The main hotel is based on the 1574 Villa Medici and is world renowned for its architectural beauty.

Peacock + Lewis was commissioned to design the new facilities with a profound respect for the historical context of the existing hotel, while still implementing the state-of-the-art systems and amenities that the owners and management wanted for their guests.

The main objective of the project was to create a seamless architectural transition from the historic hotel to the new Spa and Beach Club.

Paul Neff, President of Peacock + Lewis sums it up best, "These new facilities had to be indistinguishable from the existing hotel."

The Ballroom design was inspired by the original architect's Renaissance vision.

The Mediterranean-style complex, designed as a contemporary accompaniment to the original hotel's Italian Renaissance theme, adds tremendous depth to the broad menu of offerings available at The Breakers.

Craftsmen from Italy were brought over to carve the stone details, lay the floor mosaics and paint the al fresco ceilings.

The proportions, symmetry and details of the 1926 building can be found throughout the new facilities both inside and out.

The 20,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor Spa at The Breakers aims to be the finest spa facility of its kind.

Great care was taken to re-create the details in the new facility by using modern techniques and technology.

New cast stone columns and other details were made of molds directly cast from those in the existing hotel.

"Beyond the continuation of the Italian Renaissance Architecture of the main hotel, uniqueness is found in the modern systems, structure, construction methods and techniques, and current day government- mandated codes and requirements that were incorporated in the project", says Brian Idle of Peacock + Lewis.

The Breakers appeals to discerning travelers seeking an indulgent vacation experience.

You are taken by the beauty and completeness of the surroundings but unaware of how the experience is made complete by the 'behind the scenes' service areas.

""To touch, feel and work with 1926 linen blueprints and use them along with today's architectural tools and methods was truly exciting and humbling in many ways", says Paul Neff.

"To be involved in such a project on one of the most historically significant buildings and properties in Florida is an exciting, yet daunting task, a little like being asked to improve on perfection", says Paul Neff.