Inside an Architectural Sanctuary Ponce-Davis | Miami Hidden within the lush canopy of Ponce-Davis stands a residence that was never built to follow trends only to endure. Designed in the '70s by architect Chayo Frank as his personal home, this 5,000+square foot steel-framed sanctuary was conceived as an environment, not merely a structure. Inspired by the organic philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright, the home blends geometry, nature, and permanence with rare intention. Exposed structural steel beams form its skeleton, while California redwood wraps the interior and exterior in warmth. Curving 10-foot coral rock walls and expansive glass dissolve boundaries between living space and jungle. A cavernous redwood clad great room with sunken lounge anchors the home. A sculptural staircase hugs coral stone. A ladder-access office floats above like a private aerie. The double height primary suite rises with quiet authority, while upstairs bedrooms open to a terrace immersed in tropical canopy. A 50 foot lap lane flows into a free form pool bordered by coral stone patios. Winding paths reveal coral grottos & rare imported botanicals a curated ecosystem of extraordinary value. This is not speculative luxury. It is authored architecture. A steel & redwood sanctuary that can't be replicated. it is rare to encounter a masterpiece of this magnitude and rarer still to deliver a sanctuary like this to the one person capable of truly becoming one with it. Also for sale $9,990,000
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4895 SW 88th St
Miami, FL 33143
Apartment building
3 beds
Available units
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What's special
Exposed structural steel beams
Facts, features & policies
Building amenities
Other
- Swimming pool
Neighborhood: 33143
Areas of interest
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Travel times
Walk, Transit & Bike Scores
Walk Score®
/ 100
Car-DependentTransit Score®
/ 100
Minimal TransitBike Score®
/ 100
Somewhat BikeableNearby schools in Miami
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sunset Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10Ponce De Leon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 5/10Coral Gables Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Frequently asked questions
What is the walk score of 4895 SW 88th St?
4895 SW 88th St has a walk score of 8, it's car-dependent.
What is the transit score of 4895 SW 88th St?
4895 SW 88th St has a transit score of 17, it has minimal transit.
What schools are assigned to 4895 SW 88th St?
The schools assigned to 4895 SW 88th St include Sunset Elementary School, Ponce De Leon Middle School, and Coral Gables Senior High School.
What neighborhood is 4895 SW 88th St in?
4895 SW 88th St is in the 33143 neighborhood in Miami, FL.








