The Revuelta Architecture-Designed Bijou Bay Harbor Tops Off Powering Towards An Expected Completion This Summer 2019

Bijou Bay Harbor, the luxury boutique condominium developed by Ability by Acierto on Bay Harbor Islands, has topped off at 75’ and is is slated for completion in July 2019. Bijou Bay Harbor broke ground in June 2017 with Coastland Construction as the general contractor for the project. Construction is estimated to cost a total of $20 million. The 9-story waterfront property at 9521 East Harbor Bay Drive was designed by Revuelta Architecture International and interior designer Adriana Hoyos, as a quiet island sanctuary with sleek lines and open spaces flooded with natural light. Bijou Bay Harbor offers 41 luxurious and private residences, including five penthouses, ranging from 900 SF to 2,100 SF. Residents will enjoy boutique island living and casual elegance with amenities that include a sky lounge with pools, fire pits, seating areas, and unobstructed intracoastal views.

“Bijou Bay Harbor’s topping off represents a major step forward for Ability by Acierto, as we further our efforts to establish our footprint in the South Florida,” stated Robert Morales, vice president of operations. “We are thrilled to play a part in redefining the skyline and are actively seeking other opportunities for development in South Florida.”

Bijou Bay Harbor is the first South Florida development for Ability by Acierto, a partnership between Conexo Inmobiliario, led by Andres Arias, and Acierto Inmobiliario, Colombia’s second-largest developer founded by Juan Carlos Gonzalez. Prices at Bijou Bay Harbor begin in the mid-$600,000s and rise to $2 million for the penthouses. The project is 95% sold.

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Peek Inside This Choeff Levy Fischman-Designed Waterfront Mansion In Bal Harbour Which Just Listed For $24.95 Million

A Bal Harbour mansion designed by award-winning architects Choeff Levy Fischman, with interiors by designer Deborah Wecselman, has hit the market for $24.95 million. Located at 224 Bal Bay Drive, the 11,700 SF modern home has 100’ of water frontage and rare to the area, a 1,433 SF rooftop space that is solar-panel ready. The home is spread over 8 bedrooms and 9 bathrooms and was designed with floor-to-ceiling expansive sliding glass doors with curtain wall windows to complete the indoor-outdoor living experience.

The home is tucked behind privacy gates leading to a stunning shell stone motor court with contrasting grass strips. A monumental Italian Travertine stone wall extends from the driveway to the backyard pool deck. South-American Ipe wood conceals the 2-car garage and is again seen near floating steps that lead you over a Zen-like pond adjacent to a cascading water feature set on an Oolite stone backdrop. Keeping with the modern design, the architects created a cube-like second-story bedroom balcony made of Ipe that floats above a reflecting pond adding a geometric effect the residence.

224 Bal Bay Drive is full of lavish features including include a media room, lounge, multi-purpose room, a master bedroom suite with two large terraces and on one of the terraces, its own outdoor shower, a large indoor gym, elevator and 50’ infinity-edge lap pool with bright blue mosaic tile overflows into a reflective pond and connects to a smaller shallow splash pool. Lush landscape surrounds a covered terrace with firepit, reflecting ponds, floating stepping stones, and an outdoor dining area, with full kitchen and a cabana bath. The roof deck has been designed for entertaining featuring an elevated wooden deck with a custom built-in bar with tropical wood finish and custom built-in seating.

224 Bal Bay Drive in Bal Harbour Village is currently listed for $24,950,000 with Dina Goldentayer of Douglas Elliman Real Estate’s Sports & Entertainment Division.

Photos via Kris Tamburello

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Check Out This One-Of-A-Kind, Ultra-Luxe YoDezeen-Designed Residence In Oceana Bal Harbour

YoDezeen has revealed a brand new residence in Oceana Bal Harbour which was designed for an abundance of sunlight without sacrificing privacy. The custom designed residence features 3-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms along with 10’ ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, private elevator entrance, a gourmet kitchen and deep balconies offering views of the Atlantic Ocean. The color palate is centered around light grey tones with a splash of orange in the decoration, highlighting the designers specially planned and selected lighting of warm tones, which perfectly emphasizes the dominance of natural materials including marble, wood and metal.

“The ocean, the garden ... everything is full of natural color, an abundance of air,” said the Project's Chief Designer, Arthur Sharf, “so that the interior becomes a sort of background.”

Oceana Bal Harbour is one of the most high-end buildings in the luxurious Bal Harbour neighborhood. This elite residential complex spans over 2 acres, which formerly housed the Bal Harbour Club, a famous private beach club. Oceana Bal Harbour is covered in greenery and lush landscaping by Enzo Enea along with two massive sculptures of 'Ballerina' and 'Pluto and Proserpine' by the artist Jeff Koons.

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Check Out This Newly Listed Residence In St. Regis Bal Harbour Asking $8.595 Million

A lavish residence designed by Tony Ingrao, known for his design at the Baccarat in New York City, at the St. Regis Bal Harbour has listed with Bill Hernandez & Bryan Sereny of Douglas Elliman for $8.595 million. The residence features 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms spread over 3,884 SF. The corner unit offers ocean, skyline and bay views along with a large wrap-around balconies offering both ocean and city views. The turn-key residence features a flow-through layout with gourmet kitchen, dining room and large master-suite with walk-in closet. The St. Regis Bal Harbour is located across the street from Bal Harbour Shops and features resort amenities including pool, spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, restaurants, butler service, and 5 star services, amongst others. 9701 Collins Ave unit 1201 Bal Harbour FL 33154 is currently listed for $8,595,000 with Bryan Sereny & Bill Hernandez of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

Chris Carlos Lists Fully-Upgraded Oceana Bal Harbour Penthouse With Rooftop Infinity Pool For $35 Million

Chris Carlos, the son of the family-owned Republic National Distributing Co.’s, the second-largest distributor of alcoholic beverages in the U.S., has officially listed his fully-custom Oceana Bal Harbour condo for $35 million. The price makes the condo the 2nd most expensive condo listing on the market in Miami-Dade County. Carlos purchased the residence last year for $25 million before essentially gut-renovating the entire spread. The property is scheduled for completion by end of August and when complete will feature close to $6 million worth of renovations.

“Located in the nationally recognized affluent area of Bal Harbour, this penthouse is a crown jewel featuring over 9,000 SF of reimagined and exquisitely upgraded interiors," said list agent Tony Imbesi. “Boasting 10,000 SF of a private rooftop with an enormous 50' infinity pool, spa and outdoor kitchen, the penthouse is truly a sanctuary in the sky.”

Wanting to create a level of luxury not yet seen in Miami, Carlos has added 2 additional bedrooms, high tech electrical systems and appliances throughout, Porcelain and marble tile across the entire property and a glass and wood staircase imported from oversees to offer an abundance of artistic light from the roof to the interiors. The residence in itself spans 9,370 SF inside spread over 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths & 2 half baths. The condo also offers 9,950 SF of private Rooftop Terrace with a spa, summer kitchen and a 50' infinity pool, rooftop deck raised above balcony creating an optical illusion looking straight out into open ocean views. Oceana Bal Harbour, 10203 Collins Ave #2801N, Bal Harbour is currently listed for $35,000,000 with Tony Imbesi of Douglas Elliman.

Check Out The Newly Revealed Renderings of OPUS Bay Harbor Designed by Bermello Ajamil

A new luxury condo is coming to Bay Harbor Islands, as OPUS Bay Harbor has revealed new renderings of the Bermello Ajamil-designed boutique waterfront building. The ultra-exclusive offering features only 7 full-floor units and rises 8 stories. Residences range in size from 4,225 SF to 5,000 SF and pricing ranges from $4.436 million and range up to $6.351 million. Amenities include a gym, dock, bike storage and rooftop terrace complete pool, sundeck and an outdoor kitchen. OPUS Bay Harbor is being developed by Congress Group and sales are being exclusively overseen by Compass. The project is expected to be delivered in 2020. 

Barneys New York To Open First Florida Location As Anchor At Bal Harbour Shops $400 Million Expansion

Barneys New York has announced that they will open their first Florida location as one of the anchor tenants at Bal Harbour Shops $400 million, 350,000 SF expansion. The location will span 53,000 SF and will include the popular Freds at Barneys New York restaurant. Freds at Barneys New York will feature outdoor seating and will serve European-inspired and contemporary American cuisine with a custom menu using locally-sourced ingredients by Executive Chef Mark Strausman. Barneys New York and Freds at Barneys New York is expected to open in 2023.

“No fewer than three generations of my family have worked in one capacity or another for nearly four decades to make this happen, so we could not be any happier if we tried about Barneys New York finally coming to Bal Harbour. Theirs has always been a unique and compelling perspective on fashion and on luxury – and through Freds, on food, too – and we know their point of view will resonate with our customer. We are proud and humbled to welcome Barneys New York into the Bal Harbour Shops family,” Matthew Whitman Lazenby, third generation leader of Bal Harbour Shops and President and Chief Executive Officer of Whitman Family Development, LLC.

“It’s a milestone for Barneys New York to launch our first location in Florida at
Bal Harbour Shops, which attracts the best clients from around the globe, who mirror today’s Barneys clients,” said Daniella Vitale, CEO & President, Barneys New York. “We’re excited for Bal Harbour shoppers to experience Barneys New York’s renowned approach to creating environments with exclusive, rare and highly-edited products coupled with luxury services, food, and digital experiences.”

Featured Listing: Kick-Back In This Lavish Condo In St. Regis Bal Harbour Complete With A $400K Chinese Art Collection

Miami is a hotspot for art and this unit is St. Regis Bal Harbour has no shortage for the highly curated, coming complete with a $400,000 Chinese art collection featuring works by Yu Han Xi, Li Gang, Yang Tao, Lui Bolin, Tsui Tin Yun, Stella Shang, Lu Yanpeng, and Irene Kung. Finishing off the ultra-luxe interior are furnishing by Axel Vervoordt. The unit features 1,777 SF of living space spread over 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Finishes include a large living room with fireplace, floor-to-ceiling glass, smart home technology, wine cooler, large balcony and spectacular panoramic city, Intracoastal waterway and sunset views. The unit also provides access to the St. Regis' five star hotel amenities including a state of the art fitness center, private residents pool, spa, 2 infinity pools, a full-service poolside pavilion and wet bar, cabanas with daybeds, business center and St. Regis butler services. Unit 704N at the St. Regis in Bal Harbour is currently listed for $3,100,000 by Bill Hernandez and Bryan Sereny of The Bill & Bryan Team at Douglas Elliman.

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Brick O. Real Estate Officially Opens The Ivory On Bay Harbor Islands

Brick O. Real Estate has officially opened their new Bay Harbor Islands condo project, The Ivory, located at 9261 East Bay Harbor Drive. The residential condo building, designed by Frankel Benayoun Bodas Mani Anger, rises 9-stories and features 40 residences. Residences are priced from the low $700,000's to $2.6 million and the project is currently over 70% sold. Units feature modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, spacious open floor-plans and large terraces with views of Indian Creek, Miami Beach, Bay Harbor Islands and Biscayne Bay. Amenities at The Ivory include a rooftop sundeck with pool, fitness center, meeting room and 8 boat slips. 

Featured Listing: Explore A Palatial, Sophisticated Bal Harbour Full-Floor Penthouse Spread That Spares No Expense to Detail

Step inside this palatial, sophisticated full-floor penthouse spread at The Palace at Bal Harbour. The penthouse features designer finished millwork throughout with direct ocean views. The residence is spread over 7,380 SF spread over 4 bedrooms, 5 full-bathrooms and 1 half-bath. Features include a greatroom with formal living area, wet bar and dining room; chef's kitchen, media room, office, private elevator foyer with direct entry, and a large master-suite with direct ocean views and a lavish master-bathroom complete with soak-in tub and a large shower with unobstructed, direct ocean views.The unit comes with a 210 SF poolside cabana included in the sale. 10101 Collins Ave, PHE is currently listed for $7,990,000 with Eyal Golan and Debra Golan of Douglas Elliman.