Caribbean Modern — architectural reimagining

Style

Caribbean Modern

Inspired by Oliver Messel's Mustique houses, John Stefanidis's Caribbean work, Chad Oppenheim· no affiliation

Coral-stone walls, louvered shutters, gabled tin roof, deep verandas — St. Barts / Mustique / Anguilla luxury vernacular.

• Coral-stone, white-stucco, or shiplap-board walls — natural materials, restrained palette.
• Gabled standing-seam metal roof (white, weathered green, or zinc) with deep overhanging eaves.
• Floor-to-ceiling louvered wood shutters as the primary fenestration — operable for cross-ventilation.
• Deep wraparound verandahs with painted ceilings (often Caribbean blue or pale celadon).

Scope

Re-skin

Material refresh — paint, siding, roof, finishes. Geometry locked.

Replace exterior materials with the architect's vocabulary while keeping every structural element exactly. Best for solid bones with dated finishes. This is what most renovations call 'a refresh.'

Typical cost

$150K–400K

Timeline

3–5 months

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