Location

Sarasota, FL

Architect

Hive Architects

General Contractor

J.M. Meyer

Landscape Contractor

Coast Outdoor Services

Photographer

Seamus Payne

Awards

Bahia Vista

The landscape design for Bahia Vista Residence epitomizes a refined synthesis of privacy, functionality, and modern aesthetics, meticulously attuned to the architecture’s contemporary ethos. The design reimagines the expansive front yard as a sophisticated outdoor sanctuary, deftly balancing the dual imperatives of seclusion and openness.

At the core of the landscape is the swimming pool, strategically positioned to capture optimal sunlight while serving as a tranquil retreat, enveloped in luxuriant tropical flora. The botanical selection, thoughtfully curated from indigenous Floridian species, forms a lush tableau that resonates with the residence’s modernist architecture. This aquatic centerpiece is further elevated by bespoke hardscapes, with custom terrazzo paving that seamlessly extends the interior design narrative into the exterior realm.

The reconfiguration of the driveway and entrance sequence was executed with equal finesse, enhancing the approach to the residence. A meticulously designed entrance courtyard, framed by native palms and ornamental grasses, guides visitors from the public thoroughfare to the residence, cultivating a sense of arrival that is both grand and intimate. The integration of permeable materials in the driveway underscores a commitment to sustainable water management, aligning the design with principles of ecological stewardship.

Exterior furnishings were selected with a discerning eye for minimalism and function, offering comfort without disrupting the landscape’s inherent beauty. The seating areas surrounding the pool and fire pit are conceived as versatile spaces, equally suited to contemplative solitude or lively social engagement, reflecting the project’s ethos of understated elegance.

The landscape design of Bahia Vista stands as a testament to the power of subtlety and restraint, creating an environment of quiet sophistication that not only amplifies the architectural experience but also reverently engages with the natural context of the site.

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