A First Look Inside Mercedes-Benz Places Revealed at the Concours Club

Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami, the inaugural North American branded residential project, has unveiled its first look inside, marking a significant milestone in luxury living in Brickell. Developed by JDS Development Group in partnership with Mercedes-Benz, this mixed-use development merges modern living spaces with innovative mobility concepts, setting new standards for urban living.

The project, announced on February 26, 2024, has already seen remarkable success, with record sales of over 100 condominiums sold within the first four days on the market. The launch event, held at The Concours Club before the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, offered guests an exclusive preview of the residences' interiors, along with a unique conversation hosted by Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, and Michael Stern, Founder and CEO of JDS Development Group. Test drives in Mercedes-AMG GTR cars on the racetrack with professional drivers from Mercedes-Benz USA completed the unique experience of lifestyle in Miami.

Designed to offer a seamless mobility journey, Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami features a private porte cochere and panoramic rooftop pool, providing residents with breathtaking views of the skyline and cityscape beyond. Each residence, ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, is meticulously crafted to reflect modernity and luxury, with floor-to-ceiling windows, deep terraces, and spectacular views of Miami, Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Interior designs, created by the experts at Woods Bagot in collaboration with the Mercedes-Benz design team, showcase crisp blacks and whites, warm woods, and significant graphic elements, reflecting the brand's commitment to automotive-detailing, precision, and quality. Custom-designed kitchens and principal baths offer light and dark finish options, integrated Miele appliances, and luxurious marble countertops.

The architectural design, created by award-winning SHoP Architects, embodies Mercedes-Benz's design philosophy of Sensual Purity, combining intelligence and emotion to create clear forms and sensuous surfaces. The cube-shaped mixed-use tower features technical silver, classic black and white elements, and undulating curves, creating distinctive highlights and stimulating contrasts.

Gregg Pasquarelli, Founding Principal of SHoP Architects, highlights the project's investment in the Brickell community, stating, "Mercedes-Benz Places will revitalize public space in the neighborhood of Southside Park while making a statement with its superior quality in design."

Mercedes-Benz Places in Miami represents more than just a development; it embodies a vision for the future of urban living, offering residents a luxurious and connected lifestyle in the heart of Miami's vibrant Brickell district.

Inside PROFILE Collectors Club: The Evolution of Hypercars Event at Prestige Imports

On January 25, PROFILEmiami and Prestige Imports hosted the sold-out PROFILE Collector’s Club: Evolution of Hypercars event at the Prestige Imports flagship dealership featuring some of the most well-known names in South Florida’s car industry. Attendees came out in record numbers to hear from Brett David (Prestige Imports), John Temerian (Curated), Gil Dezer (Dezer Development) and Avery Andon (Art Life) as they discussed car collecting trends, the history behind unique car brands, which are the most coveted vintage and modern collectors cars, how they have curated their personal collections and stories about how they acquired some of the rarest and most elusive automobiles. The lavish Bespoke Networking cocktail was held amongst a custom curated collection of vintage to modern hypercars featuring a two Gunther Werks including the Turbo Touring Edition, several Pagani hypercars including Utopia, Huayra and Zonda models, a Hennessey Venom F5, two SLR McLaren Roadsters, a Bugatti Veyron and Gil Dezer’s personal Bugatti Chiron.

In addition to the engaging panel, Prestige Imports, Curated and Gil Dezer presented a custom curated collection of coveted vintage and modern hypercars were from brands such as Gunther Werks, Bugatti, Pagani, Ferrari, McClaren and Lamborghini; guests got to try on and view a custom curated collection of over 60+ rare timepieces including watches by Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, Richard Mille and Rolex, presented by Timepiece Trading; a custom curated art installation presented by celebrity art dealer Avery Andon of ArtLife featuring works by Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jeff Koons and Alec Monopoly; jewelry by Susan Blake, lab-grown diamonds by Novo Diamond Lab; clothing and accessories from Blu Scarpa.

The high-energy Bespoke Networking atmosphere was powered with sounds by Miami-based DJ DAKAP with light bites by Pura Vida and Zeroe Plant Based Caviar and drinks by E11EVEN Vodka, Bennati Wine, VIP Hard Seltzer and KOPU Water.

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Miami Design District Set To Present Seventh Annual Miami Concours - Where Auto, Art, and Fashion Intersect

Miami Concours – one of the country’s most anticipated motorized events – will return to the Miami Design District in 2024 for its seventh edition, titled “Design Driven: The Intersection of Auto, Art and Fashion”. The Miami Concours is a three-day exhibition of the world’s most significant post-war automobiles and examples of excellence in modern design and engineering, expertly placed throughout the Miami Design District. The event is the first of its kind in Miami, bringing together high design, luxury, fashion, design and architecture, all through the lens of the automotive industry. The Miami Concours will begin on Friday, February 16th, culminating on Sunday, February 18th with red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

With the Design District as its backdrop, The Miami Concours stands out against other shows in the industry, elevated from a masterfully curated car showcase to an immersive, cultural experience. The Miami Design District serves as Co-Owner, with The Concours Group and DuPont REGISTRY, of the Miami Concours 2024, continuing to evolve the event into a new breed of automotive show: a celebration of high design and culture rooted in automotive.

The seventh edition of the Miami Concours will reveal a more robust schedule of programming than seen in previous years, including a curated line-up of VIP events, panel discussions, tours and exclusive experiences throughout the Miami Design District. The availability of VIP tickets will make the 2024 edition of the Miami Concours its most impactful year yet. VIP perks include:

● Access for two to Miami’s only luxury Drive-In Movie Night and Dinner Experience in Jungle Plaza, Miami Design District on Friday, February 16th.

● Access for two to the exclusive VIP Lounge during Sunday, February 18th’s premier red-carpet event. Featuring complimentary sips & bites and immersive experiences.

● Reserved parking in the Miami Design District on Friday February 16th – Sunday February 18th.

● Access to the Styled by MDD Hospitality Suite with the Miami Design District personal shopping team.

● VIP reserved seating for two at the District Sounds Concert Under the Stars on Monday, February 19th, featuring a special artist performance. Orchestrated by the Miami Symphony Orchestra.

● Complimentary annual subscription to Design District and DuPont Registry magazines.

A showcase that spans the best of historic through contemporary automotive design, the Miami Concours will feature the most important automobiles on display against the backdrop of one of the world’s most architecturally, artistically and culturally compelling neighborhoods. The aim is to empower and engage current and future generations of automobile enthusiasts by infusing design knowledge into each Concours experience. As such, the event is primed to be an industry disruptor, attracting enthusiasts in all categories to attend.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with The Concours Group in a bigger way in time for the seventh edition of the Miami Concours,” says Craig Robins, President & CEO of DACRA. “As Co-Owner of Miami Concours, Miami Design District will introduce a more robust VIP program and conduct a brand refresh for the Concours, positioning the event as an industry leader in automotive.”

Led by the Miami Design District and Co-Founders of The Concours Group John Temerian Jr. of CURATED, Ronnie Vogel, and Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the Miami Concours has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of design, automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle.

VIP ticket holders will have access to exclusive events throughout the duration of the Miami Concours. Friday’s VIP events will include cars on display, a welcome reception and a drive-in movie. Saturday’s VIP events will include master class panels, private tours, a collector’s dinner and private shopping experiences. Sunday will be Red Carpet Day, with 250+ cars on display, and include everything from master class panels, a VIP lounge and “Passports” to in-store events, fashion activations and a closing awards ceremony.

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital will be the sole benefactor of 2024 Miami Concours.

Pagani of Miami Reveals New Showroom at Prestige Imports in North Miami Beach

Pagani of Miami has unveiled the newest Pagani showroom in the North American marketplace located on the hyper-car mega-dealer Prestige Imports campus in North Miami Beach. Designed to serve as an extension of the Pagani brand’s Atelier in San Cesario sul Panaro, Italy, the new showroom was made possible through a continued partnership with Prestige Imports, led by CEO Brett David.

“Florida has the potential of being one of our strongest markets and Miami is the epicenter of Florida’s hypercar culture,” comments Christopher Pagani, Marketing Director of Pagani Automobili. “The Pagani of Miami showroom will create a home for our clients; a place where they can continue to feel connected to our brand.”

Prestige Imports took great care working with Horacio Pagani’s marque to articulate the exclusive world of Pagani into the new space. Clients of Pagani of Miami will be welcomed into a dealer experience artfully punctuated by thoughtful flourishes such as signature Pagani furniture as well as the latest state-of-the-art digital visualization tools to deliver an unparalleled vehicle purchase experience. Special touches abound throughout Pagani of Miami with the overall design serving as a complete extension of Pagani Automobili in Italy. Materials present in Pagani’s DNA are seen throughout the showroom such as carbon fiber, leather, aluminum, and titanium. The Italian brickwork and glass stylings evoke the rare feeling that one gets walking into a secret room where only the most special jewelry or watches are kept, apart from all others.

“At Prestige Imports, our commitment is bringing our clients the absolute finest automobiles on the planet,” comments Brett David of Pagani of Miami and CEO of Prestige Imports. “Pagani of Miami represents the pinnacle of the hypercar category. The timing of the opening was especially exciting as the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2023. We could not be more pleased to continue being a part of the Pagani family.”

Pagani of Miami is conveniently located at Prestige Imports, one of the most respected luxury exotic automotive dealerships in the world. Founded by the David Family in 1977, Prestige Imports is largely responsible for shaping the vibrant Miami luxury automotive landscape for the last 46 years. Under the guidance of Brett David, Prestige Imports will continue to successfully oversee the Pagani marque in Florida.

Images via Prestige Imports

The Sixth Annual Miami Concours: A Distinctly Modern Concours D'Elegance Honoring The 60th Anniversary of Lamborghini Returns to Miami Design District

The Miami Concours, one of the country’s most anticipated motoring events, returns to the Miami Design District for 2023 with its highly curated, distinctly modern celebration of automotive history. Displays debut on Friday, February 17th and the weekend culminates on Sunday, February 19th, with three red-carpeted streets, each featuring distinct Concours activations.

In its sixth year, the annual event showcases the most significant automobiles ever produced, exhibited in the heart of Miami, at the epicenter of art and design. Led by Co-Founders John Temerian Jr. of CURATED and Ronnie Vogel, alongside Partner Brett David of Prestige Imports, the acclaimed event has carved an inimitable niche, one at the intersection of automotive excellence, car-culture camaraderie and luxury lifestyle.

“We are immensely proud of Miami Concours, an automobile concours d’elegance built through our distinct lens, in the heart of our city,” states Co-Founder John Temerian. Adds Partner Brett David, “The three of us are proud to once again bring some of the greatest cars in the world and some of the biggest names in the industry to a city we love, presenting our interpretation of a modern concours.”

The renowned event features the most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles and celebrated, iconic models from the world’s most recognizable luxury motoring brands. Friday, February 17th marks the start of the event, as Miami Concours presents a special showcase of cars, dotted among the neighborhood’s artistic installations as static works of art themselves. In keeping with tradition, on Saturday night, the Miami Design District then rolls out the event's signature red carpets in preparation for the weekend’s main attraction, taking place on Sunday.

The red carpet serves as a magnificent backdrop for the world-class, hand-picked automobiles, as collectors and enthusiasts witness real-time, official judging; explore an unmatched, historical display of Lamborghinis on 39th Street - a nod to the Italian manufacturer’s 60th Anniversary; and discover an unforgettable display of Hypercars from Pagani Automobili as they celebrate their 25th Anniversary along with Czinger Vehicles, as they present the 3D printed 21C.

“Miami Concours is an incredible platform for luxury cars, presenting some of the most coveted rarities in automobile history. Each year, this weekend unites the community and devout car enthusiasts from all over the world for the shared appreciation of remarkable craftsmanship. I can’t imagine a more fitting destination than the Miami Design District to host this spectacular weekend,” says Craig Robins, President and CEO of Dacra.

With judging led by Mark Moskowitz MD (Board of Directors of Carolina Motorsports Park and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America), Miami Concours showcases superlative examples from Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Pagani, Maserati, Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Bentley, Rolls Royce, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz.

Miami Design District To Host Fifth Annual Miami Concours Where John Hennessey Set To Debut New Hypercar

The Miami Concours is set to host the fifth annual automotive showcase which will take place on Sunday, February 20th in the Miami Design District and celebrate American supercar visionaries. The 2022 Miami Concours will honor legendary collector, Motorsport innovator, and automotive manufacturer James Glickenhaus and will feature a selection of historic cars from his personal collection, two new Glickenhaus production cars, and the Miami unveiling of a one-of-a-kind racing car.

Celebrating Iconic American Hypercar Manufacturers, the Miami Concours has invited John Hennessey to unveil a new one-off version of the Hennessey Venom F5. The $2.8 million, 250mph+, Limited Edition Venom F5 Hypercar, is one of only 24 cars to be produced for the world. In addition to the iconic American Hypercars, the Miami Concours plans feature 60 hand-picked entries of the most sought-after exotic post-war automobiles entered by some of the country’s most significant collectors. Uniquely, all cars will be presented on a spectacular red carpet which will run throughout the Design District from Northeast 39th Street, continuing north via connecting walkway Paseo Ponti to Northeast 41st Street and into Paradise Plaza.

Miami Design District is one of the hottest neighborhoods in the world, home to a number of luxury fashion houses, art galleries, fine dining experiences, and cafés. The open-air, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, known for its many distinct and artistic façades, notably boasts a highly energy-efficient infrastructure and became the first neighborhood in the world to achieve the Gold level (LEED ND: Built v4 Gold). The Miami Design District is owned and operated by Miami Design District Associates, a partnership between Dacra, founded and owned by visionary entrepreneur and developer Craig Robins, and L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund specializing in investing in luxury shopping destinations. The neighborhood was inspired by the worlds leading shopping districts including Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive and visitors can enjoy mature canopy-covered streets and walkways, sculptural specimen trees, and extensive rooftop gardens.

Images via Miami Design District