Lido Key Revival

A 1939 Mediterranean Revival Residence Reimagined for Modern Living

Originally designed in 1939 by acclaimed architect Thomas Reed Martin, this bayside Lido Key residence is a distinguished example of Mediterranean Revival architecture. The two-story, approximately 4,000-square-foot home occupies a prominent waterfront site and retains the structural ingenuity and compositional clarity that defined Martin’s work.

CMSA completed two major renovations over a 25-year period, each guided by the principle of preservation through thoughtful adaptation. The first phase updated and expanded the residence while respecting the original architectural vernacular. Decades later, new owners sought to modernize key living spaces and extend the home’s relationship to the water without compromising its historic character. The renovation introduced a new courtyard, rear terrace, pool, and pool house, all composed to appear as natural evolutions of the original design.

Interior interventions focused on kitchens and baths, increasing natural light and spatial openness while maintaining Mediterranean Revival detailing. Structural features—including the precast concrete floor system and elevated crawl space—allowed systems upgrades without disrupting the historic framework.

Original wrought-iron elements were carefully studied and recreated, and new architectural components were detailed to align with Martin’s language. Along the bayside terrace, exposed structural supports and large accordion doors heighten the connection between interior living spaces and the waterfront setting. The result is a residence that preserves its 1939 legacy while accommodating contemporary patterns of living—an architectural restoration grounded in respect, precision, and continuity.