Florida Design Magazine Vol. 13, No. 2 Page 3
"STATELY ARCHITECTURE",
 
 
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ABOVE: In the foyer, a barrel-vaulted ceiling introduces the home’s classic styling. An intricate inlay adds a layer of detail to the flooring, while a Russian settee hints at the antiques used throughout.
 
 
 
 
ABOVE: A Stark area rug unifies the living and dining areas with its delicate colors and graceful pattern. Antique wood-framed chairs combine with upholstered furnishings for an eclectic, “collected” look.
 
 
Ablend of timeless elegance and sophisticated comfort, this spacious penthouse on Fisher Island in Miami seems more like a stately manor than a vacation retreat. Meticulous architectural details shape the interior, while fine antiques and period furnishings impart a timeworn ambiance.

Upon purchasing the residence, the owner retained architect Cathy Zukerman and designer Laura Sparrow to extensively renovate the Mediterranean-style interior. “Originally, the ceiling was painted with clouds and cherubs, and the floor was stone cold,” Zukerman says. “We gutted the entire apartment to an empty shell.”
 
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