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South Florida Architecture, Design, and Interiors
Experiential Spaces, tropical inspiration and Luxury Landscape
Event Ended On: Wednesday March 19 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Keynote Address
Vince Lago
Sunshine and Style: Defining the South Florida Design Aesthetic
From Oceanfront Opulence to Urban Oasis: The South Florida Luxury Landscape
Norman Xu
Jodi Sandler
The Psychology of Space: Designing for Experience and Emotion in South Florida
Why Attend South Florida Architecture, Design, and Interiors
Why This Matters: South Florida has become a trendsetting region, known for its bold aesthetic, high-end lifestyle, and innovative approach to creating spaces that balance luxury with the region’s natural beauty. As this style gains influence nationwide, understanding the unique elements that define South Florida’s luxury market—whether for high-end residences, multi-use spaces, or culturally immersive environments—is essential for anyone in the design industry. This event brings together thought leaders to reveal what makes South Florida’s look distinct and how they approach designing experiences that blend aesthetics, functionality, and emotional impact in ways that are resonating beyond the region.
What You Will Learn:
- Discover the defining characteristics of South Florida’s design aesthetic, from its tropical influences and vibrant color palette to the ways natural light shapes spaces.
- Gain insight into the latest trends in luxury living, including how designers balance South Florida’s laid-back coastal vibe with sophisticated, high-end finishes for both oceanfront and urban properties.
- Learn how to evoke specific emotions through design, using elements like color, layout, and material choices to create spaces that promote relaxation, energy, or inspiration.
- Explore how designers incorporate “barefoot luxury” into homes and hospitality spaces, making spaces feel elegant yet welcoming and comfortable.
- Understand the psychology of space and how design choices can influence mood, from lighting and textures to scents.
- Learn how luxury amenities are being redefined, with features like private wellness zones, spa-inspired bathrooms, and outdoor relaxation areas now at the forefront.
- Examine how traditional South Florida styles, like Art Deco, are being reinterpreted in modern, upscale spaces to reflect the region’s cultural heritage in a fresh way.
For questions regarding content, speaking and sponsorship opportunities please email our Senior Event Producer, Virginia Baker, at virginia.baker@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact ariel.fromm@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
Hotel Colonnade
180 Aragon Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Ballroom: Rotunda & Galleria
Floor: Ground Floor
Parking Information:
VALET: $18/Daily
SELF-PARK: $8/Hour
Agenda
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6:00 PM 9:00 PM |
March 18th: BISNOW Cocktail: Hosted by La Cuisine Appliances
Come join CRE industry leaders and professionals from the Miami's Architecture, Design, and Development market for this cocktail reception with incredible food and great people at La Cuisine beautiful showroom (18187 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160)! Reception included with purchase of an event ticket!
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
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9:00 AM 9:15 AM |
Keynote Address - Mayor Vince Lago
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9:15 AM 10:00 AM |
Sunshine and Style: Defining the South Florida Design Aesthetic
Explore the unique design aesthetic emerging in South Florida, blending tropical inspiration with luxury, modernism, and vibrant colors. Experts will discuss how designers are shaping spaces that capture the essence of South Florida, balancing elegance, energy, and the region’s iconic sunshine.
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10:00 AM 10:15 AM |
Networking Break
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10:15 AM 11:00 AM |
From Oceanfront Opulence to Urban Oasis: The South Florida Luxury Landscape
South Florida’s luxury design scene spans from serene beachfront properties to chic urban penthouses. Dive into the latest trends in high-end residential and hospitality spaces, showcasing how designers create spaces that reflect both South Florida’s laid-back allure and its sophistication.
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11:05 AM 11:50 AM |
The Psychology of Space: Designing for Experience and Emotion in South Florida
More than just aesthetics, design can shape how we feel and interact with a space. Discuss how South Florida designers leverage psychology to create spaces that evoke specific emotions—relaxation, energy, inspiration—whether in homes, offices, or communal spaces.
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11:50 AM 12:15 PM |
Post-Panel Networking
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