Zuccon International Project, the international architecture and design studio, and Baxter, a brand synonymous with contemporary Italian design, announce the completion of Villa 375 South in Hibiscus Island, Miami Beach.
Villa 375 South is a collaboration between Zuccon International Project – which provided the artistic direction and interior design – and Baxter – an Italian luxury furniture company specialized in the production of leather design products, internationally recognized for its craftsmanship and quality – which selected all the furnishings for this exclusive property jointly with the Rome-based studio, bringing its vision of materials, craftsmanship and comfort to into the home’s spaces. In conjunction with Imago Development and T&T Investment, the two protagonists have brought to life a project that combines Italian architecture, design and style in one of Florida’s most iconic residential neighbourhoods.
The partnership is joined by a new collaboration with Frette, the Italian brand founded in 1860, which enhances the design experience with a selection of fabrics of the very highest quality. Drawing on its tradition of craftsmanship and attention to detail, Frette helps to create an even more refined atmosphere that’s perfectly aligned with the project’s Italian style and international feel.
Villa 375 South interprets contemporary living in a design guided by the principle of architectural lightness. Neutral materials, natural colours and constant interplay with the light and the landscape are the defining features of the project. Each space is designed around the idea of continuity between indoors and outdoors, eliminating any perceived disconnect. There are no barriers between the two dimensions: the visual experience of the architecture extends into the interiors, giving shape to an essential, almost sculptural environment, in which the purity of the surfaces interacts with light and space.
In this setting, material and sensory complexity comes to the fore in the selection of loose furniture chosen by the studio in close collaboration with Baxter. Different colours, nuances and materials introduce warmth and depth, creating a multi-sensory experience that captures the essence of the Baxter world. The interior of the villa is, in fact, a perfect example of comfort and craftsmanship, where all the furnishings are carefully chosen to create a setting that’s not only functional but also tells a story of timeless elegance.
Every detail, from the furnishings to the choice of materials, is designed to elicit the feeling of a home ready to be lived in, where beauty isn’t only about aesthetics but also about the everyday experience. The hard decor speaks a measured and understated language in which warm grey, the fil rouge of the entire project, is interwoven with strategic walnut elements, such as the imposing bookcase, adding a touch of intimacy and conviviality.
Great care has also been lavished on the soft decor, in order to create a cohesive and carefully curated atmosphere. Frette’s contribution is joined by a careful selection of objects ranging from classical art to decorative pieces inspired by the Japanese aesthetic, plus a collaboration with Alice Corbetta, the artist who has already worked with the studio on previous projects. Her role was to create site-specific works for the villa, designed to echo the colours and style features found in the settings. One telling example is the decision to use leather offcuts supplied by Baxter to create artworks, transforming the material into both a story and a means of expression.
The result is a coherent narrative that runs through every aspect of the project, at every scale, from the architecture of the spaces to the stitching on the leather details. It’s a story that celebrates Italian culture and its ability to engage with an international setting such as Miami, enriched by global influences that make the design experience complete, diverse and deeply contemporary.
The project was developed in collaboration with American architecture firm Atelier 305 and involved an ongoing exchange of expertise and design approaches. Zuccon International Project curated the artistic direction and interior design, imagining spaces created not just to be inhabited, but to be experienced as places imbued with meaning.
