📣 Spotlight Sunday - Florida Preservation Awards📣
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens - Restoration, Rehabilitation & Adaptive Use (2023)
Vizcaya, a name derived from the Basque term for an elevated place, was constructed in 1916 to serve as the winter residence of industrialist James Deering. As an avid patron of the arts Deering sought the guidance of Paul Chalfin, a painter and designer from New York, to bring his vision of a Florida home to life.
Together, they embarked on a creative journey, blending elements of Baroque, Rococo, Mannerist and Louis XIV styles, adapted to suit a beach house in South Florida. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A collaborative team effort drove the restoration project that included cleaning and water repellent treatments, roofing, preservation and repair of stucco and clay tile roofs and lightning protection for the historic buildings, all carefully considered during the roof's design and construction.
Key to the project’s success was the careful selection of appropriate new roof tiles that captured the character of the original 100-year-old clay tile roof.
The project serves as a testament to the importance of historic preservation, engaging and educating the community while honoring the enduring legacy of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
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