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The project’s genesis was simple. “We were living next door [to the current
property],” Courchene adds. “The opportunity arose for us to improve on
certain criteria to better fit our way of living. Not wanting to leave the area, it
was perfect when the property became available. We entertain often and enlarging
the family room, kitchen and outdoor living spaces was essential.”
Although the predominant style in south Florida is Mediterranean/Spanish,
the exterior design of the Courchene/Luckie residence has contemporary
influences. “The stone cladding is clean and straightforward, and there are
no ornate carvings or capitals,” Strasser says. “The basics are there, but not
the gingerbread.”
Touches of Asian/Balinese influence emerge in the entrance to the home. Visitors
climb three gentle steps to a bridge that crosses a serene water pond. “It’s
a nod to the ‘Zen garden’ look,” Strasser says. “A simple bridge with clean
lines, flanked by topiaries.”
The interior follows the same simple conceptual approach. “We wanted a
progressive look,” Strasser says, “without overdoing the architectural detailing.
They might sell the home someday, and if a home is too personalized, it can be
a tough sell.”
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the living room’s low, linear
seating is arranged to accomplish
numerous groupings
without blocking the view of the
landscape and pool area.
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the home provides a comfortable
space for entertaining
guests with both its indoor and
outdoor spaces.
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An elevated, glassed-in fireplace,
clad with verde bamboo granite
slabs, dominates the living room
without overpowering the other
details—such as the custommade
cocktail table and expa
sive windows.
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