Margaret Pace Park
Margaret Pace Park is a public commission designed as part of a larger vision or resilient architecture for Miami's coastline. The overall plan integrates architecture, landscape, and coastal strategies to protect inland properties, manage stormwater, restore the mangrove habitat, and create a communal gathering space. With South Florida facing rising sea levels and ecological disruptions, our reimagining of the shoreline as a protective boundary and recreational space is both innovative and timely.
As part of this vision, we were asked to design two coastal pavilions: a Community Pavilion for events and a Baywalk Pavilion with swings. The design for both of these areas of the park were conceived as abstracted forms of Miami's natural mangroves, highlighting the beautiful elongated geometry of these propagules. Like mangrove seedlings rooting in coastal sediment, the structures appear to emerge from the ground, adapting to site conditions and echoing nature’s logic in their verticality and rhythm. The community pavilion is a shaded, circular structure ideal for activities such as yoga or dancing. the Baywalk Pavilion is a linear structure, delineated by a row of swings and seating along the waterfront.
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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The design for Coral Gables Residence exhibits a dual nature: a more traditional façade juxtaposed against a sleek and modern rear exterior.