Classic Meets
Contemporary
A challenge and inspiration like no other, I took on this endeavor with great
fervor. My clients had a great appreciation for the emotional response and
look of an Asian contemporary interior. Therefore, the foremost challenge
of this secondary residence, located at The Bear's Club—the premier
Florida country club community—was to blend the community's required
Mediterranean theme to create the feel desired
I chose a classic, clean exterior with a bold Palladian influence to accomplish
the eventual transition into a crisp interior. We used chiseled and smooth
Italian limestone cladding, dark mahogany windows and weathered clay
barrel tile to create the desired textures. The interior encompasses a sea of
light with open yet still definite, delineated spaces. We used clean neutral
materials punctuated by dark detail elements to stir subdued drama. A
bright gallery dissects the interior rooms,gardens and the stairway leading
off of it.
Using classical proportions, I have brought the outside in. As in many of
the homes I design, outdoor living is never taken for granted, given these
beautiful sites with often amazing waterfront views. Large sections of glass
are placed strategically to take advantage of views yet maintain the
architectural integrity required for a timeless design.
