Coral Gables & Coconut Grove: Historic Architecture & Modern Hurricane Engineering

How to navigate Mediterranean Revival, Coral Rock, and Mid-Century Modern architectural preservation guidelines while installing Miami-Dade Category 5 certified impact glass.

1. Architectural Guidelines of the Coral Gables Board of Architects

Coral Gables enforces strict architectural oversight through its Board of Architects to preserve its historic Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Colonial heritage. Window and door replacements must replicate original wood profiles, sightlines, and divided lite patterns while simultaneously meeting Miami-Dade HVHZ Category 5 impact mandates.

2. Custom Wood-Clad & Bronze Extruded Impact Systems

Six Senses Builders engineers custom heavy-gauge aluminum exterior frames with interior solid mahogany, white oak, or walnut cladding. The exterior achieves full Florida NOA storm resistance, while the interior preserves the warmth, texture, and authenticity demanded by historic Coral Gables estates.