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.

The Arquitectonica-Designed Redevelopment Of Coconut Grove's Historic Pan Am Airways Base Submitted To City

Grove Bay Investment Group LLC. has submitted plans to the city for the redevelopment and restoration of Coconut Grove’s historic Pan Am Airways base. Construction on the project is already underway on the parking garage portion of the development. The Arquitectonica-design features 2 restaurants, event space, a public rooftop terrace and a baywalk. The historic hangers will be restored and preserved. The proposal is set for review by Miami’s Historic & Environmental Preservation Board on July 2.

Aston Martin Residences & Coastal Construction Set For Massive 1,400 Truck 30-Hour Concrete Pour

Construction at Aston Martin Residences is about to shift into the next gear as G&G Business Developments and Coastal Construction are set for a massive concrete pour. The 30-hour pour will require more than 1,400 concrete trucks as construction teams will pour the foundation for the highly-anticipated Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami.

On Friday, June 28 at 9:00 p.m., approximately 14,000 cubic yards of concrete and a team of 100+ workers will lay the foundation for the 69-story ultra-luxurious tower located at 300 Biscayne Blvd. Set to rise 818’, the luxury branded residences will be the tallest residential building south of New York upon completion in 2022.

German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments said: “I’m delighted with the progress in terms of the construction schedule and also sales. The feedback we’re receiving from purchasers is extremely positive, and their enthusiasm is reinforcing our decision to build quality into every stage of the process at the Aston Martin Residences.”

“We are incredibly excited for this construction milestone and to be a part of developing this extraordinary tower as the first real estate project for Aston Martin,” said Tom Murphy, Jr., chairman and CEO of Coastal Construction Group. “We look forward to bringing to life this striking building as it shapes the new skyline of Miami’s iconic downtown waterfront.”

The one-of-a-kind Aston Martin-branded tower will offer 391 lavish residences, with a variety of floorplans consisting of one to five bedrooms and penthouses ranging from 8,977-10,463 SF. The iconic tower is the first for Aston Martin and will feature 42,275 SF of sky amenities across four floors, including a double-level fitness centre overlooking the ocean, infinity pool, spinning studio, boxing gym, virtual golf room, art gallery, two cinemas, as well as a full-service spa, beauty salon and barber shop.

Pricing starts at $700,000 and range up to $8,800,000 for the "River and Panoramic Residences" part of the building and $14,000,000 to $50,000,000 for the "Penthouses." Sales are being overseen by Cervera Real Estate.

Rieber Developments Closes On $36 Million Construction Loan For Ivory 214

The Aventura-based Rieber Developments has announced that they have closed on a $36 million construction loan for Ivory 214. The loan was provided by the Miami-based BridgeInvest and was formally granted to the property’s development LLC, Shalev Development Group. Ivory 214 is already under construction after general contractor Winmar Construction, an affiliate of Coastal Construction, broke ground in March 2018 and is on schedule to complete the project in the first quarter of 2020.

When complete Ivory 21 will be a 10-story medical and professional office building with an accompanying Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel. Along with its recently announced sister project, 12|12 Aventura, the projects will serve as the epicenter of the ‘Aventura Medical District.’ Ivory 214 is a Class A+, state-of-the-art facility featuring an independent hotel and medical office space. The contemporary building is comprised of 10,942 SF of retail, 38,191 SF of offices, 100 hotel rooms, and 313 parking spaces.

The significant project milestone comes on the heels of the extraordinary sales interest for the project’s office condos, which has just four office spaces remaining, from the original 34. Sales of the Ivory 214 office condos has been led by Cervera Real Estate as the exclusive broker.

“Securing the construction financing for Ivory 214 is an especially proud moment and a key step in delivering this compelling project to Aventura,” said Bernardo Rieber, principal of Rieber Developments. “Today’s closing is an endorsement of the continued strength and market appeal of Ivory 214 as we continue our forward momentum.”

Driftwood Hospitality Management will serve as the hotel operator of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ hotel which will feature 100 extended stay rooms complete with kitchenettes, and premium amenities including a fitness center, pool and cabanas, meeting rooms, a lounge area, restaurant and bar, rooftop terrace, valet parking, and 360-degree views of Aventura.

Located at 2820 NE 214 St, Aventura, FL 33180, Ivory 214 boasts a prime central location, less than one mile from Aventura Mall, and directly adjacent to Aventura Hospital.

Okan Tower Releases First Interior Renderings With Groundbreaking Planned For Late 2019

Turkish developer Okan Group has released the first interior renderings of the Behar Font & Partners-designed Okan Tower in Downtown Miami. The tower is expected to break ground later this year and will rise 70-stories when complete, over 890’. The project is currently 20% sold and will feature 153 condominium units, 236 condo-hotel units, 316 hotel rooms and 64,000 SF of office space, 10,000 SF of restaurant space and a selection of amenities including a rooftop pool. Okan Tower is located at 555 N. Miami Ave. is expected be completed in late 2022.

The Arquitectonica-Designed Elysee Begins To Take Shape In Edgewater As Construction Passes The Halfway Point

Edgewater’s newest luxury high-rise to grace the Miami skyline is reaching new heights. Vertical construction of Two Roads Development’s Elysee condominium, a 57-story waterfront glass tower designed by Arquitectonica rising along Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, has surpassed the halfway mark. The building’s general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, has reached the skyscraper’s 35th floor, with about one full level expected to be completed every week going forward until top-off later this year in November. Delivery of the 649’-tall building is slated for 2020.

Designed by legendary architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, Elysee’s striking three-tiered telescoping shape will grow larger as it ascends into the sky, creating a bold, multi-tiered silhouette providing direct 180-degree water and city views from every residence. The tower’s sophisticated common areas are the creation of Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot, one of the world’s preeminent talents in interior design, who has taken cues from Fort-Brescia’s designs to create “classical contemporary” interiors that are serene, elegant and dramatic.

“At first sight the tower feels daring and maybe even whimsical when in fact it is a monument to rationality,” said Bernardo Fort-Brescia, founding principal of Arquitectonica. “In this era of technology, Elysee’s design challenges gravity and announces the triumph of man.”

“Once complete, Elysee will be a retreat in the center of one of the most desirable parts of Miami,” said developer Reid Boren, managing partner of Two Roads Development. “Elysee’s boutique exclusivity, idyllic bayfront location, commanding views and world-class amenities will brand it as a standout property for a long time to come.”

Priced from about $1.8 million to upwards of $10 million, Elysee’s 100 half-floor and full-floor residences range from three- to six-bedroom layouts measuring between 2,200 and 5,550 SF in size. Units include floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors, private elevators and foyers, 10 to 12-foot ceiling heights, designer finishes and fixtures, premium appliances, top-of-the-line Italian cabinetry, and flow-through floorplans with 2-terraces for sunrise and sunset views. Amenities include 2 resort style pools, a health club with state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, spa with sauna, steam and shower facilities and private massage rooms, exclusive entire 30th floor Owners Sky Lounge featuring a great room, a grand salon entertainment area with a full bar and piano lounge, grand dining room, wine room, chef’s kitchen, library, and Elysee Attaché, a premium concierge service that will be available to residents 24/7 for travel arrangements, dinner reservations, concert and event tickets, etc.

Publix Receives Construction Permit For New Location In Downtown Miami At 3 MiamiCentral

Publix has received a construction permit to begin work on their newest supermarket location at Three MiamiCentral, just one block from MiamiCentral Station. Publix will buildout their 27,935 SF location in the ground floor retail space of the recently completed building which also features 90,000 SF of Class A office space and parking. Construction costs are estimate around $3.3 million and Hawkins Construction will be the General Contractor on the project. Three MiamiCentral was the first building to open as part of the 11-acre, mixed-use MiamiCentral initiative by Florida East Coast Industries in Downtown Miami.

Coral Rock Development Group & Arena Capital Holdings Break Ground On Pura Vida Hialeah

Miami-based Coral Rock Development Group and Arena Capital Holdings have broken ground on Pura Vida Hialeah, a nine-acre mixed-use project set to be the first of its kind in Hialeah in more than 20 years. When complete, the project will transform the area’s aging retail and residential offerings with the first new sleek contemporary designed vertical towers, and will boast a vibrant mix of popular restaurants, shops and other conveniences while providing an exceptional pedestrian-friendly lifestyle, adding a much-needed benefit to the densely populated community.

Held on April 25th at the future site of Pura Vida Hialeah, the ceremonial groundbreaking was hosted by the project’s development team, comprised of industry veterans Stephen A. Blumenthal, David Brown, Victor Brown and Michael Wohl of Coral Rock Development Group, as well as Oscar Rodriguez, Ana Rodriguez and Sebastian Roiter of Arena Capital Holdings. Dozens of industry leaders, project partners, top city officials and numerous other dignitaries were in attendance including City of Hialeah Mayor Carlos Hernandez, Hialeah City Council President Vivian Casals-Munoz and City of Hialeah Councilman Paul Hernandez, who all provided remarks to celebrate this project milestone.

Mayor Carlos Hernandez commended the developers for their vision and acknowledged how Pura Vida Hialeah is already sparking other innovative developments in the city. Known as the City of Progress, Mayor Carlos Hernandez said “Hialeah is the new Brooklyn.”

“We’re incredibly proud to officially break ground on Pura Vida Hialeah,” said Stephen Blumenthal, principal of Coral Rock Development Group. “A new paradigm for living in Hialeah, we’re extremely pleased that Pura Vida Hialeah will be a positive catalyst and usher in a new era in the community.”

“This is an exciting beginning to what will soon be an extraordinary and vibrant urban environment for Hialeah,” said Michael Wohl, principal of Coral Rock Development Group. “We’re very grateful to Mayor Carlos Hernandez and the City of Hialeah who have supported us in making this community-driven development a reality.”

Located at 2901-3099 W 16th Avenue and 1571 W 29th Street, Pura Vida Hialeah will feature 3-eight-story residential towers consisting of 260 apartment units, with one tower offering approximately 11,000 SF of ground floor retail; as well as three separate outparcels consisting of approximately 40,000 SF of commercial retail space. Floorplans for market rate residential apartments range from 538 SF to 1,099 SF, ranging from studios, one, two, and three-bedroom units. Featured amenities will include a resort-style pool, state-of-the-art gym, BBQ area, dog park, and 24-hour security staff for the convenience of residents. Confirmed retail tenants include a Wawa convenience store and gas station, representing one of the first outposts in Miami-Dade County for the rapidly expanding chain, a Taco Bell restaurant, a Dollar Tree store and a two-story YouFit Health Club.

13th Floor Investments & Adler Group Break Ground On The Transit Oriented Link at Douglas

13th Floor Investments and Adler Group have broken ground on one of Miami’s most anticipated transit oriented development, Link at Douglas. The development team is beginning site work this month and vertical construction of the development’s first phase is expected to begin this summer (2019). The 7- acre development will redevelop Miami’s Douglas Road Metrorail station and will be comprised of rental units (including workforce housing), retail and office space, and a public plaza. The project will deliver privately-funded infrastructure upgrades at a critical connection point within the County’s transit system and is expected to generate $500 million in new revenue for Miami-Dade County. The development team has also pledged over $17 million in public infrastructure improvements including $1 million for The Underline linear park.

Link at Douglas is set to be built in phases over the next five years and will include 1,500 residential units including a workforce housing component, 25,000 SF of retail space, a 250,000 SF office building, and a public plaza that connects with The Underline, a 10-mile-long linear park running from Downtown Miami through neighborhoods to the south. The development’s first tower, designed by Corwil Architects and comprising 312 apartment units and 6,000 SF of retail in 22-stories, will break ground in July. The development of tower two, a 36-story building designed by Arquitectonica including 421 apartment units and 17,000 SF of retail, will begin in October. Approximately 100 of the 733 units will be designated as workforce housing units.

“As Miami-Dade’s population experiences rapid growth, we need to come up with forward thinking ways to reduce road congestion and that begins with connecting people with alternative forms of transit,” said Arnaud Karsenti, Managing Principal of 13th Floor Investments. “Link at Douglas will set a new standard for urban living in this part of Miami-Dade County, improving access to jobs, attainable housing opportunities, everyday amenities, retail and office space for our residents and neighbors.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Miami Dade County in further enhancing the community through this pedestrian and transit-oriented development,” said Michael M. Adler, CEO of Adler Group. “By focusing on design, public spaces and the connection to transit we feel that this project will enrich all of Miami Dade County.”

Link at Douglas marks the second transit-oriented development spearheaded by 13th Floor Investments and Adler Group. Motion at Dadeland, a 294-unit rental community adjacent to the Dadeland North Metrorail station, opened to residents in April 2019.

Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale Tabs Coastal Construction As General Contractor

Following the announcement that Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is more than 50% sold, Miami-based development company Fort Partners celebrated the success and progress of the luxury development at an exclusive luncheon announcing their selection of Florida-based construction company Coastal Construction as the general contractor for the project with premier construction management company Lehrer Cumming overseeing construction of the luxury tower. Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis also addressed the audience, speaking to the state of the city’s real estate market, highlighting the growth and transformation of Fort Lauderdale into an international destination. Upon completion, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will be one of Fort Partners’ iconic properties within the Four Seasons portfolio and Fort Lauderdale’s first true five-star destination.

“Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale is making incredible strides to help redefine this city as an international destination, and we are pleased to celebrate our recent success as we progress towards completion,” said Nadim Ashi, Founder of Fort Partners. “We’ve selected the best industry leaders to oversee this monumental development throughout each stage of development, and are thrilled to welcome both Coastal Construction and Lehrer Cumming to our team.”

Coastal Construction is one of the Southeast’s preeminent construction companies and is ranked in the top 100 construction management companies in the country. The firm has a distinguished roster of clients including Fort Partner’s distinguished development, The Surf Club in Miami, as well as Porsche Design Tower and Miami Beach’s Faena District. Led by Chairman and CEO Thomas P. Murphy, Jr., Coastal Construction was founded in 1988 and has been under the Murphy family’s leadership for four generations.

“Coastal Construction is honored to have been selected by Fort Partners as the general contractor of record for Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale. It is a privilege to once again work with the Fort Partners development team, on this transformative tower which is setting a new benchmark for luxury living in Fort Lauderdale,” said Thomas P. Murphy, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Coastal Construction.

The 22-story hotel and condominium development will offer 130 guest rooms and 90 residences ranging in size from one- to four-bedrooms, with each residence offering sprawling living spaces and generous outdoor terraces with unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Residents will receive special courtesies at Fort Partner’s premier portfolio, including Four Seasons Hotel and Residences at The Surf Club in Surfside, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, and Norman’s Cay, an exclusive island in the Bahamas. Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale broke ground in spring 2018 and construction remains on schedule. Pricing for two- to four-bedroom private residences begins at $3.795 million.

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