10/26/2026
Edith imagined a beach house where she could finally slow down. A place for unhurried mornings, ocean breezes, and vacations that felt like a true escape.
She also wanted her home to create opportunities: welcoming guests and generating rental income whenever she wasn’t there.
Our process began with listening. Before drawing the first lines, we wanted to understand how Edith imagined spending her days, what made her feel at ease, and how the house could support both her personal enjoyment and its use as a vacation rental.
We translated those conversations into a design that brought her vision into focus. We explored the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces, the balance between gathering and privacy, and the materials and natural light that would shape the atmosphere. Throughout the process, we refined the ideas together, making room for her feedback and paying attention to the details that mattered to her.
Seeing Edith so happy with the final design was the most rewarding part. She could picture herself there and imagine others enjoying the place she had dreamed of creating.
That is where architecture begins for us: understanding the life you want to live, and giving it a place to unfold.
What would your own beach retreat feel like? Let’s imagine it together.
Mauricio Cabas | Architect Miami