Five Palms

Five Palms succinctly captures the sophistication, elegance, and timelessness of modernist designs, rooted in traditional Florida vernacular methods. The home, located on a protected waterway in Miami Beach, exhibits a carefully considered assemblage of interlocking horizontal and vertical forms organized around a small central courtyard. The use of locally sourced coral stone, combined with hardwood accents, underscores the tropical modernist ambience of the home, and ensures a warmth to the material palette. A spacious primary suite is located on the second floor and features panoramic views of the protected waterways of Miami Beach’s leeward side. Instead of a rectilinear frame, two horizontal slabs provide generous overhangs while also giving the house its distinctive character. The use of coral stone and wood cladding extends into this design as well. A mature mango tree was preserved “in place” and serves as a focal point for the site. Large balconies and deep roof projections provide relief from the subtropical climate.