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L’Atelier. It’s the French term for workshop or studio, par-ticularly of an artist or designer working with apprentices to produce works of fine or decorative art. The word conjures images of haute design, masterful craftsman-ship, and exquisite quality. Of course, that’s exactly what the developers of a new boutique condominium devel-opment in Miami Beach had in mind when they named it—and enlisted a top team of talent to create it.

Located on a beautiful stretch of the Atlantic in the heart of bustling North Beach, L’Atelier—a sculptural 20-story structure—promises to stand as a shining jewel in the crown of new developments emerging on the beach. The project will combine stunning form by the Miami-based international architecture firm Revuelta, engaging gardens and grounds by landscape superstar Enzo Enea, and timelessly beautiful interiors by design impresario Holly Hunt.

Designed by a world-class team, including interiors by Holly Hunt, L’Atelier—a stunning new development in Miami Beach—will bring fresh dimension to the legacy of Miami modern design.

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Inspired by the geometry and dramatic swooping lines of the historic hotel that once thrived on the site, L’Atelier’s spectacular new architecture will recall the best of Miami Beach’s mid-century modern design. At the same time, the layout, extraordinary finishes, and fine furnishings of the public spaces and residences inside will bring a new dimension to Miami modernism.

L’Atelier’s porte cochere and street-level retail shops will be housed in the preserved historic portion of the complex— the former Bombay Hotel (later known as the Golden Sands). Designed by Norman M. Giller in 1951, the Bombay Hotel was central to Miami Beach’s high-life scene of the time.

These spaces will ease into the dramatic double-height lobby, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the endless blue waters of the ocean. Here, the new structure begins—and Hunt will set an understated yet glamorous tone with luxe materials and a mix of classic modern and custom furnishings and accents.

Since establishing her first showroom in Chicago more than 30 years ago, Hunt has been recognized as a leader in top- quality residential furnishings, accessories, and finishes. Culling the crème de la crème of designers from around the globe—

including contemporary masters like Jean-Michel Wilmotte, Ralph Rucci, John Hutton, and Christian Astuguevieille—Hunt exclusively represents their work in her showrooms across America and interna-tionally in London and Brazil.

“Our designs always have the common thread of quality, classic lines, and generous scale and proportions—they are more tailored than frilly, timeless, on trend but not trendy, and a little eccentric,” says Hunt of her approach to interior design. Citing the work of mid-century French masters Jean-Michel Frank and Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann and Ameri-can designer Karl Springer as particularly influential touchstones that shape her point of view, she says there’s a cleanliness and simplicity to their work that enables it to stand the test of time.

Given the international vantage point that influences her aesthetic, it isn’t surprising that she and her team would bring interior design to an entirely new level here. All-white spaces, characteristic of Miami Beach interiors, mix with honed marble and nickel accents, infusing the lobby with rich character; while a sumptuous custom sofa exclusive to L’Atelier and Jett lounge chairs of her own design will anchor a seating area with panache. River Rock cocktail tables by Lorna Lee John Muller Designs and a Helios chandelier by Stefan Gulassa set an internationally inspired modern tone that consistently flows throughout the interior.

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The same classic, modern aesthetic will also define other public spaces, such as the library, spa, and hammock garden. All 21 limited-edition flow-through residences—from the half- and full-floor units to the double-height penthouse—will feature open layouts with 10-foot ceilings, rich materials (such as gray wood stone floors), and fine fix-tures and finishes (Gaggenau appliances and Poliform cabinetry in the kitchens and white Venus marble in the baths).

The lofty influences that Hunt and the other stellar designers on the team have brought to L’Atelier are poised to coalesce into a master-ful building that aptly reflects its name and will surely elevate the spirit of North Beach to a whole new level. The project is expected to be completed in 2017.

“A guiding principal for us is to never let best get in the way of better,” says Hunt. “There’s always something pulling us forward.” ◗

For more information, visit lateliermiamibeach.com.

L’ Atelier’s spectacular new architecture will recall the best of Miami Beach’s mid-century modern design. At the same time . . . the inside will bring a new dimension to Miami modernism.