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When the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach needed a designer to transform its new signature restaurant, it had Martin Brudnizki (mbds.com) on speed dial. �e Swedish-born, internationally based wunderkind was tasked with imagining this new venture alongside Four Seasons and Michelin-starred chef Mauro Colagreco. �e result is an open-concept experience f luidly combining air conditioning and sea breeze dining, dreamy hues and mad cooking skills. “I wanted to embrace a narrative around an elegant, coastal experience,” says Brudnizki. �e walls and ceilings at Florie’s are adorned in blush-faded patterns that “give it a sun-kissed quality,” while brass accents “provide a light, warm glow,” notes Brudinizki. Textures such as rattan, honed limestone, brass, wood, marble and heavy linens interplay along a palette of dusty rose, pistachio and milky whites. “Central to the design aesthetic is a strong geometric �oor pattern that links the indoor and outdoor spaces,” says Brudnizki. And on the ceiling, an elegant repeat fabric

of gold trellis embroidery against a cream background was handinstalled by European artisans. “Why keep interesting patterns to just walls and �oors?” smiles Brudnizki. While the space once housed two restaurants, Florie’s now singularly runs the entire oceanfront edge of the resort’s main building. �e new bar greets guests, enticing that f irst pour. The lounge beckons after-hour conversations with cozy sectionals and supple armchairs set around intimate, marble tabletops. Slim Aarons’ photographs line the walls. �e dining room’s casual Drucker-style seating and plush pillow-backed banquettes are VIP seats for guests to gaze at the open kitchen’s culinary performance art. Finally, the inimitable backdrop includes a glistening pool, open skies and, in the distance, the ocean’s horizon. “�e �ow had to be just right,” says Brudnizki. “We were able to blend the hotel’s beachside location with the glamour of Palm Beach’s heritage. It’s elegant and chic, but in a quiet, understated way.”

WATER’S EDGE Florie’s charms with its relaxed beachfront interior.

By Carolina Buia

Clockwise from top left: Florie’s oceanfront terrace is a favorite for Sunday brunch, with beautiful landscapes by Fernando Wong on view; Florie’s new lounge is a guest favorite for happy hour; its grand bar features seasonally changing cocktails sourced from the resort’s on-site garden.

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