Miami Beach Normandy Island III
TOGU: architectural & Interior Design
Mode Architects: Architect of record
7,850 SF -730 m2
Contemporary Oasis: Architecture in Dialogue with Nature on Normandy Island.
An Architectural Retreat in Miami Beach Carefully positioned on the shores of Normandy Island in Miami Beach, this contemporary two-story home embodies a subtle approach where architecture, light, and landscape harmoniously resonate. Designed with minimalist language sensitive to the tropical environment, the residence reveals a profound connection to its exceptional natural setting, opening gracefully onto the calming expanse of the bay.
Harmony Between Volumes and Materials The defining feature of the residence is its generous roof overhangs,thoughtfully designed not only to provide effective solar shading but also to emphasize the home's horizontal architectural lines. These clean lines highlight the expansive terraces, seamlessly extending the interior living spaces. The precise selection of materials, combining the warmth of natural wood with the soft, mineral texture of stone, further enhances this architectural harmony while reinforcing the home's dialogue with its lush, marine environment.
Tropical Landscape and Exterior Serenity The landscape is conceived as a genuine extension of the architecture. Meticulously designed tropical gardens, featuring slender palms and a variety of textured plants, envelop the home, creating a subtly intimate green screen. At the heart of this outdoor oasis is an infinity edge pool that visually merges with the marine horizon, offering breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. Surrounding the pool, spacious and thoughtfully furnished terraces create the ideal setting for relaxation, leisure, and convivial gatherings in a serene environment.
Bright Interiors and Spatial Fluidity Inside, spaces unfold in a succession of open volumes bathed in natural light, captured by full-height glass windows that frame panoramic views of the bay. The sense of openness continues to the upper floor, where terraces naturally extend the interior living areas, offering multiple perspectives on the surrounding landscape. Each space has been thoughtfully designed to achieve fluidity, where formal simplicity is delicately balanced with meticulous finishes and refined details.
A Home as a Sensory Experience This residence on Normandy Island is more than just a living space; it offers a balanced and sensitive experience, a continuous dialogue between indoors and outdoors, light and shadow, substance and emptiness. Each architectural decision reflects a desire to inhabit the landscape without overpowering it, inviting occupants to live harmoniously with water, sky, and lush vegetation. A contemporary sanctuary marked by serene elegance, meeting the aspirations of an authentic and inspired life in Miami Beach.
