Large Mediterranean-style estate in Bay Point, with a paver driveway, arched windows, attached garage, mature shade tree, palm trees, and manicured lawn under a deep blue sky.
Wide view of a Mediterranean-style estate in Bay Point, with a sweeping paver driveway, white stucco facade, arched windows, a large banyan tree, palms, and landscaped grounds.

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Architect in Bay Point

Custom homes, estates, and renovations across Bay Point, designed for gated privacy, waterfront settings, and refined modern living.

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Completed Projects

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Years of Experience

4

4

State Licenses, NCARB

Portfolio

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Island Road Residence

An 8,200-square-foot Mediterranean-style estate in Bay Point, with six bedrooms set across a private, gated lot.

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About

About

Your Architect in Bay Point

Hernan Santarcangelo has designed custom homes and estates across Bay Point for 25+ years. NCARB-certified, with deep experience in waterfront estate design and the City of Miami's building and zoning requirements as they apply to Bay Point, including coastal construction, flood elevation, and the gated community's privacy and access considerations.

Hernan Santarcangelo, Principal Architect and owner of Atelier International LLC, Miami

Hernan Santarcangelo

Principal Architect

Credentials

NCARB-Certified, Multi-State Licensed

Certified

NCARB

#AR96867

Florida

#046726

New York

#018200

Georgia

#0401021368

Virginia

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Credentials

NCARB-Certified, Multi-State Licensed

Certified

NCARB

Certified

NCARB

#AR96867

Florida

#AR96867

Florida

#046726

New York

#046726

New York

#018200

Georgia

#018200

Georgia

#0401021368

Virginia

#0401021368

Virginia

Process
Process

Our Design Process for Bay Point

Every custom home in Bay Point is shaped by privacy and the water. Here's how we take a project from first conversation through design, permitting, and the finished build.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. Bay Point's gated setting, large estate lots, and waterfront frontage shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any flood or seawall conditions before outlining the path forward.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. Bay Point's gated setting, large estate lots, and waterfront frontage shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any flood or seawall conditions before outlining the path forward.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. Bay Point's gated setting, large estate lots, and waterfront frontage shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any flood or seawall conditions before outlining the path forward.

Design

From schematic concepts to detailed development. Floor plans, materials, and finishes are refined into a complete home, designed to take advantage of water views and estate-scale privacy, and built for South Florida's climate, with shading, ventilation, and indoor-outdoor living throughout.

Design

From schematic concepts to detailed development. Floor plans, materials, and finishes are refined into a complete home, designed to take advantage of water views and estate-scale privacy, and built for South Florida's climate, with shading, ventilation, and indoor-outdoor living throughout.

Design

From schematic concepts to detailed development. Floor plans, materials, and finishes are refined into a complete home, designed to take advantage of water views and estate-scale privacy, and built for South Florida's climate, with shading, ventilation, and indoor-outdoor living throughout.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for City of Miami permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall review, then provide on-site oversight through construction, coordinated around Bay Point's gated access, so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for City of Miami permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall review, then provide on-site oversight through construction, coordinated around Bay Point's gated access, so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for City of Miami permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall review, then provide on-site oversight through construction, coordinated around Bay Point's gated access, so your home is built exactly as designed.

Frequently asked questions.

  • How does building in a gated community like Bay Point affect the process?

    Bay Point is a private, guard-secured enclave, so construction access, deliveries, and crew scheduling have to be coordinated with the community's entrance and rules. We plan logistics around gated access from the start so the build runs smoothly and stays respectful of the neighborhood.

    How does building in a gated community like Bay Point affect the process?

    Bay Point is a private, guard-secured enclave, so construction access, deliveries, and crew scheduling have to be coordinated with the community's entrance and rules. We plan logistics around gated access from the start so the build runs smoothly and stays respectful of the neighborhood.

    How does building in a gated community like Bay Point affect the process?

    Bay Point is a private, guard-secured enclave, so construction access, deliveries, and crew scheduling have to be coordinated with the community's entrance and rules. We plan logistics around gated access from the start so the build runs smoothly and stays respectful of the neighborhood.

    Do you design waterfront estates on Biscayne Bay?

    Do you design waterfront estates on Biscayne Bay?

    Do you design waterfront estates on Biscayne Bay?

    How do flood and coastal requirements affect a Bay Point home?

    How do flood and coastal requirements affect a Bay Point home?

    How do flood and coastal requirements affect a Bay Point home?

    Can you design a large estate on a Bay Point lot?

    Can you design a large estate on a Bay Point lot?

    Can you design a large estate on a Bay Point lot?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with the City of Miami?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with the City of Miami?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with the City of Miami?

Contemporary Miami home by Atelier International with wood-clad upper level, concrete base, infinity pool, and indoor-outdoor terrace.

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Contemporary Miami home by Atelier International with wood-clad upper level, concrete base, infinity pool, and indoor-outdoor terrace.

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Modern Miami residence by Atelier International, featuring a wood-clad cantilevered upper level and infinity pool at dusk.

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