“the client passion for Music and Arts guided the project concept which visually flows around a dynamic rhythm of solids and voids”
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- 1000 Museum, Miami, FL
Step into the extraordinary SV Apartment, a half-floor luxury residence designed by Nar Design Studio at One Thousand Museum in Miami, the iconic residential tower by Zaha Hadid Architects overlooking Museum Park and Biscayne Bay. Nar Design Studio, is a luxury interior design firm in Miami. The project explores the intersection of organic architecture, art, music, and futuristic design, creating an immersive living environment where sculptural forms and advanced technology merge into a cohesive spatial experience.
Inspired by the client’s passion for music and the arts, the interior concept unfolds through a dynamic interplay of solids and voids, where curved surfaces, custom architectural elements, and innovative lighting systems shape a fluid spatial narrative. The apartment becomes a contemporary tropical oasis infused with a refined monochromatic palette and high-tech detailing, creating an atmosphere that feels both futuristic and calming.
At the heart of the SV Apartment’s Great Room lies a sculptural bar that serves as a focal point and a statement of artistic expression. Designed to embrace the structural column and seamlessly integrate with the surrounding architecture, the bar’s organic geometry creates a continuous flow through the living space. The design incorporates parametric modeling and thermoformed fabrication techniques to achieve its complex curvature. Constructed with KRION® solid surface by Porcelanosa Group, the bar combines sculptural elegance with high-performance material properties. Divided into four custom-fabricated sections and assembled on-site, the installation demonstrates the integration of advanced fabrication methods with precise craftsmanship.
The ceiling and lighting design were conceived to reflect the apartment’s spatial configuration while supporting environmental performance and user well-being. A two-layer stretched membrane ceiling system was developed to accommodate complex geometries while maintaining durability and recyclability. The main ceiling plane features a matte white membrane with focal lighting distribution, while a recessed high-gloss grey section integrates indirect LED cove lighting. This layered lighting system introduces depth, contrast, and controlled reflections that enhance the architectural composition.
Lighting also plays an important role in supporting circadian rhythms and daily well-being, aligning with Nar Design Studio’s broader research into wellness-centered interior environments. Adjustable lighting conditions allow the space to transition naturally throughout the day—from vibrant daylight conditions to calm evening illumination—helping create a balanced living environment within the high-rise urban setting.
The SV Apartment’s attention to detail extends to every corner, including a custom-designed console that serves as both a sculptural divider and functional architectural element. Positioned between the living and dining areas, the console reinforces spatial continuity while maintaining visual openness. Constructed using a combination of 3D printing and precision laser-cut fabrication, each horizontal shelf introduces its own curvature, reinforcing the project’s language of organic movement while supporting the curved modular sofa behind it.
The living room wall doubles as a large-scale projection surface, transforming the space into an immersive multimedia environment. The media unit was carefully customized to accommodate a built-in laser projector, with the internal geometry precisely carved to align with the projection path. Throughout the residence, a curated selection of furniture, art deco bronze sculptures, and crystal objects reinforces the project’s aesthetic narrative, blending tropical references with a refined monochromatic palette and futuristic design language.
Wellness Design Research and Biennale Context
The SV Apartment is also part of Nar Design Studio’s broader exploration of holistic interior environments focused on human well-being, a research direction presented at the Venice Biennale exhibition “Holistic Interiors: The Architecture of Wellness and Regeneration.”
This research investigates how architecture and interior design can actively influence health, emotional balance, and environmental quality. Drawing on biophilic design principles, the studio explores strategies that reconnect occupants with nature through carefully orchestrated light, materials, air quality, acoustics, and spatial comfort.
Within the SV Apartment, these principles are expressed through organic forms inspired by natural movement, balanced lighting conditions that support circadian rhythms, and the integration of materials that enhance comfort and environmental performance. The project demonstrates how futuristic aesthetics can coexist with wellness-driven design strategies, transforming high-rise living spaces into environments that nurture both body and mind.
Watch the Biennale presentation video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ltsWgNKUM
From the sculptural bar to the layered lighting systems and custom architectural elements, the SV Apartment demonstrates the harmonious integration of creativity, technology, and contemporary luxury living—creating a distinctive residential environment within one of Miami’s most iconic architectural landmarks.
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Project Details
Location: One Thousand Museum, Miami, Florida
Project Type: Luxury Condo Interior Design
Building Architect: Zaha Hadid Architects
Scope: Interior Design, Custom Millwork, Lighting Design, and Furniture Design
Interior Designers: Nicholas Gennari and Roberto Racy
Interior Design Firm: Nar Design Studio
Design Approach: Wellness-centered interior design inspired by organic architecture and biophilic principles
Design Philosophy – Holistic Interiors
This project is part of Nar Design Studio’s research presented at the Venice Biennale 2025 exploring wellness-centered interior environments. The video below was presented at the exhibition.













