THE VISION
When Harvey Firestone and his friends first saw the land that would become The Surf Club in the 1920s, they were seeking the most idyllic location for a private club dedicated to the sea, the sun and all things social—and with these nine remarkable acres on the Atlantic, they found it. Thus began a gracious and colorful chapter in history of Surfside, Florida as the club became a gathering place for the most exceptional figures of the past 80 years.
I had long hoped to build something unique in South Florida—a place to live that would incorporate the most refined architecture and design sensibilities of contemporary culture for people who value the privacy and elegance of an earlier age. When I learned of The Surf Club’s storied past and exuberant traditions, it was clear we had a unique opportunity to respect and preserve the legacy of the club, while contributing new elements that would make the experience of living here absolutely unparalleled. My first call was to the great American architect, Richard Meier, whose keen sensitivity to the interplay between the built environment and the ocean is legendary
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