October 14, 2013

Alfred Browning Parker Home for Sale

Alfred Browning Parker, professor emeritus at the University of Florida, School of Architecture, began designing homes in South Florida in the early 1940’s. Influenced by Frank Loyd Wright’s organic style, Parker’s buildings are revered for their craftsmanship and use of local materials that embrace the environment and integrate seamlessly with the sub tropical climate. Built in […]
October 10, 2013

Barnacle Blitz this Weekend

Three big events at The Barnacle Historic State  Park this weekend….best deals in town. Friday Night  Oct 11 Barnacle Under Moonlight Concert featuring The Pitbull of Blues Band   Bring your blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Gates open at 6 pm with music from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.   Admission $ 8 members, $10 future […]
September 3, 2013

Pinecrest Modern Home for Sale

An eye appealing and spacious modern home just hit the market in Southeast Pinecrest. This gated 1990 residence was recently remodeled with a new addition by Hollub Homes. Consisting of 5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths and 7,225 square feet of living space, it has all impact doors and windows and a two car garage and pool […]
August 28, 2013

Key West Style in the Village of Pinecrest

Hemmingway would approve of this beautiful Key West style home under construction in North Pinecrest.  The two-story luxury home, on over an acre, will have 10,519 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms, 8.5 baths, a media room, a gourmet kitchen, a staff or in-laws quarters, a full size gym,  an elevator, a pool […]
April 26, 2013

Echo Brickell – New Boutique Luxury Condo

Echo Brickell is taking reservations now for its 172 luxury residential units, featuring a cutting edge robotic parking system, a 4,000 square feet state-of-the-art fitness center and spa and a full floor infinity pool suspended over 250′ in the air.  Each residence will be delivered furniture ready, complete with interior design inspired by Carlos Ott, and include Apple […]
April 5, 2013

Great New Read – “TheTropical Cottage: At Home in Coconut Grove”

Now here’s a book that captures the heart and soul of Coconut Grove.  “The Tropical Cottage: At Home in Coconut Grove” by Beth Dunlop, editor of Modern Magazine, is the pictorial story of 33 charming bungalows and cottages, their lush gardens and the eclectic people who lived in and nurtured these homes.  Anyone who has made Coconut Grove their home or hung out in The […]
March 30, 2013

Contemporary Architecture

Contemporary architecture, in its most literal sense, is architecture of the moment or that being produced now.  Stylistically, it is innovative and forward-looking, incorporating free-form design with whimsical elements. Contemporary or Modern? Clearing up the Confusion… Contemporary architecture, by definition, is a changing phenomena, based on what is trendy at the moment, while modern style is based on a […]
March 28, 2013

Devonwood Contemporary Home Sold

A Pinecrest tri-level contemporary home just closed in Devonwood for $1,200,000.  Comtemporary architecture is red hot right now and this 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath, 1974 total renovation is no exception.  It sold in just under two months for 97% of list price at $269/sq ft. Want to learn the difference between Modern and Contemporary architecture? Check out my blog here. I am […]