Designing with Vision: How Chip Falkanger Builds Homes That Feel as Good as They Look

Carolina Lorenzzetti
Aug 6, 2025
3 min read

When people ask what makes a Rubicon & Co. home stand out, the truth is—it always starts with Chip Falkanger.

I’ve worked closely with Chip for some time now, and while most people know him as one of Fort Lauderdale’s top real estate advisors (and yes, he was ranked Top 100 in Florida by Compass in 2022), what many don’t realize is that his design instincts run deep—back to summers spent shadowing his father at an architecture firm in downtown Fort Lauderdale. That foundation is not only rare, it’s visible in every square foot of the homes we build.

From the texture of a home’s exterior stucco to the veining in a quartzite slab, Chip approaches design with the same precision and passion he brings to multi-million dollar deals. It’s not just about aesthetics—it’s about crafting spaces that feel purposeful, effortless, and elevated.

🧱 Form, Function & Flow: The Chip Signature

Walk through our Coral Ridge property, and you’ll see it instantly: wide-open sightlines that connect indoors and outdoors, an exotic stone waterfall island that anchors the kitchen, and a master closet so dialed-in it includes a paneled beverage fridge and linen cabinet.

That level of thoughtfulness doesn’t happen by accident. Chip personally guides every material selection—from tile to wood to light fixture—considering how it catches the light, what it will look like after five years of use, and how it supports the mood of the space.

In Coral Ridge Drive, he took it even further—pairing a stunning front entry water feature with a layout that balances privacy and openness, particularly with the first-floor primary suite and oversized loft above. Even the placement of the spa, the flow of the pantry, and the entry angle of each garage bay reflect his experience as both a broker and a builder.

🎨 Beyond Sales: A Designer’s Eye for Experience

Chip’s past includes developing award-winning projects in Downtown Delray Beach during its revitalization, where he was responsible for the acquisition, design concept, and eventual sale. That full-cycle understanding means he doesn’t just build to impress—he builds to live in, sell, and hold value.

When Chip selects an exotic stone slab, it’s not just about beauty. It’s about texture under your hand when you're making coffee in the morning. When he adjusts the height of a door or deepens a ceiling recess, it’s because he’s imagining how light will move through the home at different hours of the day.

This is design that anticipates you.

🏡 The Coral Ridge Standard, Elevated

Coral Ridge is already one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale, and Chip’s work with Rubicon & Co. raises that bar even higher.

In both of our current Coral Ridge projects, Chip’s vision shines through:

🔹 Coral Ridge

Open-concept great room + exotic stone kitchen
Private tropical greenery garden off the master suite
Luxuriously appointed closet system with thoughtful built-ins
Covered patio, summer kitchen, and a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle

🔹 Coral Ridge Drive

Over 12,000 SF lot
Formal dining and oversized loft
Thermador appliances + dual kitchens
Heated pool, spa, and 3 oversized garages with additional storage

These aren’t cookie-cutter spec homes. They’re bespoke, livable works of art—and that’s Chip’s signature.

🎯 Design Is Strategy—and Chip Gets That

Real estate is filled with noise. But Chip Falkanger brings clarity. His rare combination of brokerage experience, architectural intuition, and design-led thinking allows him to build homes that sell themselves—because they’re built with purpose.

Every slab, surface, and layout decision is intentional. And as his colleague, I’ve seen firsthand the impact of that vision.