Milam Residence

The Milam Residence is a modernist house in Ponte Vedra Beach featuring a geometric facade with large rectangular forms and floor-to-ceiling windows that open to the Atlantic Ocean. The structure sits on a two-acre parcel elevated 60 feet (18 meters) above sea level, with a substantial overhang that extends the interior spaces outward.

Architect Paul Rudolph designed the house in 1961 as one of his final residential projects after establishing himself as a leading figure in American architecture. Its listing on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016 recognized the lasting impact of his design approach on mid-twentieth-century residential architecture.

The residence reflects the modernist design philosophy that emerged in Florida during the 1960s, showing how architects approached residential living through open spatial organization. Visitors can observe how these principles shaped the daily use of interior and exterior spaces.

The house contains four bedrooms and two bathrooms spread across approximately 6,858 square feet (637 square meters), creating spacious room proportions throughout. Its elevated position provides protection from flooding while the large footprint allows visitors to move freely and explore different levels without feeling cramped.

The interior unfolds across seven distinct levels connected by varying ceiling heights, creating a layered spatial experience that surprises at each transition. This vertical complexity showcases Rudolph's willingness to experiment with how residents move through and experience living spaces.

Location: Ponte Vedra Beach

Inception: 1961

Architects: Paul Rudolph

Architectural style: high-tech architecture

GPS coordinates: 30.17389,-81.35944

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46