Plans for renovations were presented at the Preservation
Foundation’s April 7th meeting.
Plans include restoring all existing stucco trim, unite in design all
decorative transom grilles and metal work, new aluminum impact-resistant
windows will replace all windows, central courtyard will have new patios and
gathering areas; new driveways, landscape enhancements with addition of seaonl
flower and citrus trees in parking lots and courtyards. John L. Volk was the Palm Beach master architect
who designed the property in 1957, and it was landmarked in 2007. Some changes were made and renderings of Volk’s
design, the interim changes, and the new plan were shown. Smith & Moore are the Architects, Nievera
Williams is the landscape architecture company on the project. An informal presentation will be made
shortly to the Landscape Preservation Commission, then a formal presentation,
then a vote to proceed or not.
Royal Poinciana Plaza has been written up as “a leading lifestyle
destination in Palm Beach”, a town where art and culture thrive, beautiful
white sandy beaches, world-class restaurants, internationally known golf
courses, world-famous designer boutiques, and the renowned Breakers Hotel whose
golf course is across the street from Royal Poinciana Plaza. Palm Beach is the home
to celebrities and many international “rich and famous” folks, members of many
charitable causes.
