Tropical Minimal
“Truth in Materials”
The owners of this property desired a home where the garden and interior could function interchangeably. Working closely with the owners and Architect, every aspect of the garden and hardscape was designed with the idea that less is more. The exterior walls and fences were considered an extension of the house; to the extent that a blank wall became a canvas used to project movies from the lawn. A simple planting palette relied on variations in texture and shades of green to support but not compete with the strong architectural lines. Not an inch was wasted.
Location: Key West, Florida
Completed: 2015
Architect: Haven Burkee, Bender & Associates
General Contractor: Dunn General Construction
Photography: Tamara Alvarez and Richard Bloom
