MENU
Sublime Architecture in Miami
In the rhythm of the Floridian climate, where summers are a dance of heat and humidity and winters offer a mild and dry season, this Stewart Avenue Residence stands as an ode to resilient design.
ARCHITECT
Brillhart Architecture
PHOTOGRAPHER
Michael Stavaridis
Located on the canal in South Coconut Grove, just 900 feet from Biscayne Bay, this architectural masterpiece is an elegant response to Miami's extreme flood zone challenges. With hurricanes, storm surges, and rising sea levels as constant companions, this creation spotlights the delicate balance between functionality and aesthetics, where the extremes of nature meet ingenuity. The calculated choice of engineered flooring underscores the commitment to longevity and stability, making it the ideal flooring solution for the demanding climate of Florida.
Designed by Brillhart Architecture, this jewel of engineering brilliance transcends the challenges of its environment, presenting a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics. Houses in this region must have their first floor elevated 12’ above sea level, to cope with hurricanes, storm surges, flooding and rising sea levels.
Designed by Brillhart Architecture, this jewel of engineering brilliance transcends the challenges of its environment, presenting a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics. Houses in this region must have their first floor elevated 12’ above sea level, to cope with hurricanes, storm surges, flooding and rising sea levels.
At the core of this design synergy is Meuse French oak 10 ¼” (260mm) wide plank flooring from the Tannic Collection. Like a silent narrator, the flooring choice weaves together the unique design elements, adding a touch of natural elegance that complements the residence's distinctive features.
“When the width of the planks start to exceed 4-5”, engineered floors offer a substantially stabler product than solid wood,” explains NWP sales manager, John Nagtzaam. “Coupled with the unique climate of the area, engineered flooring is an ideal choice for both practicality and aesthetics.”
“When the width of the planks start to exceed 4-5”, engineered floors offer a substantially stabler product than solid wood,” explains NWP sales manager, John Nagtzaam. “Coupled with the unique climate of the area, engineered flooring is an ideal choice for both practicality and aesthetics.”
As the Meuse engineered hardwood flooring gracefully expands across the main level, it not only introduces a warmth and refined elevation but also complements the property's extraordinary construction and design elements, punctuating the naturalistic harmony of the home.
Wall-length glass doors parallel to the kitchen open to reveal a vast outdoor deck. This expansive space, seamlessly connected to the interior by the Northern Wide Plank (NWP) flooring, serves as a transition between indoor and outdoor living. Meuse French oak, with its light and warm tonality, becomes a reflective canvas for the abundant natural light offered, creating an inviting and dynamic atmosphere.
Wall-length glass doors parallel to the kitchen open to reveal a vast outdoor deck. This expansive space, seamlessly connected to the interior by the Northern Wide Plank (NWP) flooring, serves as a transition between indoor and outdoor living. Meuse French oak, with its light and warm tonality, becomes a reflective canvas for the abundant natural light offered, creating an inviting and dynamic atmosphere.
The floating zigzag staircase stands as a captivating focal point within the heart of the residence, immediately drawing the eye with its architectural prowess. This unique design element transcends mere functionality, elevating the home's aesthetic with an industrial edge.
As one ascends, the journey seamlessly continues with the Meuse flooring, which extends gracefully along the staircase, providing a visual thread that ties the levels together. The choice of French oak adds a subtle warmth to the contemporary industrial design of the metal staircase, achieving a perfect balance between modernity and comfort. This continuity not only enhances the visual appeal of the space but also creates a harmonious flow throughout the home, turning the staircase into a dynamic feature that contributes to the overall elegance of the residence.
As one ascends, the journey seamlessly continues with the Meuse flooring, which extends gracefully along the staircase, providing a visual thread that ties the levels together. The choice of French oak adds a subtle warmth to the contemporary industrial design of the metal staircase, achieving a perfect balance between modernity and comfort. This continuity not only enhances the visual appeal of the space but also creates a harmonious flow throughout the home, turning the staircase into a dynamic feature that contributes to the overall elegance of the residence.
