META Development Launches Colette Residences, a Boutique Luxury Address Redefining South Brickell Living

META Development, the Miami-based firm known for its “Go Boutique” philosophy, has officially launched sales for Colette Residences, a new boutique luxury condominium in South Brickell. Partnering with the Eklund | Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, META introduces an intimate residential concept that blends architectural sophistication with a serene, neighborhood-centric lifestyle.

Located in South Brickell—an area increasingly recognized as Miami’s next luxury residential frontier—Colette offers a refined alternative to the district’s high-rise energy. The five-story development features just 38 residences, including two signature penthouses, designed for those who value privacy, connection, and design integrity. Residences range from two to four bedrooms starting at 2,145 square feet, with pricing beginning at $3.3 million.

Designed by acclaimed Brazilian architecture studio OSPA, the building reflects a human-centered design ethos that seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living. This marks OSPA’s Miami debut and builds on META’s track record of architecturally distinct projects such as OPUS Coconut Grove.

“Colette represents the next evolution of our philosophy, curating residences that feel personal, tailored, and refined,” said Andrew Rasken, Founder and CEO of META Development. “In a district known for its high-rise energy, Colette is intentionally exclusive—crafted for those who value a calmer, more connected way of living without compromising on design or amenities.”

As part of its commitment to community impact, META Development will donate $10,000 for every residence sold to Friendship Circle of Miami, a nonprofit supporting children and young adults with special needs.

Despite its intimate scale, Colette offers a robust amenity program rivaling larger-scale towers. Indoor amenities span approximately 5,000 square feet, complemented by 7,000 square feet of outdoor spaces designed for relaxation and entertaining. Highlights include:

• A 50-foot swimming pool with private cabanas

• A 5,200-square-foot sun deck

• A wellness spa with jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room

• A screening room, children’s playroom, and meeting suite

• 24/7 valet service and covered parking for two or three cars per residence, with EV charging stations

• Private storage units for each homeowner

“Miami buyers are increasingly seeking boutique-scale projects that combine privacy with sophistication,” said Fredrik Eklund, co-founder of the Eklund | Gomes Team. “Colette delivers exactly that—an intimate collection of residences in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods, blending global design with the lifestyle today’s buyers demand.”

Situated minutes from Brickell’s business core yet set within a peaceful, park-filled enclave, Colette residents enjoy walkable access to waterfront promenades, fine dining, and cultural destinations, all while maintaining the tranquility of a low-rise community. “We’re seeing interest from buyers who’ve outgrown the hustle of Brickell’s high-rise district,” explained Sales Director Pietro Belmonte. “They still want proximity to the city’s restaurants and nightlife, but they crave a calmer, more livable environment with a neighborhood feel.”

The Colette Sales Gallery will open on November 12, 2025, at 3390 Mary Street, Suite #124, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. Visitors can experience an immersive virtual tour, scale model, and full-size model kitchen and bath to preview the building’s design vision and lifestyle offering. Completion is slated for summer 2028. Ownership inquiries are now being accepted. For more information, fill out the form below.

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PROFILE Exclusive: First Look at Location Ventures New Renderings of Villa Valencia Entertainment Spaces

Villa Valencia developer Location Ventures, led by CEO Rishi Kapoor, has just released brand new renderings of the boutique project in a PROFILE exclusive. The images reveal the building’s entertainment spaces, designed to promote community and foster relationships, offering a neighborhood feel to condo living. New images include the luxe lounge & terrace, movie theatre and outdoor cucina with sweeping city views.

Recently, Villa Valencia completed $10 million in sales at record-breaking prices for the area. The project broke ground in June 2019 and will feature 39 ultra-luxury, estate-sized residences once completed. The building includes units that range from three-to five-bedrooms, spanning 2,616 to 4,267 square feet, and several penthouses. Each of the penthouses will have a private plunge pool, while every home will have deep terraces and at least one corner exposure, offering views of the city skyline and golf course.

The 13-story development is keen on presenting a refined, modern living experience that is centered on wellness. It is the first U.S. condominium to partner with Delos to offer its DARWIN Home Wellness intelligence network, which uses innovation to bring the best of natural outdoor conditions, inside. Kapoor says, "One of our core philosophies is wellness. And at Villa Valencia, we believe that the buyer sees health as the ultimate wealth, leading them to strive for a daily environment that is as healthy as their lifestyle. By providing wellness enhancing features such as air purification, circadian lighting, and water filtration through DARWIN by Delos in every residence, we are taking a stake in the expanding welltech industry to create real estate that is better for residents and fits with their day-to-day philosophies." 

In addition to the entertainment spaces, a complete amenities program will include a hammam, steam room, hydrotherapy plunge pools, his-and-her saunas, 78-foot resort-style pool with a lap lane and waterfall that is complemented by two summer kitchens and spacious sunbeds, tea room, lively entertainment room with billiards, as well as golf and driving simulators in addition to a state-of-the-art fitness center.

Villa Valencia residences start from $1.65 million.

By Stephanie Warren

The Solar Powered Touzet Studio-Designed Grove Central Locks Down FAA Approval

The FAA has approved the Touzet Studio-designed Grove Central, an innovative $200 million mixed-use project that will use solar panels to produce its own electricity. Grove Central is located at the Coconut Grove Metrorail station and is being developed by Terra Group and Grass River Property. The building will be the first Urban Microgrid in Florida and will feature solar panels which will produce 2 megawatts of power that will be stored in batteries at a rate of 20 megawatts per hour. Grove Central will also feature a geothermal AC system and a waste-to-energy plant that will convert sewage into usable power. The proposal is currently undergoing wind tunnel testing.

Global City Development & Asia Capital Real Estate Management Break Ground On MiMo Bay Apartments In Miami's Upper East Side

Asia Capital Real Estate Management (ACRE) and Global City Development, led by Principals Brian Pearl and Diego Procel, celebrated the groundbreaking of MiMo Bay Apartments, a 236-unit mixed-use waterfront community in Miami’s Upper Eastside. The project is a joint venture between ACRE and a large Canadian Pension Fund, and will be built on the 3.6-acre site of the former American Legion Post No. 29 building. The five-story waterfront building is being built by Miami-based Coastal Construction Group and financed via a $51 million construction loan from TD Bank. Designed by Stantec's Miami office, MiMo Bay Apartments will comprise of 236 LEED-certified market-rate rental apartment units, as well as 15,000 SF facility to be owned and operated by Post No. 29 for the use of its military veteran members. The Post No. 29 space will feature a gym, areas for physical therapy, a wellness center, and a swimming pool with services will include group therapy, acupuncture, post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, and more.

MiMo Bay Apartments is located adjacent to Legion Memorial Park at 6445 NE 7th Avenue in Miami’s MiMo District, the ceremony included remarks from Global City Development Principal Diego Procel, as well as ACRE Managing Partner Blake Olafson. Commander Robert Bellamy representing Post No. 29 and City of Miami Commissioner Ken Russell were also in attendance to initiate the ceremonial event.

“We’re incredibly proud to officially break ground on MiMo Bay Apartments and begin the process of developing this project with an extraordinary group of individuals,” said Olafson. “MiMo Bay Apartments will bring a world-class standard outdoor and waterfront living concept to Miami’s Upper Eastside, whilst being built and designed by local Miami firms.”

“We look forward to contributing such an important development in this growing neighborhood,” added Procel. “As the proud father of a Marine and recognizing the need for a community that serves the Legion, this development will realize an incredible opportunity for veterans to enjoy vastly enhanced amenities in the area.”

“Our vision for MiMo Bay is to pay homage to the surrounding neighborhood and its Miami Modern (MiMo) style of architecture, and to establish a connection between the bay and the park,” said Christina Villa, senior associate with Stantec’s Miami office. “We mixed modern and sharp angles to maximize water views from all areas including the units, public spaces and the American Legion facility. Natural fauna and landscaping will be implemented to enhance the site, blend with the park and provide a secluded retreat for residents.”

Check Out This Choeff Levy Fischman-Designed Palm Island Mansion Which Just Sold For $24.57 Million

73 Palm Ave. located on Miami Beach’s prestigious Palm Island and designed by Choeff Levy Fischman, has been sold for $24.57 million. The tropical modern mansion offers 9-bedroom and 10.5-bathrooms spread over 14,200 SF with a large rooftop terrace and water views. The home was listed with Mirce Curkoski and Albert Justo of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and the buyers agent was Jeff Miller of Brown Harris Stevens.

The home was designed by Raphael Levy and Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design with indoor-outdoor living through vast opening sliding glass doors and wide-open interior and exterior spaces that blur the separation between interior and exterior environments. The architects also designed a cascading water feature located before you enter the home that empties into a reflecting pond that has stepping-stones over it so it appears as if you’re walking on water. Other features include a floating three-story stairs off the entry that create a sculptural feel and vertical wood elements throughout the homes interior and exterior.

The interiors were designed by Charlotte Dunagan and Philippe Harari and furnished throughout with Minotti and Poliform, amongst others. 73 Palm features a custom Italian kitchen, home theater, wine cellar, vast open living areas and a private elevator. The large master suite is one of the highlights of the house with water views, a large terrace with private hot tub, and a master bath that features a shower and tub area that appears to be floating in the master bath with full visual connection to an exterior bamboo garden giving that area light and privacy.

Outside the grounds are stunningly landscaped by Mauricio Del Valle with over 100’ of water-frontage, a gazebo with summer kitchen and multiple sitting areas. A waterfront infinity edge pool flows into shallow water that becomes a reflecting pond that wraps around an island that has lounge seating .The shallow water continues to the rear slider at the interior lounge to make it appear as if the water enters the interior of the residence once the sliders are fully open.

73 Palm is also full of sustainable green features including very high SEER air-conditioning units, large vast opening sliding doors, LED lighting, insulated glass and lots of glass for natural light in order to eliminate turning on the lights in many areas during the daytime. The home is also outfitted with a Creston automated smart home system.

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FPL To Build Solar Ring In Downtown's Bayfront Park

Miami commissioners have awarded Florida Power & Light a no-bid contract to build a solar ring which consists of solar panels with a retractable Amphitheater roof in Downtown Miami's Bayfront Park. The entire cost of construction will be shouldered by FPL with operation and maintenance costs covered by the public Bayfront Park Management Trust budged at $40,000 annually. FPL will pay the city a $10 annual license fee but the power generated via the solar panels will go to FPL's grid. Completion is expected by 2020. 

“The installation of the [solar ring] will pique the curiosity of the City’s residents and visitors of all ages, encouraging discussion about sustainability and inspiring them to learn more about the benefits of solar energy,” Annie Perez, Procurement Director, City of Miami.

Melo Group Opens Square Station Apartments in Downtown Miami, Encourages Car-Free Living

Times are changing in Miami. Just 2 years ago, living in Miami required a car and was a pure drivers' city. Now though, the Downtown corridor is filling in fast like Manhattan. Formerly dirt plots now feature residential and retail and matched with the advancement of ride-sharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft, Miami is now a city you can live without a car. As developers work with the city to cut back on parking to build more units, there is now a push to appeal to the non-car owning (or leasing) renter (or buyer).

Leading the initiative are rental community masterminds Melo Group. Melo Group just completed the public transit-oriented Square Station, located at 1424 Northeast Miami Place in the heart of Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. Renters who choose to give up their complimentary parking spot will receive a $100 discount off their monthly rent for the entirety of their lease for a credit of $1,200 per year. Square Station features an outdoor plaza connecting it to the adjacent Miami-Dade Metromover School Board Station.

“With Miami becoming more urban, we wanted to reward our residents who use alternative forms of transportation and encourage people to ditch their cars,” said Carlos Melo, principal of the Melo Group. “Square Station’s ground-floor retail will also help to create walkable sense of community, while the project’s transit-friendly location – with convenient access to the Metromover, Metrorail and Miami Trolley – will promote the everyday use of public transit and reduce traffic congestion during the workweek.”

Square Station features two 34-story towers with 710 market-rate rental apartments catering to an influx of young middle-class urbanites seeking walkable, urban lifestyles where they can live, work and play. The transit-oriented development also includes 15,000 SF of street-level retail and restaurants. Apartments range from one- to three-bedrooms measuring between 900 SF and 1,500 SF, with monthly rental rates starting at approximately $1,650 for one-bedroom units; $1,950 for two-bedroom units; and $2,500 for three-bedroom units. Units feature granite countertops, Samsung® stainless steel appliances, laminated wood floors, porcelain tile, and full-size washers and dryers. Large balconies showcase panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. Building amenities include a resort-style swimming pool and pool deck, Jacuzzi, fully equipped fitness center, valet service, covered garage parking, security-controlled remote access and a social room.

According to a recent demographic analysis of Greater Downtown Miami by the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), Downtown Miami’s residential population has increased by nearly 40% since 2010 to more than 92,000 residents. Young working professionals comprise the majority of the residential population, with about 41,000 residents falling between the ages of 25 and 44, up 86% since 2010.

Square Station’s completion marks the first phase of Melo Group’s larger three-phase development plan to bring nearly 2,000 transit-oriented rental units to the Arts & Entertainment District area of Downtown Miami. Next door, the firm recently broke ground on Art Plaza, two 34-story towers with 667 apartments at 58 Northeast 14th Street. Plans for Miami Plaza, an adjacent third phase at 1502 Northeast Miami Place, are to include a 36-story tower with 437 rental units and approximately 7,000 SF of retail space. The developing neighborhood also includes previously completed Melo Group’s projects including Melody Tower, a 36-story mixed-use residential building which opened in 2016 at 245 Northeast 14th Street. Melody Tower offers 497 rental apartments with 8,500 SF of ground-floor retail and restaurant space with a landscaped plaza with public art.