Private Air New York

www.privateairny.com Private Air | Summer 2023 93 DESIGN S eattle-based architectural and interior design firm mwworks takes their award-winning designs to the East Coast, masterfully completing the aptly named project Ocean Drive, a spacious condominium unit located in Miami Beach, Florida, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Situated within a new residential tower, this single- floor unit spans 6,112 square feet. mwworks' clients, who reside in Seattle and frequently travel, have strong ties to the panhandle and desired to return to their roots. In order to accommodate their family of six, two smaller units were combined through a comprehensive renovation, resulting in a five-bedroom beachfront retreat. Initial discussions revolved around the ever-changing views offered by the space and the remarkable quality of light at this latitude. e design concept emerged from a desire to enhance these phenomena and allow the interior architecture to serve as both a canvas and a frame. To achieve this goal, a detailed diagram was developed featuring a solid, shadowy service core surrounded by light-filled elemental volumes. e heart, constructed with dark tropical hardwood and meticulously detailed to emphasize mass and craftsmanship, forms the central component of the unit. A dropped ceiling, designed to accommodate services provided by the core, takes the form of a substantial wooden raft, creating a subtle compression effect when transitioning between public areas. Walls are expressed as solid wood slabs, and the wide plank floors are carefully matched to them. PROJECT TEAM Architecture and Interiors mwworks General Contractor Dowbuilt Local Contractor Woolems Inc Engineer (MEP) Shamrock Engineering Engineer (Low Volt) Visual Acoustics Engineer (Structural) PCS Structural Solutions Lighting Niteo Furnishings Studio DIAA; Matt Anthony Designs

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