Elite Education
Princeton & MIT architectural expertise
Miami Heritage
Over 40 years of luxury development
Award Winning
AIA Miami architectural recognition
Media Authority
As featured in WSJ & Tropic Magazine
Charles Treister, President
Architecture. Development. Legacy.
Charles Treister is a Miami-based architect and developer with four decades of expertise in South Florida luxury real estate. An alum of Princeton and MIT, he leads a firm rooted in a 90-year family lineage of Miami development. His portfolio features nearly 30 luxury residences across Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, and Miami Beach—homes that consistently set neighborhood records and define the standard for Tropical Modern architecture.
What We Do
Luxury Spec Homes
Custom Homes
Development
Consulting
Multi-million dollar spec residences designed and developed personally by Charles in Coconut Grove and throughout South Florida's most exclusive enclaves.
Fully bespoke residences tailored to your unique lifestyle. Charles Treister leads every stage from initial site selection and sketches to final white-glove delivery.
Luxury condominiums, boutique hotels, and mixed-use luxury properties. Our firm manages hundreds of millions in development value across South Florida.
Strategic expertise via Beacon Realty Advisors. We provide elite advisory on investment sales, complex financing structures, and South Florida property portfolios.
Current and Recent Work
The Bayshore Ridge Estate
1725 South Bayshore Drive, Coconut Grove. Currently under construction.
1669 Onaway Drive
Coconut Grove. Recently sold. Set a new neighborhood sales record.
3230 Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove. Recently sold. Unique Tropical Modern residence.
Where Architecture Meets Development
The refined eye of elite architectural training combined with forty years of South Florida development and construction expertise.
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As Featured In
Wall Street Journal
Global real estate insights and featured luxury properties in collective market reports.
Florida Design
Fall 2024 editorial showcasing the pinnacle of tropical modern architecture and lifestyle.
Architecture of the Tropics
Featured in the definitive literary collection of Miami's architectural legacy and history.
Florida Architecture
Celebrating decades of structural innovation and residential excellence across the state.
Tropic Magazine
Expert spotlight on modern tropical design principles and unique residential concepts.
Miami Home and Decor
The intersection of meticulous design, luxury development, and artisan craftsmanship.
What Our Clients Say
Charles brings extraordinary design vision. Working with Treister Design is a completely different experience.
Coconut Grove Client
The home captures everything we love about South Florida living. Exceptional indoor-outdoor flow.
Coral Gables Client
Our home has appreciated significantly and draws admiration from everyone who visits.
Pinecrest Client
