Brickell Apartment Remodel

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Photo: Greg Clark

Before and After

Before and After

Before and After

Before and After

A young couple from Central America acquired an original flow-through unit in a prestigious modern building from the late 1970s. Carefully selected interventions transformed a compartmentalized old-fashioned apartment into a modern collage of spatial experiences.

The composition of volumes, including furniture and built-in cabinets, fills the open spaces without overwhelming. Monolithic forms in contrasting colors provide a seamless transition from one space to another. The wall separating the master bathroom from sleeping quarters is punctured with three vertical windows that create a day-lit master suite with views of Biscayne Bay; on the bedroom side, the openings are integrated with the custom-made headboard. Low profile furniture in the living area maximizes cross ventilation, taking advantage of the views and ocean breezes. Using colors predominant in Central America, deep earthen tones and rich dark woods are complemented with bright red accents.

The visual appeal is complemented with an ecological sensibility: dual-flush toilets, low VOC paint, reclaimed fixtures, recycled marble tiles, and the re-use of existing floors make this remodel gentle on our planet.