LUXURY CONDO LIVING
Designer Ana Oz approached the design of the $2 million penthouse with her time-proven approach — identifying and meeting her client’s needs. By fully studying the client’s tastes preferences and budget, she created an environment that conveyed her client’s individuality and accommodated his needs. This “designer ready” unit, which was purchased during pre-construction, offered unique challenges and she worked closely with the owner — a single doctor — to create an environment in which he could both entertain and host his children. “There was no real budget,” said Oz, “but I knew that he didn’t want to spend a fortune.
We definitely achieved our goals with practicality and efficiency, and the result is beautiful
WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION?
This 2,500-square-foot residence has magnificent views of the city and beaches. The splendid sunsets and sunrises were the focus that developed this lovely bachelor’s pad into a modern-tropical, yet sophisticated heaven that brings in the natural outdoor beauty and creates a syneergistic marriage between nature and space.
WHAT WERE SOME OF THE DESIGN CHALLENGES?
The curvilinear rounded ceiling-to-floor windows and asymmetrical walls were some of the toughest design challenges. Creativity and vision played a big part in meeting our goals. By accentuating special features on the walls and addressing the focal points of each room, I managed to create a beautiful aesthetic that was both functional and practical.
LIST SOME OF THE SOURCES OR CRAFTSMAN
Possibly, the most important ingredient to the success of any project, big or small, is your team. Equipping yourself with skilled, reliable, honest, punctual, hardworking artisans in this fun-filled city may present a challenge. I feel very lucky, as I have found a team that is committed and dedicated to their work. Percy KoK (contractor) delivered a perfectly matched Creme-Marfill floor. Migues Angel – appropriate name for a divine painter – was very creative. Cesar Gonzales is a carpenter with gifted hands and Rudy Gayle is a literally a miracle-worker electrician.
The Main source of furnishings came from Scan Design in North Miami Beach. Susan Raymond (an in-house designer) with so much patience, grace and knowledge made the home furnishing hunt a speedy and pleasant experience. Margo Grinman, an independent designer advisor at Sipute, a store with a unique touch of style, was very accommodating. Eclectic Elements, operated and owned by Monia Suleski, provided many valuable touches. Her store, as the name suggests, offers an eclectic array of some of everything. Maurice at Expert Furniture provided some of the final vital additions. Ruben Lemus of ALLart of Weston — a 30-minute custom framing outfit that will pick-up, frame, deliver and even hang your art — was wonderful.
WHAT WAS THE MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE DESIGN?
The main objective was to create a home that is both fashio-conscious and functional while reflecting the beauty of its outdoor surroundings — majestic sunsets, and angelic sunrises. A welcoming and inviting ambiance way also important, and resulted in a dwelling where my client can proudly entertain family and friends.
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