Bessa Residence

This modern two story single family home emphasizes an open floor plan with exterior terraces and lots of natural light. The home is raised six feet from the existing grade to meet flood criteria and the base is accentuated through materiality and the slight surface extrusion of the walls that rise from it. The design includes several key elements including a two story living room space with floating stairs, solar panels, and a roof terrace to take advantage of the views of Biscayne Bay to the east.

Location: Miami, Florida
Phase: Complete
Size: 2,600 sf