WHETHER IT BE A RELAXING tropical retreat, a seasonal condo or a primary residence, any home can feel as if one has just escaped to a private vacation getaway.
In this issue of Florida Design we travel the state to explore homes, where designers, architects and builders demonstrate that a relaxed, casual setting can work alongside both contemporary and classic motifs.
Biscayne Bay sets the scene for an 11,500-square-foot manse overlooking the downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami and the Intracoastal Waterway. Architect Ralph Choeff and interior designer Charlotte Dunagan set the tone for this waterfront masterpiece styled with a mid-century modern footprint and tropical touches.
Just up the coast, builder Christopher Burton created his own 6,000-square-foot dream home in Indialantic, Fla., a barrier island between the Indian River…