Alchemist in Miami Beach, Florida. Designed by Rene Gonzalez Architect. Winner of the 2011 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture. Project description: "The project, a floating glass box inserted into the fifth floor of a parking structure and open to the Miami Beach sky, is calmly perched 60 feet in the air like a floating cloud. Inside reflective materials capture the colors and energy of the surrounding environment and make the space a radiant jewel that can be seen from many vantage points throughout Miami Beach." Photo 5 of 27 in AIA Institute Honor Awards by Miyoko Ohtake

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Alchemist in Miami Beach, Florida. Designed by Rene Gonzalez Architect. Winner of the 2011 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture. Project description: "The project, a floating glass box inserted into the fifth floor of a parking structure and open to the Miami Beach sky, is calmly perched 60 feet in the air like a floating cloud. Inside reflective materials capture the colors and energy of the surrounding environment and make the space a radiant jewel that can be seen from many vantage points throughout Miami Beach."