Featured in Home & Design Magazine, the award-winning Urban Elegance project by MHK Architecture in Old Naples exemplifies a bold reinterpretation of coastal living. Tasked with creating “something completely different,” the team designed a refined contemporary home that seamlessly blends modern design with the laid-back essence of the coast. Signature elements, like the striking I-beam awning and glass-enclosed office, highlight the home’s intentional flow between indoor and outdoor spaces, setting a new standard for innovative residential design.
This project is a thoughtful collaboration between architectural innovation and inspired interior design, resulting in a residence that is both visually striking and deeply livable. Tim Leard of MHK Architecture sets the stage with a contemporary framework that subtly nods to its coastal setting through clean lines, open sightlines and a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. Interior Designers Jeffrey Fisher and Eddie Morgan of Jeffrey Fisher Home elevate the residence with urban sophistication, integrating layered textures, high-quality finishes, and carefully curated details that balance timeless elegance with modern luxury. Each architectural component has been designed not only to serve a functional purpose but to elevate the overall aesthetic narrative of the home, from the bold Calacatta Matarazzo kitchen island to the glass, enclosed office anchoring the stairwell.
Throughout the home, the interplay of materials and light creates a dynamic visual experience. The use of sculptural elements, such as the bronze DeMuro Das console in the foyer inspired by Japanese wave motifs, sets the tone for a journey filled with considered contrasts and elegant surprises. In spaces like the lanai and pool area, a careful mix of textures and organic forms grounds the contemporary aesthetic in natural beauty, while the retro-inspired breeze blocks and warm ceiling finishes bring a nostalgic charm.
Principal Interior Designer Jeffrey Fisher captures the project’s ethos best, saying, “I love designing a room where you can’t tell if it was created yesterday or ten years ago.” This philosophy resonates throughout the home, where every space embodies timeless design, crafted with purpose, depth, and a vision for lasting elegance.
