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Cascading greenery permeates the reborn
Mayfair House Hotel in Coconut Grove
Preserved archways and architectural
flourishes nods to the Mayfair's legacy
Bold tones in the penthouse
A sunny central courtyard serves
as the Mayfair's nucleus
distinguish the Mayfair from more
minimalist neighbors
Each spacious guestroom at the
Mayfair boasts its own terrace
" We wanted to pay tribute to the rich history
of the building's namesake, [Downtown
Miami's] Elser Pier, while incorporating
Miami's evolving design, " Cotofana adds.
" This way, guests would receive an allencompassing
glimpse into the city's legacy
of sophisticated design. "
Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
Old World architectural gems are also
experiencing rebirths. The former Mayfair
Hotel & Spa in Coconut Grove has reopened
as the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden
following a two-year facelift by New Yorkbased
studio Goodrich. " We made a careful
study of Kenneth Treister's original design,
poring over historic photos and looking at
the original plans and details, " says Goodrich
principal and founder Matthew Goodrich.
" We restored or refreshed as much as we
could, and then added layers of bold design
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inspired by his unique maximalist vision. "
With a sundrenched coutyard at its
core, the property is endowed with greenery
alongside cascading fountains, fanciful copper
lighting, and sculptural architectural fl ourishes.
Original elements like signature archways
and unique fi nishes have been retained and
echoed in focal points like carved wood details.
" Coconut Grove has a long history as an artist
enclave, and we drew on that in our design of
the hotel, " Goodrich adds. " We were excited
at the prospect of creating such a diff erent
feel for Miami. The bold color and materials
we used make a strong statement in a sea
of minimalist, white hotels, and introduce
a diff erent experience and feeling for guests. " A
garden café and Calypso-style rooſt op pool bar
serve as social hubs, while the 179 guestrooms
and suites boast expansive footprints ranging
from 500 to 1,124 square feet across eight
confi gurations that each tout their own terrace.
Arlo Wynwood
Another New York studio leaving its signature
on Miami is Meyer Davis, which craſt ed the
Arlo Wynwood, the fi rst hotel in Miami's
street art mecca. The preeminent creative
haven and its industrial backdrop were obvious
muses for an organic-meets-modern approach.
" Our design language for Arlo Wynwood
draws on the bold and curated artistic nature
of the neighborhood-looking at the design
experience that can be created when it
collides with the clean lines of contemporary
architecture, " says senior project manager Eric
Appel. " Arlo Wynwood redefi nes a relaxed
sense of contemporary urban luxury. The
design embraces the perfectly balanced tension
between the natural and the man-made. "
Warm, earthy materials are juxtaposed
with contemporary finishes and vivid
accents that permeate its understated
richness. Beyond a slew of buzzy social areas
Photos by KEVIN COHEN, WILL PRYCE, and courtesy of ARLO WYNWOOD
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