Step Inside The Gallery House, A Modern Art Collector's Masterpiece in Coconut Grove

Dubbed The Gallery House, 30 Bay Heights Drive in Coconut Grove is a modern art collectors dream. The modern masterpiece spans 5,114 SF and the walls are covered in art by famed artists such as Patrick Rubinstein, Charles Fazzino and more.

Built in 2018, The Gallery House is built with some of the strongest construction structural systems used in South Florida. Concrete blocks, columns and tie beams make up the structure of this home to withstand some of the stormiest South Florida days. The floor and roof slabs are poured in place concrete over precast concrete joist. With a summer that lasts all year long, the outdoor area of The Gallery House caters to the South Florida lifestyle with a stunning pool and lounge area.

The artfully conceived home was finished and furnished during a three year process, to strategically combine rare aesthetics, design elements with natural palettes and beautiful grounds to ensure comfort and modern sophistication. The home was built to flawlessly showcase a collection of art through multiple focal points, the first floor is dressed in polished concrete including the breathtaking staircase with a steel finish. The two level, four bedroom and five bath layout also features a media room with an ensuite bath, interiors with dramatic ceiling heights and a rare Roche Bobois collectible sofa in the formal living area.  

30 Bay Heights Drive is currently listed for $5,500,000 with Adriana Pinto Torres and Tracy Ferrer of Douglas Elliman. The home is also offered with the adjacent lot at 26 Bay Heights Drive for an additional $1,500,000, giving the future buyer endless possibilities for more privacy or to expand this dream estate into a larger compound.

MiamiCentral Station Reveals Stantec Interiors for Park-Line Miami Residences By Brightline

MiamiCentral Station has revealed the new Stantec-designed interiors of the new two-tower, 816-unit Park-Line Miami Residences by Brightline. The globally-acclaimed architecture and design firm Stantec designed the lobby interiors of the north tower plus the amenity spaces, corridors, and unit finishes of both 30-story towers, located above Brightline’s MiamiCentral passenger rail station.

“Our vision for the design concept was the refined tailored traveler that resides in the heart of the city and travels the world,” said Raed Alawadhi, senior designer at Stantec. “We incorporated dark colors found in tailored suits and the brown tones of antique leather luggage and travel bags along with warm woods, creamy neutral tones, and deep blues to create the timeless sophisticated interiors.”

The lobby interiors feature wood ceilings, herringbone stone tile flooring, and warm wood with metal accents. Open seating areas are anchored by custom leather wall panels and a dramatic chandelier with shimmering mesh metal fabric that illuminates the room. A green wall at the end of the entrance creates a focal point and brings a touch of nature to the space. The lobby lounge, which is decorated with natural hues and textures and complimented with luxury fabrics, leads into the valet waiting area, where TV screens let residents know when their car will arrive. Residents are also an elevator ride away from the train station, where they can access service to Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, with service to Aventura and Boca expected in late 2021 and to Orlando in 2022.

In addition to the lobby, Stantec designed the interiors of the amenity decks located on the seventh floor of both towers. The interiors of the north tower feature stylish lounge areas,  intimate lighting, and  dark blue and green velvet and leather furnishings. A gaming area offers foosball, shuffleboard, and a pool table while the entertainment space has a dining area and wet bar. There’s also a private meeting room and co-working space available for residents. 

The south tower’s amenity level includes a reception desk with a custom woven screen wall, a 3,500 square-foot gym, a fitness lounge with sofas, med spa and massage rooms, and a dog spa. The yoga room is surrounded by windows with views to the outside deck, known as SkyPark, which sits between the two towers.

Park-Line Miami has a total of 816 residences that include studios, one-, two-, and three-bedroom units. The units have floor-to-ceiling windows, walk-in closets, bathrooms with chrome fixtures, and kitchens with modern Italian cabinetry, quartz countertops, and subway tiling. 

“Park-Line Miami’s thoughtful design and finishes combined with our multitude of modalities allow us to offer a living experience unlike anything Miami has ever seen,” said Najam Syed, head of asset management at Brightline Trains. “The almost two-acre private park-like setting with an outdoor track, a world-class fitness facility, and forward-thinking live, work, and play amenities make Park-Line Miami a truly unique asset. We are proud to have partnered with Stantec in bringing our vision of Transit Oriented Development to life.” 

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; Luma at Miami Worldcenter; Yard 8 in Midtown Miami; 17 West in Miami Beach; Avalon Doral; and Wynwood Square. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

CMC Group Reveals Multi-Million Dollar Art Collection At Brickell Flatiron

Milan-born developer and CMC Group founder Ugo Colombo recently completed the installation of a multi-million art collection at his newly opened Brickell Flatiron tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. The privately commissioned permanent collection features a series of exclusively produced large-scale paintings and sculptures by New York artist Julian Schnabel, as well as signature pieces by Italian artist Carlos Battaglia and Italian photographer Marco Glaviano, which are displayed throughout the 64-story building’s grand lobby and public amenity spaces. Works by Battaglia and Glaviano add to Brickell Flatiron’s Italian sophistication and are complemented by the building’s sleek interiors and custom-designed furnishings created by Italian design architect Massimo Iosa Ghini.

“Brickell Flatiron’s signature art collection complements the building’s timeless elegance and sophisticated Italian style,” said developer Ugo Colombo, founder of CMC Group. “We’ve spared no detail or expense to deliver a memorable product for our residents, offering the highest caliber of quality and design that will withstand the test of time.”

Highlights from the collection include two dynamic pieces by Italian painter Carlo Battaglia: Visionario, 1968 and Visionario 7, 1969. Born on the Sardinian island of La Maddalena, Battaglia is best known for his abstract paintings from the 1960s, rich seascapes from the 1970s and ‘80s, and watercolor sketches of New York City made in late 2001.

A standout among Julian Schnabel’s custom prints and pastel-colored paintings at the tower is the iconic Sawtooth Lamps sculpture from his 2014 collection, fashioned from cast and plate bronze. The American painter and filmmaker’s large-scale pieces are materially and thematically monumental, drawing on a wealth of influences from Cubism to the practice of Cy Twombly and themes such as sexuality, obsession, suffering, redemption, death, and belief.

Italian photographer Marco Glaviano also exhibits two framed prints at the luxury condominium, including Dizzy Gillespie in the 27th st. studio in New York, 1992 and Sonny Rollins at Umbria Jazz in Perugia,1998. The Sicily-born photographer and architect pioneered digital photography as the first to publish a digital picture in American Vogue in 1982 and worked for leading fashion magazines and brands across the globe.

Brickell Flatiron’s architectural design is the brainchild of architect Luis Revuelta, who is behind many of Miami’s iconic high-rises including CMC Group’s Bristol Tower, Santa Maria and EPIC Residences & Hotel. On the inside, master Italian design architect Massimo Iosa Ghini uses inspiration from Revuelta’s curved façade to outline the tower’s sleek interiors and public amenity spaces, creating a seamless transition from exterior to interior.

The tower’s 64th-floor rooftop amenities encompass a Sky Spa, Sky Pool and Sky Gym with 360-degree panoramic views of the bay and downtown Miami’s glimmering cityscape. Residents have access to a host of therapeutic services and other offerings including private steam, sauna and locker facilities, a 6,300 square foot state-of-the-art fitness center with Pilates, spin and aerobics studios. Additional features include a resort-style lap pool and separate children’s pool on the 18th floor, private movie theater with stadium seating, billiards room and lounge, clubroom, full-time concierge and 24-hour valet parking, on-site vehicle washing and detailing, and electric car-charging stations.

Residences at Brickell Flatiron range from one-to-five bedrooms, with a limited collection of penthouses that include two-story duplex and three-story triplex units. Each unit comes equipped with the finest materials from around the world, soaring ceilings with recessed lighting, energy-efficient windows, and elliptical glass balconies.

Approximately 98% of the development’s 527 units have already been sold, which were originally priced from about $500,000 to $15.5 million. Remaining residences are available from $1.175 million to $2.35 million, and one upper duplex penthouse for $9.4 million.

Check Out This Miami Beach Home Built By Lawrence Murray Dixon, The Architect Behind the Historic Art Deco District

Miami Beach has been known for it's historic Art Deco architecture since the movement began in the 1930's. One of the most crucial figures responsible for the development of "Tropical Art Deco" style was architect Lawerence Murray Dixon. Dixon was a prolific figure who put South Beach on the map by designing the buildings and interior decor of many Miami Beach homes and most notably responsible for 42 hotels located in what is now known as the Historic Art Deco District, including the Raleigh, Ritz Plaza, Victor, Tides, Marlin, Tiffany and Betsy Ross.

One of his many works of art includes this recently listed Miami Beach home on Michigan Avenue which was built in the 1940’s. The charming architecturally significant residence features 2,730 square foot with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The home was recently renovated with by renowned interior designer Tomas Frenes, known for his furnishings featured throughout many 5-star hotels nationwide. Frenes was responsible for the updated design of the house while preserving the historic elements of the late Dixon's work.

The updated Lawrence Murray Dixon charming masterpiece blends the warmth of history and modern style.The floor plan is built for a seamless indoor and outdoor living environment and filled with an abundance of natural light. The home comes equipped to provide endless entertainment with a formal dining area, expansive living room and a gourmet chef's kitchen. When living in Miami Beach an outdoor paradise is almost a requirement, the backyard of this home serves as an entertaining with a heated pool and spa topped with your own modern summer kitchen. The home is listed for just under $2 million with Francisco Navarro and Sam Gaita of Douglas Elliman. 

Images via Douglas Elliman

Tour Bamboo Hill, Lars Bolander And Nadine Kalachnikoff Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach

Bamboo Hill, designed by and the personal residence of one of America's leading interior designers and tastemakers Lars Bolander and wife Nadine Kalachnikoff, has hit the market for $5,900,000. The home was built in 2007 as the Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach and showcases the work of 19 of the most celebrated world renowned interior designers. This residence is Dutch and South African inspired design spanning 8,751 SF with 6 bedrooms and 7.5 baths. The main house is 5,868 SF with 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms with 2 guest casitas also on the property.

Similar to the showrooms Lars Bolander maintains in New York's Meatpacking District his Palm Beach home favors a mix of 19th-century antiques, painted furniture, contemporary art and sculpture, and decorative objects picked up in the Far East and Morocco. The exterior of the home is a mix of architectural ideas that inspired Bolander from around the world. The door is Dutch South African style and the stone dogs are reproductions purchased in Spain.

Outside, the homes gardens were designed by Mario Nievera, he replicated a Persian motif he spotted at a fountain at the Taj Mahal to redefine the garden and guide seating plantings and spiritual paths. The lush backyard also features a pool with cabana and 2 guest casitas.

Bamboo Hill is located at 260 Palmetto Ln, West Palm Beach, FL and is currently listed for $5,900,000 with Gary Goodwin and Gloria Rodriguez-Allsup of Douglas Elliman.

Images via Douglas Elliman

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Artefacto Begins Construction on New DOMO-Designed U.S. Flagship In Coral Gables

Brazilian furnishings brand Artefacto has celebrated the groundbreaking of their new US flagship in Coral Gables located on the highly-trafficked US-1. The 45,000 SF bi-level structure will feature an eye-catching modernist design by the renowned DOMO Architecture + Design, with interiors by Patricia Anastassiadis. The showroom is set to open mid-2021, and marks the brand’s 28th location worldwide.

Headed by CEO Paulo Bacchi, Artefacto entered the U.S. in 2002 as an anchor tenant to Coral Gables’ Merrick Park. Bacchi continues to make his mark on Coral Gables with the sleek new showroom at 101 South Dixie Highway, along one of Miami’s major transportation arteries.

“I’m very proud of our continued growth in Miami, and our showroom expresses the remarkable warmth and luxuries found in Artefacto home environments,” says Bacchi. “Now we will capture eyes in all directions with an innovative aesthetic that anchors US1 with incredible style.”

Exteriors will showcase dramatic street-level window displays of Artefacto’s exclusive collaborations with such notable talents as Alejandro Estrada, Piegatto, Sergio Matos and Patricia Anatassiadis. In-line with the brand’s commitment to embracing sustainable practices, the showroom’s exterior concept features lush, green walls with the highest level of quality natural, raw materials.

Beauty & Fashion Entrepreneur Loren Ridinger Purchases Residence at Two Roads Development's Elysee in Edgewater

Internet beauty and fashion mogul Loren Ridinger, co-founder and senior executive vice president of Market America and founder of the cosmetics brand Motives, has purchased a new condo at Elysee. The three-tiered, 57-story luxury building in Miami’s Edgewater district was designed by Arquitectonica’s Bernardo Fort-Brescia and boasts elegant interior spaces from Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot. Elysee is scheduled to be completed later this year.

Ridinger’s half-floor residence at the boutique high-rise will have 4 bedrooms, a den, 5.5 bathrooms, and 180-degree direct east/west facing terraces that will give panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and the Downtown Miami skyline, for a total of 3,865 square feet of interior and exterior space. The unit also features private elevator access, 10-foot-high ceilings, custom Waterworks master bedroom fittings and fixtures, and gourmet kitchens with ItalKraft cabinetry and professional-grade appliances.

“I was attracted to Elysee’s estate-sized units, incredible views, massive offering of amenities and, above all, its amazing location,” said Loren Ridinger. “Edgewater’s proximity to the Design District, coupled with the building’s on-site entertaining and business spaces are particularly appealing and conducive to my personal and professional lifestyle needs.”

Elysee offers three full floors of amenities. The Grand Lobby Level, with its elegant marble living room area, bayfront lounge, and waterfront pool, is minutes away from Downtown’s Art & Entertainment District, the Miami Design District, the Wynwood Arts District, Midtown Miami, and Miami Beach. The tower’s 7th-floor provides a resort-sized lap pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a spa with private sauna, steam and massage rooms, a blow-dry bar, and a children’s playroom. The Elysee’s Owners’ Sky Level on the building’s 30th floor is home to a Grand Salon lounge and bar area, a Grand Dining Room that fits 24 guests, a catering kitchen and chef’s table, a private screening room, and a media room.

The purchase price of Ridinger’s unit was not disclosed. However, Elysee’s 100-half floor and full-floor residences’ prices range from $1.8 million to $10 million, with floorplans from three to six bedrooms that measure between 2,200 and 6,600 square feet. Similar properties to Ridinger’s in the building’s “middle tier” go anywhere from $2.9 million and $3.6 million.

Elysee’s exclusive sales and marketing partner, Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, represented the property’s developer, Two Roads Development, and Ridinger in the transaction.

“We’re thrilled to welcome the Ridingers to Elysee in Edgewater, where the new Miami lives,” said developer Reid Boren, managing partner at Two Roads Development. “We’re continuing to see buyers attracted to the size of our units and the privacy of a boutique building. Plus, our personalized concierge services are especially attractive to buyers like Loren who travel frequently and would benefit from a full-service lifestyle building.”

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Palazzo Della Luna On Fisher Island Reveals $9 Million Residence Designed by Champalimaud

Fisher Island’s Palazzo Della Luna has revealed a lavish, $9 million residence designed by the New York-based, internationally-acclaimed interior design firm Champalimaud. Palazzo Della Luna is a 50-residence, 10-story boutique development located on the private Fisher Island which his consistently ranked as one the wealthiest zip code in the U.S. The ultra-luxe building offers move-in-ready and limited-edition turnkey residences from internationally-acclaimed designers.

The Champalimaud-designed residence is fully-furnished, spanning 3-bedrooms and 3-bathrooms spread over 3,724 SF of interior space. The residence also offers a large terrace with unparalleled views of Miami’s famous coastlines. Priced at $9 million, the abode offers a bright and airy aesthetic made for easy and luxurious living. Interior design elements include blonde oak wood flooring, statement light fixtures, hand-picked Italian marbles and more. Upon direct elevator entry into the residence, an exquisite reading room sets the tone with unique, custom shelving and the finest of millwork, all with flow-through views of the ocean. The crisp aura of the interiors, juxtaposed by fine hints of vibrant color, mirrors the tropical waters and backdrop of Miami Beach through floor-to-ceiling windows.

“The exquisite details of this designer home instantly draw modern-day buyers desiring to live in the zenith of the newest luxury product on Fisher Island,” said Dora Puig, Director of Sales and Marketing for Palazzo Della Luna. “This building has cultivated elite prestige, showcasing an exclusive lifestyle through its thoughtful design and a full-service amenity experience that is exclusive to the property and its neighboring sister building, Palazzo Del Sol. There’s nothing like this around us.”

Palazzo Della Luna marks the first residential project for Champalimaud Design, which is renowned for the design of The Beverly Hills Hotel, The Dorchester London, The Raffles Singapore and The Waldorf Astoria New York to name a few of their hospitality commissioned projects. The firm also curated the lobby and interior amenities to embody the tranquil environment of Fisher Island. On the heels of Fisher Island celebrating its centennial anniversary, Palazzo Della Luna now represents the pinnacle of bespoke luxury on the island offering six-star services and amenities including a waterfront lounge with a butler-serviced Aperitivo bar and lounge, a beauty salon and treatment rooms, fitness center, Kidville children’s playroom, theatre, business center, two pools, a spa cabana and more. Fisher Island is a secure oasis with an exclusive members-only Fisher Island Club that includes a Beach Club, the Vanderbilt Mansion, par-35 championship golf course by P.B. Dye, 18 tennis courts (with all four Grand Slam surfaces), and two private deep-water marinas, among other conveniences and amenities.

“Like the rest of Florida, full time Fisher Island residents enjoy the benefits of a living in a non-income tax state matched with the luxurious lifestyle of the American tropics. Fisher Islands exclusive country club lifestyle and secure private island sets Palazzo Della Luna apart from any other condominium options in South Florida,” says Irina Artemova who is a leading sales executive at Palazzo Della Luna.

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Monaco Yacht Club & Residences By Optimum Development USA Announces Groundbreaking

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, an enclave of 39 luxurious waterfront residences with a private marina, has announced that it will be breaking ground imminently. Optimum Development USA, Moss, the appointed general contractor of the condominium, and Fortune Development Sales will host a groundbreaking event this week to commemorate the start of construction on the site, which is located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive. 

The 12-story boutique condominium is slated for completion in early 2021 and is on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in Miami Beach’s MiMo District. “The initial success of the sales process is a true testament to the demand buyers have for the pursuit of pleasure combined with the intimacy of a full-service boutique building,” said Ricardo Tabet, CEO of Optimum Development USA. “Featuring the extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in urban, waterfront living in one of the world’s leading destinations for elegant and sophisticated design.”

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining, the homes will feature wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.  

Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, walk-in closets, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets. The building will be pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest smart technology.  

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions. Other waterfront amenities include paddle boarding, kayaking and more. The resident’s lounge will include a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining.

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million. 

By Katya Demina

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Magellan Launches Leasing of Gio Midtown Apartments

Chicago-based Magellan Development Group, investor Alex Vadia and J.P. Morgan Asset Management have launched pre-leasing of their 447 apartment rentals in the nearly-completed Gio Midtown. The building is slated for competition mid quarter and will feature units ranging from 386 to 1,919 square feet. A studio will start at about $1,585 a month, one-bedroom at $1,775 a month, two-bedroom at $2,775 a month, and a three-bedroom at $3,790 a month.

The apartments feature luxury finishes like quartz countertops, kitchen islands, keyless entry, blackout shades, and sprawling terraces to promote natural light and expansive city views. Wellness enthusiasts have access to a 4,741-square-foot fitness club, a spa which includes a Himalayan salt room, sauna and steam rooms, and a meditation garden on the amenities floor.

Residents will enjoy high-touch concierge services and access to everyday conveniences. Bozzuto is managing the property.

Inspired by Italian Modernism, the project’s namesake derives from Italy’s Gio Ponti, an influential figure recognized for his architecture, furniture and object design. Celebrating Ponti’s elegant aesthetic, the façade highlights geometric, angled balconies. The building was designed by bKL Architecture LLC with contemporary interiors by Fanny Haim & Associates.

Eco-friendly renters will appreciate a bike workshop and wash station, as well as electric car chargers. A passageway at the ground level allows for meandering by locals and residents alike, with planned retail, restaurants, and activations. 

By Stephanie Warren