Check Out This Solar Powered Estate Asking A Record $17.75 Million In West Palm Beach

Developer Steve Bendat of Aquantis Group Development broke the record of the highest price single family home sale in West Palm Beach last year when he sold 2914 Washington Road; now ,Bendat is looking to break that record again with the launch of his newest project, 6717 S Flagler. The lavish waterfront compound is asking $17,750,000 and is one of the most unique properties ever built in Palm Beach County. The compound estate has the ability to run completely on solar power energy with electrical service tied to a solar panels that are capable of net zero metering.

6717 S Flagler was designed by developer Steve Bendat and architect David Lawrence. The estate compound maximizes the tropical nature of South Florida, overlooking the spectacular Intracoastal with views of the ocean. The 15,000 square foot three-story compound is an architectural masterpiece complete with an interior “floating” glass staircase, an outdoor stainless-steel circular staircase, an all-glass indoor elevator with back-lit onyx surround, a commercial exterior elevator, six bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and two powder rooms. 

6717 S Flagler is full of lavish features offering a theater room, a dedicated gym, a VIP guest suite, a private guest house, a home office, and a four-car air-conditioned garage. The home also features wine room, glass wine cellar with 1000 bottles capacity, dining room, battler’s pantry, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room with fireplace, laundry room, media room with bar and full bath, AV room, mudroom and pool bath, two large outdoor loggias one with fireplace, a rooftop deck and multiple summer kitchens. Outside 6717 S Flagler also features fully planned landscaping. From rooftop synthetic grass to the lush living walls, from the west side of the house to the east side, there is either greenery or water surrounding you.

6717 S Flagler is built to withstand the regions most intense hurricanes, built with extra-large footers, reinforced steel, poured concrete floors, and concrete-filled block, the home is virtually indestructible and soundproof.  The home is also pre-wired with fiber optic cable capable of transmitting 8K video to every room and patio. There’s also a whole house 70Kw generator at the ready in case of emergency.  All recessed lighting is the highest end Tech Lighting Element fixtures.  

The home also features has a commercial-ready Savant control system that can manage lighting, temperature, security, home theater, fireplaces, cameras, locks, advanced security system and more.  Lighting is controlled by a Lutron Homeworks system coupled with programmable metal Palladiom keypad switches. Each room has wired Lutron Sivoia QS shades that provide translucency and privacy.

6717 S Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach is currently listed for $17,750,000 with Burt Minkoff of Douglas Elliman .

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.

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.

The LEED Certified 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach Has Sold A Record Breaking $22.4 Million In 2018

 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, the eco-friendly, LEED certified luxury oceanfront property has reported a record breaking start to 2018, having reached 90% sold for the entire property with $22.4 million in sales year-to-date. There are a few select fully-furnished, turnkey penthouses still available, of note are the property’s two signature duplex penthouses, PH-1610 and PH-1609, a stunning 3,557 SF three bedroom, three and a half bathroom residence that was just recently introduced to the market. Remaining inventory ranges in size from 1,834 SF to 4,207 SF and is priced from $3.1 million with sales and marketing exclusively overseen by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing

Notable 2018 sale highlights include the closing of Penthouse 1707, a $5.5 million three bedroom, three and a half bathroom residence; Penthouse 1617, a $5.6 million three bedroom, three bathroom residence; Residence 1440, a $5 million three bedroom plus den, three bathroom residence; and Penthouse 1708, a three bedroom, three and a half bathroom residence that sold for $6.35 million. All residences are complemented by outdoor living space overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Miami skyline.

“A factor contributing to the 2018 sales success of 1 Hotel & Homes is the recent uptick of domestic buyers expressing interest in the property, particularly those from the Northeast,” said Camille Douglas, Senior Managing Director, LeFrak. “Due to the recent federal tax reform, high net worth individuals are now motivated to invest and reside in Miami for both personal and financial reasons. Add to that the one-of-a-kind wellness and sustainable lifestyle offered at these fully-furnished, turnkey residences and you have an opportunity that is hard to refuse.”
 
The property is LEED certified, representing the pinnacle of eco-conscious living. The 1 brand translates into a sustainable lifestyle complete with conscious programming. From the penthouse’s “eco-glam” design, nature inspired aesthetic and living art installations, to eco-friendly services such as pre-arrival kitchen and pantry shopping with a local organic option, in-home natural care botanical service, eco-conscious housekeeping services, and personal shopping and delivery services including organic grocery and dry cleaning. There’s even a dedicated Tesla house car available to residents for quick complimentary rides. 

Located at 102 24th Street, 1 Hotel & Homes features 155 residences atop a 425-key luxury resort. The acclaimed Debora Aguiar-designed penthouse residences celebrate living on the ocean with elegant driftwood furnishings, plant life and spaces designed to invite the ocean breezes and sunlight into every room. The interiors boast custom Italkraft kitchens with imported Italian silver travertine, white quartz countertops, Wolf appliances, Dornbracht faucets and trash, composting and recycling bins.

The resort's amenities include access to 600' of beachfront and four elevated oceanfront swimming pools, an onsite SoulCycle studio, a Mindfulness Program that offers yoga and meditation, a 14,000 square foot Spartan Gym, and a visionary new Bamford Haybarn Spa from London. Owners can also enjoy access to four exceptional restaurants and bars, including the newly-opened Habitat, farm stand fresh restaurant Plnthouse by Matthew Kenny, and WATR, a stylish rooftop pool and restaurant-bar with panoramic views of the ocean and city skyline.

Arbor in Coconut Grove Announces Partnership With Miami-Dade's Million Trees Miami Campaign

The 52-residence Arbor, Coconut Grove’s latest boutique condo offering, jointly developed by Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, announced a partnership with Miami-Dade County’s Million Trees Miami Campaign. Million Trees Miami is a community effort to plant one million trees by 2020 and achieve a 30% tree canopy, which is the national standard for a healthy, urban environment. The program was created by Neat Streets Miami to bring awareness to the social, economic, and environmental benefits that sustainable urban landscapes provide, including enhanced quality of communities and their sustained livability. Arbor is the first residential development to take part in Miami-Dade County’s initiative to plant one million trees by 2020.  

Nick Hamann, Arbor’s lead developer, is a Coconut Grove resident himself and principal with Urban Atlantic Group. He is the first residential developer to participate in the initiative by registering the trees planted at Arbor with the Million Trees Miami campaign. Hamann says, "It’s important that we set a good policy and lead by example. If we all work together, we can find creative solutions to create and maintain a sustainable urban environment for future generations. We hope our partnership will raise awareness and encourage others to join the cause.” 

Dennis C. Moss, Neat Streets Miami Chairman and Miami-Dade County District 9 Commissioner, notes how important tree canopy is “[d]ue to Miami-Dade County’s rapid development and recent devastating storms.” As storms and rising sea levels become more unpredictable due to climate change, trees and other vegetation will be key in helping mitigate the effects of flooding, pollution, and erosion. 

Miami joins other metropolitan cities such as Washington D.C., Charlotte, Los Angeles, and New York City, who have recognized the benefits of similar city-wide tree campaigns. Arbor and Million Trees Miami will also team-up throughout the year to host educational and hands-on tree planting events, with the first slated for May 18, 2018 at Coconut Grove Elementary School. 

Sales for Arbor launched in mid-March 2017 and completion is slated for 2019. Residences start at $799,000. Douglas Elliman is exclusively handling sales for the project. For more information or to get involved, visit http://milliontrees.miamidade.gov/home.asp. 

Article by Katya Demina

Read our PROFILE Exclusive with Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group and Jeremy Waks of Oak Ventures, LLC. discussing Arbor and bringing eco-friendly living to Coconut Grove.

Featured Listing: Relax In A Tropical Coconut Grove Luxury Oasis Designed By Charles Treister

From the designer of the infamous Zen Treehouse in Coconut Grove, Charles Treister has brought his relaxing tropical vibes to another project in Coconut Grove. 3525 Royal Palm Avenue features 7 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms spread over 5,746 SF. The home features  23' ceilings in the main living room, retractable glass walls to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, an Italian kitchen by Tizzoni Cucine with Calacatta Oro marble countertops, smart home technology, green home technology, Italian porcelain tile, a 900-bottle wine cellar, eco-woodwork, and a luxurious master-bath with a soak-in tub. Outside, visitors are welcomed by a coral rock wall & gate, while outback a saltwater pool with a 12' waterfall, an outdoor kitchen, a built-in fire pit, and a poolside cabana let you kick back and relax with privacy and tranquility. 3525 Royal Palm Avenue is currently listed for $4.9 million with Riley Smith of the Riley Smith Group at EWM Realty.