Challenged by community design guidelines, the Podesta Residence mediated traditional forms with modern clarity and aesthetics. The adaptation elevated the qualities of space and experience far beyond the limitation of any predetermined parameters.
This winter residence, located on the Atlantic coast of Florida, is part of a planned residential community with specific guidelines regulating the exterior design of the buildings to be “Anglo-Caribbean” in character. The design focused on a bright, modern experience for the interior and courtyard, while heeding to the detailed architectural rules of the development. Traditional forms were subdued to highlight the mannerist approach to the envelope and to create an interior with articulated views to the exterior and flush with natural light. The water of the pool and the geometry of the piazza-like courtyard become integral to the experience of the interior through the use of full-height expanses of glass against the living areas of the house.
