Members are invited to explore The Future Perfect at Villa Paula, the New York-based design gallery’s new Miami outpost. Join us for a coffee and bagel breakfast and a tour of the design gallery led by its founder Michael Johnston.

Originally built in 1926 by the Cuban government, Villa Paula was designed by Havana architect Cayetano Freira as both a consulate and private residence for Consul Domingo Milord and his wife, renowned opera singer Paula Milord. An exemplar of early 20th-century Neoclassical architecture, the villa features a white stucco façade, stately columns, and intricate Cuban tilework—all of which remain intact nearly a century later.

Over the decades, Villa Paula has served as a diplomatic hub, a cultural salon, and, according to local lore, one of Miami’s most haunted residences. Under Paula Milord’s influence, the villa became a gathering place for artists, musicians, and intellectuals: a spirit of creativity and exchange that continues to echo through the home, making it an ideal setting for The Future Perfect’s immersive, experience-driven approach to design.

During our visit, you’ll view works by renowned designers Lindsey Adelman, Ian Collings, Piet Hein Eek, Vikram Goyal, Volker Haug, Jason Koharik, Faye Toogood, Arthur Vallin, Chris Wolston, Christian Woo, Floris Wubben, and Jane Yang D'Haene as well as works by Arflex, Bianco Light & Space, Bocci, Boon Editions, Collection Particulaire, De La Espada, Dimoremilano, In Common With, and Roll & Hill.

The Fountainhead Experience membership program is for those who want to see the world differently and develop intimate relationships with artists and art appreciators. This season, Fountainhead members will be immersed in the local landscape, with behind-the-scenes tours of private collections, artist-led experiences, and more. To learn more about Fountainhead membership, visit fountainheadarts.org/join.