HARBOR SOUND RESIDENCE

This new residence on Longboat Key represents a refined expression of Florida Modern architecture, tailored to its unique corner lot with waterfront exposure at the rear. Elevated two stories to meet coastal requirements, the home embraces its setting with expansive views toward the water, while offering a strong architectural presence from the street. The ground floor is activated not only by a four-car garage but also by a flexible bonus space, ideal for a gym, game room, or additional amenity space that supports the lifestyle of an active coastal household.

A defining feature of the home is its expansive pool deck and outdoor living area, designed as a true extension of the interior space. A dramatic steel cantilever shades the covered terrace, floating elegantly without columns to preserve uninterrupted views. This overhang forms a generous outdoor living room and kitchen area—perfectly suited for entertaining or relaxing poolside in the Florida climate. From the pool deck, a gracious exterior stair connects directly to the main living level, providing a seamless transition to the indoor kitchen and living room terrace, further blurring the line between inside and out.

At the heart of the home, a lush vertical green wall acts as a living centerpiece, grounding the design with native Florida vegetation and connecting each level to the natural landscape. Upon entering the home, a double-height foyer offers immediate visual access to this green core through floor-to-ceiling glass, setting the tone for a light-filled, nature-integrated experience. The architectural palette blends warm woods and limestone brick to create a tactile and tropical identity, while operable wood screens provide dynamic shading and privacy throughout the day. This residence is thoughtfully designed to breathe with its environment, embracing natural breezes, filtered light, and indoor-outdoor living as essential elements of Florida coastal life.