Hibiscus Residence I

The client’s vision for Hibiscus Residence I was to create a modern Miami Beach translation of a Hôtel Particulier, which can be described as a French urban mansion. With attention to the client’s wishes, the finished residence was purposely crafted for entertaining guests while enjoying stunning, waterfront views. Initial research focused on the spatial and historic roots of Hôtel Particulier, drawing from these proportions and layouts and reimagining them for Miami Beach's architecture and tropical climate. The elements that made the architecture of Hôtel Particuliers so grand were those invisible elements embedded into the architectural fabric—proportion and scale. These played a pivotal role in the design, ensuring that each new space was mathematically harmonious and evocative of the graciousness of Hôtel Particuliers. Every detail from stair threads to ceiling heights contributed to the harmonious flow of spaces.