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Wolfsonian Honors Architect With Private Dinner at $60 Million Home of His Design

Rebecca Wallwork
March 14, 2011
One of Miami’s most exclusive private residences was the setting for a 6 p.m. sunset dinner honoring architect Rene Gonzalez on February 24. The Wolfsonian-Florida International University founder Micky Wolfson and director Cathy Leff hosted the intimate gathering of 48 guests, many of them leaders in local media, art, and design circles.
 
Gonzalez designed the event’s venue, 3 Indian Creek Islandβ€”a 10-bedroom modern home on Indian Creek Island, on the market for $60 millionβ€”and was also honored at the dinner for his recent 2011 National A1A Award for the design of fashion boutique Alchemist, in the 1111 Lincoln Road complex.

The dinner, planned by Jose Zaldivar of Fiction Events, began with a champagne reception and toast to the honoree. Passed hors d’oeuvres by Shiraz Events included zucchini carpaccio and Peking duck rolled in rice paper. A sit-down dinner on the beach followed at sunset, featuring tropical hamachi tiradito and Indian shrimp. Desserts by pastry chef Franck Monnier included a chocolate tart, an assortment of Parisian macaroons, and half chocolate-dipped macaroons on skewers.  

Floral design was by Karla Conceptual Event Experiences, and the ambient table lighting was designed by Zaldivar, whose overall vision for the event was inspired by the work of honoree Gonzalez.  

β€œThe slick, polished elements represented the true luxury of the venue,” said Zaldivar, β€œin contrast with the rough, textural elements, like the tailored burlapβ€”which recall Gonzalez’s sensual application of materials.”

The intimate dinner was held on the beach overlooking the bay.
The intimate dinner was held on the beach overlooking the bay.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The intimate dinner was held on the beach overlooking the bay.
The intimate dinner was held on the beach overlooking the bay.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The dinner venue, 3 Indian Creek Drive, was designed by the night's honoree, Rene Gonzalez.
The dinner venue, 3 Indian Creek Drive, was designed by the night's honoree, Rene Gonzalez.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Flip-flops were provided for guests to walk on the sand.
Flip-flops were provided for guests to walk on the sand.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The dinner was planned by event designer Jose Zaldivar of Fiction Events.
The dinner was planned by event designer Jose Zaldivar of Fiction Events.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Guests checked out Gonzalez's work on the home, listed for sale at $60 million.
Guests checked out Gonzalez's work on the home, listed for sale at $60 million.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Karla Conceptual Event Experiences provided floral design.
Karla Conceptual Event Experiences provided floral design.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
The event took place around sunset.
The event took place around sunset.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Zaldivar used rough textures like burlap in contrast to more polished elements of the decor, to echo Gonzalez's work.
Zaldivar used rough textures like burlap in contrast to more polished elements of the decor, to echo Gonzalez's work.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
Passed hors d'oeuvres by Shiraz Events included Peking duck rolled in rice paper with plum sauce and chive ribbon.
Passed hors d'oeuvres by Shiraz Events included Peking duck rolled in rice paper with plum sauce and chive ribbon.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
3 Indian Creek Drive is one of the most expensive properties on the market in Miami.
3 Indian Creek Drive is one of the most expensive properties on the market in Miami.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
A selection of macaroons by pastry chef Franck Monnier included chocolate, coffee, praline, caramel, raspberry,passion fruit, pistachio, and blueberry.
A selection of macaroons by pastry chef Franck Monnier included chocolate, coffee, praline, caramel, raspberry,passion fruit, pistachio, and blueberry.
Photo: Sonja Garnitschnig
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