ROVR Development Goes Vertical With Construction On The Fairchild Coconut Grove

ROVR Development has announced that the concrete pour for the first elevated deck at The Fairchild Coconut Grove has been completed. Cement trucks began the process of hauling in a total of 545 cubic yards of concrete for the day long pour which needed approximately 50 cement trucks as the first elevated deck for the project was formed. Ortega Construction Company, was onsite to supervise the pour and oversee the operation. The Fairchild Coconut Grove, which is located in the quiet Glencoe residential neighborhood at 3581 E. Glencoe Street, broke ground this past summer closed a $27 million construction loan with Ocean Bank. The general contractor for the development is Ortega Construction Company. The project is slated for completion in the fall of 2019

“We continue to move forward on schedule and are thrilled to be going vertical with our project,” said Oscar Rodriguez, Principal of ROVR Development. “The Fairchild Coconut Grove is the only new luxury residential construction rising directly on Biscayne Bay in the Grove, so this pour represents a major milestone for us as well as the community.”

“Ortega Construction is committed to building iconic and quality projects that will stand the test of time and we are excited to be working with ROVR Development to carry out their vision for The Fairchild Coconut Grove,” states Michael Ortega, President and CEO of Ortega Construction Company

Acclaimed local architect Max Strang designed this project which offers curated waterfront living that perfectly fuses contemporary elements with the natural surroundings and character the area is known for. The Fairchild Coconut Grove features 26 exclusive 2 to 4 bedroom residences ranging in size from 1,714 SF to 4,114 SF and a platform of unrivaled amenities and services. The expansive fully finished residences feature lanais with views of Biscayne Bay and verdant neighborhood landscapes; unique gourmet chef-inspired kitchens; spa-inspired bathrooms; spacious living areas and private outdoor showers in select units.

Architectural Digest AD100 designer Rafael de Cardenas designed the distinctive amenities for the project which include a holistic wellness spa with Hammam, steam room and sauna; high-tech training gym; rooftop pool with open bay views and private cabanas; and exceptional lobby with full-time concierge, 24-hour security and valet. Lush landscaping complete with serenity gardens, bay walk and jungle rainforest path offer consummate outdoor experiences that include a bayside lounge; sunset deck; outdoor cinema; private on-site dog park; private boat slips; resident bicycles; a floating dock with resident paddleboards; and kayak storage.

One Sotheby’s International Realty is exclusively handling sales and marketing for the property.

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Miami-Dade Commissioners Vote To Award $14.3 Million Construction Contract For Underline's Brickell Backyard

Miami-Dade commissioners have voted to award a $14.3 million construction contract to build the Brickell Backyard portion of the Underline. The 1/2 mile project will start at the Miami River and will continue through SW 13th Street under the Metrorail and Metromover, helping to bring green vegetation and park space to the dense, urban Brickell neighborhood. Brickell Backyard will feature dedicated pedestrian and bicycle trails, lush landscaping, a gym area with basketball courts and gym equipment, space for group fitness classes and recreational activities, a staging area for concerts and movies, dining areas and a game area with fixed tables and chairs. The project will also include the reconfiguration of the existing bus stations and intersections along the path. Brickell Backyard will be the first portion of the planned 10-mile Underline. Completion is expected in 2020.

Trump Group Affiliate Secures $558 Million Loan For The Estates At Acqualina In Sunny Isles Beach

The development team behind The Estates at Acqualina has closed on a $558 million construction loan on September 28, 2018 that will fund the vertical construction and completion of both residential towers at The Estates at Acqualina. The loan enables affiliates of the Trump Group led by Eddie, Jules and Stephanie Trump to complete the residential project where sales and construction of the South tower is already underway. The Trump Group’s ability to secure a loan of this size underscores the project’s appeal and the firm’s track record of development over the past four decades. Bilzin Sumberg partner Alexandra Lehson and Real Estate Department Chair Jim Shindell represented The Trump Group in the transaction. Gary Saul and Meredith Singer of Greenberg Traurig served as condominium counsel. The project broke ground in May 2018 and the South Tower is expected to top-off by December 2019 with expected delivery in 2020. The 154-unit south tower is over 65% sold, with sales reported at over 100 units and $550 million since launching in 2015. The north tower, which is currently on hold, will have an additional 93 residences. Condos at The Estates at Acqualina range from 2,917 SF 3-bedroom units to over 9,000 SF 7-bedroom residences. Completion is expected in late 2020.

“Lenders that are active in South Florida’s condominium market are increasingly focused on the quality of the loans they are financing, in terms of the sponsor’s track record and the development itself,” explains Alexandra Lehson of the Bilzin Sumberg law firm in Miami.

“Since launching The Estates at Acqualina, our clients have demonstrated excitement about this project resulting in strong pre-sales, and now their confidence is being matched by the banking community,” said developer Jules Trump. “We look forward to expanding the Acqualina brand with two towers defined by unmatched attention to detail, the highest caliber of design excellence, and amenities and services that will be the ultimate in residential living.”

The Estates at Acqualina will be home to approximately 245 ultra-luxury residences and will feature common areas created by fashion and design icon Karl Lagerfeld. In addition, the Estates at Acqualina will feature three single family homes and three, two-story penthouses, all with private pools within a private gated community. Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.2 – $14 million to $35 million for penthouses.

The Estates at Acqualina will also be home to Villa Acqualina, 50,000 SF of amenities and resident services, including a spa and fitness center, an ice-skating rink, bowling lanes, a movie theater, golfing and Formula One simulators, children’s playroom, a speakeasy and more. A world-renowned restaurant will be announced later this year.

“It was our vision to create a unique lifestyle that will set The Estates at Acqualina apart from the rest of the world,” said developer Eddie Trump. “The commitment from our buyers and clients has been tremendous. The Estates will be a spectacular celebration of art, architecture and lifestyle.”

Mayor Bud Scholl of Sunny Isles Beach commented, “The Estates at Acqualina boasts one of South Florida’s most prominent developers, a fantastic design and amenity package, a location directly on the ocean, and strong pre-sales. This closing shows that for the right development with the right sponsor there is robust demand for ultra-luxury residential living. We are very proud that once again Sunny Isles Beach is recognized for one of the most spectacular developments in the world.”

River Landing Shops & Residences Unveils Waterfront "Restaurant Row" On The Miami River

The already under-construction River Landing Shops & Restaurants, being developed by River Landing Development including the Coral Gables-based UrbanX Group and Coralee Penabad along with H&R REIT, and Matthews Southwest, have revealed a waterfront “Restaurant Row,” further engaging the Miami River. The project, which is located at 1400 NW River Drive, will offer 25,500 SF of leasable restaurant space to bring 7 restaurants ranging from fine dining, family-style, cafes and fast casual concepts. River Landing Shops & Residences originally broke ground in March 2017 and will bring a total of 2 million SF of total development including 528 market-rate apartments, 2,200 parking spaces and a large retail component featuring a Publix, Chase Bank, TJ Maxx, AT&T, West Marine, Ross Dress For Less, Burlington Stores and a Hobby Lobby. The project will also bring plenty of green space to the area including a 50’ wide linear park with Savino & Miller Design Studio as the landscape architect for the project. River Landing Shops & Residences was originally designed by Jonathan Cardello of Stantec with BC Architects as the architect of record. Completion and opening is expected for early 2020.

University Bridge Residences Closes On $231 Million In Bond Financing

University Bridge GP, LLC, a partnership between between Miami-based Global City Development, RER Ventures and Toronto-based Podium Developments that is developing the off-campus 20-story student housing rental tower University Bridge Residences, has closed on a $231 million bond issuance. The bond represents the largest financing of its kind for an off-campus student housing building in the United States. University Bridge Residences is located directly across from Florida International University (FIU) where the funding will provide $50+ million in scholarships over 40 years to and as per the terms of the agreement, Florida International University will also take ownership of the building upon completion of the bond payments in 2058.

“Today’s bond issuance is a major milestone and an especially proud moment as we come one step closer to delivering a new residential and retail landmark for Florida International University and the surrounding neighborhood,” said Brian Pearl, Principal of Global City Development. “As the largest financing of its kind, it gives us enormous satisfaction that the bond investment community recognized the obvious need in the marketplace for student housing and that this project will benefit FIU for many years to come.”

University Bridge Residences broke ground in June 2018 and is being built by Coastal Construction Group and designed by Arquitectonica. Construction crews started the foundation last month, and the project is slated to be completed in time for the 2020-2021 academic year. University Bridge Residences will serve the school’s rapidly growing student population’s housing demand which is the fourth-largest university in the United States by enrollment, with more than 55,000 students, but only 8% of the student body lives in college owned, operated or affiliate housing. The project rises 20 stories and features 886 units along with 7,000 SF of commercial space.

“We specifically chose to use this method of funding to serve both the project and the community for generations to come,” said Diego Procel, Principal of Global City Development. “University Bridge Residences will introduce a new paradigm in the area and we are excited to welcome our student residents in the near future.”

Christopher Kallivokas, Managing Member of RER Ventures added, “This extraordinary project could only have happened with the cooperation, vision and foresight of the President and the Board of Trustees of FIU in conjunction with the City of Sweetwater Mayor and City Commissioners.”

Construction At OKO Group's Missoni Baia Goes Vertical In Edgewater

OKO Group, the Miami-based development company founded by international real estate magnate and hotelier, Vladislav Doronin, has announced that the foundation work for Missoni Baia is now complete and construction crews have taken the tower vertical. The foundation includes 190 piles totaling 12,160 linear feet, more than 345 tons of steel-reinforcing bar, and 2,250 cubic yards of concrete, the equivalent of 225 full drum-loads in a cement mixer truck. Crews are now working on the installation of columns and shear walls is underway for the building’s expansive amenities deck and parking garage, which will include space for 398 cars and 17 private parking stalls. Construction is on track for the expected completion in late 2020 with crews pouring one floor per week.

“We are extremely pleased with Missoni Baia’s progress to date and look forward to seeing the tower’s contemporary architecture take shape on this unique waterfront location overlooking Biscayne Bay,” said Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of OKO Group. “We are certain the building will have a profound effect on the Miami skyline, in addition to offering an elevated and unparalleled living experience in Edgewater, which is already one of the city’s most sought-after residential destinations.”

“We look forward to the steady ascent of the Missoni Baia tower as it rises to become a formative addition to East Edgewater and the Miami skyline," said Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of global real estate investment firm Cain International, and OKO Group’s partner. “With OKO Group and Cain International’s combined experience, developing over 20,000 apartments and condos across the globe, Missoni Baia will deliver first class luxury and amenities in an iconic Miami skyscraper."

“The Missoni Baia project continues to resonate well with the domestic market and also with international buyers, particularly those from Mexico, Colombia and Brazil. It is a great confidence boost to see the progress made and we are excited to witness the daily changes on site as construction climbs skyward.” said Edgardo Defortuna, president and CEO of Fortune Development Sales.

Missoni Baia will feature 249 condo residences situated along 200' of frontage on Biscayne Bay at 777 Northeast 26th Terrace. Prices start in the $500,000's for a 1 bedroom residence. Units range from 1 to 5 bedrooms, and 776 SF to 3,788 SF. Missoni Baia will rise 57-stories, 649', and was designed by Hani Rashid of Asymptote Architecture, who are pioneers in the convergence of art and technology in architectural design. The interior design of the building incorporates Missoni’s trademark colorful design palette and Missoni Home furniture collection in inventive ways, including in all public spaces and amenities. Amenities were designed in collaboration with Missoni and offer the comforts of a luxurious resort in a private residential setting. Features include a flow-through deck designed for all-day sunbathing with well-appointed cabanas, 5 swimming pools including an Olympic-sized lap pool, hot and cold plunge pools, a children’s pool, and an infinity-edge pool on the Bayfront Terrace, elevated tennis court and an expansive fitness center and spa overlooking the bay. The drone construction video can be found below:

Developer Celebrates Plans to Revitalize Coconut Grove with Groundbreaking at Metronomic Place

Miami-based development company Metronomic Inc., led by Ricky Trinidad, broke ground last Thursday for the new, mixed-use office, retail and hotel project on Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove. The groundbreaking ceremony for Metronomic Place was attended by commissioner Xavier Suarez and is set to spearhead the long-awaited revival of this corridor.

The five-story building will have about 5,000 square-feet of Class A office space, 3,200 square-feet of ground floor retail space, and a 44-key boutique hotel. The lobby and hotel interior was developed by local firm One Design Build. Designer Hugo Mijares combined metal, concrete, wood and other raw elements to create a modern industrial design with Old American style. It will also feature an activated “green” rooftop with a pool and garden area that echo the natural aura Coconut Grove in known for. Metronomic Place has an estimated completion date of Winter 2019.

Ricky Trinidad, President of Metronomic, Inc., is a developer and resident himself in West Coconut Grove, and has deep roots to the community. He hopes the project will enhance the vitality of Coconut Grove’s commercial and entertainment core.

He also just closed on a 7,200 square-foot site at 3110 Commodore Plaza called Commodore Place. The boutique hotel will offer loft-style, short-term suites with attractive amenities, a rooftop pool and garden deck area, and a two-story duplexed retail venue on the first floor.

Miguel Pinto of Apex Capital Realty brokered the deal and represented Metronomic Inc. Like Ricky, Miguel is focused on working on projects and deals that enhance communities and positively impact the commercial real estate industry.

As part of Metronomic’s larger plan to revitalize Grand Avenue, they also have over ten new construction projects in the works in Coconut Grove. This includes a large-scale comprehensive development of multiple properties of mixed-income, affordable housing, retail, office, park plazas, and sustainable living concepts.

Article by: Katya Demina

Construction Underway At The Perkins + Will-Designed 1212 Lincoln

Construction is now underway at Crescent Height’s Perkins + Will-designed 1212 Lincoln in South Beach where construction crews have already begun foundation work. The project will feature 70,000 SF of retail including a brand new Wells Fargo Bank and over 400 parking spaces. A second phase on the adjacent lot will bring a 50-room CitizenM hotel, additional retail and a food court. 1212 Lincoln will help expand Lincoln Road across Alton Road westward. 

The Borges Architects + Associates-Designed Megacenter Brickell Gearing Up To Go Vertical

Megacenter Brickell is gearing up to go vertical as foundation work is nearing completion and the developer has filed with the FAA for crane installation. Megacenter Brickell is being developed by Red Megacentro and is designed by Reinaldo Borges of Borges Architects + Associates. The project will feature 74,790 SF of storage space, 57 residential units spread over 45,080 SF, 16,670 SF of office space, 9,134 SF of retail and 111 parking spaces. Megacenter Brickell is located at 420 SW 7th Street, Miami.

Check Out ZOM's Newly Opened Stantec-Designed Solitair In Brickell

ZOM Living's new Stantec-designed Solitair is now open in Brickell after breaking ground in 2015. Solitair is located directly across the street from Brickell City Centre at 86 SW 8th Street. The 50-story tower, which broke ground in 2015, features a design inspired by the Medjool date palm tree. Solitair features 438 residential rental units with luxurious finishes which range from studio, one and two-bedroom layouts with a selection of 2-bedroom penthouse suites. Amenities include a resort style swimming pool on the 50th floor, spa, billiard room, resident's lounge, business center, and a fitness center complete with an outdoor yoga area. The building also brings 6,200 SF of ground floor retail space and 463 parking spaces. Pricing starts at $1,293 /mo. and varies based on availibilty.