Stantec-Designed Avalon Doral Residential Building Brings Modern Tropical Living To Doral

Leading global design firm Stantec designed the eight-story Avalon Doral, located along one of the main corridors of the City of Doral at 3940 N.W. 79th Avenue. Featuring a central courtyard surrounded by 350 residential units and a seven-story, 595-space parking garage, the development sits adjacent to the planned 80,000-square-foot retail development known as Atrium at Doral. Stantec served as the architect and engineer on the project.

“Avalon Doral’s design was inspired by the duality of the urban and natural environments, allowing both to exist simultaneously,” said Andrew Burnett, senior principal at Stantec. “The building’s stylish units, amenities, and proximity to the city life are balanced by the lush, tropical landscape and open-air courtyard, creating a serene environment.”

The courtyard serves as the central gathering space for residents, with a resort-style pool, cabanas, and a BBQ area surrounded by ample green vegetation. The courtyard also connects to a pedestrian plaza, bike path, and dog park.

The light colors used in the building’s faceted exterior were selected to create a modern, tropical feel, while the facets subtly change in color as the sun moves throughout the day, breathing life and movement into the building. The entry pavilion and the activated spaces use warm wood tones, steel, and glass to contrast the courtyard walls and create a streetscape that complements the adjoining retail buildings. The entrance of the building is glass that has been integrated into a small plaza and connects to the future retail development.

Avalon Doral’s residential units range from studios to one-, two-, and three-bedroom units with floor-to-ceiling windows, balconies, and modern kitchens, featuring quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Other amenities include a clubhouse, craft room, gym, bicycle storage, dog wash area, and a lobby lounge that includes a bar and pool table.

Avalon Doral is designed to achieve Silver Certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition.

Stantec is ranked among the top 10 architecture firms by Architectural Record. The firm has designed numerous prominent projects throughout Florida, including Solitair Brickell; YotelPAD Miami; Bezel at Miami Worldcenter; Yard 8 in Midtown Miami; 17 West in Miami Beach; Avalon Doral; Adela at MiMo Bay; and Strata Wynwood.

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Coral Rock Development Group Announces Mixed-Use Workforce/ Affordable Housing Project Buena Vida In Little Havana

Coral Gables-based Coral Rock Development Group today unveiled plans for Buena Vida, a Little Havana-based workforce/affordable housing mixed-use project. Located at 22nd Avenue and Flagler Street, Buena Vida will encompass 175 units of workforce and affordable housing boasting a compelling mix of one, two and three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 471 to 1,105 square feet along with structured parking. The eight-story project will also include 15,000 square feet of retail space.

Full-service featured community amenities will include a gym, dog park, conference center, pool and BBQ area. The retail space will include a medical wellness center for the benefit of residents and the surrounding area, along with a mix of retail shops and restaurants designed to enrich the neighborhood.

Buena Vida was designed by RSP Architects. Groundbreaking on the project will begin in 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2023.

“We are very pleased to announce Buena Vida and create a high-quality workforce/affordable housing offering for families and seniors,” said Michael Wohl, principal of Coral Rock Development Group. “We are grateful for the support of Commissioner Joe Carollo in seeing our vision come to life to add to the growth and development in the Little Havana neighborhood. His endorsement has been critical in bringing this forward. As we’ve seen throughout the pandemic and the disruption of livelihoods for so many members of our community over the past year, now more than ever there’s an overwhelming need to provide apartments for those who cannot afford the high current market rate and are as a result paying a high percentage of family income for rent.”

Coral Rock Development Group is also developing Pura Vida Hialeah, a nine-acre major mixed-use development set to be the first of its kind in more than 20 years. Pura Vida Hialeah topped off earlier this year and is on schedule for completion in Q1 2022.

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Sephora, Lucid Motors and Bowlero Sign Leases For 90K SF At Miami Worldcenter

Sephora, Lucid Motors, and Bowlero have become the latest brands to announce leases at Miami Worldcenter, accounting for 90,000 square feet of retail space signed within the last 90 days at the $4 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development in Downtown Miami.

Sephora, a leader in prestige omni-retail with the purpose of creating an inviting beauty community; Lucid Motors, which seeks to set new standards in sustainable transportation with its advanced luxury electric vehicles; and Bowlero, a full-entertainment concept that reinvented the bowling experience with elevated retro-inspired interior design, interactive arcades, and inventive dining, are taking a combined 60,000 square feet of space along the open-air shopping and entertainment promenades, and will join a growing roster of brands that recently announced openings at Miami Worldcenter beginning in 2022.

Miami Worldcenter’s newest restaurant tenants, announced earlier this year, include Chicago’s Maple & Ash and etta, and Miami Chef Michael Beltran’s Brasserie Laurel and El Vecino. These four concepts, along with the latest tenants, total approximately 90,000 square feet of leased retail space in Downtown Miami’s ‘city-within-a-city’ within the last 90 days.

“On the heels of announcing an award-winning lineup of restaurant concepts slated to open at Miami Worldcenter, we are upping the ante with a trio of nationally and globally recognized lifestyle brands. These tenants exemplify the diversity we are offering throughout our residential, hospitality and office developments across Miami Worldcenter,” said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Miami Worldcenter Associates. “Bringing to life the retail components of Miami Worldcenter’s master plan is critical to transforming our 27-acre site into a thriving open-air destination.”

Prestige omni-retailer Sephora will occupy more than 6,000 square feet of retail space at Miami Worldcenter. Delivering on its promise to offer ease and convenience, and meeting clients where they are, Sephora strategically selected Miami Worldcenter as a critical nexus for reaching Downtown Miami’s ever-growing number of residents, tourists and daytime population. Sephora will be located at the World Square plaza along Miami Worldcenter’s 7th Street Promenade.

Lucid Motors, a growing luxury electric vehicle company that applies innovative engineering, design, and technology to define a new class of vehicle, is developing a multi-use facility for Miami Worldcenter, taking nearly 23,000 square feet of space. In addition to a Lucid Studio, which allows customers to experience the brand and its lineup of luxury electric vehicles in an environment that underscores the company’s signature design aesthetic, this location will also serve as a service facility as well as a delivery center for the Lucid Air luxury electric sedan as well as future models. The facility will be located at Miami Worldcenter along 1st Avenue and 10th Street.

Bowlero is set to make its Downtown Miami debut, bringing the best in bowling, epic eats, live entertainment/nightlife, and exceptional events to Miami Worldcenter. The retro-inspired brand will occupy more than 31,000 square feet within Miami Worldcenter’s glass-encased ‘Jewel Box’ retail building overlooking World Square plaza. The new venue will add to Bowlero’s already considerable presence in Florida, with 25 centers throughout the state including locations in Sweetwater and Dania Beach. Bowlero at Miami Worldcenter will be a one-stop entertainment destination complete with 28 signature blacklight bowling lanes, plush lounge style seating, and hi-definition video screens that bring the game to an entirely new level. The new Bowlero will also feature a giant arcade with 75 state-of-the-art games, a sports bar, and the brand’s impressive menu that includes upscale food and beverage offerings.

Retail leasing at Miami Worldcenter is led by CIM Group, partner in Miami Worldcenter, and Miami-based The Comras Company. CIM Group is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. The Comras Company is a leading, boutique real estate firm providing retail leasing, asset sales, consulting and development advisory services throughout South Florida.

“CIM believes the retail component is pivotal to creating a captivating experience at Miami Worldcenter. To engage residents and visitors Miami Worldcenter is modeled on the proposition that people want human connections and will seek out retail and entertainment destinations that are attractive, walkable and populated with a carefully selected mix of retail and restaurants,” said Shaul Kuba, Co-Founder and Principal, CIM Group.

Spanning 10 city blocks, Miami Worldcenter will feature a diverse mix of residential, commercial and hospitality uses complemented by approximately 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space. These include two completed residential buildings--the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter condominium and the 43-story Caoba luxury apartment tower. Approximately 150,000 square feet of retail has been completed for tenant build-outs, and another 130,000 square feet is currently under construction and nearing delivery. Construction is nearing completion at ZOM’s 43-story Bezel Miami Worldcenter residential tower and at the 351-room citizenM hotel, both of which are expected to open later this year.

Complementing Miami Worldcenter’s open-air retail will be World Square, a 20,000-square-foot public plaza and park. Designed as a central gathering place and outdoor event space, World Square will serve as the heartbeat of the city-within-a-city featuring an abundance of shade trees, works of art by local and international artists, and oversized, pedestrian-friendly sidewalks lined with dining, entertainment, and retail concepts.

Miami Worldcenter occupies 10 city blocks within walking distance of Museum Park, home to Pérez Art Museum Miami and the Frost Museum of Science; FTX Arena; the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; and Miami Dade College’s Downtown Miami campus. It is also adjacent to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which will soon offer direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando, together with access to TriRail, the Metromover and the Metrorail – making Miami Worldcenter the largest and most connected transit-oriented development in Florida.

Ian Bruce Eichner Launches Sales At 'La Baia' In Bay Harbor Islands

Visionary New York developer Ian Bruce Eichner, who developed the Continuum South Beach, has launched sales at La Baia in Bay Harbor Islands. The boutique bayfront condominium will feature its own private marina. A boutique, eight story structure, La Baia, Bay Harbor Islands will feature 68 luxurious residences with 20-boat slips and more than 30,000 SF of resort-style amenities. A private enclave on the Bay Harbor Islands, La Baia offers world-class waterfront living set against a backdrop of the beautiful Biscayne Bay and Miami’s ever-evolving tower-filled skyline. The project is slated for completion and delivery in November 2023.

“We are delighted to launch sales now - as Bay Harbor’s unique lifestyle is being discovered and in high demand by a new wave of buyers looking to relocate here,” said Eichner, the founder of The Continuum Company, LLC. “Just as Continuum paved the way for South of Fifth to reach its potential, so too will La Baia be transformative for Bay Harbor Islands.”

Eichner has assembled an award-winning team of design talent to bring La Baia, Bay Harbor Islands to life. La Baia is designed by Revuelta Architecture and the rooftop amenity deck and lush greenery was envisioned by world-renowned landscape architect Enzo Enea. Suffolk Construction, one of the nation’s most successful builders spanning over four decades, has been selected as the project’s general contractor.

“The same attributes I recognized in South of Fifth a decade ago draw many parallels to the Bay Harbor Islands today,” Eichner explains.

La Baia is located 9201 East Bay Harbor Drive on one of the last large-scale land parcels remaining on Bay Harbor Islands. Residences are priced from $810,000, sales are being exclusively handled by Pgutman LLC and headed by Phil Gutman.

Residences are sized from one- to four-bedrooms and range between 1,100 SF to 2,500 SF. Each La Baia, Bay Harbor Islands home will be delivered completely finished and ready to be designed, decorated and furnished. Every residence features well-appointed fixtures and finishes curated by New York-based Durukan Design. Ceiling heights range between nine- to 10- feet, there are spacious his-and-her walk-in closets, balconies with glass railings and a pair of secure underground parking spots for each owner.

In the kitchens, custom Italian cabinetry by Snaidero is complemented by Miele appliances, along with quartz stone countertops and Hansgrohe fixtures. Every La Baia, Bay Harbor Islands primary bathroom and powder room features marble flooring and dual rainfall showers.

“La Baia’s waterfront setting offers the optimum active and healthy Miami lifestyle. Now more than ever, families are taking pleasure in a wide range of outdoor activities and experiencing the joys of boating as never before,” said Phil Gutman, President of Pgutman LLC. "Our private marina is a fabulous amenity as is the ability to kayak, paddleboard or swim. It's the essence of a Florida lifestyle.”

The Bay Harbor Islands are private, yet accessible, with scenic walkways, charming neighborhoods and elegant dining and shopping along Kane Concourse that offer world-class sophistication. The Islands’ Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is ranked among the best schools in the region, while Miami International Airport is just a short drive away.

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Hines Acquires Mixed-Use Development Site In Fort Lauderdale's Flagler Village For $57.41 Million

The Houston-based development firm Hines has acquired a mixed-use development site in Fort Lauderdale’s Flagler Village neighborhood for $57.41 million. The properties acquired make up the proposed FAT Village project which were assembled by Urban Street Development, led by Alan Hooper, and Restaurant People, led by Tim Petrillo. Urban Street Development will remain as a Joint Venture partner in the project. FAT Village would bring 835,000 SF of total development spanning 500 apartment units, 350,000 SF of office space and 71,000 SF of ground floor retail. Hines has revealed plans to build one of the office buildings as a 180,000 SF T3 building, T3 is known as “Timber, Transit and Technology,” in which the building would be built out of sustainable timber. Hines already has built T3 buildings in Minneapolis, MN and Atlanta, GA and has proposed another in Austin, TX.

Flagler Village is a fast transforming neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale that was once an industrial warehouse district and now represents Fort Lauderdale’s Arts District, full of art galleries, studios, craft breweries, coffee shops and retail.

Hines was founded in 1957 by Gerald D. Hines and has $83.6 billion under management. The firm has developed over 492 million SF including Williams Tower, One Shell Plaza, Pennzoil Place, JPMorgan Chase Tower, the TC Energy Center, Kinder Morgan Tower and Aris Market Square in Houston. Hines also developed the Jean Nouvel-designed 53 West 53 and 885 Third Avenue, also known as the infamous Lipstick Building.

57 Ocean Achieves $330 Million Sell-Out And Receives TCO With Closings To Begin In October

57 Ocean condominium on Miami Beach’s iconic Millionaire’s Row has announced that it has achieved a $330 million sellout and has received its TCO. Closings are set to begin in October. Sales and marketing launched in 2018 and were led by Fortune Development Sales. Located at 5775 Collins Ave., 57 Ocean was developed by Brazilian billionaire Dr. José Isaac Peres’ Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management, led by managing partner Marcello Kingston.

57 Ocean offers 81-units which come in two to four-bedroom floor plans which started at $1.5 million. Units range in size from 1,200 to 3,600+ square feet, as well as 18 flow-through Sky Residences. The well-appointed homes feature expansive terraces, each stretching 12 feet deep, as well as contemporary Italian kitchens and baths by Poliform. The buildings crown jewel penthouse sold for $36 million, a 7,500 SF Sky Residence with an additional 7,000 SF of outdoor space.

Five-star amenities will include a holistic spa by One Ocean Beauty and products from its marine-based skincare line, a wellness pavilion with a thermal suite and a relaxation and meditation area, along with poolside treatment cabanas, a state-of-the-art fitness center with top-of-the-line MyIsle training equipment by MyEquilibria, and an indoor Technogym fitness center. There will also be a children’s activity room, 24-hour concierge services, pool and beachfront concessions and attendants, direct access to the adjacent Miami Beach Walk, and more.

High-net-worth individuals have been attracted to 57 Ocean from across the globe, but primarily from New York, which accounts for over 65% percent of the tower’s domestic purchases. Buyers singled-out the project for its unparalleled location, contemporary designs by Arquitectonica and interior architect Patricia Anastassiadis, and robust assemblage of holistic “Blue Wellness” amenities and services.

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Melo Group Completes $40 Million In Penthouse Sales In Past 90 Days At Aria Reserve

As penthouse demand skyrockets across South Florida, Melo Group, the developers behind Miami’s Aria Reserve twin tower luxury condominium development, have completed $40 million in penthouse sales at the project’s South Tower over the last 90 days. All 12 of the tower’s single-story penthouses are now under reservation, with only five soon-to-be-released tri-level penthouse mansions remaining available for purchase. More than 40% of the first tower’s 391 residences have already been sold since sales launched in June, with more than half of its buyers hailing from domestic markets within the United States. Situated on five acres fronting Biscayne Bay in Miami’s Edgewater enclave, Aria Reserve’s 62-story towers will mark the tallest waterfront dual tower residential development in the United States. Construction of the project’s South Tower is expected to begin in early 2022, with completion slated for 2024.

Aria Reserve’s limited collection of penthouses residences each come with its own one-of-a-kind private three-car garage vault. The 12 now-sold single-story penthouses, which range between 3,500 to 3,800 square feet in size, captured prices between $3 million and $3.5 million. Five remaining tri-level penthouse mansions, which measure between 5,000 and over 7,000 square feet, all feature private rooftop decks with pools and summer kitchens and are priced up to $12 million.

“Aria Reserve’s penthouse collection includes everything Miami’s most discerning buyers are looking for – privacy, space, access to an abundance of outdoor amenities, and, of course, some of the best waterfront views in Miami,” said Carlos Melo, Principal of the Melo Group. “One of the major selling points for our penthouses is our unique ‘garage vault’ which gives residents access to their own private climate-controlled and secure three-car garage within the building’s larger parking facility – a distinctive feature that has been especially popular among homeowners who are transitioning to condo living.”

Non-penthouse residences at Aria Reserve will include one- to four-bedroom floorplans measuring between 1,100 and 2,600 square feet in size. Prices range from about $850,000 to just over $2 million, at an average of approximately $850 per square foot.

Every residence will include two private or semi-private elevators, a dedicated office/bonus room, at least 10-foot-high ceilings, and open flow-through layouts with up to 11-foot-deep expansive terraces boasting unparalleled sunset views to the west and bay and ocean views to the east.

“Over the last few months, we’ve seen incredible demand for our penthouse residences, as buyers look to downsize from large houses and upgrade to amenity-rich and convenient luxury condo living,” said Martin Melo, Principal of the Melo Group. “Aria Reserve’s spacious penthouses are like waterfront homes in the sky designed and built for residents to live in and utilize year-round. Although we’ve already sold the entirety of our lower penthouse inventory, some of the most beautiful residences in the building – our five tri-level upper penthouse mansions – will be released to the market very soon.”

Aria Reserve has been architecturally designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, with interiors by MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique, and lush landscaping by ArquitectonicaGEO.

The development will boast over two acres of amenities, with standout features including a semi-Olympic sized lap pool and whirlpool spa, a children’s splash pad, playground area, teen lounge and gaming center, a theater, tennis courts, basketball courts, paddle courts, a golf putting green, and an indoor/outdoor wellness center with spa/steam/sauna facilities, massage rooms, a state-of-the-art gym, yoga lounge and meditation garden.

The building will also feature a double-level 25-foot lobby, a signature waterfront restaurant and café, two additional pool and lounge areas with two Jacuzzis and poolside daybeds, a fire pit, a dog park, and a telescope observatory area looking out over the bay. Residents will also have access to a custom-designed watersports dock with available paddleboards, kayaks, and inflatables.

On the ground floor along 23rd Street, Melo Group is developing a public park with open green space that will connect to the Miami Baywalk, providing direct access to the 5-mile-long pedestrian and bicycle-friendly waterfront promenade which runs along Biscayne Bay from Edgewater, around Brickell Key, and all the way to Brickell Bay Drive in Brickell.

Situated along the bayfront just north of Downtown Miami, nestled between the Venetian and Julia Tuttle Causeways – the two main arteries connecting the City of Miami and Miami Beach – Edgewater has fast-emerged as the epicenter of the new Miami. The surrounding neighborhoods of Downtown’s Arts & Entertainment District, Miami Design District, Wynwood Arts District, Midtown Miami, and Miami Beach put residents within blocks of dozens of luxury retail shops, high-end restaurants and world-class arts and culture venues.

Aria Reserve’s preconstruction sales model allows for 30-percent-down deposits for domestic U.S. buyers, and 40-percent-down deposits for international buyers. Under this model, payments are staggered with 10 percent deposits made at varying stages throughout the course of the development’s construction, from the reservation/contract stage all the way to top-off, with the remainder of the unit’s value due upon completion/closing.

Aria Reserve benefits from the development expertise of the Melo Group, one of South Florida’s preeminent residential development firms with a portfolio of more than 6,000 total luxury condominium and high-end rental units completed throughout Greater Downtown Miami. The firm is one of Downtown Miami’s most prominent long-term investors and landowners, having found success by investing early in prime real estate and building for market demand. Over the last two decades, Melo has delivered more than a dozen residential towers across Miami’s Central Business District, Edgewater, Miami River, and Arts & Entertainment District neighborhoods.

Cymbal Development Tops Off Oasis Pointe Residences In Dania Beach 6 Months After Breaking Ground

Cymbal Development and DLT Global have topped off Oasis Pointe Residences in Dania Beach, just 6 months after breaking ground on the project. Plaza Construction is the general contractor on the multi-unit waterfront apartment complex which set to open Spring 2022. Oasis Pointe Residences is part of Cymbal Development's $1 billion+ development pipeline slated for Broward County.

Cymbal Development, led by Asi Cymbal, and DLT Global, led by Hector Torres, were joined by elected officials and public servants including Broward County’s Vice Mayor Michael Udine, Dania Beach Mayor Tamara James, Vice Mayor Marco Salvino, Dania Beach City Commissioner Joyce Davis, former Mayor Bobbie Grace, former Commissioner Bill Harris, Development Director Eleanor Norena, Special Permitting Coordinator Tammie James, and the Executive Director at Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Michael Chen.

To mark the occasion, the final piece of the structure was hoisted into place atop the highest point of the building accompanied by a small money tree from the property as confetti cannons were launched and a giant American flag waved in the background. After the ceremony, the tree was brought down safely to be replanted in the meditation garden at Oasis Pointe Residences.

A 2.4-acre waterfront complex, Oasis Pointe Residences will serve as the area’s first waterfront apartment building with 301 units, thoughtfully designed details, and exceptional indoor and outdoor amenities to create fresh-air havens of relaxation and retreat in a post COVID-19 world. The living spaces of the building will feature a mix of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments with open floor plans and modern features.

The residential design of the luxury indoor and outdoor living spaces responds to the timely demands for better natural ventilation, lighting, and fresh air quality while the amenities seek to enhance the mental and physical well-being of residents.

Inspired by the surrounding water and nature, key amenities and features of the eight-story building will include: butterfly and meditation gardens; a boat club; a waterfront boardwalk with a 19-slip marina; a Zoom lounge with private office suites and workstations; an outdoor lap pool; a fire pit with outdoor BBQ and picnic areas; a state-of-the-art, open-air fitness facility and yoga studio; an indoor lounge and game room; a dog park; and air purification, sterilization, and ionization systems that are 99% effective against COVID-19.

“We are grateful for this opportunity to build an amazing project in Dania Beach, on the water, and adjacent to the myriad of dining, shopping, and entertainment options of Dania Pointe. We are here to make a significant and positive impact on the community and on this great city. We love Broward County and are looking forward to completing our $1 billion development pipeline in Broward County!” said Asi Cymbal.

Located at 150 South Bryan Road in Dania Beach with easy access to I-95 and I-595, Oasis Pointe will be in close proximity to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Port Everglades Cruise Port and the corporate headquarters of Spirit Airlines and Chewy. It is adjacent to Dania Pointe, a new mixed-use development that features premier shopping and dining options, commercial spaces, and a dual-branded hotel.

Check Out The Spectacular Views From The Luxurious Artefacto-Designed Penthouses At PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter

Stacking up against the competition, the recently completed PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter, is soaring to new heights with its exclusive Penthouse Collection Series. Every residence at PARAMOUNT features unparalleled views and every imaginable luxury within also known as the most amenitized building in the country, with access to 46 different amenities such as 5 pools, spa, outdoor lounge, summer kitchen, game room, state of the art fitness center, boxing studio, basketball court, racquetball, yoga, observatory, jam room and recording studio and much more.

PROFILEmiami offers an exclusive look into the Artefacto-designed penthouses perched high-atop the luxury condo tower. Unit 5312 offers 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms spread over 3,312 SF. The residence is asking $3,999,000. The unit comes fully furnished by Artefacto without the artwork. The residence is listed with Peggy Olin of One World Properties.

Penthouse 5202 is also a 4 bedroom 5 bathroom residence spread over 3,292 SF asking $4,190,000. The unit also comes fully furnished by Artefacto without the artwork. The residence features vast balcony space in excess of 400 SF offering spectacular views of Downtown Miami. The residence is listed with Peggy Olin of One World Properties.

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter located inside the massive Miami Worldcenter project in the heart of downtown Miami. The nearly sold-out project has more then 57 nationalities represented among its buyer pool. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is the only residential tower currently for sale within the massive 27-acre mixed-use Miami Worldcenter site. The tower has made international headlines with its Upper Deck which is the largest amenity deck in the U.S., spanning four acres, positioned 90’ above downtown Miami which features an extraordinary array of action-packed luxury amenities. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter was developed by Royal Palm Companies, led by Dan Kodsi. The tower was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects with interiors by ID & Design International. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is located at 851 NE 1st Ave.

This article was produced in partnership with Royal Palm Companies.

Merrimac Ventures Breaks Ground On $90 Million Merrimac Plantation Multifamily Development In Plantation

South Florida-based development firm Merrimac Ventures has broken ground on Merrimac Plantation, a new multifamily development on the rise in the City of Plantation, Florida. Located at 1711 N. University Drive, Merrimac Plantation will total 293,945 square feet with 306 rental apartments across two six-story midrise buildings. Construction is now underway and slated for completion in 2023.

Apartments will range from one- to three-bedroom layouts, featuring modern stainless-steel appliances, high-end European cabinetry, elegant quartz countertops, and smart locks and thermostats. Amenities will include a double height lobby, club room, pool, covered terrace, barbecue grilling stations, two exterior courtyards, fitness center, a co-working and business center with private offices and conference rooms, a resident ‘hangout’ lounge, dog park and dog spa, electric vehicle charging stations, and available Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the property.

“Once completed, Merrimac Plantation will meet growing demand for market rate rental housing in Central Broward County, which is experiencing an influx of new residents drawn to the area’s accessible location, appealing quality of life, and proximity to several major employers,” said Nitin Motwani, Managing Partner of Merrimac Ventures.

Merrimac Plantation will provide residents an appealing live, work, play environment, with the property’s strategic location adjacent to the Plantation Midtown Business District, an 860-acre master-planned development featuring 2.5 million square feet of retail and restaurants as well as 3 million square feet of office space. Also within close proximity is the Plantation Pointe Office Park, the Westside Regional Medical Center, and the Plantation Walk mixed-use redevelopment. Large retail outlets nearby include the one million square foot Fountain Shoppes lifestyle center and the 2.4 million square foot Sawgrass Mills. Residents can also enjoy Plantation's Central Park, a 103-acre park with a multitude of sporting activities.

Broward County’s City of Plantation is a growing, vibrant municipality and one of South Florida’s most desirable suburban neighborhoods, with a residential population exceeding 94,000 and a daily workforce of more than 55,000. As Plantation’s thriving business community continues to grow and attract major companies, the City is already home to some of the region’s largest employers including Motorola Solutions, Aetna Insurance, TradeStation, Virgin Voyages, AmSurg, Baptist Health, Magic Leap and Chewy. Plantation is easily accessible to major highways including the Florida Turnpike, and is within a 20-minute drive of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades.

Merrimac Plantation is the newest addition to Merrimac Ventures’ growing portfolio of developments across South Florida. The firm’s current projects include the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach; Riverfront East, a new mixed-use development underway in the heart of Downtown Fort Lauderdale that is currently home to the popular outdoor event venue The Wharf; the recently opened Flagler Village Hotel, a dual branded Hilton Tru/Home2 Suites property adjacent to Brightline’s train station; an 11-story boutique condominium planned for 530 North Beach Road in Fort Lauderdale Beach; 1350 South Ocean, an approved 27-story, 92-unit luxury condominium tower along the beachfront in Pompano Beach; 317 North Federal, a 716-unit multifamily development in Fort Lauderdale; and Miami Worldcenter, a $4 billion, 27-acre master planned mixed-use development underway in Downtown Miami.

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