Park Grove Hosts Panel Discussion On The Future of Coconut Grove With Terra and Related Group

Park Grove, led by Miami-based mega-developers Related Group and Terra, hosted a panel discussion on the new developments and future of one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods, Coconut Grove. The Lunch and Learn panel highlighted the evolution of Coconut Grove and new happenings in the retail, culinary, commercial, design and architecture sectors. Discussion explored how the neighborhood’s renaissance brought about by exciting new projects and featured the thought leaders who are taking the village to new heights. Notable Guests and panelists included David Martin, President of Terra; Carlos Rosso, President of Condo Development for The Related Group; Ina Cordle, Managing Editor of The Real Deal; Michael Schwartz, Award-winning chef and restauranteur; Michael Comras, CEO of Comras Company; Chris Dekker, Commercial Real Estate Broker for Mayfair Real Estate Advisors; Robert Lloyd, Architect at Perkins+Will; Maurizio Farinelli, Owner of Strada and Farinelli 1937; H.H. Bredemeier, Owner of H&H Jewels; Carlos Prio-Touzet, Owner of Touzet Studio Design + Architecture and more.The conversation engaged the audience in topics like the latest in development; the redesign of CocoWalk and new Mary Street Class-A office and prime retail that is reinvigorating the area’s live-work-play lifestyle; the public visioning workshop lead by Plusurbia and Perkins+Will; the new and established culinary offerings and much more. Each panelist spoke to the overarching theme of the neighborhood’s continuous growth and its commitment to maintain its historic charm and tree-lined ambiance revered by residents and guests. The panel was held at the Park Grove sales gallery where guests were treated to amazing cuisine catered by James Beard Award-winning Chef Michael Schwartz.

G&G Business Developments Officially Breaks Ground on Aston Martin Residences On The Miami River

G&G Business Developments alongside Aston Martin, officially broke ground on Aston Martin Residences at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way on October 18, 2017. Aston Martin Residences is designed by BMA & Revuelta Architecture and will rise 66-stories, featuring 391 condominium units. Coastal Construction Group is the general contractor on the project.

“Aston Martin is on a growth trajectory globally and across the United States. Our partnership with G&G Business Developments to create Aston Martin Residences Miami, forms an important part of that growth story and of our desire to bring our brand to new audiences across the world,” said Simon Sproule, Aston Martin Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer

“In October 2016 we announced the partnership with Aston Martin and our plan to break ground in October 2017. Exactly one year later we are here to celebrate the start of construction which is confirmation of our commitment to follow our own strict timeline. This development has been extremely well received, in part due to the unique offer but also due to the outstanding job our official broker Cervera is doing. I am confident we will deliver on our promise to create the ultimate residential tower and I’m looking forward to admiring the view from the top of this special building when it is complete,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. “The success of this collaboration is a testament to the team work, mutual trust and dedication of everyone involved, both at G&G and Aston Martin.”

The tower's interiors will feature signature carbon fibre reception desks in each of the tower’s two private lobbies, lighting and handmade detail based on the car, and residence doors hand-adorned door numbers from the same jewelers that place the logo on the hood of Aston Martin cars along with bespoke artisan Aston Martin door handles, and kestral tan leather door tabs. The tower's design will features floor-to-ceiling glass with no visible concrete, including glass encased support beams. Units range from 1 to 4 bedrooms with a 19,000 SF, 6 bedroom crown-jewel penthouse on the 63-65 floors. Pricing starts at $600,000 and range up to $7,000,000 for the "River and Panoramic Residences" part of the building and $14,000,000 to $35,000,000 for the "Penthouses." Amenities include a 42,000 SF “Sky Amenity” deck which features a state-of-the-art fitness center with spin room and boxing facilities, golf simulator, multiple theaters, and a curated art gallery. Sales have passed over $100 million in deposits since the on-site Sales Gallery opened in early July (2017). Aston Martin Residences is expected to be completed in 2021. 

Vladislav Doronin's OKO Group Breaks Ground on Missoni Baia in Edgewater in Style

Vladislav Doronin's OKO Group officially broke ground on Missoni Baia in Edgewater on October 12 in a stunning style that has set the stage for the first-ever Missoni branded residences. The event was attended by some of Miami real estate's biggest players and featured speeches by Edgardo Defortuna & Vladislav Doronin, capped off with a live flyboard performance and live saxophone. Missoni Baia will be a 57-story luxury condominium tower which will rise 649'. The tower represents the first of OKO Group’s four Miami projects as well as their first residential development. Missoni Baia will also be the first-ever branded residences from the legendary Italian fashion and design house, Missoni. Check-out the video and gallery of the swanky groundbreaking below. 

Two Roads Development Celebrates With Top Brokers by Awarding Commission Checks In-Advance of Ground Breaking

On Wednesday, August 30th, Two Roads Development, the developers of Elysee Miami, awarded nearly $400,000 in commission checks to the project’s top-selling brokers in advance of its highly-anticipated groundbreaking this coming fall (2017). The check presentation took place at a special cocktail event at Elysee’s sales gallery on Biscayne Boulevard. Notable guests included Two Roads Development’s Reid Boren and Taylor Collins, as well as members of Cervera Real Estate’s executive leadership team including Alicia Cervera Sr., Veronica Cervera Goeske, Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, Jesse Ottley and Ali Lamadrid. Set to rise along Biscayne Bay at 788 NE 23rd Street in Miami’s East Edgewater neighborhood, the 57-story waterfront tower will feature 100 half-floor and full-floor residences priced from $1.5 million to $14 million. Cervera Real Estate are the exclusive sales team for Elysee. 

Optimum Group Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for “The Optimum,” Their New Coconut Grove Office Tower

Optimum Group, a global real estate investor and leading developer, hosted a formal groundbreaking ceremony and champagne reception to celebrate the construction commencement of The Optimum, a new class A office tower in Coconut Grove. Mayor Tomás Pedro Regalado spoke briefly on Coconut Grove’s rich history and Optimum’s commitment to enhance the neighborhood’s revitalization as well as company’s ongoing contribution to evolve South Florida communities and growing businesses.

“As the first new Class A office building in over 25 years that fulfills the much-needed commercial and retail component in ‎the center of one of Miami’s most historic community, ‘The Optimum’ is our response for those who are looking to live, work and play in the neighborhood,” said Ricardo Tabet, ceo of Optimum Group. “The space will not only complement The Groves’ lush landscaping and understated aesthetic, but will contribute to the neighborhood’s electrifying renaissance.”

The Optimum is a 5-story, class A office tower in the heart of the Grove. The Optimum is being designed by Arquitectonica, who took cues from Coconut Grove lush folliage including raking the buildings’ facades in natural cement and wood to blend seamlessly into Coconut Grove. The development will entail 44,000 SF of office space and 6,500 SF of ground floor restaurant space which is expected to feature a high-end restaurant along with a rooftop lounge that offers dramatic, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Optimum Development USA paid $8.5 million for the assemblage in 2014 and has since taken a $21.5 million loan on the property. The Optimum is located at 3480 Main Highway in Coconut Grove and is expected to be completed by 2018 with occupancy in just 16 months. 

Construction Update: Auberge Beach Residences & Spa Tops-Off in Fort Lauderdale

Auberge Beach Residences and Spa has officially topped-off the north tower. The north tower is almost sold out, with just 3 residences for sale remaining, and the south tower is over 60% sold. Auberge Beach Residences & Spa features 171 flow-through condominium residences spread over two towers designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates with interiors by Meyer Davis Design Studio. Units feature private elevator access, sunrise and sunset terraces, and floor-to-ceiling glass for unobstructed ocean views. The project is being developed by PRH Fairwinds, a partnership between Related Group, Fairwinds Group and Fortune International. The building's amenities include 2 beachfront swimming pools, full-service spa, 2 restaurants, golf simulator and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Delivery is expected in the summer of 2018.

The Related Group Celebrates the Grand Opening of Brickell Heights in Style

The Related Group celebrated the grand opening of Brickell Heights, their third tower to open on South Miami Avenue, solidifying the road as the urban center of Downtown Miami and Brickell. Famed Cuban Grammy-award-winning singer/songstress, Cucu Diamantes, while enjoying unparalleled views of the city from Brickell Height's lush pool deck. At the event, attendees had the opportunity to preview the Brickell Heights lifestyle and were invited to tour the stunning David Rockwell-designed interiors and amenity spaces. Guests were also treated to acrobatic performances curated by Equinox, which is set to open Miami’s newest and largest fitness club on-site. Notable guests included Jorge Pérez and Darlene Perez, Chairman, CEO and Founder, The Related Group; Carlos Rosso, President of the Condominium Development Division, The Related Group; Jon Paul Pérez, Vice President, The Related Group; Cucu Diamantes, Grammy-award winning Singer/Songstress; Fabian Burgos, Artist; Omar Rodriguez Graham, Artist; Eduardo Capilla, Artist; George Goodrich, Artist; Gil Dezer, President, Dezer Development.

Brickell Heights features 690 condo units spread over two towers. Amenities include a movie theater, numerous party rooms, state-of-the-art fitness centers, gorgeous spas and more. The property features unique pieces by some of the most world’s best known artists, including a striking outdoor mural by Argentine artist Fabian Burgos and original works by Eduardo Capillo, Omar Rodriguez Graham and more. Downtown Miami’s first SoulCycle studio will also occupy a 6,000 SF ground level retail space in addition to a 30,000 SF Equinox. Brickell Heights is adjacent to Brickell City Centre, Brickell's new 2 million square foot mall from Swire Properties as well as SLS LUX Brickell, from Related Group and The Allen Morris Company. Enjoy the gallery of the event courtesy of TAMZ Photography below.  

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter Hosts Jam Room Event Highlighting The Largest Amenity Deck in the U.S.

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter hosted a live concert and jam session highlighting its Jam Room and the future, largest amenity deck in the U.S. PARAMOUNT Worldcenter features more than 40 amenities including resort style pool complete with floating pods and private bungalows, tennis courts, soccer pitch, boxing studio, Sky Observatory and Tai Chi deck, and a rooftop entertainment deck 60 stories above the Miami skyline. Over 900 guests were in attendance as PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter rolled out their new innovative video campaign. Check out the gallery below and read our PROFILE Exclusive Interview with PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter developer Dan Kodsi here.

Andrea Bocelli Headlines Enchanting Evening Under the Stars for the Children of Haiti at The Residences by Armani/ Casa

On April 25 The Residences by Armani/ Casa Design Center hosted a Benefit for the children of Haiti with Andrea Bocelli headlining the night. With over 250 guests in attendance and hosted by developers Jorge Perez and Gil Dezer, the event raised over $600,000 for the children of Haiti. The captivating performance was followed by a romantic moonlit dinner reception on the design center’s oceanfront terrace, where VIP guests, including supermodel Petra Nemcova and Miami Dolphins star running back Jay Ajayi, had the rare opportunity to dine with the Maestro. All funds from the private concert and dinner benefited The Andrea Bocelli Foundation’s education projects in Haiti, which aid five community schools located in the most remote area of the country, providing free education and healthcare to over 2,500 children daily. 

Douglas Elliman Honors Top Agents at The Florida Ellie's, Their Annual Awards Show

On April 21, 2017 Douglas Elliman hosted their signature annual awards show at the St. Regis Bal Harbour to recognize the top produces in South Florida. Hosted by Florida CEO Jay Parker and Florida COO Gus Rubio, Douglas Elliman celebrated $2.6 billion in total sales volume in 2016 in Florida, up 8% from 2015. Douglas Elliman oversaw 4,424 sales and lease transactions across the South Florida markets in 2016 as well as the opening of new office locations in Jupiter, Delray Beach and Bay Harbor as well as an expansion of their Brickell location. “We have experienced extraordinary growth and expansion in the past year, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead,” said Jay Parker, CEO of Douglass Elliman Florida. Check out the gallery from the event below and read our PROFILE Exclusive interview with Jay Parker here.