Q&A with Designer and Architect Andre Kikoski

Designer and architect Andre Kikoski focuses on mid-century modern aesthetics in a Miami Beach apartment defined by its location

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What guided the interior design of this residence?

For this project, we rooted our design philosophy in simplicity, refinement, and an intimate connection with natural beauty.

Is that what you mean when you say it was guided by the “purity of design?”

Yes. Our vision was to create a home of beauty and simplicity with a profound connection to its location.

The apartment has a mid-century modern feel that’s hard to miss. How did you decide on that style?

The 1950s feel was inspired by the building’s location in Miami Beach and the area’s MiMo architecture. We focused on mid-century furniture with organic movement that echoes the ocean. Selectively embracing iconic works by masters of organic modernism, bespoke contemporary furniture, and artworks from the abstract expressionist, color field, and new image movements, the collaboration achieved a harmony to complement the breathtaking views surrounding the apartment.

What are some of the standout furniture pieces?

There’s a sensuous sofa by Vladimir Kagan with curves that recall the waves of the ocean. A 1950s Dolphin chair in light blue velvet playfully alludes to the mammal from which it gets its name. These pieces harmoniously coexist alongside the rich materiality of Jorge Zalszupin’s lounge chairs and a trio of coffee tables fashioned from irregular hardwood slabs. And there are contemporary pieces from Giorgetti, which integrate extraordinary craftsmanship with woodworking artistry and enter an elegant conversation with the craft of prior decades.

You mentioned the art collection. What else can you tell us about those selections?

The art was curated with Ryan Lee Gallery in New York and features masterpieces by iconic artists from the 1950s to today. It carefully mirrors the thoughtful blending of periods and influences in the selection of furniture.

Who are some of the artists represented?

Helen Frankenthaler, Vivian Springford, Donald Sultan, and Charlotte Bergstrom. The collection also features commissioned works by contemporary emerging artists discovered at Art Basel.

What was the approach to textures?

Quiet and luxurious. The walls and ceilings throughout the home are covered with Moroccan Tadelakt lime plaster, which we chose because of the way it adds a soft luminous essence throughout the space.

If you had to, what single term would you use to describe the space?

The owners say everyone who visits uses the same word: “ethereal.” I think that’s an apt description. 

Story Credits:

Text by Christopher Day

Photography by Scott Frances

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