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MIAMI HOME & DECOR Art Basel Opens in Miami Beach Homes with Spectacular Views

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MIAMIH O M E & D E C O R

Art BaselOpens in Miami Beach

Homes with Spectacular Views

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LIVING THE LANGUAGESITUATED IN A PART OF THE WORLD WHERE THE VERNACULARINCLUDES MODERN ELEMENTS, UNCLUTTERED SPACES, CLEANWHITE PALETTES AND A GRATITUDE FOR NATURE, THIS BEAUTIFULHOME SPEAKS A DIALOGUE THAT IS, IN A WORD, MIAMI

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DESIGN BY JAY BRITTO AND DAVID CHARETTE, BRITTO CHARETTE, FORT LAUDERDALE, FLTEXT BY ROBIN HODESPHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXIA FODERE, MIAMI, FL

hough a native of Peru, designer Jay Britto is fluent

in the language of Miami having crafted a notable

roster of projects ranging from South Beach nightclubs

to multi-million dollar private homes in the region. His

client, who also hails from Peru and spends about a third

of the year in town, expressed the desire to create a

secondary residence with the distinguishing characteristics

that continually draw people here from all corners of the

world. Housed in the prestigious and modern Jade

Ocean building this 2,400-square-foot condominium in

Sunny Isles Beach, Fla., definitively talks the talk: a

monochromatic white palette, uncomplicated lines and

a celebration of stunning sea views.

Partnering with David Charette, with whom Britto

works in tandem on each and every one of the firm’s

projects, the pair undertook a minimal, though important,

amount of construction. “Our main goal was to address

the sense of entry in the foyer and how it opens into the

living spaces,“ says Britto, who used a good deal of cus-

tom millwork to achieve continuity and cohesiveness

throughout. “Conceptually, it feels a bit like a train ...

long and narrow, and leading to the caboose — or in

this case, the master bedroom.” The designers created a

dialogue of materials, which flows like a well-structured

sentence from the great room through the hallways, and

is punctuated by the bedrooms.

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LEFT: The terrace is a precursor to what lies beyond the glass

sliders: modern overtones awash with white and majestic ocean

views. Karim Rashid’s “Vondom” table and chairs from Inside

Out are faceted like diamonds, while glass-tile flooring imparts

an elegant sheen that mimics that of the interior walls.

RIGHT: The conversation begins to flow in the entry, where custom

millwork, high-gloss surfaces and stainless accents speak to the

sense of easy modern luxury that defines the home. An organic,

three-part fixture from Artimide dangles from above, while

contemporary, cup-like counter stools are seen in the distance.

The design team of Jay Britto and David Charette.

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“We start that dialogue in the foyer and continue into the living area

covering the walls with back-painted glass and MDF (medium density

fiberboard), which looks more sculptural and also performs better than

wood,” says Charette in reference to the design duo’s custom panel

system that takes ordinary drywall to a higher, more impressive echelon.

“It’s a detail that’s not screaming for attention, but adds a level of subtlety

and complexity that you begin to appreciate the more time you spend in

the rooms.”

On the other hand, there’s nothing subtle whatsoever about the

magnificent ocean vistas surrounding the property, and for this reason,

both the designers and client concurred that the views should remain the

center of attention. With this goal in mind, the living area features few

and simple furnishings — a sleek white cotton sofa from Arravanti, a pair

of Butaca Roma armless lounge chairs from Baltus and a translucent

cocktail table from E.G. Cody — but most importantly, and intentionally,

no TV. “We tried not to showcase technology,” Charette says. “This is a

place for the family and friends to come together to relax and rejoice.”

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ABOVE: Diva III, a statuesque bronze figure sculpted by

Tom Corbin, presides over the hallway, where the use of

reds in an 8-foot-long photo-on-canvas by Beatrice Aden

preludes the significant role color plays in the bedrooms.

LEFT: A mix of materials comes together in the living

area, just as the family converges there to enjoy the

space. The edgy lines of modern Míele and Sub-Zero

appliances in the kitchen are softened by a textural

patchwork, hair-on-hide area rug by Kyle Bunting. The

driftwood sculpture from Michael Dawkins adds a

natural component to the room.

FAR LEFT: A wine-colored Murano glass chandelier,

seemingly borrowed from “Wonderland,” is aptly entitled

“Melt Mee,” being that it gives the appearance of ...

well, melting. Its presence adds both a spirited flair and

touch of baroque to the dining area.

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In fact, with the exception of the bedrooms, whenever a television does appear, be it a kitchen or

bathroom, it is disguised by cabinetry or cleverly concealed with mirrors. Putting electronic distractions

on the back burner for a moment allows luxurious materials to draw focus, whether it’s the glazed linen

Silla Niza dining chairs, a pleated graphite velvet accent pillow from Romo or reflective silver clamshell

sculpture by Ipe Cavalli, there’s plenty to entertain the eye in the great room.

The same can be said for the bedrooms, where a theatrical fade to black happens by way of attention-

grabbing pieces such as a glamorous glass chandelier from Cyan and a bold floral print area rug.

ABOVE: Playful and tasteful, the son’s room doubles as a guest room, where a Ligne Roset daybed on casters can be

positioned for lounging, sleeping or optimal television viewing. The quarters are brightened by natural sunlight or a

flush-mounted chrome and glass ceiling fixture from Farrey’s, depending upon the time of day.

A SHARP PALETTE OFBLACK, WHITE AND RED

SPARKS A DRAMATICINTERPLAY IN THE

DAUGHTER’S ROOM. HERE, A PHOTO OF A PAPER COLLAGE, ENTITLED

STILETTOS BY TREVORWINN, AND A MINISCULE

GLITTERED PILLOW BYDONNA KARAN BRING ADECIDEDLY FEMININE FEEL

TO THE SPACE.

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Relaxation comes easy in the master bath, where floor-to-ceilingglass windows frame the city views and two TVs that masqueradeas wall mirrors make it easy to catch the morning news.

These secondary spaces also serve as a areas for the designers to play with curves and softer lines. A

high-gloss wood desk and chair, a stenciled Lucite wall sconce from Ligne Roset and an assortment of

cylindrical accent tables are just a few of the more lighthearted elements that add character and interest.

Britto and Charette augment the walls with texture in the bedrooms. In the daughter’s room, it’s a

Modani headboard of tufted synthetic leather, while custom Maharam panels shape the son’s bed. To

foster the sense of consistency, both treatments are crafted in white.

And it is just that consistency, that dedication to modernism, airiness, respect for the ocean and

abundance of white, which has enabled Britto and Charette to give this home a voice — one that

speaks Miami, loud and clear.

ABOVE: The master bath features a graphic vanity of ebony wood topped by quartz and Duravit washbasins that are

square in shape and generous in scale. The wall covering, a lacquered white-on-white stripe by Phillip Jeffries,

creates a ripple effect that conveys an understated sense of movement.

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