Ballast Trail Residence | [STRANG] Miami

Liberate he trademark culture of the Florida Keys while adapting to ecological and physical environments.
• Blended by vernacular elements and imaginative expressions.
• Cladded upon with the same fossilized coral reef that underpins the island.
• Commingled between glass bridges and two spread wings.We’ve liberated the distinct Key Largo spirit by fusing tried and true with limitless view. Immense stone walls, pitched metal roofs and wood porches integrate gracefully with modern touches such as glass louvered bridges and a tropical hardwood hammock. Far beyond a simple response to the climate and site—Ballast Trail represents an offering in evolutionary design.

Bringing the outside—inside. Custom keystone detail was brought into each bedroom as a feature wall, which really grounded the walls to the Florida Keys. The house taps into ‘regionalism of liberation’ in which architecture is viewed as an evolving tradition that accepts new ideas and transforms them by adapting them to local characteristics.
Beachy, natural materials that would sport some weathering—naturally. Brazilian Ipe wood combined with natural white oak floors in a white Binova kitchen create a stunning contrast. The focus was on the views of the ocean, clean light, and emphasizing the location.