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Miami Beach House
Platforms 2-3 - Office & Studio

Miami Beach House

Office and studio perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 2 and 3 as connected workspaces in the sequenceOffice and studio perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 2 and 3 as connected workspaces in the sequenceOffice and studio perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 2 and 3 as connected workspaces in the sequenceOffice and studio perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 2 and 3 as connected workspaces in the sequence

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Central perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 6, 7, 10, and 11 around the core of the platform sequence.Central perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 6, 7, 10, and 11 around the core of the platform sequence.Central perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 6, 7, 10, and 11 around the core of the platform sequence.Central perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 6, 7, 10, and 11 around the core of the platform sequence.
Aerial street perspective of the Miami Beach House showing its elevated platform structure, layered outdoor spacesAerial street perspective of the Miami Beach House showing its elevated platform structure, layered outdoor spacesAerial street perspective of the Miami Beach House showing its elevated platform structure, layered outdoor spacesAerial street perspective of the Miami Beach House showing its elevated platform structure, layered outdoor spaces
Kitchen perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 7 as a compact kitchen connected to the platform and pool aboveKitchen perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 7 as a compact kitchen connected to the platform and pool aboveKitchen perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 7 as a compact kitchen connected to the platform and pool aboveKitchen perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 7 as a compact kitchen connected to the platform and pool above
North-south section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the spiraling platform sequence, library void, and structureNorth-south section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the spiraling platform sequence, library void, and structureNorth-south section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the spiraling platform sequence, library void, and structureNorth-south section drawing of the Miami Beach House showing the spiraling platform sequence, library void, and structure
Isometric diagram of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, branching cores, and stepped organizationIsometric diagram of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, branching cores, and stepped organizationIsometric diagram of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, branching cores, and stepped organizationIsometric diagram of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, branching cores, and stepped organization
Street entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the approach from the sidewalk with nighttime glowing facadeStreet entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the approach from the sidewalk with nighttime glowing facadeStreet entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the approach from the sidewalk with nighttime glowing facadeStreet entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the approach from the sidewalk with nighttime glowing facade
Pool and sun deck perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 12 and 13 as rooftop outdoor spaces above the hous.Pool and sun deck perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 12 and 13 as rooftop outdoor spaces above the hous.Pool and sun deck perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 12 and 13 as rooftop outdoor spaces above the hous.Pool and sun deck perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platforms 12 and 13 as rooftop outdoor spaces above the hous.
Flex and exercise perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 6 as an adaptable room within the platform sequence.Flex and exercise perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 6 as an adaptable room within the platform sequence.Flex and exercise perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 6 as an adaptable room within the platform sequence.Flex and exercise perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 6 as an adaptable room within the platform sequence.
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
Library perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 5 and the double-height library at the center of the house.Library perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 5 and the double-height library at the center of the house.Library perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 5 and the double-height library at the center of the house.Library perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 5 and the double-height library at the center of the house.
Street elevation perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the shaded façade, breezeblock screen, and elevated structureStreet elevation perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the shaded façade, breezeblock screen, and elevated structureStreet elevation perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the shaded façade, breezeblock screen, and elevated structureStreet elevation perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the shaded façade, breezeblock screen, and elevated structure
Garden entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the planted approach, outdoor threshold, and platformed sequenceGarden entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the planted approach, outdoor threshold, and platformed sequenceGarden entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the planted approach, outdoor threshold, and platformed sequenceGarden entry perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the planted approach, outdoor threshold, and platformed sequence
Primary bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 11 as the main private suite within the sequencePrimary bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 11 as the main private suite within the sequencePrimary bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 11 as the main private suite within the sequencePrimary bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 11 as the main private suite within the sequence
Guest bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 9 as a private sleeping space within the sequence.Guest bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 9 as a private sleeping space within the sequence.Guest bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 9 as a private sleeping space within the sequence.Guest bedroom perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 9 as a private sleeping space within the sequence.
Lounge perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 4 as a relaxed living area within the platform sequence.Lounge perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 4 as a relaxed living area within the platform sequence.Lounge perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 4 as a relaxed living area within the platform sequence.Lounge perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 4 as a relaxed living area within the platform sequence.
Plan drawings of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, room organization, and circulation through the house.Plan drawings of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, room organization, and circulation through the house.Plan drawings of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, room organization, and circulation through the house.Plan drawings of the Miami Beach House showing the platform sequence, room organization, and circulation through the house.
1:25 scale model of the Miami Beach House showing the platform structure, vertical cores, and overall massing concept1:25 scale model of the Miami Beach House showing the platform structure, vertical cores, and overall massing concept1:25 scale model of the Miami Beach House showing the platform structure, vertical cores, and overall massing concept1:25 scale model of the Miami Beach House showing the platform structure, vertical cores, and overall massing concept
Dining room perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 8 as a social room within the platformed interior.Dining room perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 8 as a social room within the platformed interior.Dining room perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 8 as a social room within the platformed interior.Dining room perspective of the Miami Beach House showing Platform 8 as a social room within the platformed interior.
Underside parking perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the elevated structure, flood-resilient ground levelUnderside parking perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the elevated structure, flood-resilient ground levelUnderside parking perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the elevated structure, flood-resilient ground levelUnderside parking perspective of the Miami Beach House showing the elevated structure, flood-resilient ground level

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