ESSENCE Journal
Ideas on architecture, interiors, climate, materials and the experience of better living.
August 30, 2026
How site, orientation, regulation, flood conditions, privacy and daily life generated a home that only makes sense on its Coconut Grove property.
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An architect-led guide to coordinating orientation, shade, ventilation, rain, water and landscape when designing a custom home in Miami and South Florida.
Read article ↗August 23, 2026
Understand open, active and expired permits in Miami, what to review in the record and when extension, reissue, completion or corrective work may apply.
Read article ↗August 22, 2026
How to recognize when a Miami home needs one coherent architectural transformation instead of a sequence of isolated remodels.
Read article ↗August 21, 2026
Understand the site, design, permitting, construction and long-term decisions that shape a responsible custom home budget in Miami.
Read article ↗July 18, 2026
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June 16, 2026
Miami is not just a bustling city; it is an environment where architecture comes alive through light, local materials and a vision deeply connected…
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May 28, 2026
Building a custom home in Miami is much more than an architectural project: it is an investment in lifestyle, exclusivity, and future value. At…
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