Coral Gables was planned in the 1920s by developer George Merrick as a ‘City Beautiful,’ and it remains one of the few cities in the country where Mediterranean Revival architecture — barrel-tile roofs, stucco facades, arched openings, wrought iron — isn’t just common but actively regulated by the city’s Board of Architects. Renovating a home here means working within that aesthetic framework, whether the goal is restoring original character or designing an addition that reads as though it always belonged.

Elbaz Construction is familiar with Coral Gables’ architectural review process and builds it into the project timeline rather than treating it as a late surprise, so plans move through the city’s approval process without unnecessary delays. From historic-appropriate restorations to modern additions designed to fit the Gables’ Mediterranean standard, we manage design, permitting, and construction as one coordinated process.