The plan for this 5,500 square foot private residence located along the Intracoastal Waterway is influenced from by the views, the irregular pie-shaped lot, the requirement that garages cannot face the street and the need to locate a septic field on the property. 

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Architects: Silberstein Architecture

Location: Sea Ranch Lakes, FL, United States

Architect In Charge: Jeffrey Silberstein

Project Manager: Andrew Younger

Area: 5500.0 ft2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Robin Hill

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The plan for this 5,500 square foot private residence located along the Intracoastal Waterway is influenced from by the views, the irregular pie-shaped lot, the requirement that garages cannot face the street and the need to locate a septic field on the property. 
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All of these criteria influenced the plan and geometry of the home, and one of the most prominent features is the cantilevered second floor at the front façade.

Plan

On the site, there is a very clear distinction between public and private spaces.  From the street the front entry is concealed behind a wood fence which provides privacy from the street.  

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There is an intimate fire pit area tucked off of the entryway.  Once inside the house, all of the...