After the original completion of the Viola Beachfront Condo in Hollywood, Florida, the owner contacted me recently about a water damage to the installed floor. This project is one of, if not the first project in South Florida to install the Durapalm Coconut Palm Flooring. It has been in use since early 2007 and welcomed for its warm look and great performance. The above mentioned water damage was due to a leak in the building that passed water through the windows of the 1970’s structure and damaged some floor area. The owner wanted to maintain the floor and ordered a more palm to repair the damage for a timely installation prior to the July 4th celebrations. Some of the natural stone inlay was also damaged and just recently completed.
The floor has performed extremely well and the project has been featured in local green building articles and publications, including a special section on the coconut palm flooring. I am very glad to receive such ongoing positive feedback from my client and the use of the floor. It has been recommended for a few other of my designs, where applicable. To this date, the Viola residence remains my favorite installation though.
Interested in this sustainable floor material? Like the design? See more images of the project here…
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