Guberman Residence
The small 50-foot-wide site is one house removed from the Gulf of Mexico. A larger residence directly to the West obstructs the view to the Gulf. With careful edits, the design takes advantage of two view corridors through the setbacks of neighboring lots.
The living room looks through a gap on to the northwest, while the kitchen enjoys the southwest view corridor. These views correspond respectively to the summer and winter sunsets. The beach can be reached by means of a private beach access between neighboring properties.
The house is divided into two wings. The main living quarters is on the second floor to take full advantage of the views. The ground floor accommodates the guest bedrooms, a small guest living, and the foyer.
The two wings are connected by a courtyard and a two-story exposed concrete wall along the main stairs, extending from the entry stoop to the 2nd floor living. The elevated wing spans over the small yard creating a shaded space next to the courtyard. A second exterior stair clad in perforated metal revolves around the small courtyard and leads to the roof terrace.
