The Owners requirement for the outdoor landscape areas called for a lush tropical setting with a water feature that could be felt from the main entry and around the front to a remote private seating area. Hardscape such as pool which incorporated a partially submerged spa and a shallow area with sufficient perimeter deck space and a large yard for play adjacent to pool area. The landscape architect complied with the Owner’s wish list of the entry water feature which provides a sense of movement and sound that compliments the style of the architecture, as well as pool with integrated spa and shallow area, paths and walkways connecting all the outdoor spaces, patios and decks
The planting palette selected by the landscape architect incorporates a broad selection of native trees and shrubs and the preservation of many existing mature Live Oak and Gumbo limbo trees as well as batches of existing ferns and bromeliads. . A definite modern tropical exotic approach to landscape architecture creating what will complement elegance and grandeur for this residence.
Bio Florida licensed landscape architect Orlando Comas is nearing his fifty years enjoying a career in landscape architecture. He owns the compelling enthusiasm of creating outdoor environments for a select clientele. His dedication has taken him to South, Central America, the Caribbean and South Florida. Everyday he looks forward to his daily synthesis process of combining experience, the natural environment, new materials, and the pleasure of offering his clients fresh new ideas.
Other prizes Selected Awards: Builders Assoc. of So. FLA 2007 Silver , 620 Ocea n Dr 2007 Platinum , Ocanos Resort 2010 Landscape Architect of the Year- AIA-Miami 2010 Award of Honor -ASLA - FLA - Private Residence 2013 American Society of Registered Architects-FLORIDA Gold - Omphoy Resort Silver - Private Res- M. Beach Silver - Private Res- Cocoplum Bronze - Private Res- M. Beach 2013 American Society of Registered Architects-NATIONAL Gold - Private Res- M. Beach Silver - Omphoy Resort Silver - Private Res- Hollywood 2014 Award of Honor -ASLA - FLA - Rare Gem 2018 Luxe Magazine - Reader's Choicer Award 2018 The Architecture Masterprize - Honorable Mention in Landscape Architecture / Residential 2019 Luxe Gold List Honoree 2020 Architecture MasterPrize - Residential Best of Best 2020 Luxe Magazine - Gold List 2021 Luxe Magazine - Gold List 2021 Architectural MasterPrize - Honorable Mention 2021 BLT Built Desig Award - Honorable Mention
