OMEGA Brings the Spirit of the Olympics to Miami Design District with Massive Art Installation And Influencer Studded Bash

OMEGA hosted an array of Miami’s most notable guests and influencers for an exclusive celebration honoring the opening of the OMEGA Olympic Swimming Pool Art Installation, which commemorates OMEGA’s 29th time as the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games.

The party, which was hosted at the OMEGA Aquatic Centre at Jungle Plaza, was attended by top Miami influencers, like Patrick van Negri, Eddie Otero, Ronald Thomas, Elizabeth Elias, Carolina Lindo, and more, while the night was DJ’d by the Tik-Tok famous DJ, Isaac Hindin-Miller. Guests experienced a luxury cocktail party while enjoying the beautiful Miami weather around the Swimming Pool Art Installation, which also included an “aquatic” performance by ambassadors dressed as Olympic swimmers.

The night was preceded by a private viewing of the installation and the Olympic themed OMEGA boutique in the Miami Design District and is just the kick-off to the month-long activation celebrating this years Tokyo Games.

To commemorate OMEGA’s long standing partnership with the Olympic Games, the Miami Design District boutique has been transformed into a special venue, celebrating the spirit of the iconic sporting event. OMEGA has been the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic Games since 1932, and will serve in the role for the 29th time when the competition begins on July 23rd in Japan. Visitors to the boutique in Miami will now have unique access to the occasion through a litany of pop ups and displays.

The boutique provides an experiential view of “A Journey Through Time” – an exhibit showcasing OMEGA’s history of timekeeping excellence and relentless pursuit of innovative technology. Upon entering the boutique, visitors are greeted with an abstract display of an original OMEGA starting block before being treated to an underwater view of a swimming race in progress, with sounds from the pool creating a sensory event in the boutique’s elevator.

The second floor of the boutique features an immersive experience for visitors to learn about OMEGA’s role as Official Timekeeper, through an array of unique installations that tell the story of their 89 year long history of timekeeping. One such installation is the Vintage Timepiece Exhibition, which includes one of the first starting pistols used by OMEGA.

There are also a few eye-catching moments for customers beyond the boutique too. These athlete-inspired surprises will be seen throughout the district, as OMEGA highlights its passion for sport in a truly fun way.

The activation will run through until August 29th in Miami Design District’s Jungle Plaza, giving visitors front row access to this exciting moment in Olympic Games history.

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Major Food Group Continues Miami Expansion Opens ZZ's Sushi Bar In Miami Design District

Coming off the heels of the opening of Carbone Miami in the South of Fifth neighborhood, critically acclaimed global restaurant company, Major Food Group, is continuing to grow their presence in Miami with the recent opening of ZZ’s Sushi Bar, in the heart of the Miami Design District. Having officially unveiled this past Thursday, April 22, ZZ’s Sushi Bar is a Japanese restaurant and membership club, presided over by Masa Ito and Kevin Kim, two of New York City's most revered and beloved sushi chefs. ZZ’s Sushi Bar offers cuisine of the highest caliber, personalized hospitality, and unmatched amenities. ZZ’s Sushi Bar remakes the former Ember space into a high-end Japanese restaurant with a private 16-seat omakase chef’s choice sushi bar with ingredients flown in from Tokyo. An adjacent dining room serves modern Japanese cuisine with an a la carte menu, from raw dishes to cooked plates of premium Japanese beef on custom-built charcoal grills. Additional restaurants are set to open in the Miami Design District and Brickell later this year.

Miami Design District has been a hotspot for new restaurant openings. COTE, the Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated KOREAN STEAKHOUSE™ and vision of proprietor Simon Kim, officially unveiled in February 2021 and is considered one of New York’s most coveted reservations. Pastry sensation Antonio Bachour will debut Bachour Restaurant and Bakery in the neighborhood in Summer 2021. Tacombi, a hospitality company born on the balmy beaches of the Yucatan in 2005, will be opening a brand-new local taqueria, sharing its love of Mexican taco culture in the Miami Design District at the end of 2021. Santa Fe News & Espresso will unveil a cozy cafe in the neighborhood later this year, French market Biltoki is slated to open up shop in 2022, and a new two-story Italian trattoria from Major Food Group will also debut in the coming future.

Miami Design District Becomes The First Neighborhood In The World To Achieve LEED Gold Certification

The Miami Design District has achieved the prestigious LEED Gold certification, becoming the first neighborhood in the world to achieve the Gold level (LEED ND: Built v4 Gold). Miami Design District marks the third neighborhood in the world to achieve LEED certification, which means “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design,” for Neighborhood Development (version 4 Built). The trendy, luxury shopping, art and entertainment enclave is setting the bar for sustainable development in communities across the country.

Miami Design District is home to a number of luxury fashion houses, art galleries, fine dining experiences, and cafés. The open-air, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, known for its many distinct and artistic façades, notably boasts a highly energy-efficient infrastructure.

Amongst the many sustainability aspects of the neighborhood’s redevelopment focus, several to highlight include: the re-infiltration of rainwater and restored natural hydrology made possible by the additions of expansive vegetated and high-albedo white roofs and tree-shaded streets, enhanced walkable streets and pedestrian walkways that promote community connectivity and encourage visitors to spend more time outdoors, and the integration of innovations from other Green Building Standards, including the WELL's feature "Beauty and Mindful Design," which incorporates different design elements and artwork that lend to a more calming environment.

In 2011 Island Planning Corporation (IPC) was brought in by DACRA and L Catterton Real Estate to design the Landscape Masterplan for the neighborhood. Miami Design District was inspired by the worlds leading shopping districts including Fifth Avenue and Rodeo Drive. IPC helped to establish a sophisticated visual continuity throughout the neighborhood, with mature canopy-covered streets and walkways, sculptural specimen trees, and extensive rooftop gardens.

Spinnaker Group, one of the most respected leaders in the green-building movement, provided LEED for Neighborhood Development consulting and energy modeling for this distinctive project, marking the neighborhood’s 4th earned LEED certification. Spinnaker Group also provided LEED Consulting, Building Commissioning and Energy Modeling for three other landmark projects within the Miami Design District including the Garden Building, featuring an intensive rooftop garden lounge designed by Island Planning Corporation (LEED Gold certified in 2013) - Palm Court, featuring underground parking to allow for a large open courtyard above for pedestrians and artwork, such as the Buckminster Fuller’s futuristic Fly’s Eye Dome (LEED Gold certified in 2015) - and most recently, Paradise Plaza, featuring intensive green roofs and underground parking with a large plaza above for pedestrians and artwork (LEED Gold certified in 2020).

Michelin-Starred Korean Barbecue Restaurant COTE Opens In Miami Design District

COTE, the Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated Korean Steakhouse™ by Simon Kim, has opened at 3900 NE 2nd Ave in Miami Design District. The opening is COTE’s first location outside of New York City since opening in 2017. COTE in Miami Design District spans a 5,892 square foot location offering 100+ seats in the dining room.

The interior was designed based on the New York City location by MNDPC and includes a lavish oval-shaped bar, red light dry-aging room, blue chip modern art and two private dining rooms. COTE offers an interactive dining experience with table-side smokeless grills with an exhaust system which ventilates air at 6.6X more frequently than standard restaurants. COTE has also installed a state-of-the-art Paragon Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS), which continuously replaces indoor air with fresh air from the outdoors.

COTE’s menu includes 45-day, dry-aged beef which is prepared at the table on the smokeless grills. The menu also includes the highest grade of prime cuts and American wagyu that is dry-aged in the restaurant’s on-site red light dry-aging room. Meats are seasoned with COTE’s Signature Gastronome’s Salt, a proprietary salt blend composed of British Maldon salt, Himalayan pink salt, and Korean thousand-day sea salt. COTE also offers two tasting menus, The Butcher’s Feast® and a 10-course Steak Omakase™. COTE also offers an award winning beverage program curated by James Beard Award-nominated beverage director Victoria James and master sommelier Mia van de Water.

COTE is part of the influx of New York-based restaurants to recently open in Miami including Carbone and Osteria Morini.

OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH™ Opens Flagship Store In Miami Design District

OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH™ has opened in Miami Design District (MDD). The new two-story flagship location is located at 127 NE 41st Street and will feature seasonal men's and women's collections of the luxury brand’s ready-to-wear streetwear. The Miami Design District store was designed by Virgil Abloh in collaboration with OMA’s Director of Architecture Samir Bantal to operate as a flagship retail store, fulfillment center, cafe and multipurpose event space that can host a runway fashion show or art show.

COVID-19 reportedly contributed to Abloh and Bantal’s decision to make the location flexible and cater to customers who are shopping online as opposed to in-store. In addition the walls are modular and can be compressed or opened up to change the space for different uses as well as opening up the front facade the outdoors. The store was designed with an industrial aesthetic with concrete floors, corrugated metal walls and mesh ceiling panels. Apparel will be displayed on stainless steel shelving with black marquina and white Carrara marble platforms, all of which, including the furniture, is modular and on wheels to be easily moved.

In addition to being the founder of OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH™, which he founded in 2012, Abloh is also the artistic director of Louis Vuitton's menswear collection. OFF-WHITE c/o VIRGIL ABLOH™ goods are manufactured in Milan with a core value of the brand to be made from the best available and particular opinion regarding fabric, fit and fabrication.

Miami Design District was developed by Miami Design District Associates, led by Craig Robins, in a partnership between his firm Dacra and L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund that was established in 2016 by Catterton, LVMH and Groupe Arnault. MDD is a creative neighborhood with shopping, dining, contemporary art, design and events. MDD is home to over 120 flagship stores like Balenciaga, Hermes, Rolex, Fendi, Panerai, Tag Heuer, Dior, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Tesla, etc. MDD also offers three cultural and art institutions being ICA Miami, the de la Cruz Collection and Locust Projects.

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Alta Developers' Quadro At Design District Now Signing Contracts

Alta Developers, led by Raimundo Onetto, has announced that the two-tower, 198-unit residences at Quadro in Miami Design District, which officially launched sales in March, is now signing contracts and paying 25 percent of the total commission to outside brokers. Quadro at the Miami Design District is a distinct resort-style condominium. The 12-story boutique was built in 2019 and is the newest addition to the city’s trendsetting creative hub and is only a short walking distance to many premier attractions in the fashionable Design District.

Quadro’s residences, which start at $398,000 and are exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales, are ready for immediate purchase and allow for buyer flexibility in purchasing units with tenants or placing units into a short-term rental program. The turn-key units range in size from 762 square foot large studios to 1,199 square foot two-bedroom residences with terraces. All units have their own spacious balcony and or terraces, while select units have oversized outdoor patios ranging from 86 square feet to 898 square feet.

“We are certainly seeing a major uptick in prospects inquiring about Quadro and making appointments to see this remarkable project. Prospective home buyers have been waiting to make a decision until they can see residences for themselves and now that we have opened, we are signing contracts,” said, Edgardo Defortuna, President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Group.

The towers reopened its sales gallery on June 1st and have attracted interest from the local market which has been steadily growing with buyers now looking to sign contracts. Inquiries have been coming in from across Latin America, including Ecuador, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru. Fortune International Group expects prospective out-of-state buyers to head to Miami this summer to sign contracts.

“We are seeing that buyers, locally and internationally are eager to buy a home in South Florida now more than ever. We have warm weather, great outdoor spaces, several places to enjoy cultural attractions, and a myriad of dining venues. Buyers also want to ensure purchasing a home that presents attractive opportunities for the future and Quadro checks all the boxes,” adds Edgardo.

The resort-style complex has one-of-a-kind artworks integrated throughout which anchor a multifaceted series of experiential programs and walking tours tailored for residents and guests of the two luxury condominiums. Alta Developers and Art with DNA’s Francisco Del Rio, the lead architect and artist who embedded 542 site-specific pieces throughout the premises, have truly shaped the concept of contours of Quadro, all of which serve as an ode to South Florida’s seashore.

The project offers an expansive list of amenities, including a pool, a sprawling poolside club room, yoga and spinning rooms, and summer kitchens and cabanas with abundant space for outdoor recreation with panoramic views of the city and Biscayne Bay. Each residence has advanced home technology, including NEST smart home thermostats and a Bluetooth keyless entry system with cameras that homeowners can access through their mobile phones. Residents with electric cars can power their cars at charging stations, while those with pets can take them to a state-of-the-art pet washing facility on-site.

“Quadro is ideal for buyers looking to purchase and move-in now – it offers high-end turn-key residences with resort-style amenities at compelling price points in Miami’s Design District. Not to mention, these residences provide complete flexibility for permanent residents, the seasonal snowbird, and the vacationing short-term guests,” said Raimundo Onetto, Principal and CEO at Alta Developers.

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Malls Across Miami Are Reopening Today As Miami Enters Phase 1 Of Reopening From The COVID-19 Shutdown

“Although we live in a city without seasons, this feels like Spring,” said Miami Design District visionary Craig Robins as Miami enters Phase 1 of its reopening plan. As per approval by Governor Ron DeSantis, Miami-Dade and Broward County can begin to reopen as of today, May 18, 2020, following the COVID-19 lockdown that has marred the United States since early March. Golf courses and marinas opened several weeks ago with restrictions, and now retail, restaurants, barbershops and salons may open - with restrictions. Bars, nightclubs, movie theaters and beaches are not part of the Phase 1 reopening plan and have no set reopen date.

Following the opening of Palm Beach County over the past several weeks, malls in Miami are welcoming back patrons in Miami Design District, Brickell City Centre, Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall, in addition to Broward County’s Sawgrass Mills mall leading the charge. While the malls may be open, individual businesses within them are making their own decisions as to which day and how they will relaunch operations. Robins indicated that Miami Design District will see most of their tenants open by Wednesday, May 20 along with parking, public art and centralized services. Shoppers will also be able to pick up a mask at any MDD information desk. Bal Harbour Shops and Brickell City Centre opened May 18.

Restaurant openings have been a hot topic of discussion as they begin opening their dine-in services back up at 50% capacity and with six foot social distancing between parties. Bar counters are closed to seating and a maximum of four people can be seated at a table unless they are members of the same household, which are capped at six. Patrons must wear face masks when they are not at their table and employees must wear masks at all times. All menus must be single use and restrooms must limit their capacity to one person at a time. Retail has similar restrictions limiting capacity to 50% and requiring all customers and employees to wear a mask at all times.

Authorities will monitor and assess how Phase 1 of reopening progresses over the next several weeks before approving a move to Phase 2 or instituting new restrictions to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alta Developers Launches Sales At The Recently Completed Quadro At The Miami Design District

Alta Developers, a South Florida-based real estate development firm, has announced the completion and launch of sales at Quadro at the Miami Design District. Quadro at the Miami Design District is a resort-style condominium with 198 turn-key residences where art is integrated throughout the entire development. Designed by Behar Font & Partners, international homebuyers and art lovers from across the globe can now enjoy art, designer finishes, sweeping city and bay views just across from the Miami Design District.

Quadro at Miami Design District also offers short-term rental flexibility as short-term rentals are fully permitted, residents and guests alike can wake up in the Miami Design District to enjoy the trendy lifestyle destination and shop, dine or play only a few steps away. Quadro provides owners a unique benefit of placing units into a short-term rental program especially designed for this development. The management company can arrange lodging and homestays for visitors.

“As the residential luxury market evolves in South Florida, buyers have created a demand for sensational high-end turn-key residences that provide exhilarating environments and resort-style amenities at compelling pricing points,” said Raimundo Onetto, Principal & CEO at Alta Developers. “Quadro gives buyers solid opportunities where they can list their designer residences into a short-term rental program while they are traveling. Quadro is truly redefining modern day living in Miami’s chic Design District.”

Introducing a more creative feel to resort-style living, Quadro incorporates more than 542 one-of-a-kind art pieces and installations by Art with DNA. Taking inspiration from Miami’s sparkling ocean, vibrant colors and shapes, Quadro is an ode to South Florida’s nautical environment creating a tranquil space for creativity and collaboration.

Residences at Quadro are turn-key and ready for immediate occupancy. Units range in size from large studios, to 973 SF one-bedroom residences and up to 1,280 SF two-bedroom residences with terraces. All residences are designed with hand selected color palettes for the interior walls, doors and trims, stainless steel appliances, private balconies with spectacular views, 9’ – 13’ high-ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows, Italian porcelain tile throughout, modern-white roller shades and open concept kitchen and living room. Designer furniture packages are also available. Each residence is technology enhanced including NEST smart home thermostats as well as a bluetooth keyless entry system with cameras that offer complete control through a homeowner’s mobile phone.

“Quadro is truly distinct in many ways and it presents great opportunities for residents and buyers. The product is approved to accommodate short term rentals plus it is ready for occupancy now, providing the buyer immediate use or rental income from day one. This, coupled with its prime location in the Miami Design District and compelling price points, positions Quadro as one of the best value propositions in the city,” continued Onetto.

The 12-story boutique building offers a variety of amenities that coalesce with the urban environment of the Miami Design District and its close proximity to the bay. An expansive amenities deck with a pool, summer kitchen and cabanas provides plenty of spaces for outdoor recreation with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, while the expansive poolside club room, yoga and spinning rooms create a private setting fit for relaxation or spending time with friends and family. Quadro also features electric car charging stations and state-of-the art pet washing facility.

Residences are exclusively marketed and sold by Fortune Development Sales and start at $399,000.

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Asian & Japanese-Inspired Cocktail Lounge Kaido Opens In Miami Design District

Kaido, an Asian and Japanese-inspired cocktail lounge, is now open in Miami Design District’s Paradis Plaza. Kiado is a collaboration between Miami-star Chef Brad Kilgore and Mixologist Nico de Soto, where they have transformed the second-floor lounge into an intimate Tokyo-inspired bar with indoor and outdoor terrace lounges overlooking Paradise Plaza. Kaido will offer a tasting menu in a non-traditional dining setting offering guests a different experience each visit. Nico de Soto personally created the unique cocktail menu that seamlessly and playfully incorporates the restaurant’s Asian creative inspiration. Kaido’s build-out was designed by Mark Alan Diaz of MAD Designs who brought an edgy, Tokyo-style vibe to the 12-seat bar including deep colors with gold accents and a custom made 1,200 Butterfly knife chandelier. Kaido is now open at 151 NE 41st Street, Suite 217.

1st Annual PROFILEmiami Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum

PROFILEmiami, Miami's leading real estate news platform, presents our First Annual Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum, bringing together South Florida’s top real estate leaders, professionals and local luminaries, curated to be the hottest, must attend industry event in the region. Mark your calendars for November 13, 2018 and join us in Miami Design District at Palm Court (Upstairs) from 4 PM - 9 PM for an afternoon programmed with panels, speakers, networking and a pre-Art Basel Cocktail Party. We will be exploring a selection of hot-topics including Miami’s Private Use of Public Land, Opportunity Zones and Blockchain/ The Tokenization of Real Estate.

Our 2018 events have featured a roster of key industry leaders in South Florida real estate as speakers including Edgardo DeFortuna (Fortune International Group), Steven Gretenstein (Dacra/ Miami Design District), Nir Shoshani (NR Investments/ CANVAS), David Polinksy (Fortis Design + Build), and Jeremy Calleros Gauger (Deputy Director of the Planning Department for the City of Miami), amongst others. We are finalizing our list of panelists for our Fall Real Estate Showcase & Forum so stay tuned for updates.

Where & When: November 13, 2018 | 4 PM - 9 PM | Palm Court (Upstairs) @ Miami Design District

Schedule:

• Miami’s Private Use of Public Land (4:15 PM - 5:00 PM)

• An Exploration Into Opportunity Zones (5:15 PM - 6:00 PM)

• Sustainable Development (6:15 PM - 7:00 PM)

• Blockchain's Application in Real Estate & The Tokenization of Real Estate (7:15 PM - 8:00 PM)

• Networking + Pre Art-Basel Cocktail Hour to Follow (8 PM - 9 PM)

Food & Drinks will be available via St. Roch Market

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