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Book SynopsisInterior-design legend Juan Montoya takes us on a tropical adventure with his recent breathtaking seaside residential projects.No typology lends itself more naturally to Juan Montoya's creative impulses than tropical residences. There is such a sense of appropriateness to place in the architecture and interiors that our assumption that the designer's stylistic affinity is somehow inborn becomes inescapable. In this book, the reader will visit Montoya-designed residences that occupy ravishing sites in Punta Mita (Mexico), Cap Cana (Dominican Republic), Miami Beach, Fisher Island, and other idyllic oceanfront locales. As much as these homes are escapist fantasias, they are also inextricably rooted to their geographic location and their regional culture. And while their sense of luxury is palpable, so is their lack of pretension, the practicality that makes them functional for the families who reside there, and their resilience to the natural conditions in which they are fo
Trade Review"Juan Montoya’s Designing Paradise will transport you to pavilions, pools, and plush pads across the Americas, all created by the Colombian-born designer." —ELLEDECOR.COM
"Montoya deeply considers local landscape, climate, materials, and culture to craft retreats that make their residents--and frequent guests--feel right at home." —ARCHITECTURALDIGEST.COM
"Interior design legend Juan Montoya takes us on a tropical adventure with his recent breathtaking seaside residential projects. This is one of those design books you want to escape into!" —LOVEHAPPENSMAG.COM
"Open-air pavilions with endless views of sea and sand; sweeping terraces with glimmering pools and dramatic sunsets; sumptuous interiors with blue-and-white tiles, intricate beadwork, global textiles, and thatched roofs: these are just some of the details revealed in this envy-inducing volume." —INTERIORDESIGNMASTERCLASS.COM
"Designing Paradise is not just about beautiful interiors, it’s about knowing "paradise,’ feeling its spirit, and celebrating it. And Juan Montoya’s interiors epitomizes all those elements." —CARIBBEAN TODAY
