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Miami Beach House
Building Section - East-West

Miami Beach House

East-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spacesEast-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spacesEast-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spacesEast-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spaces
East-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spaces

The east-west section reveals the Miami Beach House as a layered interior landscape. Platforms shift in height and depth to form a continuous sequence of rooms, terraces, and overlooks, while the structural cores stabilize the composition. The drawing emphasizes the house’s vertical flow, showing how daily life moves through a compact volume without becoming divided into isolated floors.

East-west section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the platformed interior, vertical cores, and layered living spaces

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