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4,500 cubic yards of concrete, and over 200 pieces of glass were used in the construction of the home, which took four years to complete.

Opening up the stairwell with glass partitions allowed daylight to penetrate to the core of the highly vertical structure. The architects also removed partitions around the kitchen and relocated it to the home's east end where it faces the building's historic bay window.

Low-maintenance landscaping, including Florida natives and succulent plants, spans across the front yard, offering a warm welcome upon arrival.

The original brise-soleil on the front facade was kept but repaired.

The home is built into its grassy-dune landscape (icluding a day-lit lower level) yet still appears to float over its terrain.

Glassed-in corridors visually connect public spaces in the house while making the surrounding landscape feel like part of the design.

1 Coral Caye in Placencia, Belize is currently listed for $2,195,000 by Peter McLean of The Corcoran Group.

An aerial view show’s the home’s open-air, three-story layout. Miles of shoreline can be easily accessed via the home's private staircase leading to the beach.

Living Room

Nestled within a forested site, the home is the perfect getaway for a family and their relatives and friends.

Stucco was used on the east- and west-facing walls to shield the home from the penetrating sun.

The heavy stucco walls provide shade, and they also help separate the more private areas of the home from the public ones.