La Gorce Island Residence

The 14,771-square-foot La Gorce Island home was designed by Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design in collaboration with the Aquablue Group. The seven-bedroom, 13-bathroom home masterfully blends minimalist design with ultra-exclusive amenities and a lush private location to create a one-of-a-kind residential experience. Unfolding in the coveted La Gorce Island enclave, the two-story residence is accented by 172 feet of luxury- and sun-splashed water frontage. The grand entrance of the home features a reflecting pond with floating stairs surrounded by a cascading water feature on one side and a living green wall on the other.

The dazzling home’s exterior blends bronze, book-matched travertine with Japanese white oak for an extra touch of elegance. An air of indoor-outdoor synergy also inspires and informs this unique residence. At the main level, formal dining and living room areas majestically stand side-by-side—and towering glass doors open to the lush backyard. The modern kitchen is populated by high-end appliances, anchored by a massive island, and accented by marble and wood details. It looks out at an inviting outdoor alfresco dining area, complete with an outdoor kitchen, bowl-shaped fire pit, and seating areas. The second story is dominated by a 1,800-square-foot premier suite with an equally masterful balcony–and Biscayne Bay views–and a spacious main bathroom and grand walk-in closet.

According to Choeff Levy Fischman Principal Raphael Levy, this home exudes grandeur, luxury, and elegance! The light cladding materials, dark accents, exotic stone feature walls, and deep-tapered profiles create the character of the design. Light-colored materials such as limestone and white oak present a dramatic contrast to the dark metal and frame colors.

In and around this one-of-a-kind home, out-of-this-world amenities are commonplace. Indulgences include a catering kitchen with a walk-in refrigerator, a sound-proof theater, a gym with a steam shower and sauna, a marble wine cellar, a corner home office, an elevator-accessed rooftop deck, a 90-foot-long infinity-edge pool and integrated hot tub and a large yacht dock. Warm interior finishes, provided by the Aquablue Group, include leather, marble, and stylish wall coverings handmade by Italian artisans.

The home was expertly designed to meet demanding LEED Gold standards. It boasts a highly-efficient mechanical system, high-performance glazing, and roof-based solar panels.