Modern two-story custom home in The Roads at dusk, with a cantilevered upper volume, floor-to-ceiling glass, open-air living space, pool, and landscaped garden.
Modern two-story custom home in The Roads at dusk, with a cantilevered upper volume, floor-to-ceiling glass, open-air living space, pool, and landscaped garden.

The Roads Reviews

Architect in The Roads

Custom homes and renovations across The Roads, designed for the neighborhood's historic character, tree-lined streets, and timeless modern living.

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50+

50+

Completed Projects

25+

25+

Years of Experience

4

4

State Licenses, NCARB

Portfolio

Portfolio

SW 24th Road Residence

A modern custom home in The Roads, with floor-to-ceiling glass, a cantilevered upper floor, and a pool-side garden. Contemporary design in one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods.

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About

About

Your Architect in The Roads

Hernan Santarcangelo has designed custom homes and estates across The Roads for 25+ years. NCARB-certified, with deep experience in historic-context residential design and the City of Miami's building and zoning requirements as they apply to The Roads, including historic district review and mature tree protection.

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 The Roads

Every custom home in The Roads is shaped by its setting. 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. The Roads' historic character, diagonal street layout, and mature tree canopy shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any historic district considerations before outlining the path forward.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. The Roads' historic character, diagonal street layout, and mature tree canopy shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any historic district considerations before outlining the path forward.

Consultation

We start by understanding your vision, your budget, and your timeline. The Roads' historic character, diagonal street layout, and mature tree canopy shape what's possible, so we assess the property, setbacks, and any historic district considerations 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 sit comfortably within the neighborhood's established streetscape 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 sit comfortably within the neighborhood's established streetscape 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 sit comfortably within the neighborhood's established streetscape 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 and impact requirements plus any historic district and tree protection review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for City of Miami permitting, including hurricane and impact requirements plus any historic district and tree protection review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Permitting & Construction

We prepare full construction documents for City of Miami permitting, including hurricane and impact requirements plus any historic district and tree protection review, then provide on-site oversight through construction so your home is built exactly as designed.

Frequently asked questions.

  • Is my property in a historic district in The Roads?

    Parts of The Roads carry historic significance, which can add a design review layer before permitting. We check your property's status at the start, and if review applies, we design to the relevant guidelines so the project moves through approval without costly redesigns.

    Is my property in a historic district in The Roads?

    Parts of The Roads carry historic significance, which can add a design review layer before permitting. We check your property's status at the start, and if review applies, we design to the relevant guidelines so the project moves through approval without costly redesigns.

    Is my property in a historic district in The Roads?

    Parts of The Roads carry historic significance, which can add a design review layer before permitting. We check your property's status at the start, and if review applies, we design to the relevant guidelines so the project moves through approval without costly redesigns.

    Can I build a modern home in The Roads, or does it have to match the older architecture?

    Can I build a modern home in The Roads, or does it have to match the older architecture?

    Can I build a modern home in The Roads, or does it have to match the older architecture?

    How does the neighborhood's diagonal street layout affect my build?

    How does the neighborhood's diagonal street layout affect my build?

    How does the neighborhood's diagonal street layout affect my build?

    Do the mature trees on my lot affect what I can build?

    Do the mature trees on my lot affect what I can build?

    Do the mature trees on my lot affect what I can build?

    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.

Schedule Your Consultation

  1. Free initial consultation

  2. Response within 24 hours

By submitting this form you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms