Beach House 8

Beach House 8 is a picture of artistic modern architecture. Ideally situated between Collins Avenue and the beach on Miami Beach, Beach House 8 is one of Josh Stein’s favorite luxury condominiums for its design alone. According to the developers, “Beach House 8 consists of a series of shifted frames, expressing a series of houses in a very pure and abstract way.”

Inside the common outdoor areas and lobby are wood-paneled drawing rooms, decks finished in Mauritian Teak, natural-fiber banquettes, dark-blue mosaic tiling in the pool, the garden waterfall, the airy 14-foot ceilings at the entry. It’s all perfect for a property situated where the city meets the beach. In this way, Beach House 8 is both elegant and informal.

Each kitchen in Beach House 8 combines clean lines with crisp detailing. Informed by modern European traditions of refined industrial design, they feature professional-grade stainless-steel gas ranges and double-ovens by Miele — along with modern extras from a dish-warmer to a built-in espresso machine. Generously sized refrigerators, freezers, and wine coolers are scaled for entertaining — but disappear behind the bleached oak panels that match the rest of the luxurious Boffi cabinetry. Residents also enjoy a full suite of concierge services appropriate for cosmopolitan living. The result is sophistication with a touch of luxury appropriate for this setting and its open-plan adjacency to living and dining areas, combined with an informal ease perfect for the beach.

While each residence at Beach House 8 has its special qualities, the duplex penthouse goes above and beyond. It is comprised of about 6,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space spread over two levels. Extraordinarily, it has a master guest suite and its own private plunge pool. It is the height of seclusion and comfort.