EXTERA VITA
EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN
“Design is an opportunity to continue telling the story, not just to sum everything up.
EXCLUSIVE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGN
“Design is an opportunity to continue telling the story, not just to sum everything up.
A house is not a box. A lawn is not a place to put it. The boundaries of “exterior” and “interior” are arbitrary. We color outside the lines. We dissolve the barriers of outside and inside. We transform your outdoor environment into an extension of your living space. A reflection of your personality that stirs your senses, uplifts your spirit and satisfies your soul. We connect you to nature. We connect you to who you are. Listen, and you’ll hear the earth’s music playing.
Envision your ideal outdoor living space. Our process starts with that unique vision. The journey begins with listening. At EXTERA VITA, we tailor every project to your aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. We create beautiful spaces that delight the imagination and engage the senses—and no two spaces are ever the same. The result is a personal statement; a reflection of lifestyle, passions and personality. An EXTERA VITA creation is always a true reflection of the homeowners. We create synergetic, resort-style outdoor environments that are sustainable, functional and breathtaking. We provide all services, including design and space planning, project management, construction, installation and concierge-style maintenance.
Think of us as pace-setters—a dynamic group of creative individuals determined to raise the standard. The EXTERA VITA team includes design and space planners, master gardeners, arborists, carpenters and landscape architects. We partner with a global network of boutique, eco-conscious companies that create artisan-quality, handcrafted furniture and accessories that will fit your outdoor living space perfectly. We’re early adopters of cutting-edge ideas, techniques and materials. We embrace the new, but remain deeply passionate about authenticity, tradition, and our connections to each other and the natural world. We share a common vision—and the uncommon ability to make that vision real.
Great exterior design is no exception. It works. Form follows function. Each detail serves a purpose. And a well designed outdoor space creates possibilities for all who live there. Like a finely crafted car, yacht or plane, it can take you places. A fire pit to tell stories around, a path for wandering, a secret garden. Dig deeper, and you’ll find the human factor. And that’s what makes it truly yours.
Tradition is the ground we stand on: a classic sense of order, hierarchy and proportion flowing back to the villas of ancient Rome. Yes, we’re informed by the past. That doesn’t mean we live in the past. We also humbly embrace le frisson—the thrill of the new, the shiver of discovery when past meets the present.
We honor innovation, but stay rooted in authenticity. To us, innovation means looking into the heart of things, not looking over your shoulder. We don’t imitate, steal or copy. We explore what is. We unfold the possibilities of the site, materials, form and personal expression. The result? A sanctuary designed just for you. As unique as a fitted suit. And just as personal.
We design private places to unwind. Spaces to savor the natural world. To toast the starlit skies at midnight or feel the sun lightly embrace your face at dawn. To break bread, to sip wine. To live your story. To dance, to dream, to dive in. To excite your heart and open your eyes.
You, your family, the people you hold close. There’s no one exactly like you on the face of the earth. Your outside living space should honor your individuality. Everything we create flows out of our deep understanding of who you are. It's uniquely you.
“I come from a place of humility. My work is capturing the emotions and history of others, and translating their heritage in a language of honest spaces and noble materials. Where does the sun set, where should a tree be planted to cast shade? I understand the science and the art behind such questions. I find the answers with an open heart and mind.”
Jack, an American but true citizen of the world, was born in Spain, grew up in France and has lived for many years all over Europe. He’s a global entrepreneur and a creative business solution solver with longstanding experience working with multinational corporations. As the business development director for the European division of Precious Woods, Jack traveled the world visiting forests and learning about sustainability to the earth and responsibility to forest workers and their communities. Jack still travels the globe, forging connections with indigenous artisans and earth-friendly companies for EXTERA VITA.
“The time has come to reclaim the tradition of gathering together outside to honor and renew our bonds to each other. Civilization is even more precious at the borders of nature. That is where we commune the best.”
Patrick grew up in the south of France; his family has roots throughout the Mediterranean region. As far back as he can recall, the good life was lived outside. He fondly remembers leisurely, sun-kissed afternoons celebrating family and friends in the garden at a long table laden with food, wine and good cheer. An American citizen and a Floridian for the past 25 years, Patrick honors his Mediterranean background by creating compelling social experiences revolving around food, family, friends and the outdoors. As the owner and operator of one of southwest Florida’s most respected landscape companies, Patrick brings his extensive knowledge of the region’s flora and ecosystems to his work with EXTERA VITA. Patrick's style is a synergistic fusion of people and place, solitude and salutation, nature and artifice—an ongoing celebration of food, music, art and the natural world.
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