Miami-Dade County
Owner’s representative for Coral Gables homes and renovations
Coral Gables was planned around Mediterranean architecture. Nearly every exterior change, from a new house in Gables Estates to new windows on a 1920s home in Granada, goes to the Board of Architects. We manage that review, the design team and the contractor for you.
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Building in Coral Gables
The Coral Gables Board of Architects reviews nearly all new construction and exterior alterations, including roofs, windows, colors and site features. The zoning code has Mediterranean architectural standards, and the board looks at massing, proportion, materials and detail. Historic properties, including founding-era homes and the themed “villages,” also go to the Historic Preservation Board. A complete package means fewer rounds of review.
Tree removal or relocation generally needs a city permit, and landscaping is part of design review. Waterfront homes in Cocoplum, Gables Estates and along the canals need county environmental permits for seawalls and docks on top of city approvals, and they sit in FEMA flood zones.
Coral Gables is in the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone, so custom windows, doors and barrel tile need Miami-Dade NOAs. Several gated communities have their own architectural committees and construction rules, and HOA approval does not replace city review.
Why owners here hire us
Typical work
Projects we manage in Coral Gables
Owner’s Representation
A construction manager who works for you, from first budget to handover.
Learn more PlanPermits, Board & City Approvals
Building permits, design review boards, HOA and condo approvals, start to finish.
Learn more HireContractor Selection & Bid Leveling
Vetted contractors, one bid package and a line-by-line comparison of the bids.
Learn more BuildCost Control, Pay Applications & Change Orders
Every pay app checked against work on site, every change order negotiated.
Learn more RescueProject Recovery
A 72-hour audit of a stalled or over-budget build and a plan to finish.
Learn more RescueRemote & Out-of-State Owner Representation
We represent you on site in South Florida while you live elsewhere.
Learn moreWhat does the Coral Gables Board of Architects review?
New construction and most exterior alterations, including architecture, massing, materials, colors, roofs, windows and site features. Your architect prepares the drawings, and we manage the submittal, comments and schedule.
My house is historically designated. What’s different?
Exterior work generally needs historic preservation approval in addition to the Board of Architects. That affects materials, design and timing, and we plan for it at the start.
Do I need a permit to remove a tree on my property?
In most cases, yes. Your landscape architect or arborist advises on the trees, and we get the tree plan approved before site work starts.
We live in a gated community. Is HOA approval enough?
No. HOA and city approvals are separate, and we coordinate both.
Start a project
Planning a project in Coral Gables?
Call (570) 339-7793 or book a consultation. We’ll review your design, approvals and budget before you go to the board.
- A 30-minute call with Osher about your project
- An honest opinion, even if you decide not to hire us
- A written proposal: flat monthly retainer or a percentage of construction value