The house that perfectly reflects the client's cultural heritage and lifestyle, with an unwavering commitment to environmental modernism

Strang Design's exceptional skills in creating an environmentally conscious home with stunning architecture and interior design were on full display in their project for a family of four from Brazil. The team paid careful attention to the clients' desires and way of life, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere that reflects their cultural heritage.

The house is organized into an “H-shape," allowing the interiors to be flooded with natural light and to showcase views of the natural surroundings.
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One of the primary design goals was to ensure that the home had a sense of connectivity, despite its size. Strang Design achieved this by creating comfortable spaces that were ideal for gathering, yet still allowed for individual activities. The use of vintage, one-of-a-kind furniture that reflected the clients' cultural background added a unique touch to the design.

The strong, natural materials of the interior blend seamlessly with the exterior's warm, organic palette.
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The design pays homage to the clients' Brazilian heritage, serving as a showroom for the vintage furniture and artwork that they have collected throughout the years.
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The home's Brazilian influences and vintage touches, which include these Sergio Rodrigues chairs, blend beautifully with the teak paneling, oak stairs and travertine floor.
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A significant challenge for the team was sourcing materials that met the clients' needs, while also being environmentally friendly. Strang Design rose to the challenge, using unfilled Travertine for both the interior and exterior flooring, and teak slatted ceilings and walls for texture and warmth. They also incorporated strong natural materials like rough-cut Jerusalem tiles for the exterior walls, exposed board form concrete, and teak millwork accents throughout the home.

Unfilled travertine flooring crosses from the patio to the interior, creating an overall sense of warmth.
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The space between the living and dining rooms feature a Giuseppe Scapinelli coffee table, Sergio Rodrigues armchairs, and Elias Sime’s Tightrope: I Want to Slow Down and Think, 2017.
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The design team wrapped the second story in vertical Ipe wood fins.
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In addition to their focus on natural materials, Strang Design paid close attention to the landscaping, working with landscape architecture studio La Casona Garden. Together, they sourced many native species and designated a portion of the property as a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

This outdoor seating area features a fire pit and evocative sculpture.
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The living room's expansive, floor-to-ceiling openings allow for multiple views onto the lush gardens and pool.
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The home's distinctive evening glow highlights its unique shape.
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The residence features a stunning selection of material choices and brands for the interiors, including Mia Cucina for the kitchen design; Opustone for the stone materials; Apparatus Light Fixtures; top-of-the-line appliances from Subzero and Wolf, as well as AV solutions from AVX. These brands were carefully selected to complement the overall design and meet the clients' needs and desires.

Another view of the living room, which features a Janaina Tschäpe painting, Amir Nikravan sculpture, Jorge Zalszupin coffee table, and Jean Gillon armchairs.
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This bedroom is furnished with a Togo pouf by Michel Ducaroy and a woven artwork by Tammy Kanat.
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The wall and custom basin in the primary bathroom utilize the same Jersualem stone as the exterior.
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About Strang Design

Strang Design is a Florida-based architectural, interior design and landscape design firm respected for advancing the principles of Environmental Modernism in extraordinary locations around the world. Underpinned by talented individuals who each have their lens focused on a common thread - the enduring intrigue of modernism - the firm’s relationships with its clientele has propelled its success and served to expand the firm to two offices across the state: Miami and Sarasota—the birthplace of Florida modernism. Notably, the firm was recognized as the 2022 Firm of the Year by AIA Miami.

About Max Strang, FAIA

For 25 years, Max Strang has demonstrated a commitment to creating high quality designs with a focus on academic and professional engagement. In 1998, he founded Strang Design, a Florida-based architectural, interior design, and landscape design firm respected for advancing the principles of Environmental Modernism in extraordinary locations around the world. His design approach acutely considers the future impact climate change will have on residential and urban development in the coming decades, and his iconic designs thoughtfully integrate with South Florida’s subtropical climate.