Bass Residence
BASS RESIDENCE
[STRANG]
LANDSCAPE
Mauricio Del Valle Design
DESIGN TEAM
Margaret Marquez Interiors
AREA
8500 ft²
YEAR
2016
CLIENTS
Hillarie Bass
MANUFACTURERS
AutoDesk, Lutron, 3G Lighting, Fleetwood, Poliform, USAI, Viabizzuno, Knoll, Mia Cucina, Trimble, Wine cellar innovaions
PHOTOGRAPHS
Claudio Manzoni
ENGINEERING/BUILDERS
Tre Leoni Construction, SDG Builders
LEAD ARCHITECTS
Jason Adams, Maria Ascoli, Benjamin Hale, Adrian Heid, Evelyn Gavilondo, Max Strang
Text description provided by architect.
Located directly adjacent to Biscayne Bay, the Bass Residence underscores [STRANG]'s continuous exploration of the concept of a floating, rectilinear frame.
The exposure to hurricane storm surges required that the home be raised substantially above the existing grade. This results in an impressive architectural composition where the frame acts as a third-level volume that protrudes beyond the level below.
The frame itself is offset in two different axes while also expressing variable thicknesses.
A massive pier of exposed concrete vertically penetrates and effectively anchors the home’s two upper levels.
This pier is accompanied by two smaller exposed concrete ‘fins’ that serve as additional structural supports. These ‘fins’ also effectively modulate and randomize the walls of glass facing the bay.
As one of Miami's most future-ready houses with striking interior design by Margaret Marquez, the Bass Residence’s notable resilient design and high-tech integrations by HEDsouth encompass automated lighting, shades, audio/visual, music, climate, security, and more.
Taken together, all of these elements allow for a sophisticated and modern assemblage with grand perspectives of the Biscayne Bay.
