Held every year during Milan Design Week, Alcova is one of the leading platforms for forward-looking contemporary design. When I went to the last edition of Alcova, the long lines I saw in front of the two buildings where the event takes place are the best proof that the platform is growing. 

 

And so Alcova, founded by Valentina Ciuffi (Studio Vedèt) and Joseph Grima (Space Caviar), returns to Miami for its second international edition, which will take place during Miami Art Week, December 3-8. 

 

Building on the success of its inaugural Miami edition, this year's Alcova Miami will take place at the city's oldest hotel, the River Inn on South River Drive Historic District in East Little Havana. 

 

Originally built in 1908 as a Victorian boarding house, the River Inn consists of pastel-colored wooden mansions with a carefully preserved historic side. Now located in the heart of one of Miami's most vibrant neighborhoods, the property combines its historic charm with a location that is easily accessible from both Miami Beach and downtown Miami. 

 

“We are thrilled to bring Alcova back to Miami,” said Alcova founders Valentina Ciuffi and Joseph Grima. “River Inn, with its unique history and vibrant community atmosphere, encapsulates the spirit of Alcova's mission to create dynamic platforms which celebrate the architectural legacy of the cities we work in. Miami’s unique urban fabric and architectural heritage continue to inspire us – and the designers who make up the Alcova community”.