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    • Architectural Services – Types of Services… What does an Architect do?

      An architect offers a level of professional service and expertise which no other building professional can provide. An Architects are professionally qualified, legally registered to practice and bound by a code of ethics. An architect works as a team leader as well as an individual. In many building projects the role of the architect is…

    • Architectural Style Guide Mediterranean Style – a Coral Gables favorite

      Exert from the “City of Coral Gables Design Handbook” http://www.coralgables.com/Modules/ShowDocument.aspx?documentID=11730 “The Mediterranean Style Design Standards provide a strong emphasis on aesthetics and architectural design with regulations that encourage the planned mixing of uses to establish identity, diversity and focus to promote a pedestrian friendly environment. This is accomplished through the utilization of a variety of…

    • For summer, show the ocean a little love

      (Original list from Sportdiver magazine). Great little guideline for the summer at the beach or in the water. Help preserve the ocean and reduce plastic waste… diver or not. Help make “paper or plastic?” an irrelevant question by bringing reusable cloth bags to the stores where you shop. Cut down on needless waste by refusing…

    • Permits and board approvals! Miami overview and nuances…

      Often referred to as the “necessary evil”, getting a building permit is a crucial part of any project. While the process may pose a considerable time impact, it is important to remember that the primary objective of a building permit is to ensure that safe structures are provided. Beyond the building code approvals, zoning codes…

    • Coral Gables home construction progress…by S.E.A. 

          Drainfield going in. Insuldeck roof completed and second floor framing ready for inspections.  Structural underside of i suldeck roof in stairwell. Amazing light space.  Design by Sebastian Eilert Architecture.  

    • Cutler Bay addition close to finish

      This single story in-law addition in Cutler Bay, Florida, is getting close to completion. The closets are in, the floor is in; waiting for some final fixtures and finishes to wrap up this project designed by Sebastien Eilert Architecture.