Construction At Fort Partners' Kobi Karp-Designed Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Fort Lauderdale Passes Halfway Point

The Miami-based development firm Fort Partners has announced that construction at Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale has now surpassed its halfway mark. The construction velocity has put the development on schedule to top off later this year, ahead of its 2021 opening. Offering a combination of luxurious design by a world-renowned team, first-class amenities and five-star services, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will be the first five-star development in Broward County. The construction news is made all the more momentous by the development's latest sales update, with more than 65% of the luxury residences sold. 

“Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is making incredible strides toward completion,” said Ramzi Achi, Principal of Fort Partners. “We are proud to deliver a five-star development in Fort Lauderdale that will redefine thoughtful design for generations to come. We are pleased to watch the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale come to life and we look forward to welcoming our first buyers home next year.” 

The 22-story hotel and condominium development will include 148 guest rooms and 83 residences ranging in size from one- to four-bedrooms, with each residence offering expansive living spaces, generous private outdoor terraces and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Elegant kitchens are complete with custom Tara Bernerd-designed European cabinetry and top-of-the-line Miele, Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, while custom European vanities and select branded fixtures adorn the well-appointed master baths. 

“We have always seen a very strong interest in the lifestyle offered by Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. The spacious residences with private outdoor living spaces, which offer an abundance of natural light within, combined with the privacy and service afforded by Four Seasons, make these homes exactly what buyers are looking for today,” said Dan Teixeira, Director of Sales, Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale. 

Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences was designed by an internationally acclaimed design team with architecture by Kobi Karp, interiors by London-based interior designer Tara Bernerd who was responsible for the elegant design of the lobby and private residences; hospitality designer Martin Brudnizki designed the development’s signature culinary experience; and landscaping by Miami-based landscape architect Fernando Wong. Construction at Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is being overseen by Coastal Construction by premier construction management company Lehrer Cumming. 

“As the building is forming into its dimensional physical shape, the presence of the sculptural form is becoming visible to the public,” said Kobi Karp, Founder and Principal-in-Charge of Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design. “Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale goes beyond the typical residential building and will become the defining address for Fort Lauderdale.” 

Providing an exceptional, five-star lifestyle, Four Seasons Private Residences Fort Lauderdale offers an array of amenities and à-la-carte services, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, two pools with luxury cabanas, beach butler service, signature Four Seasons spa and yachting services. Pets will have their very own pet concierge and on-call veterinarian. Residents of Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will also receive special courtesies at Fort Partners’ premier portfolio throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. 

Pricing for two- to four-bedroom private residences starts at $3,595,000 and occupancy is scheduled for 2021. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing is the exclusive sales and marketing firm for the development.

Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale Tabs Coastal Construction As General Contractor

Following the announcement that Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is more than 50% sold, Miami-based development company Fort Partners celebrated the success and progress of the luxury development at an exclusive luncheon announcing their selection of Florida-based construction company Coastal Construction as the general contractor for the project with premier construction management company Lehrer Cumming overseeing construction of the luxury tower. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis also addressed the audience, speaking to the state of the city’s real estate market, highlighting the growth and transformation of Fort Lauderdale into an international destination. Upon completion, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will be one of Fort Partners’ iconic properties within the Four Seasons portfolio and Fort Lauderdale’s first true five-star destination.

“Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is making incredible strides to help redefine this city as an international destination, and we are pleased to celebrate our recent success as we progress towards completion,” said Nadim Ashi, Founder of Fort Partners. “We’ve selected the best industry leaders to oversee this monumental development throughout each stage of development, and are thrilled to welcome both Coastal Construction and Lehrer Cumming to our team.”

Coastal Construction is one of the Southeast’s preeminent construction companies and is ranked in the top 100 construction management companies in the country. The firm has a distinguished roster of clients including Fort Partner’s distinguished development, The Surf Club in Miami, as well as Porsche Design Tower and Miami Beach’s Faena District. Led by Chairman and CEO Thomas P. Murphy, Jr., Coastal Construction was founded in 1988 and has been under the Murphy family’s leadership for four generations.

“Coastal Construction is honored to have been selected by Fort Partners as the general contractor of record for Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale. It is a privilege to once again work with the Fort Partners development team, on this transformative tower which is setting a new benchmark for luxury living in Fort Lauderdale,” said Thomas P. Murphy, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Coastal Construction.

The 22-story hotel and condominium development will offer 130 guest rooms and 90 residences ranging in size from one- to four-bedrooms, with each residence offering sprawling living spaces and generous outdoor terraces with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Residents will receive special courtesies at Fort Partner’s premier portfolio, including Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club in Surfside, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, and Norman’s Cay, an exclusive island in the Bahamas. Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale broke ground in spring 2018 and construction remains on schedule. Pricing for two- to four-bedroom private residences begins at $3.795 million.

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Douglas Elliman Reports $4.7 Billion Of Sales Volume In South Florida As The Firm Honors Top Agents At The Ellies

Douglas Elliman Real Estate, the nation’s third-largest residential real estate brokerage, celebrated the firm’s world-class agents from around the nation at the annual awards ceremony, The Ellies. Top performers from Florida, including the markets of Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Miami Beach, Palm Beach, Aventura, Bay Harbor Island, Jupiter, Wellington, Delray Beach and Coral Gables, were among the honorees at this year’s event held at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT.

Douglas Elliman Florida marked another banner year in 2018 with $4.7 Billion in closed transactions, up 30% from 2017. Nationwide, Douglas Elliman’s 2018 total sales volume was $28.1 billion, up 8% from 2017. The firm was responsible for 44,131 sales and rental transactions and was ranked the number three brokerage in the nation by sales volume. Douglas Elliman Florida marked a banner year in 2018, responsible for four out of the top eight single-family home sales for Miami-Dade County. The firm was also named the number one brokerage in Palm Beach County and in Miami Beach for total sales volume.

“Our wonderfully talented agents across the nation gave a very impressive performance this year, backed by a tremendous amount of dedication and passion for their work. We remain committed to providing all of our agents with the best in class technology, marketing and public relations to help them reach even greater heights in 2019, and we look forward to another triumphant year,” said Howard M. Lorber, Chairman, Douglas Elliman Realty, LLC.

“We’re thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of our agents and their dedication to Douglas Elliman’s success,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida. “Due to their efforts, Elliman continues to dominate the market in South Florida, and we’re looking forward to continuing our expansion and leadership position in 2019.”

Leading the Top 10 Teams for Florida by Gross Commission Income (GCI) are The Carroll Group, based out of Miami-Dade County and Palm Beach County. They were followed by the Leavitt McIntosh Team (#2), Carmenate / Duchon (#3), The Randy & Nick Team (#4), the Bill and Bryan Team (#5), the Alexander Team (#6), Belmonte Sanchez (#7), the RMI Team (#8), The Senada Adzem Team (#9) and The Rubin [+] Morr Group (#10).

The Top 10 Agents for Florida by GCI are led by Martha W. Jolicoeur, based out of Wellington. She was followed by Gary Pohrer (#2), Maria Mendelsohn (#3), Paul Stuart Fishman (#4), Brett Harris (#5), Bohdan Mastykaz (#6), Raul Santidrian (#7), Kayce Driscoll (#8), Dina Goldentayer (#9) and Steven Menezes (#10).

The prestigious Pinnacle Club Award winners, presented to Florida agents and teams who made over $1 million in 2018, include The Carroll Group, Leavitt McIntosh Team, Carmenate / Duchon, The Randy & Nick Team, Bill & Bryan Team, the Alexander Team, Belmonte Sanchez, Martha Jolicoeur, RMI Team, The Senada Adzem Team, The Rubin [+] Morr Group, Gary Pohrer, Maria Mendelsohn, Pamela Fishman, The Goihman Group, The Darin Tansey Group, Robert Kemp, Brett Harris, Bohdan Mastykaz, The Bretzlaff Group, Raul Santidrian, The APT Team, Kayce Driscoll, and Dina Goldentayer.