The Estates at Acqualina Reveals 'Villa Acqualina' 45K SF Residents-Only Ultra Luxury Amenity Complex

The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion ultra-luxury residential development located in Miami's Sunny Isles Beach, has revealed Villa Acqualina, the 45,000-square-foot residents-only amenity complex in collaboration with New York-based architecture and design firm Reddymade Architecture & Design and Miami's STA Architecture Group. The Estates at Acqualina also collaborated with the late Karl Lagerfeld, who designed the lobbies as his first interior design project in the United States.

Villa Acqualina, situated between the North and South Residential Towers, is adjacent to Acqualina Resort & Residences. Led by award-winning architect and designer Suchi Reddy, Villa Acqualina's design was inspired by the Acqualina brand's reputation for unparalleled quality and luxury and given a cool, contemporary design scheme.

"I wanted to create a singular signature in the amenity spaces that reflects the quality of the Acqualina brand," says Reddymade-founder Suchi Reddy. "We wanted to design unique experiences in each space that synthesizes playfulness and beauty," she continues, "from a magical ice rink that feels like an underwater ice cave to a vibrant and dynamic bowling alley that embodies the energy and movement of the game."

Villa Acqualina is spread over four full floors and features a cinema, golf simulator, Formula One racing simulator, and an ice skating rink that feels like a translucent crystalline cave in one section, along with a duplex nightclub and speak-easy in another. The latter is wrapped in walls of translucent glass and video installations and, when not filled with revelers, feels like an oversized art installation. It's an all-day destination for socializing, working out, or indulging in a well-earned dose of self-care.

Meanwhile, up above is ACQUAFIT, the wellness space set at the Villa's upper level designed by Miami's STA Architecture Group. According to STA's Todd Tragash, ACQUAFIT is divided into three distinct areas – all facing the Atlantic. At its airy center point is a cardio-fitness area; to one side is a studio for spinning, yoga, TRX, and Pilates; on the other is space for cardio, a boxing ring, and stretching.

Tragash has clearly looked to the ocean for his core inspiration; "the color palette is a striking contrast of black white with splashes of 'Dreaming Green' marble etched jade mirror accents," he said. "Within the ceiling, we placed mirror-polished stainless steel ovals to evoke a water ripple effect.

"The Estates will not only provide the world's finest residences but also the world's most luxurious amenities for our residents, redefining the standard for sophisticated living," said Jules Trump, developer of The Estates at Acqualina.

Villa Acqualina is also home to Avra Miami, the Miami-outpost of the acclaimed Greek restaurant from NYC. The Miami outpost is a dining experience like no other, with a covered outdoor dining patio overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, bringing the laid back Greek Island vibes and cuisine to Sunny Isles Beach.

The Estates at Acqualina Announces Plans For Luxurious Residents-Only Health And Fitness Sanctuary AcquaFit

The Estates at Acqualina, the new highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development in Sunny Isles Beach, has announced plans for its luxurious residents-only health and fitness sanctuary overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Designed by the award-winning team at STA Architectural Group, AcquaFit will offer an oasis for residents to rejuvenate their mind and body through a combination of wellness and sports training promoting a healthy lifestyle and enriching experience within a community environment, solidifying The Estates’ position as Miami’s most coveted address.

AcquaFit will be located in Villa Acqualina, a five-story 45,000-square-foot residents-only amenity complex situated in between The Estates’ two towers, South Tower, 888 Via Acqualina and the Boutique Tower, 777 Via Acqualina. The ultra-luxury residences and amenity complex will be located on the grounds of the Five Star, Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach.

AcquaFit’s overall design will draw inspiration from natural elements and the local landscape, emulating water through shades of green to evoke a calming sensation. One of AcquaFit’s most unique features will be its exquisite Halo Therapy Salt Suite incorporating a technology that infuses salt into the air to treat respiratory conditions, promote better breathing, healthier skin and increase energy. The Salt Suite will be enclosed in a large organic orb where residents can relax on loungers for muscle and mental relaxation.

The center space of AcquaFit will be a boxing ring, a separate weight room, performance cardio equipment by TechnoGym with rowers, bikes and tread mills, stretching machines, flexible areas for individual or group-style workouts and a dedicated studio space for Pilates, spinning, suspension training and Barre training.

The outdoor relaxation areas and terraces will boast views of the clear blue ocean to further soothe the senses. Residents will also have access to meditation spaces, sauna and steam room, experience showers and changing rooms with lockers.

“The residents of the world’s finest residences should also have access to the world’s finest wellness and fitness facility,” said Jules Trump, developer of The Estates at Acqualina. “Providing an unparalleled sanctuary, AcquaFit at Villa Acqualina will guide residents of The Estates at Acqualina on a relaxing and invigorating journey to awaken and engage every sense.”

In addition to AcquaFit, Villa Acqualina will offer Circus Maximus, a full floor of unprecedented amenities for all ages which will also boast a speakeasy and a world-class restaurant with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. Those who purchase at The Estates will have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Residences, TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury Beachfront Resort in The Continental US and US News & World Report’s Best Resort in the Continental US. Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the hotel including daily housekeeping, in-room dining, children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and gourmet dining at two restaurants, Il Mulino NY and Ke-uH Japanese restaurant.

Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Telephone: 305.933.6666

Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

This article was produced in partnership with The Estates at Acqualina

Acqualina Resort & Residences Awarded #1 Hotel Ranking In 10Best Readers' Choice Awards By USA Today

For the fifth consecutive year, Acqualina Resort & Residences has been recognized as the Best Waterfront Hotel in the United States in the 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards by USA Today.

“We are honored to be recognized by our esteemed guests and readers of USA Today as the #1 Best Waterfront Hotel in America,” said Deborah Yager Fleming, CEO & Partner. “During these challenging times of COVID-19, we have worked very hard to achieve and maintain a high level of excellence all with a focus on creating the most exceptional luxury experiences while welcoming guests safely.”

A panel of experts partnered with USA Today’s 10Best editors to select the initial 20 nominees in the two categories, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote.

In addition to the USA Today award, Acqualina also received the Forbes Five Star Award for both the hotel and spa for the ninth consecutive year and the AAA Five Diamond for the 13th consecutive year. Along with these prestigious accolades, US News and World Report named Acqualina the #1 Best Resort in the Continental US in their annual Best Hotel Awards and TripAdvisor recognized the resort as the #1 Luxury Beachfront Hotel in the Continental US.

Acqualina Resort & Residences is where the charm of a Mediterranean villa meets elegance on the beach. The lush grounds feature red couches set on Seashore Paspalum grass and are dotted with signature red umbrellas. A seaside luxury haven located on 4.5 beachfront acres in pristine Sunny Isles Beach, Acqualina Resort features 98 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites and 188 residences with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, world-class dining including Il Mulino New York, the alfresco Costa Grill and the new Ke-uH Japanese restaurant, three oceanfront swimming pools, spacious meeting rooms and an innovative marine biology-based children’s program.

A variety of lavish interior and exterior venues provide an ideal background for opulent weddings and memorable events. Acqualina Spa by ESPA, the first ESPA-branded spa in the United States, provides guests with an exquisite 20,000-square-foot, two-story tranquil sanctuary of excellence and relaxation. A family-owned and operated property, Acqualina is a recipient of the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Awards for both the hotel and spa and the AAA Five Diamond Award.

Images via Acqualina Resort & Residences

Inside The Estates at Acqualina's Newly Revealed Masterpiece Penthouse 'Palazzo di Paradiso' With 2 Private Pools

Palazzo di Paradiso is a singular, two-story bespoke masterpiece perched on the top two floors - 51 and 52 - of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.8 billion residential development opening later this year in Sunny Isles Beach. Completely customizable by the buyer, Palazzo di Paradiso is unique in the luxury space, says President of Sales Michael Goldstein.

“We haven’t created the floor plan; we’ve created the canvas.” says Goldstein, “It’s the world’s finest penthouse in the world’s finest residence, and because it’s so unique and rare, we didn’t want to design it ourselves; we wanted to sit down with the buyer and create what they need,” he says.

The sky is the limit underneath 20-foot ceilings, a staircase that rises 38 feet, and two private terrace pools, one ingeniously cantilevered over the building with a glass-bottom rising 646 feet above the sand. Though the penthouse has the capacity for nine bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms, with a one-bedroom guest suite and kitchen, it’s the owners who will decide how they want to tailor-make their new home. For the ultimate in privacy, an air-conditioned four-car garage attaches to an equally cool 458-square foot, oceanfront, Fendi Casa-furnished cabana, complete with shower, kitchen, and direct pool access.

Offered at $59 million, it is the most expensive penthouse currently on the market. From opulent rugs to chandeliers and accessories, buyers have $3.2 million to use within Miami’s Luxury Living Group showroom on Fendi Casa, Paul Mathieu, Trussardi Casa, and other Made in Italy collections to furnish their new palatial home with panache. Their designers will space-plan the home for effortless design precision. At the same time, Todd and Isabel Tragash of STA Architectural Group will work with owners to curate the finest stone, appliances, and cabinets.

“This is a house in the sky,” says Goldstein, “It’s ideal for someone who’s been thinking about a house but wants two pools, space, and maximum privacy with services and amenities where everything is maintained for them,” he says. 

Sales Gallery Address: 17895 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida

Telephone: 305.933.6666

Website: www.EstatesAtAcqualina.com

This article was produced in partnership with The Estates at Acqualina

The 52-Story North Tower Of The Estates At Acqualina Tops Out In Sunny Isles Beach

The boutique North Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, has topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach at 52-stories, 672’. As with topping-out tradition, the final beam was inscribed with signatures and messages from the development, construction and sales teams, before being hoisted to the top of the building with the American Flag and a palm tree. The Estates at Acqualina is being developed by Trump Group, led by Jules and Eddie Trump, with construction overseen by Suffolk Construction. The topping-out comes following a strong 2021 that saw the Estates at Acqualina closing on 46 deals totaling $375 million.

“The Estates at Acqualina is being constructed to the highest standards, leveraging leading-edge technology and innovation to deliver a sophisticated level of finishes and customizations for this world-class project,” said Pete Tuffo, President, South Region, Suffolk Construction.

After breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track with the South Tower completion in the 4th quarter of 2021 and the Boutique North Tower in the 1st quarter of 2022. The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower and the Boutique North Tower. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities, including the New York-based Avra restaurant, a spa and fitness center, and Circus Maximus, an entire floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator, a Formula One simulator, and a movie theater.

“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Once completed, The Estates’ beautifully manicured lawns and overall design will integrate like no other with the Atlantic Ocean and provide homes never before seen on the coast or anywhere in the world.”

Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina were designed by the late Karl Lagerfeld. The grounds of The Estates’ 5.6 acres will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, a soccer field, a beachfront restaurant, and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be a 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full-service resident concierge, and a house Rolls-Royce car.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 million to $14.5 million to $59 million for penthouses.

Photos via The Estates at Acqualina

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Estates At Acqualina Tops Out South Tower In Sunny Isles Beach

The South Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach on July 3. The 52-story South Tower now rises 646 feet tall and after breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2nd Quarter of 2021. The landmark occasion coincides with the reopening of the Sales Gallery which features a full-scale model of an Estates residence, giving potential buyers the ability to fully appreciate the luxury amenities that will be available in each residence complete with exquisite furnishings, rich materials and extraordinary attention to detail.

“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Art, architecture and lifestyle are what we live by. We deliver beauty and wonderful lifestyle in everything we do.”

The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower, and the Boutique North Tower with the 29th Floor currently being poured. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities including a spa and fitness center, a world-class restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Circus Maximus, a full floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator and a movie theater. 

Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina will be designed by none other than the late Karl Lagerfeld. Mr. Lagerfeld’s design and style will further enhance the grandeur of two of the most important spaces at The Estates.

The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce car.

The Estates benefits from its sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach and The Mansions at Acqualina. The legendary service by Acqualina Resort & Residences, a Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel and TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Resort in the Continental United States, ensures that The Estates at Acqualina delivers ultimate perfection and a unique experience on every level.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 to $14.5 million with penthouses up to $32 million.

The Estates At Acqualina Completes Foundation Pour For South Tower With Over 1,000 Concrete Trucks

The Estates At Acqualina has completed the foundation pour for the South Tower at the $1.6 billion ultra-luxury condo tower under construction in Sunny Isles Beach. Eddie, Jules and Stephanie Trump along with the broker community, the development’s future residents and local press witnessed one of the biggest residential construction pours in South Florida led by Coastal Construction and named the “Great Cement Event.” The pour started on Friday, December 14 at 9pm where more than 1,000 concrete trucks poured 24,000 tons of concrete and steel to lay the foundation of the development’s first tower. The pour lasted 17 hours and was completed by 200 construction workers.

Construction for The Estates at Acqualina began in May 2018 and has been moving along at record pace. The Estates at Acqualina will be home to approximately 245 ultra-luxury residences and the development will feature common areas created by fashion and design icon Karl Lagerfeld. In addition, The Estates at Acqualina will feature three single family homes and three, two-story penthouses, all with private pools within a private gated community.

The Estates at Acqualina will also feature Villa Acqualina, the development’s amenity club more than 50,000 SF of facilities including a spa and fitness center, one of a kind dining with a world renowned restaurant and Circus Maximus, a full floor of magical amenities including an ice skating rink, a Formula One simulator, a golfing simulator, bowling lanes, a movie theater, and a Wall Street Trader’s Club room where residents will have access to ticker tape, computers and a boardroom. Some features recently added include a Speakeasy, a salt room in the spa and a boxing ring in the gym. Residents of The Estates at Acqualina will also have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the United States and #1 Resort in the Continental United States by U.S. News & World Report. Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the hotel including daily housekeeping, in-room dining, children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and gourmet dining at three restaurants, Il Mulino NY, AQ Chop House by Il Mulino and the beachfront Costa Grill.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.2 million to $14 million with penthouses priced up to $35 million.

Photos via Carolina Bejarano

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The Trump Group & Coastal Construction Announce $600 Million Construction Contract For The Estates At Acqualina

The Trump Group, led by Eddie and Jules Trump, and Coastal Construction have signed an agreement for the construction of the second tower and completion of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.6 billion residential development in Sunny Isles Beach scheduled to open in late 2020. The $600 million contract ranks as the largest ever for a condominium project in South Florida. Construction crews have been making significant progress with the foundation and site work as they prepare to go vertical.

“With strong pre-sales, commitments from our buyers and clients, and our recent $558 million construction loan announced last month, we are now building both towers and the entire residential development all at once. This assures future residents of a hassle-free move-in, particularly in light of the fact that residences at the Estates are built out to a furniture-ready standard,” said developer Jules Trump. “This is an incredible time for us and we are offering a unique lifestyle that will set it apart from the rest of the world.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with the Trump Group once again after the successful completion of the Mansions at Acqualina,” said Sean Murphy, co-president of Coastal Construction. “The Estates at Acqualina is the most exciting construction project in South Florida right now.”

The Estates at Acqualina will be home to approximately 245 ultra-luxury residences and will feature common areas created by fashion and design icon Karl Lagerfeld. In addition, The Estates at Acqualina will feature three single family homes and three, two-story penthouses, all with private pools within a private gated community. Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.2 to $14 million with penthouses priced up to $35 million.

The Estates at Acqualina will feature the 50,000+ SF amenity center Villa Acqualina. Amenities will include a spa with salt room, fitness center with boxing ring, one of a kind dining with a world renowned restaurant and Circus Maximus, an ice skating rink, a Formula One simulator, a golfing simulator, bowling lanes, a movie theater, a speakeasy, and a Wall Street Trader’s Club room where residents will have access to ticker tape, computers and a boardroom. Residents of The Estates at Acqualina will have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the United States and #1 Resort in the Continental United States by U.S. News & World Report.

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Jules Trump's Trump Group and Coast Construction Sued for Mansions at Acqualina

Jules Trump and Trump Group are under fire as Alexey and Inna Knyshova and their children, a Russian family that purchased unit 1701 in The Masions at Acqualina, have filed suit against both Trump Group and Coastal Construction. The suit alleges defects and damages including mold stating “improper construction of the Family Apartment rendered it uninhabitable, unfit for its particular purpose, and unmerchantable.”. They also stated that the defects led to health issues for the family and a sprinkler malfunctioned which flooded the apartment. The suit also states  that “Neither the Developer, the Association, nor the Property Manager took any action to correct or ameliorate the water intrusion coming from the South West street-facing window for the next eight (8) months." Jules Trump has responded by telling The Real Deal that the allegations are a “twisted way of extorting (him)." The Knyshova's purchased the unit in August 2015 for $ million. The Mansions at Acqualina is a 47-story condo tower located at 17749 Collins Ave. in Sunny Isles Beach.