Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami Becomes First Supertall Tower to Break Ground In Miami

The first supertall tower to come to Miami has broken ground as the developers of Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami have begun drilling and foundation work for the luxury mixed-use tower which is set to rise 1,049 feet in Downtown Miami. Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami is being developed by PMG, along with partners Canadian private equity firm Greybrook, global investment company Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development and global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT). Located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, the soaring tower will rise 100 stories and 1,049 feet above Biscayne Bay, marking Miami’s first supertall tower and the tallest residential building south of New York City. This also marks the debut of one of the world’s most iconic hospitality brands, Waldorf Astoria, in the Miami and South Florida market.

After coming to market in the spring of 2021, Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami has reached 87% sold, with over 50% domestic buyers, followed by significant activity from Latin American markets and other international markets. Remaining inventory primarily includes the Sky Collection within the eighth cube of the tower and penthouse residences within the ninth cube. The sales team, led by in-house firm PMG Residential, has leveraged its unrivaled knowledge of the Miami market and international expertise to complete over $1 billion in sales to date.

“The highly-anticipated groundbreaking of Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami sets a new tone and new standard for development here in Miami. The market is thriving and projects like this are coming to life to meet the demand from our luxury audience,” said Ryan Shear, Managing Partner of PMG. “Working with our partners and the Hilton team behind Waldorf Astoria has been incredibly rewarding, and we look forward to continuing our upward momentum.”

The architecturally awe-inspiring Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will feature nine spiraling, offset glass cubes designed to be evenly stacked and wrapped in what can be referred to as a “glass skin,” distinguishing the property’s architecture from anything else on the East Coast. The tower’s concept design is led by Sieger Suarez Architects, in collaboration with renowned architect Carlos Ott, who worked in tandem to create an iconic structure in Downtown Miami offering 360-degree views of Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. The developers also partnered with award-winning interior design firm BAMO, which prides itself on creating captivating environments that flow, function and make people feel welcome, at ease and inspired to live and dream more fully.

“The groundbreaking of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami is a very exciting milestone in this landmark project,” Sasha Cucuz, CEO Greybrook Securities Inc. “The success that has been achieved thus far is a testament to the caliber of our partners and the teams working on this development. We look forward to seeing this incredible building come to life and to be bringing the Waldorf Astoria to Miami.”

Known as the pioneer of elegant service and timeless luxury dating back to 1931, Waldorf Astoria’s arrival in Miami and commitment to building one of the world's most extraordinary landmarks is evidence of the city's continued growth amongst some of the world's most elite cities. Waldorf Astoria is known for providing unforgettable experiences in landmark destinations across the world, a tradition that strongly resonates with PMG’s core principles of creating innovative ways to offer a unique luxury living and lifestyle experience.

“Welcoming the Waldorf Astoria brand to the Miami market for the first time in our growing pipeline is an incredible milestone for us. The city has set the precedent for elevated experiences and rich culture, continuing to attract diverse and discerning travelers from around the world,” Dino Michael, Senior Vice President and Global Head, Luxury Brands, Hilton. “Residents and guests of the property are poised for an incredible one-of-a-kind experience, knowing that Miami is synonymous with luxury.”

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will consist of 360 private residences, in addition to 205 guestrooms and suites within the luxury hotel, which will be located in the first three cubes of the tower along with the hotel’s signature spaces and private amenities. Hotel guests and residents will have access to the Waldorf Astoria brand’s world-famous Peacock Alley; a specialty restaurant; indoor/outdoor pre-function and function event spaces; meetings and boardrooms; a resort-style pool deck with private cabanas; and a holistic wellness spa and fitness center. Private residential amenities will include an owners-only lobby and lounge; hospitality suite for chef’s tastings and intimate soirees; billiard room; kid’s club; and elevated pool deck. The residences will also offer the latest smart-home technology with custom mobile app access to concierge service. The app will feature a full menu of available offerings, including dining reservations, 24/7 room service, spa and fitness treatments, house car reservations, access to valet service, package delivery and dog walking services. Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will be managed by Hilton Management Services, offering residents and guests alike a truly refined haven through the brand’s relentless commitment to personalized service and best-in-class experiences.

“The groundbreaking of Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami signifies much more than the property’s vertical construction. As Miami’s first supertall tower and Waldorf Astoria’s first entry into the city, this achievement further designates Miami as a global destination and sets a new benchmark for luxury real estate paired with superior hospitality,” said Kevin Maloney, President and Chief Executive Officer at PMG. “We could not be more honored to continue transforming Miami’s skyline with the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami alongside our partners and prominent industry leaders.”

With luxury residential developments nationwide, PMG delivers impeccable attention to detail throughout each of its projects. The developer is notable for meticulously designed condominium developments such as 111 West 57th Street, Walker Tower, Stella Tower, 111 Leroy in New York City, Echo Aventura, Muse Residences Sunny Isles, Echo Brickell and Mei in South Florida, as well as E11EVEN Hotel & Residences Miami and The Elser Hotel & Residences in Miami. Currently, PMG is developing more than five million square feet of new development that will deliver sophisticated design, high-end finishes and premium quality.

Ytech Reveals Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel-Designed 70-Story Partially Solar Powered Condo Tower 'The Residences at 1428 Brickell'

1428 Brickell, LLC, a subsidiary of Miami-based real estate development firm Ytech, has revealed The Residences at 1428 Brickell, a 70-story iconic centerpiece of the quintessential Miami skyline, located at one of the most prestigious addresses on Miami's Brickell Avenue. The building will be the first ever high-rise residential tower using solar energy and is designed by architecture and interior design firm ACPV ARCHITECTS and international architecture firm Arquitectonica. The distinctive architecture and design of this private, residential property includes a limited collection of 189 homes priced from $2 million to $7 million, including a Penthouse Collection priced from $8 million to over $40 million. Cervera Real Estate serves as the sales team representing the property. Among the most prolific luxury condominium builders in the country, John Moriarty Associates (JMA) is the general contractor for The Residences at 1428 Brickell.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell will be the world’s first luxury, high-rise residential tower to integrate photovoltaic glazing within the building’s façade. This solar energy feature is deftly blended into the building’s architectural aesthetic, expressing the importance of sustainability and carbon reduction along each of its 70 floors. Since the solar cells are integrated into the glass, the effective lifespan of the panels can match the window itself. The property will feature 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows along the west-facing façade, creating a “Solar Backbone” comprising nearly 20,000 square feet of energy-producing glass. With this orientation and permanently installed generating capacity, the system is capable of producing up to 170,000 kilowatts, or 170 megawatts, of clean energy per year. This is intended to result in the reduction of approximately 4,700 tons of CO2 and the use of 3,000 barrels less of oil. Ytech has selected award-winning firm Cosentini Associates as the property’s expert solar energy consultant to implement this technology into The Residences at 1428 Brickell.

“Over a decade of planning and market research has come to fruition with The Residences at 1428 Brickell. Ytech’s vision is to create residential sanctuaries in an urban environment where design is driven first and foremost by resident experience and needs,” said Yamal Yidios, CEO of Ytech. “Complemented by impeccable architecture and advanced engineering, a remarkable combination of form and function, The Residences at 1428 Brickell will become iconic in delivering an unparalleled, service-oriented living experience.”

Ytech has selected a world-class team of artisans, designers, architects and engineers who understand the nuances of architecture, space, objects and human interaction to conceptualize and deliver a truly exceptional residential product. The concept for The Residences at 1428 Brickell was developed based on market research gathered from more than 250 luxury residential and hotel properties globally and interviews with three dozen renowned architects and designers. As a result, the property was created with the owner’s experience and privacy at the forefront of every decision, making The Residences at 1428 Brickell not only beautiful to behold but ideal to live in. The end result – meticulously curated residences with thoughtfully crafted amenity spaces and private areas throughout the building that will deliver a perfect balance between beauty and functionality. These exclusive and private residences are focused on empowering owners with a sense of privacy, safety and individuality.

Led by CEO Yamal Yidios, Ytech is ​​inspired by great thinkers, creators and innovators, and this inspiration has been woven into each intentionally conceived detail of The Residences at 1428 Brickell. Through the firm’s in-depth market research, design vision and meticulous execution, complemented by Yidios’ background as an engineer and internationally influenced perspective, The Residences at 1428 Brickell have been crafted with intelligence and artistry to create an instant, lasting sense of belonging for all who call it home.

Alongside world-renowned architecture and interior design firm ACPV ARCHITECTS and international architecture firm Arquitectonica, Ytech has meticulously designed a perfect balance between form and function without compromise. Over the years, ACPV ARCHITECTS has designed some of the world’s most iconic projects including the Bulgari Hotel Paris, Arte Surfside in Miami Beach and La Bella Vita high-rise in Taiwan among others. ACPV ARCHITECT’S vision for the interior spaces emerges from the firm’s penchant for designing the art of living, with a unique micro and macro perspective, making The Residences at 1428 Brickell a living space where emotion and intellect combine to produce the highest quality of life.

“For the tower’s interiors, we selected furniture, materials, textures and colors that create an ambiance of informal luxury,” said Patricia Viel, CEO of ACPV ARCHITECTS. “Throughout the property’s amenity spaces we integrated pieces of furniture from a selection of world-renowned Italian and international designers, focusing primarily on earth tones to bring nature inside the building while simultaneously celebrating the joyful feeling of spending time outdoors in the company of your loved ones.”

“The architecture and interior design of The Residences at 1428 Brickell fuse seamlessly to make residents feel welcome and at ease from the moment they enter the building. Imagining how owners would use each space within the property was the guiding principle of our design for the interiors,” said Antonio Citterio, chairman of ACPV ARCHITECTS. “For example, we designed large amenity spaces to act as an extension of residents’ private living areas, such as the dining area, pool, bar and wine cellar, and integrated full-height windows in the lobby to offer uninterrupted views of the striking Brickell skyline, bridging the gap between indoors and outdoors.”

The Residences at 1428 Brickell's limited collection of residences will be fully finished with two- to four-bedroom plus den units ranging from 1,800 to 4,000 square feet. The Penthouse Collection residences range from 4,000 to 10,000 square feet. The residences showcase stunning water views and have been thoughtfully created with a true flow-through configuration to maximize light. A significant portion of residences within the property are two-stories, creating the feeling of a single-family home in the sky.

The Residences include high-quality, contemporary finishes and one-of-a-kind Antonio Citterio-designed signature pieces. Further highlights include deep sunrise and sunset terraces with a summer kitchen; two private elevators and a foyer per residence with double door entry including a compartment for in-room dining deliveries and private storage on each level. Encompassed by Rimadesio glass enclosures, standard residences will feature Italian Arclinea kitchens with 11-foot ceilings, while penthouse residences will include limited production Vaselli kitchens and 12- to 30-foot ceilings.

Over 80,000 square feet of amenity space will adorn The Residences at 1428 Brickell. Located 860 feet in the sky, Ytech dedicated five of the eight amenity levels within the top of the tower which will be home to curated private and shared spaces showcasing stunning, panoramic city views.

Level 70, a rooftop pool and atrium, features a pool with direct sunlight exposure; a hot spa and daybed lounging area; and a sky atrium offering a serene, lush greenhouse experience surrounded by foliage.

Level 67 includes a world-class, two-story wine and fine art lounge. The level also features state-of-the-art office suites with private offices and lounge; private dining room with a jewel Vaselli kitchen, ideal for entertaining, private cooking classes or catering; an owner’s lounge with expansive seating for entertaining and a full bar featuring craft cocktails and culinary delectables. Additional services include an on-site beverage director and sommelier as well as private a la carte catering and event services.

Level 66 features an expansive 10,000 square foot gym with weight room, HIIT room and an indoor/outdoor yoga room; a juice and wellness bar offering healthy pre and post-workout food and beverage options; and an immersive spa featuring a meditation room, infrared sauna, steam room, cold and hot plunge pools, treatment rooms, beauty suite and barbershop. Services on this level include a wellness concierge available to assist in scheduling personal training, spa and beauty treatments, nutritional coaching and IV treatments.

Level seven offers a family-focused environment featuring a pool with shallow wading area and poolside cabanas; aquatic therapy area with a stationary exercise lap pool; children’s recreation and learning center featuring indoor and outdoor areas with splash pools, interactive playgrounds and creativity rooms; cinema screening room and a teen’s room. Fully furnished, private guest suites will be available on level eight.

The building’s entrance and arrival lounge features an impressive porte-cochere and access control facility creating a welcoming, immersive arrival experience that includes a library with wine and food options for residents and their guests. Additional services include reception, valet and porter; bellman and doorman services, and a pet facility with grooming area, and in-unit package delivery, among other amenities.

The Continuum Company Launches La Baia North in Bay Harbor Islands

The Continuum Company has officially launched sales for La Baia North, a new luxury, boutique bayfront condominium in Miami’s exclusive Bay Harbor Islands. This project marks the latest in Miami for New York visionary and developer Ian Bruce Eichner, who is well known for developing the Continuum South Beach in Miami Beach’s exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood. The new luxury waterfront development will offer 57 expansive two-to-four bedroom residences, spanning between 1,400 to 2,100 square feet and starting at $1.3 million with boat slips also be available for purchase.

Bay Harbor Islands serves as the serene residential destination for discerning buyers seeking a calm and balanced approach to life. With the neighborhood itself separated from the bustle of the nearby metro of Miami, the city's numerous attractions are still within a short drive including premiere shopping and the beach, showcasing the best of both worlds. Due to its ideal waterfront location, La Baia North is designed for premiere outdoor entertainment and enjoyment. Complete with private boat slips along Indian Creek Waterway, the development offers 20,000 square feet of resort-style outdoor amenities, including over 8,500 square feet of lavish landscaping and open green spaces, an expansive poolside sundeck, heated soaking spas, and a sunset lounge with an accompanying fire pit. Additionally, La Baia North caters to those buyers with families looking for entertainment for their children, offering extensive family-friendly amenities including rooftop kids’ splash pad, dedicated kids’ play lawn, kids’ rooftop grill station for outdoor dining, kids’ rooftop hanging nest swings, dedicated study pod areas ideal for homework or tutoring, and outdoor rooftop kids’ tents.

“We are confident that La Baia will transform Bay Harbor Islands by bringing this new type of luxury to the area, an area with extensive untapped potential,” said Ian Bruce Eichner, founder of The Continuum Company. “The success of our South tower makes it evident that buyers are craving this type of elevated, waterfront product and we are thrilled to bring the North tower to market with its own added flair.”

The Continuum Company experienced great success with La Baia South, which launched sales in October and sold out in under six months. La Baia’s serene cove-like setting, well-appointed resort-style amenities, and spacious, airy feel contributed to the extraordinary sales velocity, outperforming the competition in the area's luxury condominium market. Buyers from the Northeast and other major metropolitans see the value the Bay Harbor neighborhood brings and are betting big on its future.

“Bay Harbor Islands is a prime real estate location for buyers looking for an escape and adventure all at the same time,” says Philip Gutman, President of PGutman LLC, who is leading sales for the development. “We are incredibly excited to bring the next iteration of the La Baia brand with our North tower to this particular vibrant, private community, and we anticipate it will transform the way we understand and experience luxury waterfront living.”

Offering the best-in-class residential destination, the exceptional development features architecture by the internationally acclaimed Luis Revuelta, landscapes and pool design by the renowned C. Wright Studios, interiors curated by Durukan Design, built by Suffolk Construction. The residences, with expansive floor plan choices, boast spacious private terraces with clear glass railings for unobstructed views, and a separate den/home office area for lounging and convenient remote working space.

Additional amenities at La Baia North include: dock-side pick-up and drop-off area; a 9,700 square foot rooftop amenity deck; residents’ Tesla program; two-hour access to drive a Tesla via the EV Mobility App; water sports launch dock with kayaks, inflatables and paddleboards; and more.

The project is slated to break ground Q4 of 2022.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach To Break Ground This Fall After Passing 75% Sold

The developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach, Fortune International Group and Oak Capital, have announced the dual-tower property set to revolutionize legendary living in Pompano Beach has reached over 75% sold and plans to break ground Fall 2022. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will set a new standard for full-service, resort-style living in the tri-county area.

Since launching sales in December, the reservation process has had an overwhelming response from buyers. Buyers at The Residences, Pompano Beach hail primarily from South Florida, the East Coast including New York, Chicago and Boston, and Canada. The outstanding sales and marketing success has been led by Harvey Daniels as Director of Sales alongside his on-site sales team.

“We could not have reached this incredible sales milestone without the help of our dedicated sales and marketing teams and our development division who have worked tirelessly to conceptualize a project that will transform luxury living in South Florida,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will offer a transformative lifestyle and incomparable experiences as Pompano Beach continues to flourish. We are thrilled to be part of The Ritz-Carlton's legacy which will forever transform the city.”

The 32-story Beach Tower offers a prime location on the sands of Pompano Beach and the 14-story Marina Tower provides an equally stunning location just across the street. Each tower highlights fully-finished residences with spacious floorplans boasting ocean and intracoastal views, Italian-designed kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances, laundry rooms with full-size washer and dryer, walk-in closets in all primary bedrooms, and service quarters in select residences. Penthouses feature lush garden terraces, a luxurious private pool, a summer kitchen and stunning 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean. Remaining inventory within each tower showcases incredible floor plan options as each residence on-property has been thoughtfully designed with resident experience in mind.

“The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach are one of the most highly amenitized properties in South Florida with over 35,000 square feet of expansive indoor and outdoor amenity space across both towers which will provide for a truly unmatched experience for residents,” said Harvey Daniels, Director of Sales. “As South Florida’s best kept secret, there is an increasingly high demand for new, luxury residences in the heart of Pompano Beach. We have experienced tremendous sales success since the property’s inception which is a major testament to the demand for high-quality, luxury living in South Florida.”

Meticulously designed by Revuelta Architecture International with interiors and landscape architecture by world-renowned Piero Lissoni, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will offer an expansive array of over 35,000 square feet of curated amenity space. Amenities include a Yacht Club with a private resident marina, an oceanfront Beach Club, sports courts, tropical pool decks, indoor-outdoor social areas, on-premise dining, and much more to further enhance the overall living experience. The property will also include Guest Suites available exclusively for friends and family of residents with access to services and amenities. Homeowners at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Pompano Beach will receive unwavering commitment to service and Ritz-Carlton benefits without the transient use.

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Rosso Development Celebrates The Grand Opening of The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami Sales Gallery

Developer Carlos Rosso and Standard International Executive Chairman Amar Lalvani hosted a cocktail event at The Standard Residences to celebrate the brand-new sales gallery in Midtown, Miami and the start of contract conversions. Attendees included future resident and NBA star Hassan Whiteside, Douglas Elliman CEO Jay Parker, Arquitectonica’s Raymond Fort, Urban Robot Associates’ Giancarlo Pietri and PROFILEmiami co-founder Demetri Demascus. True to form, the iconic hospitality brand offered a preview to what will come at the residences, including a multimedia installation from Oolite Foundation artist Jen Clay that will live in the building's shared spaces, a live art display by Juan Rozas, and an experiential poetry machine by O, Miami–a tribute to the project’s engagement with the community.

Being brought to life by hospitality and real estate pioneers Standard International and Rosso Development, in collaboration with Midtown Development, the first-ever The Standard Residences in Midtown Miami are already 70% reserved. The 12-story property blends culture, community and style with the world-class design, amenities and service that The Standard brand is known for–which to date has only been available at its hotels.

Located in the heart of Midtown, Miami’s most walkable neighborhood, the building is centrally positioned between The Design District and Wynwood and will feature 228 pied-à-terre-style residences ranging from studios to two bedrooms. The Standard Residences, Midtown Miami has tapped the industry’s best talent for this debut, including architecture by award-winning Arquitectonica, interiors by Urban Robot, and Naturalficial for landscape design.

In step with other Standard properties, residents will enjoy thoughtfully designed social spaces and amenities spanning 34,000 square feet across five floors including a lushly landscaped rooftop with a 60-foot, resort-style sunset pool, and signature rooftop restaurant and bar reminiscent of the vibe The Standard pioneered from LA to New York to London. Wellness offerings include a state-of-the-art sweat room and fitness center, an infrared sauna, an indoor pickleball court, and yoga and stretch studios. A social floor features a karaoke bar and screening room, while co-working spaces include a private boardroom and zoom rooms. A pet spa rounds out The Standard Residences’ anything but standard amenity package. Residents will also gain access to The Standard’s “Friends with Benefits” program, which earns them preferred pricing at all The Standard hotel properties around the world.

The sales gallery is located at 3252 Buena Vista Blvd. Suite 102, Miami.

Shoma Group Launches Condo Sales At Shoma Bay In North Bay Village

Miami-based developer Shoma Group has launched sales for Shoma Bay, a 21-story, 327-unit condominium on the corner of the 79th Street Causeway and East Treasure Drive in the waterfront community of North Bay Village. The 2.8-acre mixed-use development will be anchored by a 36,068-square-foot Publix and 6,325 square feet of retail space, which includes a rooftop lounge and a Shoma Bazaar food hall. ISG World, led by principal and owner Craig Studnicky, is the exclusive brokerage for the property’s condos. Prices start at $400,000.

“North Bay Village is an extremely desirable location in Miami thanks to its fantastic water views on all sides, rich history and proximity to the beaches, the Design District and Bal Harbour,” said Masoud Shojaee, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Shoma Group. “There is incredible demand to live in South Florida and we are meeting this demand by creating brand new condos and a city-within-a-city community where residents will have top notch dining, shopping and entertainment at their doorstep.”

The condominiums at Shoma Bay will range from 360-square-foot furnished studios to 1,447-square-foot three-bedroom units. They will offer striking water views of Biscayne Bay, modern appliances with sleek finishes, and floor plans designed to maximize efficiency and comfort, as well as close proximity to nearby shopping, dining, and school options. Amenities at Shoma Bay include a resident lounge and bar, spa, fitness center with Technogym equipment, pet spa and kids club, as well as a 6,030-square-foot pool deck with panoramic water views overlooking Biscayne Bay with a pool, cabanas, and summer kitchen. There also will be a library, a 2,600-square-foot coworking business lounge, a sky lounge with a bar and areas for gaming and movie watching, assigned gated parking, electric vehicle charging stations, a designated bike room, and storage spaces. The Shoma Bazaar food hall will also be surrounded by bay views for a stunning dining setting.

“Miami is seeing an incredible demand for communities offering new, highly amenitized, and high-quality condos with views of the Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean,” said Studnicky. “Shoma Group has a proven track record of identifying underappreciated and undervalued submarkets and meeting demand with brand new, thoughtfully designed communities that attract new life and investment. North Bay Village has long been one of Miami’s best kept secrets and we’re already seeing a surge of buyers who are extremely eager to be part of it.”

Shoma Bay was designed by MSA Architects with interiors by renowned designer Adriana Hoyos. Both designers worked with North Bay Village’s historic legacy and art-deco style in mind, paying homage to its popular restaurant and nightlife scenes in the 1950s and 60s. It will rise on the site of what once was Rat Pack crooner Dean Martin’s nightclub in the 1960s and 70s.

"North Bay Village has a rich history that's just one facet of what makes it so unique, and we are thrilled to have a hand in its next chapter,” said Stephanie Shojaee, President of Shoma Group. “We are excited for Shoma Bay to offer not only an exceptional place to live but also an essential amenity with fantastic dining and entertainment experiences for all residents of North Bay Village to enjoy."

Shoma Bay is located at 1850 John F. Kennedy Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141. It is slated to break ground early next year and take 18 months to complete.

Renderings via Shoma Bay

Two Roads Development Reveals Plans For EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater

South Florida-based Two Roads Development has announced plans for EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater, the brand’s first independent collection of fully serviced luxury condominium residences. Located at 2121 North Bayshore Drive in the heart of Edgewater, one of Miami’s premier neighborhoods for luxury high-rise living, the 55-story waterfront tower will offer more than 800 linear feet of bay frontage and uphold the quality of design, services, and amenities, signature to the EDITION brand. Soaring 649 feet high, The Residences will feature 185 bespoke homes showcased in a sleek glass tower designed by visionary architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia, founder of Arquitectonica, with acclaimed interiors by Studio Munge led by Alessandro Munge. Construction is slated to begin in Summer 2023, with an estimated delivery timeframe of 36 months.

Over the last decade, Two Roads Development has helped transform Miami’s Edgewater district into one of the city’s most sought-after residential neighborhoods. EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater are poised to become the firm’s third development in Edgewater, following the successful sellout and delivery of two previously completed luxury condominium towers in the highly-desired waterfront enclave. Sales and marketing for EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater is being exclusively represented by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing.

The tower’s impeccably finished residences will range from one-bedroom-plus-den to four-bedroom floorplans measuring between 1,952 and 3,864 square feet in size, priced from $1.7 million. Marking the pinnacle of luxury, the tower will also feature three expansive tri-level penthouses, each with private rooftop pools and gardens.

“We’re excited to partner with one of the world’s most renowned luxury and lifestyle brands to bring its first ground-up residences to life in Miami’s urban core,” said developer Taylor Collins, Managing Partner of Two Roads Development. “EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater will set itself apart from anything else in the Miami market because of its product distinction, degree of sophistication, unique layouts and design, and unprecedented level of service, finishes, and pristine attention to detail.”

A heightened level of personalization, privacy, and comfort will offer residents a one-of-a-kind experience to leverage the expertise of EDITION to customize defining elements of their homes. Every residence will showcase a private foyer and elevator entry, superior finishes and fixtures, floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors, between 10- and 14-foot-high ceilings, and custom European-style cabinetry. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, spacious terraces will boast unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, Downtown Miami and the Miami Beach skyline.

A globally recognized design team, Studio Munge, curated a place-making aesthetic that draws inspiration from the brand’s sleek and modern aesthetic. The tower’s interiors will exude warmth and tranquility, marrying timeless sophistication with contemporary design for an effortless living experience with unrivaled service. Bernardo Fort-Brescia’s architectural design for the tower responds to its waterfront location, revealing a crystalline moon-like glass prism that alludes to Biscayne Bay’s romantic moonlight, while floorplans reference the prows of sleek sailboats racing off Miami’s coastline. The property will also feature an array of secret gardens with lush greenery designed by global landscape architecture firm EDSA to capture the soft bay breeze and tranquility of a tropical oasis.

Deeply rooted in hospitality, the residential development will introduce over 45,000 square feet of expertly-thought-out amenity spaces managed and operated by EDITION. Aimed to incite wellness and relaxation, The Residences will feature two resort style pools equipped with private cabanas as well as a state-of-the-art fitness facility with private training studios, areas for yoga and spinning, and a rich spa program.

Residents can live, work, play and entertain guests comfortably at the tower’s club lounge, library, private screening room, dog spa and park, children’s play area, and kids club. For a heightened level of convenience while hosting guests, the property will also boast six Guest Suites which can be reserved by residents.

Additional perks give jetsetter residents access to exclusive privileges across the world’s most iconic destinations, including VIP status and preferred rates at hotels within Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands.

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 new epicenter of Miami. The EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater is minutes away from six coveted Michelin star restaurants, luxury retailers, live entertainment venues and world-class arts, adjacent to bustling enclaves like Downtown’s Arts & Entertainment District, Miami Design District, Wynwood Arts District, Midtown Miami, and Miami Beach. As part of a city-wide initiative aimed to connect Miami’s waterfront neighborhoods, residents will also have direct access to the Miami Baywalk, a 5-mile-long pedestrian and bicycle-friendly promenade with public art, connecting Biscayne Bay, Edgewater, Brickell Key and Brickell Bay Drive in Downtown’s Financial District.

"From New York and Boston to LA and Florida, we have seen strong demand among discerning buyers for the truly bespoke luxury they can find at branded residences like EDITION,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman, Florida and President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, Florida, which is leading sales and marketing for the project. “It has been our privilege to partner with Two Roads Development and the EDITION brand to ensure this level of luxury and service will be front and center in this vital neighborhood development project.”

The EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater Sales Gallery is expected to open in late 2022 at 2060 North Bayshore Drive, Ste. B-101.

The EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater are not owned, developed or sold by Marriott International, Inc. or its affiliates (“Marriott”). Two Roads Development uses the EDITION marks under a license from Marriott.

The St. Regis Residences, Miami 'Wow' With Curated Lifestyle Amenities

Private marinas, 24/7 concierges, unmatched waterfront views, and in-unit elevators – these are just some of the lifestyle offerings today’s evermore demanding buyers expect when shopping for a luxury condominium in South Florida. To stand out amongst increasingly over-the-top high-rises, developers of branded residential projects across booming Miami are going on the offensive, offering curated amenities that exceed even the loftiest expectations. 

“It’s all about surprising buyers – offering something they never knew they couldn’t live without,” says Jon Paul Perez, President of development powerhouse Related Group. “We’re always pushing the bar higher and working to outdo ourselves. Take golf simulators and VR amenities, for example. Not too long ago, these were an extra luxury reserved only for our most high-end projects. Now, these types of options are simply expected.”

Branded residential concepts, like Related’s and Integra Investment’s St. Regis Residences, Miami, are setting the pace for a new wave of condominiums vying for the spotlight in sunny South Florida. By partnering with beloved brands, Miami developers can curate their projects to match the passions of buyers and deliver entire turnkey lifestyles with exceptional, five-star service. Simply using a brand name isn’t quite enough, however. 

“We invested considerable time and resources into ensuring our amenities, signature butler services, and rituals live up to the rich history of the St. Regis name,” says Nelson Stabile, principal and co-founder of Integra and co-developer of The St. Regis Residences, Miami. “Many of our buyers are loyal to the St. Regis brand and want to immerse themselves in the iconic brand full-time. As such, every lifestyle feature and service offering in The Residences is hand-curated to exude that unique St. Regis spirit.”

Located in the heart of the Brickell neighborhood and situated on an exclusive waterfront site, while offering glimmering views of Biscayne Bay, The Residences come brimming with lifestyle touches, including over 60,000-square-feet of hand-selected amenities. Among the many standouts is the elevated waterfront pool deck, designed to evoke the prestigious roots of the St. Regis brand. The expansive terrace features a saltwater swimming pool and poolside cabanas overlooking turquoise waters, as well as a poolside café and bar, a whirlpool, and luscious gardens with ample seating for residents to admire the greenery – all complemented by breathtaking bay views and serene sounds of the water.

The property’s state-of-the-art fitness center includes the latest in cardio, strength training, yoga and meditation equipment curated by The Wright Fit. The on-site spa continues the dreamy experience, and showcases the resort-inspired lifestyle, with comprehensive facilities – including an indoor lap pool, cold plunge pool, salt spa room, dual saunas, and state-of-the-art treatment rooms. 

Additional highlights include a St. Regis signature tearoom, where residents can enjoy the brand’s historic afternoon tea service, a fine-dining restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Fabio Trabocchi, a private marina, programmable golf simulator, and a 31st-floor sky lounge with 360-degree views of the Magic City.

Owners will also enjoy a world-class portfolio of services, including a 24-hour St. Regis-trained butler dedicated to fulfilling owners’ personal requests. Whether arranging personal appointments, coordinating travel and transit, or hosting an event in one of the signature St. Regis spaces, like the tearoom or cognac room, the aim is to keep residents at ease. 

And while developers of The Residences place a heavy emphasis on amenities, the 342 residences were no afterthoughts. The units come in varied floor plans, including penthouses and sky villas, and range from one to seven bedrooms. The open-concept layouts come standard with custom European marble flooring, Wolf appliances, custom Italian cabinetry, Dornbracht fixtures, and full-height wine refrigerators. Units start at $1.5 million. 

For more information about the property, please visit: St. Regis Residences Miami | New Luxury Condos for Sale South Brickell (miamisrr.com)

This article was produced in partnership with Related Group

The St. Regis Residences, Miami are not owned, developed or sold by Marriott International, Inc. or its affiliates (“Marriott”). 1809 Brickell Venture, LLC uses the St. Regis marks under a license from Marriott, which has not confirmed the accuracy of any of the statements or representations made about the project.

'Metaverse Chateau' Hits Market In Metaverse As NFT And As Real Home Under Construction In Miami Shores

The founder of Alpha City, a social business lifestyle metaverse, has revealed “Reflection Manor,” a real world new construction home being built in Miami with a digital twin in the Metaverse. This is the second “MetaReal” spec home under development in Miami, the other is the recently launched Meta Residence which was the world’s first-ever revealed "MetaReal" home. The purchaser of one of these “MetaReal” homes would acquire both the real world home and its virtual replica in the Metaverse as an NFT.

“Reflection Manor” is a French chateau style home with architectural design by Sakora Design and is currently being constructed in Miami Shores. The residence will comprise 6,000.sq.ft. with six bedrooms and six and half bathrooms on a 12,975-sq.ft. lot. The virtual counterpart will live in the Metaverse of Alpha City. Features of the state include a grand double height foyer, Gaggenau appliances, wine room, sumptuous game room, private primary suite, boutique worthy closets, and a wellness wing with gym opening to a covered terrace and manicured backyard.

The seller is Jorge Guinovart, a real estate developer, entrepreneur, and cryptocurrency expert who created Alpha City. Dubbed the Social Business Lifestyle Metaverse, Alpha City was conceived to create a Metaverse with an economy, with VR visual experiences and broad reaching social and lifestyle opportunities to up the value of virtual properties.

“Reflection Manor” is located at 1275 NE 93rd Street in Miami Shores and is currently listed for $7.77 million by Juliet Silver with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

Renderings of the home and Alpha City via Reflection Manor/ONE Sotheby’s International Realty and Sakora Design.

AKAI Estates Sells Record Breaking Home For $15 Million In Southwest Ranches

The luxury housing market in South Florida continues to surge as a top executive migrating from Chicago has purchased a home in AKAI Estates in Southwest Ranches for a record $15 million. The home is set to break ground in late October and was conceptually designed by internationally acclaimed Vasco Vieira, in partnership with local architect of record Jiro Yates. Previously, the highest sold property in Southwest Ranches was for $11.5 million at 15990 Griffin Road.

With the nation experiencing a major housing shortage, South Florida remains the hottest market in real estate, in part due to the opportunity it presents to obtain a premium property with land, such as the one at AKAI Estates. This sale solidifies the type of quality estate buyers are looking for in this current market which is why South Florida will continue to see these sales throughout neighborhoods like Southwest Ranches, which continue to attract noteworthy individuals migrating to South Florida for the better climate, tax incentives, and more.

“We are thrilled to continue to see the out-of-state, and local, buyer interest in AKAI Estates,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates. “South Florida and specifically Southwest Ranches have been top of mind for many high net worth individuals and families when considering where to base themselves and this property sets itself apart from the limited inventory available.”

The model selected by the buyer will feature six bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms within three floors of open space. The 15,983 square foot estate beautifully merges indoor and outdoor living spaces. For entertainment, the pre-construction estate will include a 4,491 square foot swimming pool with a customized two bedroom guest house, a spa and full size basketball court. The estate’s upscale kitchen boasts appliances by Miele.

AKAI Estates will feature 16 estates and is being developed by Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development. The Alex and Joe Team from compass represented the buyer.

“When looking for a new estate, AKAI Estates was the perfect location that provided my family and I with the seclusion and level of luxury we were looking for," said the AKAI Estates buyer. "We initially thought Miami Beach would be our choice, but Southwest Ranches and AKAI Estates delivered on everything we were seeking, including allowing me to work directly with design consultants and world-renowned architects to bring my architecturally impactful property to life."

Southwest Ranches is popular with celebrities, athletes and business executives because it offers convenient access to Miami and Fort Lauderdale with plenty of privacy and rarity which is exactly what AKAI Estates, the luxury single-family community in Southwest Ranches, is offering. As part of a prestigious suburban landscape, the 44-acre community offers five distinct spectacular models, each delivered on two acres of private property which makes AKAI Estates even more unique.