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Architecture + Interior Design: Strang Design
Landscape Consultant: La Casona Garden
Structural Engineers: Francisco Cuello Jr,
MEP: Henry Vidal & Associates, Inc
Civil Engineer: Jorge G. Maldonado
General Contractor: Contemporary Builders, Inc.
Photo Credit: Kris Tamburello
Press Distribution: v2com
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. The firm’s distinguished and award-winning body of work is deeply connected to Florida, yet also includes projects across the Caribbean Sea, Florida and Florida Keys, Colorado, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, and United Arab Emirates.
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.
Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows in 2016, and consistently recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for the strength of his design work, Max has won dozens of awards, including 2022 AIA Miami Architect of the Year, 2018 AIA Florida Medal of Honor for Design, and 2013 AIA Miami Silver Medal for Design.
Max has been published in over 200 magazines, news interviews, and books, and has produced two firm monographs, most recently “Subtropic, The Architecture of [STRANG],” which reflects the concepts of environmental modernism showcased in the firm’s numerous residential projects. Max has generated an impressive and well-crafted body of work that is consistent, rigorous, and varied. His use of materiality, detailing, and scale pushes projects beyond necessity into the world of architecture that is art.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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