A retrospective look at the Wildwood Residence
[Raise] the living spaces to be immersed into the site’s lush canopy, carefully preserved and protected.
- An elevated swimming pool that feels suspended in the tree canopy.
- A balanced dialogue between the architecture and existing landscape.
- Natural materials and sweeping overhangs to create the perfect example of “outdoor living”
This bold house is nestled within a subtropical forest in Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest neighborhood. All of the main living spaces are placed on the second floor to take advantage of the canopy experience afforded by the home’s lush setting. The first floor is composed of the arrival, a guest suite to the south, and more bed- rooms to the north with a family room nestled in with full views of the landscape.
The swimming pool has been elevated to sunny location on the upper floor. The Wildwood Residence continues to advance the firm’s aesthetic that is exemplified in its previous designs for the River’s Reach and Tarpon Residences. The footprint of the home weaves around specimen trees resulting in an unusual, yet balanced design. The darker tones of the house respond to it shaded context and effectively camouflage the scale of the home, while the stone featured in the interior and exterior reflect materials native to the region.
[STRANG] Design
Max Strang, Alexandra Mangimelli, Maria Ascoli, Pedro Rojas, Luis Espinoza, Vanessa Pena, Christian Lemon
Raymond Jungles
Mocca Construction
Kris Tamburello
[STRANG] Design
Max Strang, Alexandra Mangimelli, Maria Ascoli, Pedro Rojas, Luis Espinoza, Vanessa Pena, Christian Lemon
Raymond Jungles
Mocca Construction
Kris Tamburello