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e property boasts a multi-purpose basketball court in the front of the res- idence which helps to create a buffer between the home and Pine Tree Drive. e court also serves as an architectur- al point of interest, creating a dramatic forecourt for those arriving at the home's eye-catching front door. Composed of rectilinear volumes, large glass win- dows and floating planes, the two-sto- ry home is meant to feel contained yet transparent with easy access to views of the beautiful landscaping around the home and nearby waterfront. Its screens play with the character of light, helping to heighten this experience and bring in natural light and warm sunshine. Many different types of wood were also used throughout the home which add to the internal and external connections and give the home an adventurous feel. is six-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 19,000-square-foot home sits on an acre of land located in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in Miami. As you make your way inside, there is a spacious ground level featuring a state- of-the-art kitchen, large dining area, great room and loggia (an architectural feature which is a room with open sides to the outside or garden). Upstairs, the architects placed a family room, three bedrooms and a master suite which offers breathtaking views of the Atlan- tic Ocean. Lastly, the rooop terrace, which hovers off the Indian Creek Ca- nal, offers an extension of these magnif- icent ocean views and 100 feet of private waterfront. For all its grandeur and practicality, the true wow factor of Pine Tree is in the rear of the property: A private pool courtyard alongside the canal featuring a 43-foot-long concrete water slide, hot tub, BBQ and bar. is water slide ex- tends from the second floor of the home to the stunning swimming pool, with built-in pool volleyball and basketball courts. e waterfront even entails a custom-built dock for a super-yacht. To create this extreme outdoor ex- perience, SAOTA enlisted the help of Raymond Jungles, a renowned land- scape architect whose work can best be seen in private gardens and resorts throughout Florida and the Caribbean. e relaxed, yet bold landscaping of the courtyard designed by Jungles creates a natural environment which is incum- bent of Miami's beauty. is SAOTA-designed waterfront getaway was first listed on the market for $34 million but has recently sold for a $22.5 million, making Pine Tree one of the most expensive single-family homes purchased in Miami in the last few years. Well worth its heavy price tag, this Miami oasis is the best of both worlds, expansive and fluid – opening onto the activity of the canal when de- sired or contained in the private oa- sis for relaxation. e open floor plan which is Pine Tree, creates the idea and ability to live in and through your home. e cohesion of indoor-outdoor living designed within this mansion is truly a Miami dream. VUE ON ARCHITECTURE V U E N J . C O M 63

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