Van der Vlugt Residence

Completed in 2026, the Van der Vlugt Residence by STRANG Architecture occupies a remote stretch of coastline in Key Largo, Florida. The brief called for a private retreat contrasting Miami's urban pace, engaging a site characterized by a pre-existing berm and vulnerability to sea level rise. The resulting design elevates the home ten feet above grade, supported by a cluster of concrete columns. This raises living spaces above the floodplain and creates shaded ground-level functions, including a covered terrace, an open-air gym facing the water, and a concealed outdoor shower beneath a 50-foot cantilever. Inside, circulation pivots around a sculptural staircase that marks the meeting point of the home's curved axes, echoing the site's waterfront geometry. Floor-to-ceiling windows maximize light and water views, while operable louvers manage solar exposure. Board-formed concrete defines the exterior and features within the library, softened by a curved, white bookshelf. The owner’s suite, set behind sliding glass doors, features finishing details such as metallic patterns referencing the concrete formwork. The top level contains two bedrooms and the owner’s office, each oriented toward panoramic ocean views from a sheltered terrace.

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