FL Wall paneling designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by HASAC, Miami, FL Marble wall designed by Fanny Haim & Associates, Miami, FL Fabricated by SA Builders, Miami, FL Flooring – Naturali Stone, Miami, FL

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