Ariel View
This Renovation Seamlessly Blends Historic Charm With Modern Luxury. Originally Built In The 1930s By Architect Russell Pancoast As A Private Social Club, The Building Is Located In North Miami Beach’s Prestigious Millionaires’ Row. The Renovation Sought To Transform The Historic Site Into A Contemporary Luxury Destination, Successfully Incorporating New Structures To Realize Fort Partners’ Vision.
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Four Seasons at the Surf Club Surfside
Hospitality Architecture (Built)
Firm
Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Inc.
Architect/Designer
Kobi Karp
Design Team
Kobi Karp & Mathieu Picard
Location
Surfside – Florida
Country
United States
Photographer/Copyright
©KKAID
Website
https://www.kobikarp.com/
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The design skillfully connects historic and Contemporary miami, preserving key features From the original project. It maintains Elements such as high beamed and vaulted Ceilings, arcade walls, grand fireplaces, And portions of the original tile flooring.
Plan of original ceiling, and below shows The restored ceiling.
Lobby & lounge view
The restoration of the existing courtyard, along with the addition of leisure areas, restaurants, Bars, and lounging spaces, significantly enhances the property’s allure. These features offer Residents a vacation-like lifestyle with luxury hotel amenities and provide hotel guests with an Immersive, local experience.
Room view
The project involves Converting the original Building into a luxury hotel And private residences, Featuring 85 hotel rooms And 150 residential units Within a vast 560,000-square- Foot complex. The Expansion includes three Nine-story glass towers That elegantly cantilever Over the historic structure.
Pool view
This ambitious design aimed to preserve the original building’s historic integrity while Incorporating modern amenities, such as four swimming pools and three restaurants. Designed to provide a tranquil and exclusive outdoor experience, each pool area is Meticulously crafted for privacy and relaxation, surrounded by elegant decking and lush Landscaping.
Overhead view
Overall, this project exemplifies a seamless fusion of historic preservation and modern luxury, Creating a unique and sophisticated destination that both honors its past and embraces Contemporary design.