Terra And Crescent Heights Break Ground On Canopy Park In South Beach

Terra and Crescent Heights, along with development partner New Valley, have broken ground on Canopy Park, located at the gateway to South Beach at after winning approval from the Miami Beach City Commission last year.

Terra and Crescent Heights, along with development partner New Valley, have broken ground on Canopy Park, located at the gateway to South Beach at after winning approval from the Miami Beach City Commission last year. The developers are building a three-acre public park, named Canopy Park, alongside a new residential tower at 500 Alton Road. Terra is led by David Martin and Crescent Heights is led by Russel Galbut, both longtime local Miami-based developers.

The three-acre park, located between the 600 and 700 blocks of Alton Road, will include open green-spaces shaded by native tree species, pedestrian and bike paths, an outdoor gym and dog run, a MONSTRUM-designed children’s playground, and public art displays. Canopy Park will be connected to the South of Fifth neighborhood and the Miami Beach baywalk via a new pedestrian bridge over I-395. The pedestrian bridge was designed by artist Daniel Buren and has been dubbed the Miami Beach Canopy. Construction of Miami Beach’s newest world-class city amenity is now underway, with completion estimated for Summer 2021. Canopy Park is located at the site of the former South Shore Hospital which the developers recently demolished.

“Canopy Park will be a gateway for the City of Miami Beach, a destination for visitors, and an everyday amenity for residents, so we’ve taken the time to assemble a team of design, art and planning visionaries who have led some of the most transformational projects in the world,” said David Martin, President of Terra. “The end result will be an active park and design experience that rivals public spaces in the world’s greatest cities.”

“World class cities and neighborhoods are defined by their public spaces, and Miami Beach is home to some of the most desirable parks and open spaces anywhere,” said City of Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber. “Our City’s newest public green space, Canopy Park, will quickly become a welcomed amenity for nearby residents and a favorite gathering spot for our entire community.”

The development team has enlisted an ensemble of artists, designers and architects who will bring the park to life, including architects Bernardo Fort-Brescia & Raymond Fort of Arquitectonica; landscape architect Laurinda Spear of ArquitectonicaGEO; design advisors Daniel Vasini of West 8, Anda Andrei of Anda Andrei Design, and Michael Gabellini and Kim Sheppard of Gabellini Sheppard Associates; and art advisor Lisa Austin. 

A major design component of Canopy Park will feature a “natural play” playground by Danish design firm MONSTRUM, which is famous for creating artistic and architectural playscapes around the world. Standout elements of the playground will include a giant butterfly, a mangrove forest and a caterpillar slide enabling children to jump, climb, balance, and express their inner imaginations.

The Miami Beach Canopy pedestrian bridge, subtitled Walking Under, Along, and On the Colors: work in-situ by Daniel Buren, will complete the Miami Beach Baywalk, creating a safe and seamless connection running from Southpointe Park north to the Lincoln Road District and east to the beachfront. The Canopy will become an instant icon for Miami Beach and a beloved work of public art that guides pedestrians along a rainbow of colorful shadows. Completion of the Miami Beach Canopy pedestrian bridge is anticipated for 2022.

Plans for Canopy Park also include an array of sustainability and resiliency features, including habitat restoration, vegetation, biodiversity, native plant communities, irrigation, water conservation and rainwater management. The park will also serve as an educational resource to inform and inspire the public about resilience and sustainability efforts being made by the city.

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Terra Breaks Ground on Mr. C Residences in Coconut Grove

South Florida developer and President of Terra, David Martin, and fourth generation Cipriani brothers, Ignazio and Maggio, Co-Founders of the Mr. C brand, have officially broken ground on Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove. The 20-story tower, located at 2655 S. Bayshore Drive, will mark the first-ever, large-scale residential project for the Mr. C brand.

South Florida developer and President of Terra, David Martin, and fourth generation Cipriani brothers, Ignazio and Maggio, Co-Founders of the Mr. C brand, have officially broken ground on Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove. The 20-story tower, located at 2655 S. Bayshore Drive, will mark the first-ever, large-scale residential project for the Mr. C brand, introducing a new level of residential living that will complement Coconut Grove’s appeal as a thriving residential, restaurant, and commercial neighborhood. Sales at Mr. C Residences launched in February 2020 led by Douglas Elliman. Units are priced from the low $600,000’s to over $5 million.

“Mr. C Residences will reflect Terra’s commitment to design excellence and connectivity in one of South Florida’s most walkable neighborhoods, catering to residents who want to live steps away from Biscayne Bay, Coconut Grove’s iconic parks, first-rate schools, and countless shopping, dining and entertainment options,” said developer David Martin, President of Terra.

The Arquitectonica-designed luxury, high-rise with interiors designed by international designer Meyer Davis, is comprised of 118 sophisticated residences ranging in size from one to five bedrooms, spanning 650 to 3,645 square feet. Inspired by the Mr. C brand, interiors reflect maritime influences with laminated wood paneling and nautical blues and touches of Miami’s vibrant scene. Residential units feature open floor plans, 11-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, private terraces, and custom Italian design influences. 

“It’s with tremendous pride that we present this building to Coconut Grove alongside Terra,” says Ignazio Cipriani, Co-Founder of Mr. C. “It embodies a contemporary take on the classic European Cipriani experience that’s been perfected over four generations before us and is constantly evolving in response to our everchanging lifestyles.”

The lifestyle-driven development features an expansive list of amenities including a signature Mr. C Café, specialty gourmet marketplace, wellness lounge and juice bar, private Bellini Bar on the pool deck, in-home delivery from the Mr. C Café, butler service and nautical concierge services. An entire floor is dedicated to body-and-mind wellness spaces, from whole-body fitness zones with personal trainers and specialty classes to a signature spa with treatments rooms, indoor yoga, Peloton studio, steam and sauna rooms, as well as poolside and cabana services. Other highlights include pool bar and event lounge, garden-level lap pool, billiard rooms, library and screening lounge, Little C’s Learning and Adventure Lab, teen game rooms and business lounge with meeting rooms. 

Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove is slated for completion in 2022.

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Melo Opens Miami Plaza Tower In Downtown Miami's Arts & Entertainment District, Marking Milestone 2,300+ Units Completed In 5 Years

Melo Group, one of Miami’s most active residential development firms, has transformed and activated Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District with attainable, transit-oriented multifamily product for local residents.

Melo Group, one of Miami’s most active residential development firms, has transformed and activated Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District with attainable, transit-oriented multifamily product for local residents. The firm has officially completed Miami Plaza, its newest transit-oriented 36-story rental tower which is now open for occupancy. Miami Plaza is situated adjacent to the Miami-Dade Metromover School Board Station at 1500 Northeast Miami Plaza and is comprised of 425 rental apartments catering to the growing influx of young professionals in Downtown Miami seeking walkable live-work-play lifestyles without the commute. The development also includes approximately 8,000 square feet of ground-floor retail/restaurant space available for lease. 

Apartments at Miami Plaza feature expansive balconies with bay and city views, floor-to-ceiling sliding doors, energy-efficient tinted glass, European-style kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, granite countertops, double door refrigerators, stainless steel appliances, spacious living and dining rooms, imported ceramic tile and laminated wood flooring, and full-size washer and dryers. Residences at Miami Plaza apartments range from one- to three-bedrooms measuring between 700 to 1,400 square feet. Monthly rental rates start at approximately $1,680 for one-bedroom units; $2,100 for two-bedroom units; and $2,640 for three-bedroom units. 

Building amenities include a large 70-foot swimming pool, a fully-equipped fitness center, a café social lounge, 24-hour concierge/security, and a multi-level secured garage with valet service.

“Art Plaza completes our vision for the transformation of the Arts & Entertainment District – an area of Downtown Miami that has been residentially underserved for years – into a true live-work-play neighborhood,” said Martin Melo, principal of the Melo Group. “Our transit-friendly location, with convenient access to the Metromover, Metrorail and Miami Trolley, gives residents convenient everyday access to public transportation and will hopefully help reduce traffic congestion in Downtown during the workweek.”

Miami Plaza marks the fourth multifamily development, and sixth tower, that Melo Group has delivered in the Arts & Entertainment District since 2016 and completes the final phase of the firm’s plan to bring more than 2,300 transit-oriented rental units to the growing neighborhood. The firm’s previously completed developments in the area, all of which are clustered around the Miami-Dade Metromover School Board Station within a few blocks of each other, include the 497-unit Melody Tower, which delivered in 2016; the two-tower 710-unit Square Station, which delivered in 2018; and most recently, the two-tower 667-unit Art Plaza, which delivered in 2019.

“The demand for highly-amenitized, well-built attainable rental units within walking distance of our city’s transit systems, prime retail and entertainment venues is strong,” added Carlos Melo, principal of the Melo Group.

Melo Group has helped activate Downtown’s Arts & Entertainment District bringing a total of more than 45,000 square feet of new retail and restaurant space at the base of their apartment buildings to serve tenant’s everyday needs. Some of the community’s newest tenants include Bunbury, Bistro Café, Tapout Fitness, My Salon, Spot Barbershop, Shine Nail Salon, New York Roma Pizza and Testa Wines. Melo is also gearing up for the debut of “Art Kitchen,” an indoor/outdoor dining promenade at the base of the firm’s Art Plaza towers that will feature ten different restaurant concepts with cuisines ranging from Indian, Peruvian, Mexican, Japanese, Italian and more.

Melo Group’s father-and-sons team, led by Jose Luis Melo and his two sons Carlos and Martin Melo, has been a driving force behind Miami’s real estate resurgence since 2001, with the firm recognized today as one of the region’s preeminent developers of high-end residential developments in Downtown Miami. Miami Plaza is Melo’s 16th residential building delivered in the Greater Downtown Miami area, bringing the firm’s portfolio to more than 5,000 total condo and rental units completed with another 2,000+ units in the works.

Melo Group’s next residential project, Downtown 5th, is now under construction at 55 NE 5th Avenue in Downtown Miami’s Central Business District. With completion slated for 2021, the luxury apartment complex will include twin 51-story towers with 1,042 rental units and more than 5,000 square feet of ground-floor retail/restaurant space.

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TimeEquities Launches Leasing For Resort-Style Development CasaMara In West Palm Beach

Global real estate firm Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) has officially launched leasing at CasaMara, a mixed-use, resort-style development located in the heart of the El Cid neighborhood and the Antique Row District in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Global real estate firm Time Equities, Inc. (TEI) has officially launched leasing at CasaMara, a mixed-use, resort-style development located in the heart of the El Cid neighborhood and the Antique Row District in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project features a total of six low-rise buildings made up of 300 class-A apartments, a 16,000-square-foot clubhouse, as well as an additional 16,000 square feet of retail shops called The Plaza at CasaMara, all of which will spread out over 10 acres of land.

Construction is well underway at 3111 South Dixie Highway and is slated to deliver completed homes in three phases. The first 100 units along with the clubhouse, which houses many of the amenities offered at CasaMara, will be completed by early fall 2020. The following two phases will be completed in winter 2020 and spring 2021, respectively.

MSA Architects are responsible for both the site planning and the distinct Spanish-Eclectic style architecture of the development. ID and Design International designed clean, stylish home interiors with modern finishes such as bright kitchens, large balconies, smart home features, and full-size washers and dryers. Kitchens have been furnished to have white quartz countertops, white subway tiles backsplashes, and stainless-steel Samsung appliances. Other home features include oversized showers and windows, elevators in buildings, access-controlled building systems, and best-in-class acoustics designed with noise reduction.

Units range from studios to three-bedrooms, with pricing starting at $1,726. Lincoln Property Company, the second-largest multifamily management company, is handling CasaMara’s leasing and marketing.

“We currently have over 700 prospective renters on our VIP list thus far, and we are very excited about the incredible interest we’re seeing in the project,” said Stefane Spano of Lincoln. “This development offers an unmatched amenities package for the marketplace and is located in an exceptional, convenient area that is minutes away from Downtown West Palm Beach.”

CasaMara’s amenities, also designed by ID and Design International, were created to give tenants a luxury lifestyle experience. These include a resort-style pool with private cabanas, a pool pavilion building with grilling stations and a 60-foot water wall, a Jacuzzi with therapeutic jets, a co-working lounge with private offices and complimentary WiFi, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a bark park, a game room with billiards and Wii Stations, a club room with art lounge and fireplace, dining facilities for private parties. There is also a full suite of children’s amenities including a kids pool, an air-conditioned playroom, and an outdoor playground.

“CasaMara presents an opportunity for residents to have everything at their fingertips – resort-style amenities, shops, and restaurants, all steps from their front door,” said Robert Singer, Director of Development at Time Equities. “We are offering an all-inclusive, unparalleled living experience in an area that continues to evolve with exciting cultural additions and modern retail and office complexes.”

The Plaza will provide an inviting environment for the community and shoppers alike with its on-street parking, wide sidewalks with shade trees, lush landscaping, outdoor seating, and a corner park with fountains. Avison Young will be handling the retail leasing and marketing for The Plaza, which is set to open in spring 2021.

CasaMara is conveniently located approximately 1.5 miles south of Downtown West Palm Beach and offers easy access to I-95, Palm Beach International Airport, and all the other splendors Palm Beach and Palm Beach County has to offer.

By Isabella Zimmermann

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Estates At Acqualina Tops Out South Tower In Sunny Isles Beach

The South Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach on July 3. The 52-story South Tower now rises 646 feet tall and after breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2nd Quarter of 2021.

The South Tower of The Estates at Acqualina, the highly anticipated $1.8 billion residential development, topped out in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach on July 3. The 52-story South Tower now rises 646 feet tall and after breaking ground in May 2018, the development is on track for the South Tower completion in the 2nd Quarter of 2021. The landmark occasion coincides with the reopening of the Sales Gallery which features a full-scale model of an Estates residence, giving potential buyers the ability to fully appreciate the luxury amenities that will be available in each residence complete with exquisite furnishings, rich materials and extraordinary attention to detail.

“We are one step closer to completing The Estates at Acqualina,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales. “Art, architecture and lifestyle are what we live by. We deliver beauty and wonderful lifestyle in everything we do.”

The Estates at Acqualina will offer 248 luxurious residences from three to seven bedrooms in two towers, The South Tower, and the Boutique North Tower with the 29th Floor currently being poured. Villa Acqualina will offer 45,000 square feet of amenities including a spa and fitness center, a world-class restaurant overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and Circus Maximus, a full floor of amenities including an ice skating rink, bowling lanes, a golf simulator and a movie theater. 

Through an exclusive partnership with one of the world’s most celebrated designers, the entrance lobbies at The Estates at Acqualina will be designed by none other than the late Karl Lagerfeld. Mr. Lagerfeld’s design and style will further enhance the grandeur of two of the most important spaces at The Estates.

The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will offer lush landscaped gardens, multiple pools, a FlowRider® wave simulator, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and five-star beach and pool services. Also available will be 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce car.

The Estates benefits from its sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach and The Mansions at Acqualina. The legendary service by Acqualina Resort & Residences, a Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Hotel and TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Resort in the Continental United States, ensures that The Estates at Acqualina delivers ultimate perfection and a unique experience on every level.

Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.6 to $14.5 million with penthouses up to $32 million.

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East End Capital's 236-Unit Co-Living Project Foyer Wynwood Approved on North Miami Avenue

East End Capital has received approval from the City of Miami’s Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) for FOYER Wynwood, a 375,000 SF 236-unit co-living, mixed-use project in Wynwood along North Miami Avenue. The approvals give the project its final green light to move forward.

East End Capital has received approval from the City of Miami’s Urban Design Review Board (UDRB) for FOYER Wynwood, a 375,000 SF 236-unit co-living, mixed-use project in Wynwood along North Miami Avenue. The approvals give the project its final green light to move forward. The development will continue the renaissance occurring along North Miami Avenue, and is located near notable attractions such as Veza Sur Brewery, The Wynwood Arcade, Oasis, The Salty, and the planned Arlo Hotel. Construction is expected to commence in early 2021.

Foyer Wynwood will be a 375,000 SF, 12-story, 236-unit multifamily residential project that spans North Miami Avenue from 24th to 25th Street. The project is being designed by globally recognized architecture firm, Kobi Karp Architecture & Design, also responsible for East End’s Wynwood 25 and Annex projects. Foyer Wynwood will feature affordable co-living and micro-unit options in the apartment portion, together with co-workspaces and other amenities. In conjunction with the development, East End has launched the new “FOYER” brand to operate and manage this project as well as all the other co-living apartment projects in its pipeline. 

East End Capital is the same developer behind Wynwood 25, with Related Group, a mixed-use, market-rate rental community, and Wynwood Annex, a class-A office building geared toward technology, advertising, marketing and innovation tenants including international entertainment company, Live Nation.

Foyer Wynwood will offer with an abundance of shared amenity space, including a gym focused on functional training, a juice and coffee bar, an expansive pool deck, a chef’s kitchen and entertainment space, collaborative co-working and art studio areas, and state-of-the-art podcast and green-screen studios.

All FOYER projects will include high ratios of furnished micro-units and co-living bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, together with traditional studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Monthly rents for co-living bedrooms at Foyer Wynwood, which include the furnishings, electricity, common area cleaning, and WiFi, are expected to start around $1,500 per month. 

“FOYER aims to redefine the multifamily landscape by incorporating affordable co-living and micro-units into the traditional apartment mix.  FOYER communities will be priced and designed for renters of all ages, in all walks of life,” said Jonathon Yormak, the founder of East End Capital and FOYER.  “They will be low on cost, high on community and incredibly easy on convenience.”  In addition to A.I. enabled marketing and low-click on-boarding processes, FOYER’s roommate pairing will be taken to a new level through its proprietary compatibility algorithm.

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Triple Five Group Completes Land Swap For Final Portion of 174 Acre Assemblage Needed To Develop American Dream Miami

American Dream Miami has moved closer to its expected 2021 groundbreaking after Triple Five Group completed a land swap with Graham Companies for the final 25 acre needed to develop the mega mall. The land is located south of NW 178th Street and east of 97th Avenue in unincorporated northwest Miami-Dade County.

American Dream Miami has moved closer to its expected 2021 groundbreaking after Triple Five Group completed a land swap with Graham Companies for the final 25 acre needed to develop the mega mall. The land is located south of NW 178th Street and east of 97th Avenue in unincorporated northwest Miami-Dade County, just west of Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes. The land will be incorporated in a 336-acre plan to build 2,000 apartment units, retail and office space.

The two parcels acquired by Triple Five Group were valued at $12.7 million while the three parcels acquired by Graham were also valued at $12.7 million. No money was exchanged as part of the deal but CIBC Bank USA reportedly increased its mortgage on Triple Five Group’s holdings from $15.35 million to $19.65 million.

First proposed in 2015, American Dream Miami would be the biggest mall in the United States when completed. The malls is expected to span over 5 million SF and will feature a retail component with an entertainment component consisting of a theme park, indoor ski complex, ice skating complex, aquarium and a submarine lake. The mall would cost between $4.5 billion to $5 billion with completion expected in 2025.

The Miami-Dade City Commission approved zoning changes in May 2018 and the developers and city will need to work together to build a highway interchange between the Ronald Raegan Turnpike, I-75 and NW 170th St. required to make the project possible. American Dream Miami will also require a $15 million sewer extension. Triple Five Worldwide plans to submit a final design by the end of 2020 and the group is currently reviewing the site to finalize the mix of entertainment and retail.

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Metropica's First Residential Tower Receives TCO And Begins Closings In Sunrise

ONE Metropica Residences, designed by YOO, has received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and became the first residential tower within the $1.5 billion, 65-acre master-planned Metropica in Sunrise, FL, to be completed and begin closings.

ONE Metropica Residences, designed by YOO, has received its Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) and became the first residential tower within the $1.5 billion, 65-acre master-planned Metropica in Sunrise, FL, to be completed and begin closings. The 28-story, 263-residence high-rise is the brainchild of the creative team of Metropica Development, LLC, led by CEO Joseph Kavana, in collaboration with globally acclaimed architect Chad Oppenheim and London-based interior designer YOO Design Group. To date, 75% of the units at ONE Metropica Residences have been sold with buyers from around the world including the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia.

Metropica Development has announced that they are ready to begin closings of the move-in ready residences, which can be handled in-person as well as virtually, ensuring that Metropica buyers from across the globe will be able to finalize their purchases. Every possible measure has been taken by the developer to ensure a seamless delivery within a completely secure and confidential environment, all while complying with COVID-19 guidelines and governmental regulations.

“We are extremely proud to be delivering our first residential building to the market,” adds Bernard Werner, President of Metropica Development, LLC.  “Our buyers have embraced our vision for this extraordinary community and its three key pillars: Nature, Wellness & Happiness. This opening commemorates a milestone in our journey and a preview of more great things to come.”

The luxury condominium residences in ONE Metropica Residences range in size from 961 to 2,022 square feet, and remaining units are priced starting in the $400,000’s. Residences offer floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows, imported porcelain tile throughout, smart home technologies, designer plumbing fixtures by Hansgrohe, and buyers can choose between nature and minimal finish patterns.

ONE Metropica also features top-level amenities including a landscaped terrace and pool, club room with a lounge, screening room, children’s playroom, pool deck, state-of-the-art fitness center, and 24-hour concierge services. 

“The level of luxury and amenities within ONE Metropica Residences are at par with South Florida’s most notable residential buildings,” said Joseph Kavana, “inclusive of a very robust Art in Public Places initiative through an agreement with globally acclaimed artist Stefan Szczesny, which also depicts Metropica’s three pillars – Nature, Wellness and Happiness.”

 When completed, Metropica will encompass approximately four million square feet and consist of residential condominiums, apartments, boutique hotels, commercial office space, expansive green spaces and a burgeoning world-class culinary, retail, entertainment and lifestyle experience for residents and visitors to enjoy.

“Our goal is for Metropica to not only be an area standout,” concludes Kavana, “but also a beacon of optimism for all those who will live, work and play within the community.”

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Rieber Developments Breaks Ground on 12|12 Aventura in the Aventura Health District

Aventura-based Rieber Developments has announced the groundbreaking of 12|12 Aventura, a 10-story complex comprising of a 30,000-square-foot gourmet marketplace and food hall, 25,000 square feet of offices, a 160-residence luxury senior residential component, and a structured parking garage, all with interiors designed by Interiors by Steven G.

Aventura-based Rieber Developments has announced the groundbreaking of 12|12 Aventura, a 10-story complex comprising of a 30,000-square-foot gourmet marketplace and food hall, 25,000 square feet of offices, a 160-residence luxury senior residential component, and a structured parking garage, all with interiors designed by Interiors by Steven G.

The Arquitectonica-designed mixed-use project and its sister development Ivory 214, a medical and professional office building accompanied by a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel, will both serve as the epicenter of a planned ‘Aventura Health District.’

12|12 Aventura is nestled near a designated ‘medical office district’ which includes many of Aventura’s leading medical facilities. The $100 million project is also surrounded by 300 medical and professional practices and services, including Aventura Hospital, one of the only two facilities in Miami-Dade County with the designation of a Level II trauma center.

The centrally located development is also situated less than a mile away from Aventura Mall and from major thoroughfares including US 1, I-95, and the Florida Turnpike. With its own vibrant Chelsea Market-style food hall on the ground floor, 12|12 Aventura is uniquely positioned to serve the local community and guests alike a designation for shopping and dining.

“Breaking ground on 12|12 Aventura is a significant milestone for us, especially in these challenging times,” said Bernardo Rieber, principal of Rieber Developments. “Our philosophy in creating this project has always been to bring something new and unique to the neighborhood, melding community, culture, health, and wellness to benefit the area. We are extremely proud to move one step closer to delivering this project, and furthering the Aventura Health District.”

Cervera Real Estate is the exclusive brokerage for 12|12 Aventura’s office condos, forty percent of which are already sold and under contract. Construction is being led by Winmar Construction, an affiliate of Coastal Construction. The development is expected to be completed in 2022.

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57 Ocean Condo Secures $58.5 Million Construction Loan from Bank OZK

Miami Beach’s 57 Ocean, a luxury seaside condominium located on Millionaire’s Row and developed by Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management, has announced that it has obtained a $58.5 million construction loan from Bank OZK, arranged by JLL Capital Markets.

Miami Beach’s 57 Ocean, a luxury seaside condominium located on Millionaire’s Row and developed by Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management, has announced that it has obtained a $58.5 million construction loan from Bank OZK, arranged by JLL Capital Markets. The financing will support the finalization of the 18-story project, which is already 50% complete and has reached the 11th floor this week. The 70-unit building is scheduled for completion in September of 2021. 

MultiplanREAM, founded by Brazilian developer Dr. José Isaac Peres, has invested approximately $150 million in cash into the project and has ensured that each benchmark has been efficiently met despite the current COVID-19 pandemic. MultiplanREAM and 57 Ocean’s exclusive residential brokerage, Fortune Development sales, have reported that in just 45 days, 11 units totaling $46 million have gone under contract (an average of 1.3 sales per week), and attribute the project’s success on its location, contemporary designs, and robust assemblage of amenities and services.

“57 Ocean is not only delivering a unique, healthful-living lifestyle for buyers but also providing another reassurance for their real estate investment,” said Marcelo Kingston, Managing Partner of MultiplanREAM.  “We are extremely proud to work with Bank OZK, the nation’s preeminent construction lender of marquee properties.  We have confirmed that we will top out this August and deliver the building in September 2021, as we had originally promoted.” 

The JLL Capital Markets debt placement team representing MultiplanREAM included Executive Managing Director Manny de Zárraga and Director Jesse Wright. The lending process began during the last week of March and lasted for 30 days, unlike the typical 90 that it normally takes.

“We are delighted to be working with MultiplanREAM in supporting the capitalization of this outstanding product,” said de Zárraga.  “This liquidity will enable the developer to pursue new opportunities that may emerge during moments of the current global crisis while expanding its footprint in the State of Florida.”

Designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of ARQUITECTONICA, with interiors by Brazilian designer, Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos, 57 Ocean will offer two to four-bedroom residences starting at $1.5 million, with sizes ranging from 1,200 to upwards of 3,600 square feet. Of 57 Ocean’s 70 units—which more than half of have been sold—10 Sky Residences start at $6.5 million, while its full-floor penthouse is priced at $35 million. Units will feature expansive terraces that stretch up to 12 feet deep, as well as contemporary Italian kitchens and baths by Poliform. To date, more than half of the units have sold to buyers from high-income tax states, including New York and California, as well as high-net-worth individuals from Latin America.

57 Ocean offers amenities such as a holistic spa with treatments by One Ocean Beauty, a wellness pavilion with a thermal suite and a relaxation and mediation area, as well as poolside treatment with cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center with top-of-the-line Mylsle training equipment by MyEquilibria, and an indoor Technogym fitness center. In addition to this, there will be a children’s activity room, 24-hour concierge services, pool and beachfront concessions and attendants, and direct access to the nearby Miami Beach Walk.

“The excitement surrounding this development continues to build among ultra-luxury homebuyers worldwide—a testament to MultiplanREAM’s tremendous vision and subsequent success,” said Edgardo Defortuna, CEO of Fortune Development Sales.  “We are now looking forward to the next big milestone—57 Ocean’s topping off later this summer.”

By Isabella Zimmermann | Images via DBOX

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