Oceanfront apartment with Brazilian carnival atmosphere

The interior designed by Faun Galli combines the motifs of tropical modernism and the bright palette of a noisy Brazilian holiday

Living room. The Lejeune crescent sofa, designed by Faun Galli, is upholstered in velvet, Dedar, and jacquard Maquis Tapestry Agave, Lelièvre. Rattan coffee table, design by India Madavi. On the wall on the left is the work of the artist Jackie Saccoccio.

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When the designer Fawn Galli was approached by the head of an international hotel chain, who purchased apartments in the popular resort of Boca Raton in Florida, she only needed one look at the space to understand what his ideal refuge on the ocean coast should be. One of Galli’s favorite trends – the tropical modernism style, which originated in the middle of the last century in Sri Lanka thanks to the work of Geoffrey Bawa – perfectly matched the atmosphere of the place.

Hallway. On the wall to the right is a custom—made panel of Eskayel wallpaper. Carpet, Studio Proba. Mirror, Chen Chen & Kai Williams. Console, Jens Denecke.

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“In the interior of the apartment, I wanted to combine a southern mood and urban motifs,” says the designer. — I was also inspired by the interiors of the Villa Planchard in Caracas, created by Joe Ponti (Gio Ponti), and the landscape projects of Brazilian superstar Roberto Burle Marx (Roberto Burle Marx).”

The bar, or “sunset lounge”, overlooks Lake Boca and is lined with handmade tiles combined with raffia panels. Flowerpot table lamps, designed by Werner Panton, &Tradition. Vintage planters, designed by Willy Gula.

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“I was inspired by the interiors of the Villa Planchard in Caracas, created by Joe Ponti”

Bathroom. On the walls — wallpaper, Flavor Paper. The ceiling is upholstered with Wild Party, Dedar fabric. Mirror, Desiron. Sconce, designed by Pete Hein Ek, Future Perfect.

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Everything is planned around stunning views: part of the panoramic windows overlook the lake, and the other – the ocean. Galli was faced with the task of combining two apartments and creating a single space with four bedrooms. “I wanted to fill it with romance and find the right background for the owner’s contemporary art collection,” adds Galli— “to make it welcoming, suitable for noisy parties.”

Tropical flavor fills all the spaces of the apartments.

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Inspired by the language of tropical modernism, Galli brought smooth curved shapes to the interior. This is read in everything, from the decor of the ceiling to the crescent sofa that took center stage in the living room.

Another find of Galli is an installation in the form of a constellation on the ceiling, created with the help of built-in spotlights. This technological technique was complemented by vintage Italian sconces, including those designed by Joe Ponti and Oscar Torlasco.

Kitchen. The headset is painted in the color of Borrowed Light from Farrow & Ball and is complemented with brass inserts similar to ship portholes. Table, Moving Mountains. Scoop chairs, Tom Dixon, are newly upholstered with fabric from Scalamandré.

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“The white-green palette is reminiscent of Brasilia of the 1960s”

The master bedroom. The headboard of the bed from RH (Restoration Hardware) is upholstered in fabric, Dedar. Carpet, Chused & Co. On the wall on the right is the work of Laurie Simmons.

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The colors and textures in the interior correspond exactly to those that fill the outer space. Walnut doors, Galli notes, evoke tree houses in the jungle and add warmth to modern architecture. And terrazzo floors, one of the designer’s favorite details, are created according to her drawing. They again evoke the waves rushing onto the shore — a motif that united all the spaces. “The white-green palette reminds of Brasilia of the 1960s,” says Galli— “I wanted to turn the interior into an eternal celebration!” www.fawngalli.com