This tropically infused apartment expansion designed by Giants in the Dirt has a playful spirit, influenced by travel to sunny beaches and exotic locales. Movement throughout hinges on the ability to circumnavigate a central open kitchen sheathed in tumbled rose stone. The kitchen walls also serve to showcase the owners' collection of contemporary artwork. A private office defined by custom patinaed metal with glass panels and sliding doors creates a translucent, flexible privacy. The use of warm, natural materials throughout includes imported cork floor, bamboo detailing, and artist's terracotta, glass tile and mosaics.