Hammock House

5440
Hammock
Drive,
Coral
Gables,
FL,
USA
25°44′56″N
80°15′43″W

Hammock
House
is
a
private
residence
in
Coral
Gables
shaped
by
the
mature
landscape
typical
of
the
area.
With
a
total
area
of
12,026
square
feet,
the
house
draws
inspiration
from
the
archetypal
barn
form,
reinterpreted
through
contemporary
proportions
and
materials.
The
architecture
responds
carefully
to
the
existing
site,
where
several
long-established
trees
influenced
both
the
layout
and
the
spatial
organization
of
the
residence.

Materiality
reinforces
the
connection
to
the
local
architectural
language.
The
entire
perimeter
of
the
first
floor
is
clad
in
textured
coral
stone,
emphasizing
the
tactile
character
of
this
traditional
South
Florida
material.
Its
rich
surface
becomes
a
defining
element
of
the
house’s
identity
and
anchors
the
structure
within
its
context.
The
roof
is
finished
in
slate,
while
the
windows
feature
classic
divided
mullions
that
reference
historic
residences
of
the
neighborhood.
At
the
entrance,
a
water
element
with
fish
introduces
a
calm,
contemplative
atmosphere.
Coral
stone
blocks
form
the
fence
along
the
main
approach,
while
the
gate
and
entrance
doors
are
crafted
from
vertical
wooden
slats
that
echo
the
material
treatment
of
the
gabled
facade,
completing
the
architectural
composition
with
warmth
and
coherence.