mid-century miami - Luca Andrisani Architect

mid-century miami
INSPIRED BY AN ERA OF ECCENTRICITY, A STUNNING MIX OF STYLE, WOODS
AND COLOR CONVEYS A NOSTALGIC MESSAGE IN THE MOST DRAMATIC WAY
DESIGN BY LUCA ANDRISANI, LUCA ANDRISANI ARCHITECT, NEW YORK, NY
TEXT BY REGINA KAYLIE
PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILIO COLLAVINO, MIAMI BEACH, FL
The terrace is meant to mimic the mood of the interior.
And with all rooms having access to the outdoors, one
can enjoy the views and experience endless relaxation.
E
xplosive color, intoxicating ocean views and a collection of vintage pieces are all commissioned to
pieces that are inspired by the late Italian designer and architect Gio Ponti who is highly revered for his
create a captivating ambiance. With a passion for art, architect and designer Luca Andrisani illustrates
eclectic style and unexpected elements. “You see a lot of my own passions here,” Andrisani says.
a buoyant look throughout this 1,200-square-foot condominium in Oceanside Plaza. Perched on the 14th
floor, the home is imbued with ocean views and saturated with brilliant sunshine that illuminates the space
beach beyond. “I am obsessed with this color scheme,” the designer confesses as he infuses each room
with warmth. With a good six months of decision making, the designer incorporated his own favorite
with layers of beautiful blues along with a variety of textures and patterns that personify the space. The
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The home is wrapped in blues and crisp whites that are enhanced by the ocean hues and white sandy
In prelude to what is about to unfold,
the entry’s console is a stellar
representation of a nostalgic place and
time as a mix of woods and a dash of
color convey a mid-century message.
furnishings — circa 1950s and ’60s — have been carefully chosen to reveal a strong sense of history with
modern characteristics — becoming an eclectic blend of styles that are at once comfortable and pleasing
to the eye.
above:
In the living area, two plush armchairs and a curvy sofa — inspired by Gio
Ponti — are clad in Castel’s brilliant blue and white cotton blend fabric. A rectangular,
glass cocktail table with hand-blown Murano glass legs by Archimede Seguso centers
the space, while Sahco’s decadent draperies from Donghia provide color continuity.
Intentionally blurring the boundaries between inside and out, the hand-painted ceramic tile flooring
flows through the main living areas to the terrace. Its Gio Ponti-designed motif from Italy creates an illusion
of dimension with shades of blue and white. Not only durable to withstand the elements of the outdoors,
the dining set designed by Maurizio Tempestini — found at an Italian auction — complements the flooring
magnificently by offsetting the geometric pattern with its curvaceous swirl back chairs. The glass top is
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right:
Strikingly handsome and taller than the average buffet, this vintage cabinet by
designer Osvaldo Borsani creates interest with a veneer of exotic Macassar ebony and
green back-painted, cut-out glass doors. Finishing touches make all the difference as
hand-blown Murano glass lamps from Barovier & Toso sit pretty on top.
In the master bedroom, a retro beach scene by contemporary artist
Massimo Vitali hangs above the bed, while a metal version of the typical
wood plank bench, Milo Baughman’s piece from Thayer Coggin, rests
at its foot. Vik, a boastful self-portrait by artist Vik Muniz, is a Brazilian
contemporary piece that is deceitful at a distance ... as it is made of stamps.
delicate yet durable and light, and was chosen to showcase the beauty of the floor. “I didn’t want anything
to obstruct the flow,” Andrisani says.
The living area is filled with pleasures of the past as it unfolds with a mid-century setting that is modestly
eye-catching upon entry. Between the curvaceous sofa and armchairs lies a classic rectangle glass table
that is not so typical with hand-blown Murano glass legs by Archimede Seguso. Two dark blue movable
benches offer a surprise element of natural wood. “It’s the only wood in the room … I wanted to break up
the consistency of the color,” Andrisani says.
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AS AN ARCHITECT, LUCA ANDRISANI KNOWS VERY WELL THAT IT‘S NOT ONLY
AESTHETICS THAT MAKE A HOME SO SPECIAL, BUT IT IS ALSO THE INGENUITY
BEHIND IT — WHICH IS WHY HE GUTTED THE SPACE, INCORPORATED POCKET
DOORS, AND CREATED AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS SPACIOUS AND UNBRIDLED.
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The owner’s sanctuary is in the
master bedroom styled with a crisp look
and a few surprises. The headboard —
made of Macassar ebony — has organic
appeal with its grainy pattern while the
straight edges and floating bedside
MIAMI
HOME & DECOR
tables encourage a mid-century theme.
To balance out the space, a dark blue
slipper chair with its sleek low back
and truncated legs is unpretentious yet
exemplifies elegance at its best. A green
Murano glass, Venetian-style chandelier
adds a touch of eclectic whimsy.
With a plethora of vivacious blues,
a repertoire of renowned designer
styles and drop-dead gorgeous ocean
views, what’s not to love? “Absolutely
nothing,” the owner says.
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Cover Photography by Nickolas Sargent, Miami, FL
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SOURCES
TERRACE
Dining table, chairs and occasional table - Salterini,
Surfing Cowboys, Mar Vista CA
Cushion fabric - Brentano, Inc., Wheeling, IL
Murano glass wall sconce - Owner’s Collection
LIVING AREA
Sofa, armchairs and benches - Austin Auction
Gallery, Austin TX
Sofa and armchair fabrics - Castel,
Donghia, Inc., DCOTA, Dania Beach, FL
Rope accent pillow fabric - Kainkain,
www.etsy.com
Cocktail table - Clarke Auction Gallery,
Larchmont, NY
Round occasional table - Owner’s Collection
Lanterns - Restoration Hardware, Aventura, FL
Drapery fabrics - Sahco, Donghia, Inc., DCOTA,
Dania Beach, FL
ENTRY AND DINING AREA VIGNETTES
Console and cabinet - Austin Auction Gallery,
Austin TX
Artwork above console - Owner’s Collection
Vase on console - Wolf Karnagel, Rosenthal,
www.etsy.com
Table lamps on cabinet - Barovier & Toso,
Murano, Italy
Face sculpture on cabinet - Testa di Moro,
Sicily, Italy
MASTER BEDROOM
Bed - MidCenturyLA, North Hollywood, CA
Bed coverings - Restoration Hardware,
Aventura, FL
Chair with ottoman - Austin Auction Gallery,
Austin TX
Throw and vase - Owner’s Collection
Bench - Thayer Coggin, Palm Beach Modern
Auctions, West Palm Beach, FL
Wall lamps - Arteluce, Tuscany, Italy
Diptych artwork - Spag Gallery,
Sydney, Australia
Vik Muniz artwork - Graphicstudio, Tampa, FL
Murano chandelier - San Rafael Auction Gallery,
San Rafael, CA
Drapery fabrics - Sahco, Donghia, Inc., DCOTA,
Dania Beach, FL
THROUGHOUT
Flooring - La Riggiola, Amalfi Coast, Italy M