November 26, 2025 | DESIGN & INTERIORS
a MODERN SANCTUARY in KEY BISCAYNE
words YUZU Editorial
interior design Lamarc Studio
photos Mateo Soto
production Karine Monié
Just ten minutes from Miami’s vibrant rhythm, a quiet island home finds its pace. Designed by Marcela Restrepo of Lamarc Studio — the Colombian-born designer with studios in both California and Florida — this Key Biscayne residence blends modern refinement with the warmth of a deeply personal gallery.
Nero Marquina marble and travertine checkerboard floors anchor the entry, where antique mirrors and sculptural accents echo a soft conversation between past and present. An RH Aquitante ceiling lamp, glass pieces by Reflections Copenhagen, and L’Object’s poetic forms set the tone for what the home embodies: serenity, clarity, and a sense of collected elegance.
WHERE TWO AESTHETICS MEET
The homeowners come from two very different stylistic worlds. One is drawn to crystal, moldings, and classical detail; the other to contemporary minimalism and clean lines. Rather than choosing sides, Lamarc Studio orchestrated a dialogue.
“Classical elements were reinterpreted through a contemporary lens,” Restrepo notes. “Ornament and simplicity, history and modernity — meeting in harmony.”
This balance plays out through Poliform’s Saint Germain modular sofa, Artefacto side tables, Tom Dixon’s Melt lighting, Iittala’s Aalto vase, and the sculptural presence of Baccarat and Lalique pieces. Each object adds a quiet rhythm, shaping the home into a thoughtful, lived-in gallery.
A DAYLIGHT HOME, A NIGHTTIME GLOW
A private elevator opens directly into sweeping views of the Atlantic and the Miami skyline. The entire residence unfolds across one level, where the living, dining, and bar areas form a fluid, continuous sequence ideal for gatherings.
The bar — lit by Baccarat’s Mille Nuits fixtures and layered with Reflections Copenhagen objects, Assouline titles, Christofle accents, and Riva editions — reflects the owners’ love of hosting. In the living room, a Maxalto coffee table carries Cartier’s Panthère, Lalique’s Zeila panther, and Baccarat’s sculptural Mille Nuits vase, forming a tableau that feels both curated and effortless.
The artworks — from Ignacio Iturria, Manuel Rendón, and Victor Rodriguez — punctuate the calm palette, standing out with clarity against the home’s gentle tones.
AN ODE TO LIGHT, STONE AND ATMOSPHERE
Miami’s warm light and endless-summer spirit informed every design decision. Very light ecru walls offset crisp white moldings; floors and veneers remain quiet, allowing expressive stones like Viola and Hermitage to become sculptural elements in their own right.
The bedrooms embrace a more hushed language: natural textures, soft taupes, and subtle contrasts that encourage rest. Here, the restraint allows the art and furniture to take center stage, creating rooms that feel luminous and quietly confident.
The owners’ background in ship design shaped the material palette — an appreciation for durability, aging, and surfaces that gather character over time. Travertine floors run throughout the home, creating a seamless and grounding foundation.
Bathrooms, by contrast, deliver architectural boldness. In the primary bath, dramatic Viola stone vanities meet micro-cement finishes and a minimalist custom vanity, balancing intensity with calm. In the kitchen, a monolithic Hermitage waterfall island becomes the sculptural heart of the space, complemented by minimalist ivory cabinetry, matte black fixtures, clear quartz accents and DWR tractor stools.
