RES | BK - JR

Location:
Brickell Key II | Miami, FL.
Area:
1,200 sq ft (est.)
Program:
Residential
Illuminated stone bath surround
The arched timber door in its dark surround.
Brickell Key II living, dining and kitchen

The renovation reached all the way from the floor plan to the inside of a drawer.

BY LAVS
A bronze-toned door handle against a textured surface.
A softly illuminated bedroom pendant against pale wall paneling.
The complete primary bathroom with freestanding bath, illuminated stone arch and custom vanity.

At Brickell Key, every inch mattered. We reshaped walls and brought hallway space into the main rooms, improving circulation and making more of the apartment's footprint usable. Having in mind that clean and healthy constructions materials had to be the baseline. The design combines an elevated European sensibility with the ease of waterfront living, pairing warm neutral cabinetry with rich wood and stone.

Making every inch count

Reworking the walls gave space back to the rooms and reduced the feeling of moving through separate corridors. The aim was to make the apartment feel larger through a more useful layout, with storage designed around how each area would be used.

The complete living and dining space, with a pale kitchen and illuminated hallway.

Technology within the design

LED lighting, baseboards, light switches, and air-conditioning details were considered alongside the architecture. Their positions and finishes were coordinated with the walls and cabinetry, allowing the practical systems of the apartment to sit naturally within the design.

Curved television cabinetry with a stone top and recessed lighting.
Black light switches set into white wall paneling beside an artwork.
Sunlight across the bedroom rug and illuminated stone skirting.
A stone-toned shower with black hardware, linear lighting and a recessed niche.

Custom down to the last detail

Every piece of cabinetry was custom designed for this apartment, from the kitchen and closets to the drawer interiors. Bespoke furniture completed the rooms. The turnkey service continued through pantry stocking, linens, and everyday non toxic-essentials, so the owners could arrive and begin living there.

Integrated kitchen appliances and quiet stone surfaces.
A refined junction between upholstery and metal.
A walnut-paneled bathroom wall and arched doorway.
A minimal bathroom vanity with natural wood and integrated lighting.
Curtains, upholstery and bedside textures.
A reading chair beside the window and a slim black lamp.
Smoked-glass basin with black wall-mounted fittings.
Custom timber bedside storage and a black pendant light.
Stone inset into a timber bedside table.

THE STORY BEHIND THE SPACE

BEFORE & PROCESS

01

NOT JUST A RENOVATION,A COMPLETE RESET.

The original kitchen as work began
The original tiled shower and glass enclosure

This apartment was fully stripped down and rebuilt from scratch to create a healthier, calmer, and more intentional way of living.

02

EVERYTHING WAS REMOVEDDOWN TO THE CORE

The apartment stripped back to exposed metal framing and services
Exposed ceiling framing and wiring at the entrance during rebuilding

We demolished every existing finish and material in the apartment to start from a clean foundation.

The goal was to eliminate mold, contaminants, and toxic materials, creating a space that felt safe, clean, and intentional.

03

DESIGNED AROUND THEWAY LIFE FEELS

The custom living-room arch taking shape in unfinished plasterboard

Every curve, transition, material, and source of light was designed to create a softer experience of daily life—one that feels grounding, calm, and effortless to live in.

The owners’ comfort guided both the visible architecture and the details concealed within it.

04

A SOFTER SENSEOF STRUCTURE

Soft curves, concealed light and warm natural material in the completed apartment

We chose natural textures, soft curves, hidden lighting, and thoughtful proportions to bring warmth to the architecture, turning functional moments into part of the overall experience.

The intention was to create a sense of calm throughout the apartment, visually and emotionally.

05

EVERY DETAIL WASCUSTOM DESIGNED

Custom stone and timber vanity with its upholstered chair

Everything in this apartment was designed by us specifically for this space.

From the kitchen, vanities, and closets to the furniture, bed, nightstands, desk, built-ins, drawer interiors, and smallest finishing details—every element was custom-made to feel fully integrated and intentional.

Every piece was created specifically for this apartment and the way our clients live.

06

THE FINAL RESULT

The finished living-room arch with integrated television and cabinetry

A home that feels warm, grounded, and deeply personal. Every material, every line, and every detail was intentionally chosen to support the experience of living there.