Grove Central | Interiors
Grove Central is an award-winning, mixed-use, transit-oriented development designed for sustainable urban living whose interiors were designed to connect residents to the lush arboreal neighborhood of Coconut Grove located near the bay. The concept design for the residential tower was to create a series of spaces that emulated the experience of moving up through a tree—from a dense understory to the dappled light of a canopy, to open sky.
The lowest floors of the tower reflect the understory of a forest with its lush foliage and heavily filtered light. The middle section of the tower mimics the canopy level, where light more easily permeates through the tree’s leaves, creating interesting patterns. The upper floors, with their brighter palette, evoke the open sky above the trees from where the bay can finally be seen at a distance. The corresponding interior palette in tones of gray, greens, and blues anchor the design narrative more concretely.
Materials like reclaimed wood, Florida Keystone, and natural ropelike fibers evoke a strong sense of place rooted in Miami’s coastal identity. Shared spaces, including a Sky Lobby, coworking areas, and lounges allow for community building across Grove Central’s residential tower.
Miami’s design language is rooted in our sunny but challenging climate, and somewhat wild nature. It is lighter, brighter, and freer. When desired, it can immerse us in nature while still having protective boundaries from the sun, heat, and storms when needed.
At the heart of our practice is listening: listening to the unique dreams and passions of our clients and weaving their visions into the vibrant tapestry of our dynamic city. The client envisioned a home that was thoroughly modern yet grounded in historical architectural precedents; like many of our projects, 101 Hibiscus was crafted to respect past design traditions while capturing aspirations for the future.
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