Waterfront residential tower in North Bay Village illuminated at dusk, with balconies overlooking Biscayne Bay, palm-lined promenade, docked boats, and the Miami skyline at sunset.
Waterfront residential tower in North Bay Village lit up against a deep blue evening sky, reflected in Biscayne Bay with docked boats and palm trees along the shoreline.

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Architect in North Bay Village

Custom homes and waterfront estates across North Bay Village, designed for canal-front and bayfront lots, water views, and island living.

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50+

50+

Completed Projects

25+

25+

Years of Experience

4

4

State Licenses, NCARB

Portfolio

Portfolio

Harbor Island Residence

A waterfront residential tower in North Bay Village, set directly on Biscayne Bay.

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About

About

Your North Bay Village Architect

Hernan Santarcangelo has designed custom homes and estates across North Bay Village for 25+ years. NCARB-certified, with deep experience in waterfront and island residential design and North Bay Village's building and zoning requirements, including coastal construction, flood elevation, and seawall and dock 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 North Bay Village Design Process

Every custom home in North Bay Village is shaped by 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. North Bay Village's waterfront island lots come with seawalls, dock access, and tight site boundaries, so we assess the property, water frontage, and flood conditions before outlining what's possible.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. North Bay Village's waterfront island lots come with seawalls, dock access, and tight site boundaries, so we assess the property, water frontage, and flood conditions before outlining what's possible.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. North Bay Village's waterfront island lots come with seawalls, dock access, and tight site boundaries, so we assess the property, water frontage, and flood conditions before outlining what's possible.

Design

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

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for North Bay Village permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall or dock review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for North Bay Village permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall or dock review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for North Bay Village permitting, including hurricane, impact, and coastal flood-elevation requirements plus any seawall or dock review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Do I need to deal with seawalls or docks when building on a North Bay Village lot?

    Often, yes. Most North Bay Village properties sit on the water, which means seawall condition, height, and dock permitting factor into the project early. We assess the seawall and any existing dock at the start, coordinate the required reviews, and design the home and outdoor areas to work with your water frontage rather than around it.

    Do I need to deal with seawalls or docks when building on a North Bay Village lot?

    Often, yes. Most North Bay Village properties sit on the water, which means seawall condition, height, and dock permitting factor into the project early. We assess the seawall and any existing dock at the start, coordinate the required reviews, and design the home and outdoor areas to work with your water frontage rather than around it.

    Do I need to deal with seawalls or docks when building on a North Bay Village lot?

    Often, yes. Most North Bay Village properties sit on the water, which means seawall condition, height, and dock permitting factor into the project early. We assess the seawall and any existing dock at the start, coordinate the required reviews, and design the home and outdoor areas to work with your water frontage rather than around it.

    How do flood elevation requirements affect a waterfront home here?

    How do flood elevation requirements affect a waterfront home here?

    How do flood elevation requirements affect a waterfront home here?

    Can I get open-water or bay views from my home?

    Can I get open-water or bay views from my home?

    Can I get open-water or bay views from my home?

    Does building on a small island city limit how big I can build?

    Does building on a small island city limit how big I can build?

    Does building on a small island city limit how big I can build?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with North Bay Village?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with North Bay Village?

    Do you handle the full permitting process with North Bay Village?

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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