Miami Developer Gregg Covin Announces Plans For Fairmont Hotel Branded Residences

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Gregg Covin, notable Miami real estate developer, announced the signing of definitive agreements for the development and management of the first luxury branded residential offering in the Blue Ridge Mountain region of North Carolina - Fairmont Heritage Place - The Cedars, Hendersonville. Set to debut in 2025, the residences will build upon The Cedars’ legacy as a significant landmark while ushering in a new era of contemporary design, outstanding amenities and engaging service infused with local culture and premier hospitality.

Fairmont Heritage Place - The Cedars, Hendersonville will join an exclusive collection of extraordinary Fairmont-branded residences worldwide, offering private ownership with the option to participate in a rental program. Owners will enjoy all the benefits of owning a home with singular access to luxurious amenities and world-class services at Fairmont’s legendary hotels and resorts.

“We are pleased to announce the addition of Fairmont Heritage Place - The Cedars, Hendersonville, the first Fairmont-branded residences in North Carolina. For over a century, Fairmont has been intrinsically tied to the communities the brand calls home and committed to the stewardship of landmark hotels, restoring and preserving historic buildings with great care,” said Heather McCrory, CEO, Accor North & Central America. “A rare opportunity to own a piece of one of the Blue Ridge Mountain region’s most celebrated national buildings, The Cedars will be the most luxurious branded residential offering in the state. We are proud to add The Cedars iconic landmark to our rapidly growing luxury portfolio and continue its legacy for years to come.”

Fairmont Heritage Place – The Cedars, Hendersonville, a 127-unit luxury residential community, is set to transform the mountain city that has become the preferred second-home destination for generations of South Floridians and Northeasterners, due to its central East Coast setting and friendly outdoor culture. The 3.55-acre development includes a magnificent restoration of the original Antebellum grand hotel, which sits on the National Register of Historic Places, as the focal point. Two new six-story, mid-rise buildings will be comprised of studios, 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom units and stunning penthouses, all with sprawling terraces and impressive mountain views. Prices are expected to range from USD $400,000 to USD $3.8 million.

The Cedars hotel was originally built in 1914 in Neo-Classical Revival style for Jeannie Bailey, whose husband, railroad tycoon J.W. Bailey, headed Southern Railway at the time. Just a few years prior, Theresa Fair Oelrichs and her sister, Virginia Fair Vanderbilt, debuted the first Fairmont hotel in San Francisco in honor of Nevada Senator and mining magnate, James Graham Fair. The historic similarities made for a harmonious union between The Cedars and Fairmont brand.

In 1976, the property was acquired by Clifton Shipman, great grandfather of Gregg Covin’s children. Covin began exploring the property’s potential in 2018 and has since partnered with the Shipman family and Brian M. Gaines to make his vision a reality.

“My family grew up at The Cedars and there is no better time to welcome the next generation to discover and feel at home in Hendersonville. Fairmont brings decades of experience restoring historic properties to their former grandeur and will deliver a level of sophistication the market has been waiting for while complementing the region’s inviting culture,” said Gregg Covin, Developer. “Fairmont Heritage Place - The Cedars responds to increasing desires for second-home ownership in Western North Carolina. Market studies show less than two months’ supply of available housing inventory, with demand outnumbering supply”.

The property will bring a new level of luxury, unforgettable experiences and outstanding service to the Blue Ridge Mountain region known for its beautiful scenery, rich culture and history, and welcoming community. Situated two blocks from the historic Main Street, the residences will be the new home to many of the area’s five-star amenities, offering an exceptional cuisine and beverage program appealing to owners, guests and locals, including a signature restaurant, a lobby bar and a specialty café. Additional property features will include flexible meeting and events space; an expansive wellness center with spa, multiple swimming pools and fitness center; a cooking school; a multifunctional family room; and retail space. Residents and guests have access to nearby private club with Tom Fazio-designed Champion Hills Golf Club. All of the area’s popular destinations are located within a 30 minute radius of Hendersonville, including Downtown Asheville, The Biltmore Mansion, the Asheville Regional Airport, the Blue Ridge Parkway and both Pisgah National and Dupont State Forests.

In addition to onsite privileges, Fairmont-branded residence owners are invited to join the Accor Ownership Benefits Program, presenting them with an invitation to join Diamond status in ALL-Accor Live Limitless, with access to a VIP reservation desk, and special residence owner rates at more than 5,000 Accor hotels and resorts worldwide.

Established in 1907, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has built beacons of hospitality, magnificent architecture and service in extraordinary destinations; playing a significant role in shaping the social fabric of each location. Renowned for creating unforgettable grand hotels and residences in the heart of each destination, Fairmont was a natural match to continue the next era in The Cedars’ longstanding history. With more than 80 locations around the globe, and several under development, the Fairmont brand boasts some of the most renowned hotel and residential addresses in the world, such as The Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel in New York City, The Savoy in London, Fairmont San Francisco, Fairmont Banff Springs in Canada, Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba in Mexico, and the recently reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, among others.

Fairmont is part of Accor, the second-largest operator of luxury hotels in North America and a leading hospitality group worldwide. Fairmont Heritage Place - The Cedars, Hendersonville joins an expanding list of highly anticipated openings in Accor North & Central America’s growing portfolio, including Sofitel Legend Casco Viejo Panama in 2022, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences in 2023, Fairmont La Paz Puerta Cortés Resort and Residences in 2023, Mayaliah Tulum Hotel & Residences – MGallery Hotel Collection in 2024, Fairmont Orlando and Fairmont Phoenix in 2025, among others.

Ultra-Luxe Condo At One Thousand Museum Sells For $7.2 Million In Cryptocurrency Ethereum

Crypto sales in Miami continue to become more mainstream as the city continues to make itself a Crypto City and emerging tech hub. Unit 2202 at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects has sold for $7.2 million in the cryptocurrency Ethereum, becoming the most expensive crypto currency real estate purchase to date in the City of Miami. It is also second most expensive in Miami-Dade County behind a penthouse at Arte Surfside that sold last month for $22.5 million. Keith Marks and Sonia Toth of The Keith & Sonia Team at Brown Harris Stevens were the exclusive listing agents. Zachary Oppenheim and Madison Roberts of Oppenheim Realty brought the buyer.

The 4 bedroom 5.5 bathroom northeast corner unit spans 4,600 SF. The residence offers far reaching views of Biscayne Bay and Miami Beach and overlooks cultural landmarks including Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science. The residence also features spacious balconies and the finest attention to detail and state of the art appliances and lighting, including Poliform, Gaggenau, SubZero, Dornbracht, Petzgold and Creston.

One Thousand Museum is regarded as the essence of unprecedented fusion of art, architecture, design and location within Downtown Miami. Designed by famed architect Zaha Hadid, the building is home to the highest helipad in the US other than Los Angeles. Celebrity residents include David and Victoria Beckham.

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a viable form of payment for real estate and Miami has been at the cornerstone of crypto becoming mainstream. Miami is quickly becoming a cryptocurrency and blockchain hub led by Mayor Francis Suarez. Arte by Antonio Citterio in Surfside became the first new construction project to accept cryptocurrency for real estate followed by E11EVEN Hotel & Residences. A unit would later sell for a record $22.5 million in cryptocurrency at Arte.

For a background on cryptocurrency and blockchain and its application to real estate check out the PROFILE Insider: The Crypto Revolution Versus The Evolution of Blockchain Part 1.

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Reuben Brothers-Led Venture Buys Out Fortress Investment Group's Debt Backing One Thousand Museum By Zaha Hadid Architects

A Reuben Brothers-led venture, which includes Fontainebleau Development, has bought out the remainder of Fortress Investment Group’s stake in the debt behind one Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects. Fortress Investment Group had initially provided a $225 million construction loan in 2016, half of which was later acquired by the Reuben Brothers-led venture before a portion was paid back by the developers.

The Reuben Brothers is a British private equity firm led by David and Simon Reuben. The firm has partnered with Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Development on several projects in South Florida recently including at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura.

One Thousand Museum was developed by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin and Kevin Venger. The tower officially debuted August 2019 as one of the country’s most anticipated condominiums, with its striking exoskeleton instrumental to becoming the most iconic and identifiable tower in Downtown Miami. The tower was the designed by the late Zaha Hadid and was her first residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The unique tower features an exoskeleton which was made from glass fiber reinforced concrete imported from Dubai.

One Thousand Museum rises 62-stories and offers 84-units. The building’s luxe lifestyle and exclusive amenities are among its most desirable attractions including a private rooftop helipad, making it Miami’s only residential building accessible via its own private airport. One Thousand Museum is also the first residential building in the world to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to create a hospitality-focused experience for residents and their guests on par with the finest hotel in the world.

Additional amenities include a Sky Lounge for dining and private events; an on-premise bank vault; nearby private Beach Club, Museum Beach; access to a house car service, 1KM wellness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, a Spa with relaxation pods and private treatment rooms for spa services and the Aquatic Center featuring an indoor lap-pool at the 61st Floor.

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A Penthouse Unit At One Thousand Museum By Zaha Hadid Architects Sells For $16 Million

Unit 5001 at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects has sold for $16 million, roughly $1,739 per square foot. The full floor residence spans 9,200 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. The unit features 12’ ceilings, 360 degree views, a media room and 100’ terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. The sale was from the remaining developer inventory which was led by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin and Kevin Venger. The buyer was unnamed. The sale was overseen by Harvey Daniels and Anna Sherrill at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

One Thousand Museum officially debuted August 2019 as one of the country’s most anticipated condominiums, with its striking exoskeleton instrumental to becoming the most iconic and identifiable tower in Downtown Miami. The tower was the designed by the late Zaha Hadid and was her first residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The unique tower features an exoskeleton which was made from glass fiber reinforced concrete imported from Dubai. The building’s luxe lifestyle and exclusive amenities are among its most desirable attractions including a private rooftop helipad, making it Miami’s only residential building accessible via its own private airport. One Thousand Museum is also the first residential building in the world to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to create a hospitality-focused experience for residents and their guests on par with the finest hotel in the world.

Additional amenities include a Sky Lounge for dining and private events; an on-premise bank vault; nearby private Beach Club, Museum Beach; access to a house car service, 1KM wellness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, a Spa with relaxation pods and private treatment rooms for spa services and the Aquatic Center featuring an indoor lap-pool at the 61st Floor.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Development Division is the exclusive listing agency for One Thousand Museum.

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One Thousand Museum Developer Gregg Covin Sells Spec Home For $12.5 Million On Allison Island

Gregg Covin, one of the developers behind One Thousand Museum and Ten Museum Park, has sold a spec home he built at 6493 Allison Road on Allison Island for $12.5 million to an undisclosed buyer. Cyril Matz with Douglas Elliman and Chad Carroll with Compass represented the seller and Dina Goldentayer with Douglas Elliman represented the buyer. The house has over 75 feet of water frontage, is built in a contemporary design and completely furnished by Artefacto.

6493 Allison Road is 7,250 sq.ft and features 7 beds and 7 bathrooms with an open living area. What makes this home unique is the rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the water. The master bedroom has oversized closets with a private terrace and sitting area. The home also features a 3 car garage and private courtyard entrance.

One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects Hits Over $100 Million Of Sales In 2020

One Thousand Museum, Miami's newest ultra-luxury condominium by the late Pritzker Prize-winning Zaha Hadid, has announced over $100 million in sales year-to-date. The building is defying market conditions, outpacing competitors across the city and on track for a record-setting year. The 62-story One Thousand Museum was developed by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin and Kevin Venger and designed by Zaha Hadid Architects.

“We are thrilled that One Thousand Museum’s desirability continues to be recognized across the country, especially as now, more than ever, people are reevaluating where and how they live,” said Louis Birdman, co-developer of One Thousand Museum. “In addition to the flurry of interest from states impacted by the SALT tax, we’re seeing many of our new residents express priority over elements that only South Florida can offer, such as ocean views and access, ease of living, estate-style condos and competitive pricing.”

South Florida’s housing market has proven to be resilient, with ONE Sotheby’s Q2 Market Report forecasting sustained interest and activity into the latter half of the year due to pent-up demand and the migration of homeowners and companies relocating for tax and lifestyle benefits. These factors, coupled with the building’s unique attributes, striking design, privacy and security, single-family-sized floorplans and five-star amenities and services, are driving this unprecedented demand.

This sales milestone is accompanied by the release of the final collection of developer inventory priced from $4.95 to $20 million. Turn-key residences are currently on the market by leading designers and furnishing houses, including MORADA-Haute Furniture Boutique, Roche Bobois, Artefacto and Luxury Living Group. A duplex residence by BB Italia will come to market this fall 2020.

One Thousand Museum officially debuted August 2019 as one of the country’s most anticipated condominiums, with its striking exoskeleton instrumental to becoming the most iconic and identifiable tower in Downtown Miami. The building’s luxe lifestyle and exclusive amenities are among its most desirable attractions including a private rooftop helipad, making it Miami’s only residential building accessible via its own private airport. One Thousand Museum is also the first residential building in the world to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to create a hospitality-focused experience for residents and their guests on par with the finest hotel in the world.   

Additional amenities include a Sky Lounge for dining and private events; an on-premise bank vault; nearby private Beach Club, Museum Beach; access to a house car service, 1KM wellness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, a Spa with relaxation pods and private treatment rooms for spa services and the Aquatic Center featuring an indoor lap-pool at the 61st Floor. 

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Development Division is the exclusive listing agency for One Thousand Museum.

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One Thousand Museum Residences By Zaha Hadid Announces Major Milestone As The Ultra-Luxury Tower Receives TCO

The time Miami has been waiting for has arrived. Developers Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin and Kevin Venger, have announced that One Thousand Museum Residences by Zaha Hadid Architects has obtained its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) indicating the building is now ready for occupancy and closings can commence immediately.

“We could not be more proud of bringing Zaha Hadid’s vision to life and her legacy to Miami,” says Birdman, co-developer. “This tower represents the peak of architecture and design, and will completely surpass every expectation of our homeowners.”

The 62-story tower has already become an iconic Miami landmark, its striking exoskeleton design an identifier for Downtown and the city’s cultural nucleus. Its revolutionary design is recognized as one of the world’s most challenging architectural projects to date, the complex construction was overseen by Plaza Construction.

Residences are available for immediate occupancy, including half-floor plans starting at $5.8 million and full-floor residences to over $24 million. This summer, a curated collection of turnkey residences will come to market by international design houses of Artefacto, B&B Italia, Roche Bobois, Meridiani, Luxury Living Group and Morada Haute Furniture Design, with more turnkey units to be unveiled after the summer.

The residential experience and prestige of the tower is amplified by unrivaled amenities, including a private roof-top helipad, indoor-outdoor 1KM wellness center with gym, yoga facilities, 8 Juice Bar fueled by Raw Republic, relaxation pods and private rooms for spa services; a Sky Lounge for dining and events with seasonal menus by celebrated Chef Mame Sow, Director of Culinary; an on-premise bank vault; nearby Museum Beach a private Beach Club; access to a house car service; multimedia theater and more.

Residents will also become members of an exclusive partnership with Haute Living new Members Only App which will offer One Thousand Museum residents to exclusive access to VIP cultural, fashion, sporting and musical events in Miami and around the world. The final element rounding out the seamless, luxury lifestyle experience is the services. One Thousand Museum is the first residential project to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to set service standards for the building and train all staff in accordance with their Five-Star ratings system. The building also offers a Curator of Hospitality to anticipate homeowners’ needs on- and offsite.

Inside One Thousand Museum By Zaha Hadid Architects's Culinary Concept Preview For The Tower's Ultra-Exclusive Sky Lounge

One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects, soon-to-be one of the most high-end residential towers in Miami, hosted a VIP preview of One Thousand Museum Residences’ culinary concept which will be exclusively available to residents in the tower’s Sky Lounge. The event was led by the building’s Director of Culinary, Mame Sow, the celebrated pastry chef who has ranked on New York City’s lists of Best Pastry Chefs prior of her move to Miami, where she now serves as Pastry Chef for Norman Van Aken’s Three restaurant in Wynwood. Mame Sow will also be in charge of the tower’s Sky Lounge culinary experience upon opening to residents later this year.

The Sky Lounge’s culinary program is gaining a reputation as Miami’s most exclusive reservation as it is only available to residents. Mame will create seasonal tapas menus and wine pairings for the Sky Lounge as well as a daily breakfast menu. She will also oversee an executive chef program and a customized wine program catering to the specific tastes of the tower’s residents. A preview of the first menu which will be offered to residents can be previewed below:

Cucumber Gazpacho

Served with La Cana Albarino 2017, Rias Baixas, Spain

Bibb Lettuce Salad

Heirloom Tomatoes, Green Herb Dressing, Garlic Parmesan Croutons

Served with La Cana Albarino 2017, Rias Baixas, Spain

Butternut Squash Soup

Osetra Caviar, Butternut Squash Espuma

Served with Lemelson Thea’s Select Pinot Noir 2015, Willamette Valley, Oregon

Goat Cheese Mushroom Tart With Arugula Salad

Foie Gras Torchon

Blood Orange Gelee

Served with Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 2015, Sauternes, France

Charcuterie and Cheese Board

Spiced Red Pepper Jelly, Pickled Vegetables

Served with Antica Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California

Congo Bar Brownies

Served with Laurent-Perrier Harmony Demi-Sec NV (Non-Vintage), Champagne, France

Key Lime Pate A Choux With Toasted Meringue

Vanilla Brioche Feuilleté With Lemon Scones

The 62-story One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects is the late-starchitect Zaha Hadid's first residential skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The project is being developed by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger and the Regalia Group with Plaza Construction as the general contractor. One Thousand Museum's design features an exoskeleton design which acts as the buildings structural support. This allows the developer to remove columns from the units, creating expansive glass views of Biscayne Bay. When complete the tower will feature only 83 units ranging from $5.8 million to over $20 million and 4,600 SF to over 10,000 SF. Additional amenities to the Sky Lounge’s culinary experience include Museum Beach, the building’s exclusive beach club in South of Fifth, Miami's only private rooftop helipad, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, two pools, an indoor aquatic center, and a sky lounge. Construction topped off in February 2018 and the tower is on track for delivery in early 2019.

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One Thousand Museum By Zaha Hadid Architects Announces Museum Beach, A Private Beach Club Exclusively For Residents

One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects has announced Museum Beach, an exclusive private beach club for residents in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood. The offering is yet another five-star amenity available to residents at the ultra-luxury condo tower designed by Zaha Hadid in Downtown Miami’s Park West neighborhood. Residents will be offered luxury transportation from the condo tower to the beach club, which will offer residents a lavish beach experience including lounge chairs, surfboards, etc.

The 62-story One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects is the late-starchitect Zaha Hadid's first residential skyscraper in the western hemisphere. The project is being developed by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger and the Regalia Group with Plaza Construction as the general contractor. One Thousand Museum's design features an exoskeleton design which acts as the buildings structural support. This allows the developer to remove columns from the units, creating expansive glass views of Biscayne Bay. The tower will feature only 83 units ranging from $5.8 million to over $20 million and 4,600 SF to over 10,000 SF. Additional amenities to Museum Beach will include Miami's only private rooftop helipad, a state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, two pools, an indoor aquatic center, and a sky lounge. Construction topped off in February 2018 and the tower is on track for delivery in early 2019.

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Aston Martin Red Bull Racing Welcomes Formula 1 To Miami With Stunt On One Thousand Museum's Helipad

In anticipation of Formula 1’s first ever Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum teamed up with Aston Martin Red Bull Racing to welcome the sport to Miami in style with a one-of-a-kind stunt. Ahead of this weekends US Grand Prix and Formula 1 Fan Festival in Miami, residents in Downtown Miami were greeted with engine roars, helicopters and tire screeching in the early morning of Tuesday as Red Bull ambassador and 13-time grand prix winner David Coulthard performed a shocking, smoking series of donuts atop the 62-story One Thousand Museum’s helipad, the only private residential helipad on the east coast.

One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects is on track for delivery in 2019. The building is Zaha Hadid's first residential skyscraper in the western hemisphere and is being developed by Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger and the Regalia Group with Plaza Construction as the general contractor. One Thousand Museum's design features an exoskeleton design which acts as the buildings structural support. This allows the developer to remove columns from the units, creating expansive glass views of Biscayne Bay. The tower will feature only 83 units ranging from $5.5 million to over $20 million and 4,600 SF to over 10,000 SF. Amenities will include Miami's only private rooftop helipad, state-of-the-art fitness center, spa, two pools, indoor aquatic center, and a sky lounge.

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