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Coral Gables Mediterranean Review: A Practical Playbook
How to submit a residential project through Coral Gables' architectural review without a design battle.
May 28, 2026·7 min read·Editorial Team
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Coral Gables is famous for its Mediterranean architectural style requirements—and infamous for the design battles that unfold at Board of Architects review meetings.
What actually gets flagged
Roof material, roof pitch, entry proportion, window mullion patterns, and site walls are the most common comments. Almost every one can be addressed before submittal with a properly pre-checked package.
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