Innholdsfortegnelse for Volume 31-1 i Florida Design – Digital Edition

With its gorgeous sprawling gardens, its permanent collection of more than 5,000 objects, and its idyllic location along the banks of the St. Johns River, Jacksonville’s Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens offers nearly 140,000 annual visitors a truly unique experience on Florida’s First Coast. We caught up with Andrea Barnwell Brownlee—the institution’s new Director and CEO—to learn more about her vision for this North Florida fantasyland. cummermuseum.org History and Horticulture Q What is your vision for broadening the permanent art collection in the galleries? A My vision for the museum is a dynamic collection that captivates our members and visitors, and compels them to linger longer. I want our collection to challenge people and inspire conversations, even after guests leave our galleries. Q How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected…

If Kate and Leo were perched high on the towering, Titanic-like bow of this striking, steamer-style explorer yacht, they would not look out of place. While the proud funnel, teak wheelhouse and sweeping canoe stern might conjure up images of classy 1920s “gentleman’s” yachts, this 184-footer is brand new from its keel up. Blue II is the creation of the Turkish builder Turquoise Yachts from a design by acclaimed Dutch naval architect Andre Hoek. While miles of teak decks and loungers galore suggest a life cruising the Med, her rugged, ice-rated steel hull and singles-crew, diesel-electric propulsion make her perfect for navigating the ice-strewn, off-the-grid waters of the Artic and Northwest Passage. With four roomy decks, there’s certainly no shortage of space for family and friends. The yacht features a…

Alessandra Branca embraces interiors that “reflect and soften our complex worlds.” A seasoned traveler, Branca has a sharp eye for what she calls “the mix” by weaving color, texture, and pattern into her playful fabric and wallpaper designs. Her florals, stripes, zig-zags, and updated paisleys in shared colors—like French blue, pewter, and coral—blend together or accentuate each other in unexpected ways. Branca’s debut collection includes hand-embroidered bed and table linens in designs inspired by 16th-century Italy, a French chateau, or an ancient city in India. From drapery to pillows, Branca’s whimsical finds are on full display in the Palm Beach boutique she launched last year, along with tableware, porcelain, and a curated selection of art. Nature is the muse for Collection II, “Into the Woods,” with motifs in tartan, verdure,…

CAPTIVATED BY THE LOCAL CHARM of the Emerald Coast’s famed 30A, the homeowners knew this was the place when they chose the community of WaterColor as the destination for their family beach home. Located in Santa Rosa Beach on the Florida Panhandle, their 8,000-square-foot dwelling, sited on a prominent circle in what is known as the Lake District of WaterColor, nestles within a neighborhood characterized by its tall Low Country–style homes, native oak trees, palmettos, and pines. The area is sprinkled with green parks and town squares, and Western Lake—where residents go to fish, Yolo board, and kayak—is within walking distance. Across the footbridge, fine dining, shopping, and quaint galleries are just a stroll away. Once the owners secured the lot, they brought in architect Geoff Chick, owner of Geoff…

In the foyer, the stunning “Nude With Blue Hair” by Roy Lichtenstein (1994) relief print reigns supreme. The contemporary piece creates conversation and color with its strategic placement above the floor of polished concrete. WHEN A NEW YORK COUPLE commissioned architect Mark D. Stumer and interior designer Jessica Licalzi to create their mid-Miami Beach penthouse, they envisioned the 4,700-square-foot space as a vacation getaway. But the resulting design was simply too good; the couple quickly decided to make the oceanfront jewel box their year-round residence. “They are repeat clients for 25 years,” Stumer says. “The couple wanted a unique and special penthouse, no bright and sunny white apartment. So we gutted the whole space, and designed the open-plan living concept. It takes advantage of the panoramic ocean views and maximizes…

When you want to know what’s trending, you go straight to the experts. We caught up with five big-name designers who have their fingers on the pulse of what’s now—and what’s next. From multifunctional spaces to making your home a haven to the latest in colors and textures, check out our 2021 design trend report. Acclaimed interior designer Juan Montoya’s New York-based design firm specializes in residential and contract interior design, with projects located throughout the world—including many in South Florida. A member of the Interior Design Hall of Fame, Montoya is the recipient of an honorary doctorate of fine arts from Parsons School of Design, a doctorate from New York School of Interior Design, the Star of Design Award, and the Legends Award from Pratt Institute. He has been…

A YOUNG ST. PETERSBURG couple with a growing family loved the lot their house was on, but really needed more room. Faced with the decision to remodel or build a new home from the ground up, they chose the latter, and turned to LaBram Homes to create a larger residence that fit their changing needs. “For us, family is the biggest thing,” the client said. “We are active and busy people and we love hosting our family and friends. We interviewed a lot of builders in the area, but really clicked with Elisa LaBram and the team.” After falling in love with a LaBram spec home nearby, the clients got a few ideas about what they wanted for their own space. They worked closely with Elisa on the design for…

THE EXCLUSIVE RURAL ENCLAVE of Southwest Ranches has a unique charm that reflects quintessential country elegance mixed with modern sensibilities. The result? An eclectic community characterized by individual flavor—including this 22,100-total-square-foot manse. “Designed by Jeffrey Dungan Architects, the home’s architectural style is based on a rustic French Country theme with many authentic products imported from France,” builder Rick Bell says. Although it boasts the styling of a rural estate in France, the home is approachable and even comfortable—perfectly suited to accommodate a lively South Florida family of six that often entertain friends and extended family. A series of large windows punctuates the front exterior, which was crafted with Sheridan ledgestone that mimics the warm grey and tan tones of aged limestone. The surface was hand rubbed with a limewash slurry…

Inspired by her iconic East meets West aesthetic, Hoppen’s new wallpaper offerings explore traditional Asian motifs, brought to life by de Gournay’s unparalleled craftsmanship. Made by the company’s expert artists, the designs incorporate modern embroidery techniques—including metallic threads, beading, and relief effects. “I wanted to partner with de Gournay to demonstrate a lifelong love of their wallpaper and skills; to create a dream collection that encompasses everything I love about East meets West and that incorporates luxurious textures,” Hoppen says. “Kelly has taken us in a dramatically different direction,” says Hannah Cecil Gurney of de Gournay. “The result is bold and contemporary. It has been exciting to use our historic techniques of hand painting and hand embroidery to create something so innovative and intrepid.” degournay.com, kellyhoppeninteriors.com…

For his waterfront vacation home in Admiral’s Cove, an exclusive enclave in Jupiter, Michigan businessman Alan Markovitz wanted to retain the classic French style of his northern estate. Markovitz “is enamored with the beauty of Old World architecture—the timeless designs and strength of the materials that make them last forever,” says Louis “Lou” DesRosiers, president of the award-winning, Michigan-based DesRosiers Architects, who designed the home. Though traditional French chateaux are two stories, generous ceiling heights and the natural slate mansard roof, with its decorative, two-tiered stone cornice and ornate copper dormers, give this one-story, 4,000-square-foot home heightened grandeur. In materials and design, exterior elements work together to evoke the aesthetics of the French Renaissance—beginning with the perimeter’s 6-foothigh, wrought-iron gate atop limestone piers. Limestone steps lead to the front entrance,…

Since the days of the early explorers, being marooned at sea has held a certain fascination. It’s both romantic and terrifying to be in the middle of the ocean, with nothing but water and sky for hundreds of miles—unless you happen to be vacationing at the swank Stella Maris Ocean Villa, the crown jewel of Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. Accessible by traditional dhoni boat, the Stella Maris—Latin for “star of the sea,” the navigation star of the sailors of old—is a feat of architecture and design. Built on pilings just above the surface of the sea, the 6,000-square-foot “smart” villa duplex was conceived as the quintessential accommodation for those who want to leave the world behind while basking in worldly luxury. Prior to building, architects conducted an environmental impact assessment…

Growing up in Palm Beach, Florida, internationally renowned interior designer Celerie Kemble is used to sand between her toes. She’d taken countless beach walks with family and friends, but she dreamed of designing a cluster of homes on a shared property where guests could visit and enjoy the warm weather together. The Dominican Republic’s Playa Grande—with a rich history going back centuries to the Taino Indians—offered such a place. Kemble’s new book, Island Whimsy: Designing a Paradise by the Sea, recounts her personal and creative journey to design this unique island retreat. rizzoliusa.com…

THEY LED A RICH AND INTERESTING LIFE, with a family business they ran together in the Northeast, a passion for travel, and a shared love of sailing. But when he passed away after a long illness, she looked for a fresh start not far from the exclusive North Key Largo enclave where they had spent winters together. After purchasing a 2,500-square foot cottage situated on a lush private lot, she hired Taylor & Taylor Inc. to renovate and decorate the home she hoped would become her second wind. “She wanted something new and just for her, made over in her image and to her specifications,” said Phyllis Taylor, the firm’s co-founder and interior designer. “After all, she’s a fun-loving, clear-thinking woman with a lot of life to live.” The homeowner…

WHEN HUGH AND MARGARET REID purchased their new, semi-custom-built home in the Casabella neighborhood of Windermere, Margaret, who was new to the area, went online to locate an interior designer to help realize her vision for the 6,852 square-foot space. “Every design website I saw was very classic and what I would call ‘safe,’” she recalls. But when she clicked on the photos of the work of Christina Marie Kairis of Tina Marie Interior Design, she knew she’d found a match. “Her designs were modern but with a little bit of glamour, and that’s exactly what I was looking for,” says Margaret. With a husband and two teenage sons at home, Kairis perfectly understood Margaret’s need for touches of pink and metallic to add femininity to the otherwise neutral color…