The Piero Lissoni Villa Collection At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Breaks Ground And Launches Sales

The Piero Lissoni Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Miami Beach has just broken ground and launched sales. Lionheart Capital affiliate 4701 North Meridian LLC sold the villas development site to GFI Development Co. and the world-famous Italian architect Piero Lissoni will design the homes. The Residences will be ultra-luxurious single-family waterfront homes with dockage. The homes are part of The Ritz-Carlton Residences located in Mid-Beach where  the lake, ocean and waterway meet and just minutes from Downtown and South Beach.

“We are delighted to launch this superlative collection of Villas in this new year filled with optimism,” said Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman’s Florida Brokerage. “Miami is benefitting from a tremendous wave of buyers looking to reestablish here and The Piero Lissoni Villas offer a unique product that blends the amenities, service and lifestyle of a condominium with the privacy and control of a single-family home. This is all coupled with the exceptional Ritz-Carlton tradition of unrivaled service and quality for owners in an extraordinarily quiet neighborhood.”

The villas will be free-standing and two-stories tall for optimal privacy and space with interiors and exteriors fully designed by Piero Lissoni. Villas will range in size from three-bedrooms to five-bedrooms and feature a two-car garage, fenced yard, private infinity-edge pool and a landscaped waterfront.

“In collaboration with award-winning Miami architecture firm Choeff Levy Fishman Architecture and Design, Lissoni has envisioned each residence as its own concept, and has thought through every space, whether indoors or outdoors, to perfection—opening up the landscape with dramatically framed views that lead the eye to landscaped gardens and beyond. Lissoni has connected The Villa Collection at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach  inside and out so seamlessly, you will hardly know where your home ends and the gardens begin,” said Andy Ashwal of GFI Development Company. “The world-class design, personal services, location, and amenities of these 15 villas add up to one extraordinary way of life for an exceptional few.”

The Villas will include resort-style amenities including an art studio, 36 private boat slips, an on-site captained Frauscher day yacht, a half-acre rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, a poolside resident-only restaurant, a food forest community garden, a club room, waterfront social room and more. There will be a concierge service to help book beach access, the cinema-style screening room, fitness center, yoga room and meditation garden. The amenities are compliment of The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle of bespoke experiences with a high level of service known in the industry.

The Villa Collection at the Ritz-Carlton Residences are located at 4701 Meridian Avenue in Miami Beach. Pricing ranges starting from $4.375M. Exclusive marketing is by Douglas Elliman Development Marketing

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A Penthouse Unit At One Thousand Museum By Zaha Hadid Architects Sells For $16 Million

Unit 5001 at One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects has sold for $16 million, roughly $1,739 per square foot. The full floor residence spans 9,200 square feet with 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. The unit features 12’ ceilings, 360 degree views, a media room and 100’ terrace overlooking Biscayne Bay. The sale was from the remaining developer inventory which was led by Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin and Kevin Venger. The buyer was unnamed. The sale was overseen by Harvey Daniels and Anna Sherrill at ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

One Thousand Museum officially debuted August 2019 as one of the country’s most anticipated condominiums, with its striking exoskeleton instrumental to becoming the most iconic and identifiable tower in Downtown Miami. The tower was the designed by the late Zaha Hadid and was her first residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The unique tower features an exoskeleton which was made from glass fiber reinforced concrete imported from Dubai. The building’s luxe lifestyle and exclusive amenities are among its most desirable attractions including a private rooftop helipad, making it Miami’s only residential building accessible via its own private airport. One Thousand Museum is also the first residential building in the world to partner with Forbes Travel Guide to create a hospitality-focused experience for residents and their guests on par with the finest hotel in the world.

Additional amenities include a Sky Lounge for dining and private events; an on-premise bank vault; nearby private Beach Club, Museum Beach; access to a house car service, 1KM wellness center featuring state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, a Spa with relaxation pods and private treatment rooms for spa services and the Aquatic Center featuring an indoor lap-pool at the 61st Floor.

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty Development Division is the exclusive listing agency for One Thousand Museum.

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Ivanka Trump And Jared Kushner Rent Condo In Arte by Antonio Citterio In Surfside

President Donald Trump’s daughter and son-in-law, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner, have reportedly signed a lease at ARTE by Antonio Citterio in Surfside, developed by Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano. The news comes as President Trump leaves the White House for his nearby Mar-A-Lago estate in Palm Beach. Ivanka Trump and Kushner acquired a property for $32 million in December 2020 on Indian Creek Island, an ultra-exclusive billionaire bunker enclave adjacent to Surfside. The Sapir Organization has close ties to the Trump Organization as the pair developed the Trump Soho in partnership with Bayrock, a hotel condominium in Manhattan’s Hudson Square neighborhood which was completed in 2008.

ARTE is a 12-story luxury oceanfront building comprising of just 16 exclusive residences, located at 8955 Collins Avenue in Surfside. ARTE was developed by Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano and designed by Italian master architect Antonio Citterio. ARTE offers impeccable interiors and finishes, as well as ten-star amenities and service. ARTE was built to cater to an exclusive selection of buyers who have not found quality design, exclusive privacy, or outstanding service anywhere else in Miami.

ARTE features a full-suite of lavish amenities including a 75-foot indoor swimming pool, an outdoor swimming pool and beachfront meditation pond, a rooftop tennis court, state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, sauna and steam room and dedicated pet runway and relief corridor. Additional facilities include a children’s playroom, residents’ lounge, catering kitchen for out-of-home entertaining, and private temperature-controlled parking spaces.

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Powerhouse Gym Leases 36,000 SF of Space At MiamiCentral In Downtown Miami

Powerhouse Gym has leased 36,000 square feet of space at MiamiCentral, marking the international fitness chain’s entrance into the Miami market. MiamiCentral, located in the heart of Downtown Miami at 600 NW 1st Avenue, is the home base of Brightline Trains and a mixed-use, urban experience that is transforming the Florida landscape. The JLL team of Katie Fernandez-Espinosa, Zach Winkler, and Rafael Romero represented MiamiCentral in the lease negotiations.

“With the addition of Powerhouse Gym, Downtown Miami will now have an upscale, full-service gym servicing the area’s residents and growing office sector,” says JLL’s Fernandez-Espinosa. “This deal is the perfect example of how experience driven retailers see value in and are bullish on committing to MiamiCentral. For companies looking to capitalize on the urban core’s growing residential and visitor base, MiamiCentral remains an ideal location for entertainment, lifestyle and top-tier food & beverage brands who want to be a part of where the action is happening.”

Powerhouse Gym is one of the top leaders in the fitness industry for over 40 years. With 300 licensees in 39 states, Powerhouse has continued to steadily gain global attention by expanding into 17 different countries worldwide serving over 1.2 million dedicated members. They have locations all across Florida, but this will be the first to serve downtown Miami’s rapidly expanding population.

“We are excited for the opportunity to expand into a new market, delivering the rich heritage of the Powerhouse brand to a one-of-a-kind development in MiamiCentral,” said Clayton Flotz of PowerHouse Gym.

“As a global transportation hub with lifestyle options for all, we are excited to welcome Powerhouse Gym to MiamiCentral. In addition to creating local jobs, Powerhouse will fill the much needed demand for premium fitness options of Downtown Miami residents and office workers,” said Najam Syed, Head of Asset Management for Florida East Coast Industries, the parent company of Brightline Trains.

MiamiCentral is a unique live-work-play destination with unrivaled transportation and dining options. Comprised of luxury residences, a Class-A office building, and 130,000 square foot of retail, MiamiCentral is the flagship station for Brightline Trains, which expects to be complete to Orlando in 2022. The transit-oriented development’s retail and dining venues make up an expansive promenade where Central Fare serves as one of Downtown Miami’s favorite dining destinations with culinary concepts that range from Sushi to authentic Italian pastries.

Recently MiamiCentral oversaw the grand opening of the urban core’s first Chick-Fil-A, located on the first-floor retail promenade, and also announced opening of global financial services firm Blackstone’s Tech-Hub in 2 MiamiCentral, a Class-A office building that is part of the TOD project. Blackstone is expected to hire 200+ employees for offices at MiamiCentral.

The Kobi Karp-Designed Four Seasons Hotel And Private Residences Fort Lauderdale Tops Off Over 70% Sold

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Fort Lauderdale has officially topped off, with the tower reaching its full height of 22 stories. Developed by prominent Miami-based development firm Fort Partners, Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale offers a combination of five-star service, luxurious design and homes with unobstructed waterfront views. The project is currently more than 70% sold and is slated to open later this year.

“Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is a significant development for Fort Partners and Fort Lauderdale as it redefines this city as an international luxury destination,” said Ramzi Achi, Principal of Fort Partners. “Watching the building achieve its full height has been incredibly exciting and we look forward to seeing its elegant and contemporary design come to life as we approach completion later this year.”

Construction on Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale is being handled by Coastal Construction, one of the Southeast’s preeminent construction companies, and overseen by premier national construction management company Lehrer Cumming.

“It is a privilege to once again work with Fort Partners and bring to life this transformative tower, which is setting a new benchmark for luxury living in Fort Lauderdale,” said Thomas P. Murphy, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Coastal Construction.

A team of lauded global visionaries is bringing the development to life, including London-based interior designer Tara Bernerd, hospitality designer Martin Brudnizki, Miami-based architect Kobi Karp and Miami based landscape architect Fernando Wong. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Fernando Wong is offering complimentary landscaping services for the development’s residences, making his esteemed talents readily available at a time when private outdoor space is the most important home feature for luxury buyers.

Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale will include 148 guest rooms and 83 residences ranging from one- to four-bedrooms, with each residence offering expansive living spaces, large private terraces and unparalleled views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Amenities and à-la-carte services managed by Four Seasons, include a state-of-the-art fitness center, two pools with luxury cabanas, beach butler service, signature Four Seasons spa, yachting services and special courtesies at Fort Partners’ premier portfolio throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. Pets will have their very own pet concierge and on-call veterinarian.

Pricing for two-to four-bedroom private residences starts at $3,595,000 and occupancy will begin later this year. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing exclusively overseeing sales and marketing for the project.

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Quadrum Global Breaks Ground On The NBWW-Designed Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Arlo Wynwood has become the first hotel in Wynwood to break ground. The project is expected to cost $29.6 million and construction will be overseen by Plaza Construction. When complete the hotel will feature 217 pod-style hotel rooms and rise 9-stories with 141,758 square feet of total development. Arlo Wynwood is designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates Architects (NBWW) and is located at 2217 & 2233 Northwest Miami Court. The boutique hotel, which is being developed by Quadrum Global, will offer “pod” style micro-rooms along with featuring a fitness center, yoga deck, valet parking, restaurants, bars and an urban event venue. The interior of the building will feature a landscaped courtyard as well as an outdoor gallery for large art displays and an amphitheater. The building will feature finishes including exposed concrete and structural metal beams along with wood and glass with tropical landscaping. Quadrum Global initially purchased the 30,000 SF lot for $8.55 million in November 2018.

Construction On Brightline Rail Connecting Miami To Orlando Passes Halfway Point

Construction on Brightline’s new rail line connecting Miami to Orlando has passed the halfway point. Construction broke ground in April 2019 and is both on schedule and within budget to date. Brightline anticipates that they will be launching service from Miami to Orlando in Q4 2022. Construction on the line between West Palm Beach and Cocoa is 38% complete and construction between Cocoa and Orlando International Airport is over 57% complete.

Brightline expects to resume service between Miami and West Palm Beach in Q3 2021 along with the addition of an Aventura station. In Q1 2022 Brightline will add additional stations in PortMiami and Boca Raton with the extension to Orlando expected to commence service Q4 2022. Brightline plans to open the Station at Disney Springs in Q4 2023.

Magellan Development Group Sells The LEED Certified Midtown Five Multifamily For $154.35 Million

The Chicago-based Magellan Development Group has sold the Midtown Five multifamily asset that they developed in Midtown Miami for $154.35 million, roughly $358,875 per unit. The buyer was an entity tied to the New York-based Sterling Equities, led by the Wilpon and Katz families. The LEED-certified Midtown Five broke ground in 2015 and was completed in 2017. The multifamily building features 400 apartment units on a 1.6-acre site. Units range from studio to three-bedroom floor plans and 540 to 1,500 square feet with pricing starting from $1,953 per month for a studio. In total Midtown Five features 701,056 of total development spread over 24-stories. Amenities include a pool, spa, fitness center, yoga lawn, meditation garden, dog run, business center, and game room. Magellan Development Group acquired the site in 2014 for $14 million.

Blackstone Group Signs Long-Term Lease At MiamiCentral For South Florida Expansion

Blackstone Group has signed a long-term lease at 2 MiamiCentral in Downtown Miami as the investment group moves forward with their South Florida expansion which was announced in October 2020. Blackstone will occupy 41,000 square feet over two floors in the recently completed 2 MiamiCentral where the group plans to have over 200 employees who will be focused on tech. The lease was overseen by Alan Klebar and Ryan Nunes of JLL, who represented Blackstone, as well as Danet Linares and Andres del Corral of Blanca Commercial Real Estate, who represented the landlord. The newly signed lease brings 2 MiamiCentral, which is owned by Shorenstein Properties, to 98% occupied with other tenants included Ernst & Young, Carlton Fields and New Fortress Energy. Asking rates at 2 and 3 MiamiCentral are $40 NNN.

“Miami is a vibrant city with a pipeline of top technology talent available from best in class university programs, as well as an experienced workforce that will enable us to diversify our talent pool and grow our technology team. 2 MiamiCentral’s prime downtown location and access to mass transit make it an ideal office location,” said John Stecher, Blackstone’s Chief Technology Officer.

MiamiCentral was developed by Florida East Coast Industries and completed in 2018. The 2 MiamiCentral and 3 MiamiCentral office buildings have highly efficient, open rectangular floor plates, floor to ceiling windows boasting unobstructed views, market leading amenities, and direct access to local and multi-city mass transit. The 17-story 2 MiamiCentral is located at 700 NW 1st Avenue and features 190,000 square feet of Class A office space with a 288-stall valet parking garage that sit adjacent to Miami Central Station, the transportation hub serving four rail lines including the Brightline. Combined 2 and 3 MiamiCentral feature 320,000 square feet of Class A office-space and were acquired by Shorenstein Properties for more than $159 million in 2019.

Miami Worldcenter Gears Up To Break Ground On Two-Story Mixed-Use Building

Miami Worldcenter Associates are gearing up to break ground on a two story mixed-use building around a pedestrian promenade in Miami Worldcenter after city records show that the developers filed for a construction permit on December 1st. Miami Worldcenter plans to have one level of retail on the ground floor and one level of office space on the second floor, totaling 41,164 sq.ft. between the two stories. Construction costs of the new building are estimated to be $8.5 million. Other new construction includes the 7th Street Promenade which is now complete. The 7th Street Promenade is an open-air shopping walkway inspired by European-style and themes of Santa Monica and Lincoln Road. The new building will line the 7th Street Promenade with a large public plaza nearby for outdoor event space.

The Miami Worldcenter master plan, delivering in phases, features an array of residential, commercial and hospitality uses. These include approximately 300,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and entertainment space; the 60-story Paramount Miami Worldcenter condominium tower; Caoba, a 444-unit apartment tower that opened in 2019; a 348-room CitizenM hotel which is now under construction; and Bezel, a 434-unit rental tower by ZOM Living which is also underway. In addition, Hines is preparing to build a new tower that will comprise up to 500,000 square feet of Class A office space and MDM Group is planning a 1,700-room Marriott Marquis hotel and adjacent 600,000 square foot expo center.

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