A LESSON IN RESTRAINT

Looking for trending ideas for your greens this year? Take cues from the Coronado Residence in Miami by Studio Arth.

- RITUPARNA SIMLA

In the thick of quintessential coconut palms and moored boats of Miami lies Coronado Residence, reflecting a calm and grounded lifestyle. The entirety of the estate, encompassing both the residence and its environs, is infused with a Zen-inspired ambience, thoughtfully designed to cater to clients who are ardent advocates of yoga, meditation and mindfulness.

Tree's Company

A major trend this year is allowing the play of natural light and dappled shade of trees to enhance the architecture. Here, majestic leopard trees with a unique sculptural branching artfully reveal the architecture through its veil-like structure while lending privacy from the street. In the front yard, a trio of trees stands as sentinels, comprising two gumbo limbo trees that provide dappled shade to the curved pedestrian walkway, accompanied by a ponytail palm. The ponytail palm holds a place of honour within the newly constructed home, cherished for its sentimental connection for about 20 years to the old house.