Pool Side Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side The building is designed to provide a variety of communal spaces for the tenants of two adjacent condominiums. The existing site, proposed for a much larger development, remains largely vacant and offers little built or natural context of interest. Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side As a result, the building has been developed as a series of inward-focused, open air courtyards, each containing one of the primary programs for the building. Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side The principal courtyard, with its pool and sun-drenched bathing terrace, is defined by an independent hall, gym and a series of “thickened walls” containing seating, outdoor showers, landscape etc. Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side Covered outdoor walkways connect the principal courtyard with two secondary spaces- the basketball court and the children’s garden. These outdoor rooms are clearly defined with distinct characteristics, designed to meet the particular needs of each intended use. Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side Together this collection of spaces affords the occupants a variety of spatial experiences and promotes the seamless integration of interior and exterior space. Cure-Penabad, Adib-Cure, Carie-Penabad, Architecture-Miami, Latinamerican-Architecture, Vernacularology, Architecture-University-Miami-school, AIA-MIAMI, Pool-Side