Terra Nova Architecture

This residence is part Italian country villa recalling the classical Palladian estates in the Veneto region outside of Venice, such as Villa Cornaro and Villa Pisani with it’s integrated side towers. It also incorporates Caribbean inspired detailing, such as the expansive louvered wood shutters at the front portico, create a unique grand home for coastal Florida.

The home overlooks a conservation area to the rear. The heavily sloped site allows for the ground floor to contain the garage, beach gear storage, and a Guest Suite, while remaining hidden from view at street level. The entrance to the house sits adjacent to the most prominent exterior feature, the large two-story front portico, allowing the portico to function as an outdoor gathering room uninterrupted by the necessities of an entry.

The main floor interior is organized around a large two-story Living Room overlooking the forest to the rear. Side spaces such as the Kitchen and Dining Alcove flow off this central space and are defined by the use of lower ceiling heights. All of the bedrooms in the house feature vaulted ceilings.  

Currently under construction.