Interior Architecture & Design Services
Full-Scope Residential Design Excellence Throughout South Florida's Most Exclusive Communities
OVERVIEW
From property acquisition and pre-construction planning through fully furnished move-in, STUDIO 818 orchestrates every phase of South Florida’s most sophisticated residential projects.
PROJECT SCOPES
- Ground-up custom home creation
- Large-scale estate renovations
- Major architectural remodels and expansions
- Property acquisition and pre-purchase design strategy
Each project guided by real estate investment discipline and modern design mastery from first decision through fully furnished move-in.
Serving Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Hobe Sound, and beyond.
Our Services
From identifying the right property through fully furnished move-in, STUDIO 818 orchestrates every phase of your residential project.
Ground-Up Custom Homes
From pre-construction planning through fully furnished move-in, our interior architecture and design services ensure your vision informs every structural decision. By integrating with your architect and builder from day one, we align spatial flow, design intent, and constructibility — eliminating costly changes before they happen.”
Details
Ground-up custom home design begins before ground breaks. Our developer-informed approach ensures interior architecture informs structural decisions from inception, eliminating costly changes and ensuring optimal spatial relationships throughout your residence.
Custom Home Design Services Include:
- Pre-Construction Intelligence. Space optimization and flow analysis before structural design finalization.
- Interior Architecture Development. Layouts, ceiling treatments, built-ins, and millwork planning.
- Interior Design and Furnishings. Material selection, lighting design, and furnishing specification.
- Construction Documentation and Oversight. Detailed drawings, builder coordination, and ongoing site support.
- Fully Furnished Move-In. Curated furnishings, professional styling, and move-in orchestration.
Ideal For: Estate-level new construction exceeding 4,000 SF in Palm Beach County, Martin County, and coastal Broward County.”
Architectural Expansions
Our interior architecture and design services for home expansions ensure new construction flows naturally into existing spaces. From ceiling lines to millwork, every detail is designed for continuity so the expanded residence feels unified and intentional rather than added onto. The result is a home that lives larger while honoring its original architecture.”
Details
Expansion design begins with the existing home — understanding its architectural language before designing what comes next.
Architectural Expansion Services Include:
- Strategic Expansion Planning. Thoughtful integration of new and existing spaces for a cohesive result.
- Interior Architecture Continuity. Ceiling treatments, flooring transitions, and architectural details that unify the entire residence.
- Whole-Home Flow Optimization. Rethinking layouts and adjacencies so the residence functions as one cohesive design.
- Procurement and Construction Coordination. Orchestration of custom millwork, finishes, and vendor schedules across multiple phases.
- Expansion Interior Design. Full design services for new spaces, refined to harmonize with existing interiors.
- Fully Furnished Move-In. Curated furnishings, professional styling, and move-in orchestration.
Ideal For: Estate-level home expansions adding 1,500+ SF of new construction across South Florida’s exclusive communities.
Transformative Renovations
Our interior architecture and design services for estate renovations honor a property’s architectural heritage while introducing modern sophistication and function. From rethinking space flow to refining every finish, we transform distinguished residences into homes that feel timeless and entirely current.
Details
Estate renovation begins with understanding what the property already is — and what it has the potential to become.
Estate Renovation Services Include:
- Renovation Planning and Space Analysis. Assessing existing conditions and identifying the full potential of your estate.
- Interior Architecture Modifications. Structural updates, reconfigurations, and optimized flow.
- Historic Preservation Integration. Sensitive updates that respect architectural character while introducing modern amenities.
- Complete Interior Design Transformation. Materials, lighting, and furnishings designed to harmonize new and existing spaces.
- Procurement and Construction Coordination. Management of millwork, finishes, and vendor timing to keep projects on track.
- Phased Renovation Management. Strategic sequencing to minimize disruption during complex renovations.
- Fully Furnished Move-In. Curated furnishings, professional styling, and move-in orchestration.
Ideal For: Significant renovations of estates and luxury residences across South Florida’s most exclusive coastal communities.”
Property Acquisition & Design Strategy
For clients who haven’t yet identified their property, our Property Acquisition and Design Strategy service ensures the right foundation is in place before design begins. Finding the right property isn’t just a real estate decision. It’s a design decision, a construction decision, and an investment decision made simultaneously.
Most buyers evaluate properties based on what they are. We evaluate them based on what they can become.”
Details
Led by licensed Florida real estate agent and co-founder John-Paul Micek, this service merges real estate investment discipline with interior architecture intelligence — giving clients a strategic advantage that no traditional real estate agent or design firm can offer independently.
This service operates across two distinct phases:
PRE-PURCHASE ADVISORY
Before you commit to a property, we apply the same investment-grade evaluation criteria used across 50+ luxury custom spec homes to assess whether a property can realistically deliver your vision, your lifestyle goals, and your financial objectives.
Pre-Purchase Advisory Includes:
- Property identification and evaluation aligned to your design vision and lifestyle goals.
- Conceptual design and architectural feasibility studies performed before purchase.
- All-inclusive investment projections covering acquisition, design, construction, and furnishing costs relative to after-improvement value.
- Site constraint analysis identifying zoning, structural, and code considerations that impact design potential.
- Comparative market analysis establishing post-improvement valuation based on relevant comparable sales.
POST-PURCHASE DESIGN TRANSFORMATION
Once the right property is secured, your project transitions into our Design Execution Framework™ — where your vision is translated into a fully realized home through our four-phase process from Project Roadmap™ through Turnkey Lifestyle™ completion.
Post-Purchase Design Transformation Includes:
- Full interior architecture and design services through our Design Execution Framework™.
- Coordination with your architect and builder from the earliest planning stages.
- Complete procurement management for finishes, fixtures, and furnishings.
- Construction administration as your Owner’s Design Principal.
- Fully furnished, styled, and move-in ready completion.
FOR INVESTMENT-MINDED CLIENTS
STUDIO 818’s principals have personally designed, developed, and sold more than 50 luxury custom spec homes across Southern California and South Florida. For clients interested in ground-up speculative development or investment-grade residential projects, we offer end-to-end design, development, and execution services from site acquisition through market-ready completion.
If you are an investor or developer seeking a design and development partner with a proven track record in high-end speculative residential projects, we welcome that conversation.
Ideal For:
- Accomplished professionals and global entrepreneurs relocating to or within South Florida.
- Clients who have identified a lifestyle vision but not yet a property to realize it.
- Investment-minded homeowners seeking to maximize after-improvement value from day one.
- Real estate investors and developers seeking a design and development partner with proven spec home experience.
- Projects throughout Palm Beach, Broward, and Martin Counties.
geographic service areas
Serving South Florida's Most Exclusive Communities
STUDIO 818 provides interior architecture, design, and property acquisition services throughout Coastal South Florida’s most distinguished residential communities. Our established relationships with premier architects and builders across the region ensure every project benefits from trusted local expertise.
Primary Service Areas:
Palm Beach County. West Palm Beach, Jupiter, Palm Beach, and Boca Raton.
Broward County. Fort Lauderdale, Coral Ridge, Las Olas, and Harbor Beach.
Martin County. Hobe Sound, Stuart, and Sewall’s Point.
Exclusive Communities. Waterfront estates, gated communities, and historic districts throughout coastal South Florida.
How we work
Seamless Professional Collaboration
True collaboration isn’t about compromise—it’s about optimization.
When architects focus on structural innovation, builders concentrate on construction excellence, and STUDIO 818 orchestrates interior architecture and design mastery, the result is a residence that transcends what any discipline could achieve alone.
STUDIO 818 orchestrates interior architecture and design alongside your architect and builder — so every discipline serves your vision rather than competing with it.
For estate renovations and smaller architectural expansions, STUDIO 818 serves as your single point of contact, providing discreet, white-glove orchestration from inception to completion.
On ground-up custom homes and larger architectural expansions, we integrate with your existing professional team. Our role is clear: unify vision, eliminate friction, and deliver results.
Professional partnerships
- Architect Collaboration. Early integration ensures interior architecture informs structural design from the first decisions.
- Builder Coordination. Direct communication and on-site presence safeguard design integrity through every phase of construction.
- Owner’s Representative Partnership. Strategic alignment with your management team keeps decisions efficient and investment protected.
- Consultant Integration. Coordination with structural, MEP, smart home, and landscape experts ensures precision across disciplines.
Designed for Discerning Owners
STUDIO 818 works exclusively with accomplished professionals and entrepreneurs undertaking significant residential projects who understand that exceptional results require strategic investment.
Custom Homes:
New ground-up construction exceeding 4,000 SF
Architectural Expansions
Major additions exceeding 1,500 SF of new construction.
Estate Renovations
Comprehensive whole-property renovations with substantial scope.
Property Acquisition.
Pre-purchase advisory and investment-grade evaluation for clients who haven't yet identified their property.
When You're Ready, We're Ready.
STUDIO 818 unites real estate investment discipline, modern design mastery, and concierge-level execution through our Design Execution Framework™. Every engagement begins with a Complimentary Design Consultation where we align your vision, project scope, and investment targets.