The Allen Morris Company is setting a new benchmark in luxury development with its innovative approach to interior design at Ponce Park in Coral Gables. By personally selecting materials from historic Italian quarries, the company is infusing the project with unparalleled authenticity and a deep connection to its origins.
Key Takeaways
- Direct sourcing of materials from Italian quarries.
- Emphasis on material provenance, craftsmanship, and architectural intent.
- Use of historic travertine from Tivoli and rare Calacatta Borghini marble from the Apuan Alps.
- Interiors designed by Meyer Davis complement the material-driven approach.
- Ponce Park aims for a design defined by discipline and lasting quality.
A Journey to the Source
Rather than relying on traditional catalogs, the Allen Morris Company team embarked on a journey to Italy to hand-select the stones that will define Ponce Park. This meticulous process ensures that each material is chosen at its origin, fostering a design language rooted in lineage, craft, and permanence.
W. A. Spencer Morris, President of The Allen Morris Co., emphasized the transformative impact of this approach: “Going to the quarries fundamentally changes the way you design. You’re not selecting from samples, you’re understanding the material in its original context, its history, its variation.”
Historic Materials for a Lasting Legacy
The expedition led the team to Tivoli, near Rome, where they sourced travertine from a quarry with over 2,000 years of history—the same source used for the Colosseum. This ancient stone will form the exterior base of Ponce Park and feature in key architectural elements, adding warmth and enduring texture.
In the Apuan Alps, renowned for supplying marble to masters like Michelangelo, the team selected Calacatta Borghini marble. This exceptionally rare stone, characterized by its luminous white background and striking veining, will grace the kitchen countertops within the residences, with each slab hand-selected to ensure uniqueness.
Interior Design by Meyer Davis
The interiors, crafted by Meyer Davis, extend this material-focused philosophy with a warm interpretation of Mediterranean modernism. The design prioritizes a seamless flow between spaces, harmonizing stone, wood, bronze, plaster, and natural textiles to create a cohesive and inviting residential atmosphere.
The lobby features custom seating, travertine and oak detailing, and sculptural lighting, creating a residential-scale environment. Wellness spaces exude calm with natural stone, oak, and soft ambient lighting, while fitness areas focus on openness and clarity. The rooftop transitions into an indoor-outdoor living space, designed for layered social engagement.
Ponce Park: A New Standard in Coral Gables
Ponce Park, an 11-story mixed-use development located at 3000 Ponce de Leon Blvd., will offer 58 residences and 25,000 square feet of retail space. Designed by Zyscovich Architects with interiors by Meyer Davis, the project is currently under construction and slated for completion in late 2027. Sales are managed by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty, with residences starting at $3.1 million.
This commitment to material provenance and refined execution positions Ponce Park as a project defined by its discipline and enduring quality, a true testament to "Quarried in Italy. Crafted in Coral Gables."