Muta Vision for Modera Academical Village
Project Summary
Colors Used
When Mill Creek Residential needed to anchor the garage level of Modera Academical Village in Davie, Florida with a high-impact visual feature, they required an artist whose work could integrate with specific interior design color standards while delivering a sophisticated botanical aesthetic suited to a multifamily residential environment. WXLLSPACE sourced artist Muta Vision, managed a structured concept revision cycle tied to Mill Creek's design team, coordinated material logistics and on-site construction access, and placed an Art Director on site for installation. The result is a 430 SQFT commissioned botanical mural spanning the garage main wall and a side wall wrap, completed in November 2024 as the first WXLLSPACE installation for Mill Creek Residential.
The Space
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Challenge
Mill Creek Residential’s design team at Modera Academical Village had a precise standard for how the garage space should look and feel. The mural needed to function as a design element, not just a decorative addition, integrating with the building’s interior color palette, accommodating long-term maintenance requirements, and aligning with the aesthetic expectations of a multifamily development with a defined brand standard.
Key challenges included:
- A design brief requiring specific Sherwin Williams color codes across both the mural composition and the wainscoting treatment, demanding close coordination between the artist, WXLLSPACE, and the developer’s design team
- Initial concept mockups that required revision: the first version was flagged for leaf elements that appeared yellowed rather than alive, requiring a redesign before stakeholder approval could be secured
- Material logistics complications: spray paint distribution from Seattle introduced a four-to-five-day delay ahead of the scheduled install start, requiring WXLLSPACE to restructure the pre-install sequence to maintain progress
- A two-panel installation scope that included two doors requiring sanding and priming by the construction team before the artist could begin, adding a coordination dependency to the critical path
- An active construction site with hard hat requirements and security-managed access, requiring WXLLSPACE to coordinate all site movement through the developer’s construction contact
The Artist
Muta Vision
Muta Vision is a Miami-based Latino-American muralist known for blending organic forms, fluid compositions, and controlled color palettes into large-scale public works. His style sits between abstraction and realism, often using motion, layering, and curvature to create immersive visual experiences rooted in emotion and environment. His murals consistently emphasize vibrancy, movement, and visual narrative, designed to command attention within urban landscapes while maintaining a sense of cohesion and flow.
View Landing PageThe Design
This piece explores the quiet tension between structure and nature, using botanical forms as a language to express movement, growth, and transformation. I approached the composition as a series of layered gestures, allowing each leaf and form to feel both intentional and fluid, almost as if they are unfolding in real time across the surface. The color palette is deliberate. Warm gradients intersect with deep greens to create contrast between energy and stillness, echoing the rhythm found in natural systems. Rather than depicting plants literally, I abstracted them into sculptural elements, pushing them toward something more atmospheric and dimensional. Ultimately, the work is about presence. It is meant to soften the built environment while still holding visual weight, creating a moment where architecture and nature meet, not in opposition, but in balance.
Constraints
Schedule
Target install start was November 13, 2024. A spray paint distribution delay of four to five days from Seattle required WXLLSPACE to redirect the production sequence, using the delay window for wall preparation and buffing. Final design approval was confirmed by Kristen Bettis on November 8, 2024.
Brand and Design Requirements
Mill Creek Residential specified exact Sherwin Williams color codes for both the botanical mural and the wainscoting band: SW9006, SW6059, SW6614, and SW 6192 “Coastal Plain” for the horizontal wainscoting. Design approval required sign-off from the development’s internal design manager before production could begin.
Maintenance and Functional Requirements
A 27-inch horizontal wainscoting band was required along the full base of the wall to facilitate easier touch-ups near the floor over the asset’s operational life. Placement was measured and confirmed by the artist on site to exact specification.
Surface Preparation
The stucco surface was smoothed by the construction team prior to installation. Two doors within the mural coverage area required sanding and priming by the construction team before the artist’s arrival.
Safety and Site Access
All site visits required hard hats. Access was coordinated through Victor Alvarez on the construction team. A formal site visit was conducted on November 5, 2024, to confirm final dimensions and resolve a signage overlap issue before the install window opened.
The WXLLSPACE Process
Project Initiation and Artist Selection — September 2024
Mill Creek Residential’s design team evaluated artist options for the Modera Academical Village garage commission. Kristen Bettis, Design Manager, selected Muta Vision over an alternative candidate based on his botanical and flora style, as well as his alignment with the development’s requirement for a local Florida artist with a refined, high-end aesthetic.
Concept Development and Revision
Muta Vision developed initial concepts for the botanical composition. Following design team review, the initial mockup was revised to address leaf elements that appeared yellowed. The updated concept incorporated greener, more vibrant botanical elements and confirmed the wainscoting color match to Sherwin Williams SW 6192 “Coastal Plain.” Kristen Bettis confirmed final design approval on November 8, 2024.
Stakeholder and Compliance Coordination
WXLLSPACE managed project documentation through Mill Creek Residential’s risk and accounts payable departments, including an updated W9 and a segmented payment schedule structured around project milestones.
Site Visit and Dimension Confirmation — November 5, 2024
WXLLSPACE conducted a formal site visit at 3440 SW 76 Terrace, Davie, FL to confirm wall dimensions, resolve a signage overlap issue, and assess surface conditions across both the main wall (approximately 39’-8” wide by 8’-0” high) and the side wall wrap (approximately 13’-9” wide by 8’-0” high). Total confirmed scope: 430 SQFT.
Material Logistics and Pre-Install Coordination
Spray paint procurement was coordinated through distributor channels from Seattle. A four-to-five-day shipping delay required WXLLSPACE to restructure the pre-install sequence. The delay window was used to coordinate wall buffing and surface preparation with the artist, maintaining forward progress ahead of the confirmed install start.
Installation — November 2024
Muta Vision led the installation with WXLLSPACE Art Director Jill Weisberg on site. Daily coordination ran through Gabriella Bourdon, Development Associate at Mill Creek Residential. Working hours were coordinated within 9 AM to 3 PM site access windows. Application methods included spray paint and airless sprayers. Wainscoting was measured and positioned at exactly 27 inches from the ground per the artist’s direction.
Install Details
Project Overview
Location:
3440 SW 76 Terrace, Davie, FL (Modera Academical Village)
Install Window:
Mid-November 2024; scheduled start November 13, 2024
Crew:
Muta Vision (artist)
Jill Weisberg, WXLLSPACE Art Director
On-Site Developer Contact:
Gabriella Bourdon, Development Associate, Mill Creek Residential
On-Site Construction Contact:
Victor Alvarez, construction team
Mural Specifications
Total Mural Size:
430 SQFT
Main wall: approximately 318 SQFT
Side wall wrap: approximately 110 SQFT
Wall Height:
8 feet
Surface:
Stucco (smoothed by construction team prior to installation)
Equipment:
Spray paint, airless sprayers, sanding equipment for door surfaces
Installation Conditions
Daily Working Hours:
Coordinated within 9 AM to 3 PM site access windows
Wainscoting:
27-inch horizontal band at base of wall
Sherwin Williams SW 6192 “Coastal Plain”
Lighting Context:
Illuminated push-through signage box located in proximity to the mural wall
Artistic Direction
Style:
Botanical and flora composition featuring green leaf elements, refined for vibrancy and long-term visual integrity within the built environment.
Business Outcome
Schedule
Target install start was November 13, 2024. A spray paint distribution delay of four to five days from Seattle required WXLLSPACE to redirect the production sequence, using the delay window for wall preparation and buffing. Final design approval was confirmed by Kristen Bettis on November 8, 2024.
Brand and Design Requirements
Mill Creek Residential specified exact Sherwin Williams color codes for both the botanical mural and the wainscoting band: SW9006, SW6059, SW6614, and SW 6192 “Coastal Plain” for the horizontal wainscoting. Design approval required sign-off from the development’s internal design manager before production could begin.
Maintenance and Functional Requirements
A 27-inch horizontal wainscoting band was required along the full base of the wall to facilitate easier touch-ups near the floor over the asset’s operational life. Placement was measured and confirmed by the artist on site to exact specification.
Surface Preparation
The stucco surface was smoothed by the construction team prior to installation. Two doors within the mural coverage area required sanding and priming by the construction team before the artist’s arrival.
Safety and Site Access
All site visits required hard hats. Access was coordinated through Victor Alvarez on the construction team. A formal site visit was conducted on November 5, 2024, to confirm final dimensions and resolve a signage overlap issue before the install window opened.
What developers say about working with WXLLSPACE
Our garage space needed more than just function—it needed identity. WXLLSPACE brought in Muta Vision, whose work transformed the space into an artistic gateway for Modera Academical Village. Now, our property stands out with a vibrant, thought-provoking piece that residents and visitors admire daily.
Final Shots
About WXLLSPACE
WXLLSPACE is a Two-Sided Marketplace that connects real estate developers with professional mural artists to transform urban spaces through large-scale public art. Our platform streamlines the commissioning process from artist sourcing and proposal review through production management and closeout, saving development teams time while delivering installations that elevate properties and build community.Developers gain access to a vetted, global network of professional artists, Artist Landing Pages that make selection fast and informed, and end-to-end project support that keeps complex, multi-surface installations on track.
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