The Developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Unveil Striking Pablo Atchugarry Sculpture For Miami Art Week

Marking the culmination of one of the most exciting weeks of the year in Miami, dozens of art world influentials, local luminaries and friends joined leaders with Fortune International Group, Château Group and internationally renowned artist Pablo Atchugarry for the unveiling of “Dreaming the Future,” Atchugarry’s latest sculpture.

The stunning piece, intricately carved from Carrara marble and stretching 11.5’ in height, was commissioned by joint developers Fortune International Group and Château Group for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach. Revealed during an exclusive on-site ceremony during Miami Art Week, “Dreaming the Future” is now seated at the base of the tower’s entrance, serving as an enduring landmark for the both the condominium and the surrounding community.

“It is an honor and a privilege to share this masterpiece with the City of Sunny Isles Beach and, by that token, all who visit South Florida’s coastline,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group. “For the last two years, we have worked hand-in-hand with Pablo Atchugarry and the City to create a spectacular work of art that is truly timeless -- one sure to be admired far and wide by generations to come.”

“The synergies between fine art and luxury real estate cannot be overstated -- with The Residences being no exception,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “This sculpture is another jewel in the crown of our beautiful building and a tribute to the artistry, architecture and designs that define it.”

“The inspiration behind ‘Dreaming the Future’ is the promise of a bright tomorrow…one full of possibilities. I hope it will continue to inspire all who see it -- encouraging everyone to keep dreaming and be forever guided by their values and principles,” added Atchugarry.

Gathering at the 52-story project for an elegant, late-morning commemoration, guests of the Dec. 6 event included the Mayor of Sunny Isles Beach, George “Bud” Scholl; Commissioners Dana Goldman and Alex Lama; Fortune International Group President & CEO Edgardo Defortuna and Executive Vice President Ana Cristina Defortuna; Château Group father-and-son co-founders Sergio Grosskopf and Manuel Grosskopf; G.M. of The Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach, Nathalie Rader; and Sales Director Isabella Holguin.

Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, Atchugarry has been widely regarded for his sculptures, which are part of public and private collections worldwide. In addition to having had works of art be sold at auctions by Christie’s and Sotheby’s in London, New York and Paris, his sculptures are currently featured in a myriad of revered galleries across the globe. Atchugarry additionally opened his own family gallery in Miami last December where his collaboration with The Residences was first announced. “Dreaming the Future,” which measures 11-and-a-half feet by four feet by two-and-a-half feet, was crafted in both Italy and Uruguay before being transported to the South Florida high-rise.

As the first building north of Bal Harbour, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach boasts a prime location with 250 feet of pristine beachfront. The building’s designs have been crafted by award-winning architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica with interiors by acclaimed Florentine architect Michele Bönan. Comprising 212 residences and managed by The Ritz-Carlton, the tower will have a private club level on the 33rd floor, beach restaurant, pool deck, kids club, full-service spa, fitness center and wellness center, among other top-line amenities. Residences start at $2.6 million, with the full-floor penthouse offered at $32 million.

Further highlights in each of the homes, all of which are smart-technology-ready, will include walk-in closets, laundry rooms with full-size washers and dryers, and pre-wiring for high-speed internet access and Wi-Fi. Penthouses will feature lush garden terraces spanning 2,000 SF – 4,000 SF, private pools and summer kitchens, custom-designed Italian cabinetry, service quarters, and well-appointed master suites. The sales gallery is located at 15800 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach.

For more information about The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, private showings or purchasing/ leasing information please fill out the form below:

Inside The PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum 2018

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, hosted its first annual PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum on November 13, 2018. The evening was filled with education and networking, bringing together Miami’s local real estate leaders: top architects, brokers, developers, investors, real estate professionals, luminaries and government officials. The forum featured four informative topic panels including Miami’s Private Use of Public Land, Opportunity Zones, Sustainable Development as well as The Tokenization of Real Estate.

“We choose topics to explore that are having a major effect on Miami real estate today,” said Demetri Demascus, Founder & Publisher of PROFILEmiami. “Our goal is to provide an atmosphere of education where the general public and real estate professionals can learn from some of the leaders in their field as well as have the opportunity to connect with them in person.”

Our panelists for Miami’s Private Use of Public Land featured John Greco, Deputy City Attorney - City of Miami, and Xavier E. Albán, Assistant City Attorney - City of Miami, who explored the process that the city, state and county take when it comes to private developers approaching them about operating on public land.

An Exploration Into Opportunity Zones featured Thomas Volpe, CEO of Sikari Fund, Sheri Colas-Gervais of the Beacon Council, and Miguel Pinto, President & Managing Broker of Apex Capital Realty. The panel introduced the economic incentives of investing in Opportunity Zones in Miami and how to find opportunity zone properties and the tax advantages.

The Sustainable Development panel brought together Jon Cardello, Vice President at Stantec, Martin Pinilla, Managing Partner of Barlington Group, and Jeremy Waks of Oak Ventures and developer of Arbor Coconut Grove, to explore sustainable technologies and design in Miami real estate.

The evening capped off with The Tokenization of Real Estate, which brought together Kim Prior of Shutts & Bowen, Peter Debs of Bitfinance, and Jorge Guerra, President of Miami Association of Realtors; together they explored how tokenizing real estate assets can make access to capital and equity easier, while unlocking secondary liquidity and value for investors. The panels were moderated by Demetri Demascus, Founder & Publisher of PROFILEmiami as well as Katya Demina, Editor of PROFILEmiami.

Thank you to our partners Tesla, Apex Capital Realty, RealDax, BB Capital Group, Hallandale Beacon, Miami Design District, Game Day Skincare and our panelists.

Inside PROFILEmiami Presents An In-Depth Exploration Into Short Term Rentals In Miami & South Florida

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, presented an in-depth exploration into the controversial topic of short term rentals in Miami and South Florida. The sold-out event was attended by local leaders, luminaries, real estate investors, real estate professionals and many who have encountered Miami Beach's infamous short term rental fines. The panel was moderated by Demetri Demascus, publisher of PROFILEmiami, and featured Ben Breit of AirBNB, City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Dana Goldman, Paul Liguori of Windsor Realty Partners and formerly of Rented.com, as well as Rodolfo Manzon of President of Spectrum Realty Group. The event was held at Hive at Brickell hosted by PROFILEmiami, Spectrum Realty Group and Game Day Skincare. 

"The events we host allow us to directly engage the local community in a forum of open discussion exploring some of the most trending and controversial topics in Miami real estate today. We promote an atmosphere of open mindedness and education, while giving the public an opportunity to engage, interact and learn from some of the most influential minds in the industry. Our exploration into short term rentals brought one of the current hotbed topics in South Florida to the forefront of discussion where we had the privilege to hear from AirBNB directly in addition to local city, legal, tech, brokerage and investments leaders. The audiance's diverse backgrounds, mindsets and participation was exhilarating," said PROFILEmiami founder and publisher Demetri Demascus.  

Photos via World Red Eye

Watch The Full Panel From PROFILEmiami's "State Of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Event"

Local leaders, luminaries and real estate professionals converged at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach sales gallery on May 2, 2018 for an in-depth discussion about the state of the Sunny Isles Beach real estate market. Fortune International Group and Château Group, developers of The Residences, hosted the panel in tandem with real estate news outlet PROFILEmiami, spotlighting important insights about the City and its continued growth. Attendees of the breakfast event were locked in discussion about the strong retail and development growth that has taken hold in Sunny Isles Beach, including an analysis of some of the major factors that have contributed to the area’s recent construction boom.    

Panelists:

• Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group
• Dana Goldman - City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor  
• Jorge L. Guerra Jr., President of the Miami Association of Realtors
• Boris Kozolchyk, Colliers International Executive Vice President
• Moderated By: Demetri Demascus, Founder PROFILEmiami 

Watch the video above or: https://youtu.be/fzwuJXa1h_4

Watch the Coffee Hour: https://youtu.be/pIrPpWrSUu8

Check out the full gallery and get the inside scoop from PROFILEmiami Present's "The State of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Panel"

Inside The State Of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Panel Event Co-Hosted By PROFILEmiami & The Developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

Local leaders, luminaries and real estate professionals recently converged at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach sales gallery for an in-depth discussion about the state of the Sunny Isles Beach real estate market. Fortune International Group and Château Group, developers of The Residences, hosted the panel in tandem with real estate news outlet PROFILEmiami, spotlighting important insights about the City and its continued growth.   

Demetri Demascus, editor of PROFILEmiami, moderated the May 2 symposium, which included participation by Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group; City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Dana Goldman; Jorge L. Guerra Jr., President of the Miami Association of Realtors; and Boris Kozolchyk, Colliers International Executive Vice President and a local expert on growth and retail in Sunny Isles Beach.  

“The events we host in our sales gallery give us the opportunity to be a resource for real estate professionals and homebuyers alike, offering important information about the local market as well as trends in development,” said Edgardo Defortuna. 

“Having a deeper understanding of what is contributing to South Florida’s exponential growth – and the Sunny Isles market, specifically – is key for brokers and their buyers and important for the market as a whole,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group.

Attendees of the breakfast event were locked in discussion about the strong retail and development growth that has taken hold in Sunny Isles Beach, including an analysis of some of the major factors that have contributed to the area’s recent construction boom.  

“I am delighted that I was able to participate in this special panel, which generated important feedback about the evolution of Sunny Isles Beach and what’s on the horizon for this vibrant market,” added Vice Mayor Dana Goldman. “The event was filled with important input, and the team behind The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach created an unparalleled, elegant experience for myself as well as their guests.”

Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Florentine architect Michele Bönan, The Residences -- comprised of 212 luxurious oceanfront condos -- will have a private club level on the 33rd floor, as well as a beach restaurant, pool deck, fitness center, kids club and spa, among other top-tier amenities and services. Residences start at $2.6 million with penthouses offered upwards of $25 million. For additional information, call 305.503.5811 or visit www.theresidencessunnyislesbeach.com. 

More photos can be found @ World Red Eye