RA103.01Building Area: (sf)6,000 SF

Cost per Square Foot: $400/SF

Construction Cost$2.4 Million

Date of Completion:May 2013

Program Summary:A new single family home on Biscayne Bay in South Florida.

Program Statement:This design adroitly incorporates a 25m lap pool within a small site.  The pool becomes a governing feature of the overall design as it plunges deep into the heart of the home.  The second floor of the home is cantilevered above the pool below.  

The residence features 4 bedrooms and is designed to take full advantage of Florida’s outdoor lifestyle.  Extreme privacy is maintained from the street while extreme openness is provided on the home’s interior and waterfront backyard.

Principal building materials include clean white stucco and “Florida keystone”.  Impact-resistant sliding glass doors are used throughout and the presence of an internal courtyard breathes light and air into the many living spaces.  Deep overhangs protect the home from the harsh afternoon sun and frequent downpours.

RA103.02Challenge: The owner required 25m lap pool could not be accommodated across the width of the lot.

Solution: The 2nd Floor was cantilevered to allow the pool to plunge deep into the heart of the house.

RA103.03The home demonstrates a controlled material palette consisting of split-face keystone, porcelain wood tile, and clean white stucco.

RA103.04View from south.Large overhangs protect the home from the Florida sun.

RA103.05Floor plansThe creation of two interior courtyards allows natural light to floor the interior of the home.

RA103.06View from north.The front entrance features a two-story operable wood door.

RA103.07Design detail.

RA103.08Living room.The exterior material palette is brought into the interior of the home.

RA103.09Living room.

RA103.10Main hallway.

RA103.11The keystone terrace cascades into the pool.

RA103.12Client enjoys swimming after dinner parties.

RA103.13View from south.