Starwood Capital Group Proposes Gensler-Designed Office Building On Collins Avenue in Miami Beach

Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Group has proposed a 6-story office building designed by Gensler Architects on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. The proposal calls for 136,342 SF of Class A Office Space and 8,088 SF of retail as well as 305 parking spots. There will also be a 25’ pedestrian paseo connecting Collins Avenue and Liberty Avenue which will feature restaurants and retail. The rooftop will offer flexible outdoor working space for use of penthouse office tenants. The building will be located at 2340, 2322 and 2318 Collins Avenue, on 52,725 SF of land which North Bay Owner Holdings LLC purchased for $22 million. The project will seek LEED Platinum and Wellness certification. As the project is in excess of 50,000 SF it is currently awaiting approval from Miami Beach’s Planning Board and a hearing is schedule for November 27.

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CMC Group Drops Video Tour of A Finished Residence At Brickell Flatiron

Brickell Flatiron, which is the only remaining condo under construction in Brickell, has released a sneak peek of a finished residence showcasing the top-of-the-line materials and finishes hand-picked by developer Ugo Colombo from his native Italy. Hailing from Milan, Ugo is known for his meticulous attention to detail and ability to deliver a bespoke product, whether that means flying in Italian craftsman to lay porcelain tile or importing everything from hardwood doors, marble baths, and terracotta cabinetry from his home country. The interiors are designed by legendary Italian architect, designer and creator Massimo Iosa Ghini of Ferrari and David Bowie fame and the Miami-based Luis Revuelta is responsible for the building’s exterior. Construction crews are aiming to top off the tower in December and will open in mid-2019.

Sales at Brickell Flatiron have been strong as the tower is now 85% sold. In September, a penthouse in the tower sold for a record-breaking $13.2 million, the highest price paid for a condo in the Brickell submarket since 2007. Buyers are coming from major US cities, whereas this time last year, 70% of Brickell Flatiron’s condos were selling to Latin American buyers, whereas today 80% of sales are being inked with local and domestic buyers.

When complete, Brickell Flatiron will stand 736' and will be one of the tallest residential towers in the U.S. Units range from 1 to 5 bedrooms starting at $500,000 and ranging up to $15.5 million for penthouses. Brickell Flatiron's amenities include an 18th floor amenity deck with a resort style pool, 24-hour concierge, billiard and cigar room, wine cellar, valet, electric car charging stations and a 64th-floor rooftop that will feature a Sky Spa, Sky Pool and Sky Gym along with stunning 360 views of Biscayne Bay, Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, etc.

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Blvd 57 LP Signs Utilities Deal For 283 Apartments At Paseo At 5700 Biscayne Boulevard

BLVD 57 LP, controlled by 13th Floor Investments, has signed a utilities deal with Miami-Dade for 5700 Biscayne Boulevard, the former site of Boulevard 57. Now called Paseo, the utilities deal will bring water and sewer to the property. BLVD 57 LP aims to build 283 apartment units with 35,855 SF of restaurant space and 13,485 SF of retail along with 517 parking spaces. The project has been reviewed and approved by Miami’s UDRB.

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The Trump Group & Coastal Construction Announce $600 Million Construction Contract For The Estates At Acqualina

The Trump Group, led by Eddie and Jules Trump, and Coastal Construction have signed an agreement for the construction of the second tower and completion of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.6 billion residential development in Sunny Isles Beach scheduled to open in late 2020. The $600 million contract ranks as the largest ever for a condominium project in South Florida. Construction crews have been making significant progress with the foundation and site work as they prepare to go vertical.

“With strong pre-sales, commitments from our buyers and clients, and our recent $558 million construction loan announced last month, we are now building both towers and the entire residential development all at once. This assures future residents of a hassle-free move-in, particularly in light of the fact that residences at the Estates are built out to a furniture-ready standard,” said developer Jules Trump. “This is an incredible time for us and we are offering a unique lifestyle that will set it apart from the rest of the world.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with the Trump Group once again after the successful completion of the Mansions at Acqualina,” said Sean Murphy, co-president of Coastal Construction. “The Estates at Acqualina is the most exciting construction project in South Florida right now.”

The Estates at Acqualina will be home to approximately 245 ultra-luxury residences and will feature common areas created by fashion and design icon Karl Lagerfeld. In addition, The Estates at Acqualina will feature three single family homes and three, two-story penthouses, all with private pools within a private gated community. Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $4.2 to $14 million with penthouses priced up to $35 million.

The Estates at Acqualina will feature the 50,000+ SF amenity center Villa Acqualina. Amenities will include a spa with salt room, fitness center with boxing ring, one of a kind dining with a world renowned restaurant and Circus Maximus, an ice skating rink, a Formula One simulator, a golfing simulator, bowling lanes, a movie theater, a speakeasy, and a Wall Street Trader’s Club room where residents will have access to ticker tape, computers and a boardroom. Residents of The Estates at Acqualina will have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the United States and #1 Resort in the Continental United States by U.S. News & World Report.

Check out the drone construction flyover and photo construction update below:

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SkyRise Miami Set To Begin Construction in Q2 2019

SkyRise Miami, the proposed 1,000’ entertainment and observation tower which is poised to become the tallest tower in Florida, is gearing up to break ground in Q2 2019. The entertainment and observation tower is being designed by Arquitectonica and under development by Berkowitz Development Group, who have retained Plaza Construction as the contractor on the project. The project was first proposed in 2013 before being derailed by lawsuits and contested use of public subsidies. In 2015 the Florida Supreme Court put a stop to challenges by community activists who aimed to stop development of the project. SkyRise Miami is expected to be completed in 2023.

SkyRise Miami will featured an indoor controlled free-fall system, a “drop tower-style” ride which will hit speeds of 95 mph and a selection of observation decks overlooking Biscayne Bay, PortMiami, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami Skyline. In 2016 Berkowitz Development Group inked a deal with Legends Hospitality Group for day-to-day management, guest interactions, sales and marketing, as well as food and beverage operations.

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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Words Selected To Fill In Crossword Puzzle Façade On Collins Park Garage

Miami Beach’s Planning & Zoning Department and the Collins Park Neighborhood Association have selected the 28 words which will adorn the façade of the new Collins Park Garage in Miami Beach. The words will form a crossword puzzle with with lighting behind perforated metal to highlight the words. The commission will not have final say as city officials ruled that the words will not be a monument, memorial, super graphic sign or part of Art in Public Places. The garage is designed by Allan Shulman and will feature 513 parking spaces, 15,000 SF of ground retail and a public plaza. Site work on the project began in September 2018 after a demolition permit was issued in mid-August 2018. The original proposed design for the garage was by Zaha Hadid but bids came in around $49 million before the city scrapped the design to find one more suitable for the $25 million budget.

The 28 words selected are as follows:

Architecture/ Art/ Design:

• John Collins

• Russell Pancoast

• Al Vrana

• Barbara Baer Capitman

• Conni Gordon

• Carl Fisher

• Art Deco

• Mediterranean Revival

• Postwar Modern

• Fauna & flora:

• Parrot

• Manatee

• Dolphin

• Avocado

• Mangrove

• Baobab

• Seagrape

• Sea Oats

• Sea Turtle

Territory/ Neighborhoods/Structures:

• Collins Canal

• Lake Pancoast

• Indian Creek

• Cultural District

• Beachwalk

• Garden

• Museum

• Memorial

• Ballet

• Library

Check Out DJ Khaled's $34 Million Daycation Mansion On Miami Beach's Hibiscus Island

DJ Khaled spent the day in this luxurious mansion in Magic City. Khaled relaxed in a $34.5 million waterfront Miami Beach mansion on Ritzy Hibiscus Island featuring 5 bedrooms, a home theatre and dock fit for a yacht (or a fleet of jet skis). The impeccably-designed modern oasis boasts nearly 11,000 square feet of space and is admirably designed to enjoy the serenity and beauty of island living.The home located at 370 South Hibiscus is listed for sale by Sonia Gherardi with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

Upon arrival DJ Khaled pulled up in his custom Rolls Royce convertible wearing Jordan brand attire from head-to-toe and a smile on his face. As he unlocked the door, the star immediately went to his Instagram fans to display the lavish home. From lounging in a modish banana couch and unwinding in a playroom set-up just for Asahd, to overlook his expansive view with a topsy turvy staircase and more.

With the sunny Miami weather it is never complete without taking it to the sea.Offering a sneak peek into a ONE Sotheby’s mega mansion that served as his perfect playhouse, DJ Khaled threw on his swim trunks with matching Polo accessories and took to the water to channel his inner child. Doing high-speed tricks and jet ski wheelies up Biscayne Bay, this top-charting artist proved that he is settling into his new zip code in style.

Article by Katya Demina | Images Courtesy of Sonia Gherardi with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty

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Perkins+Will's Opens New Miami Studio Showcasing Award-Winning Design In Coral Gables

The Miami office of global architecture and design firm Perkins+Will has announced the completion of its new Coral Gables studio, showcasing some of the firm’s best-in-class workplace design strategies, including sustainability, biophilia, health and wellness, and integrated technology. Perkins+Will is the creative visionary behind such award-winning projects as the L’Oréal Research & Innovation Center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Miami Dade College Academic Support Center, and Princess Nora Bint Abdulrahman University in Saudi Arabia. The new 13,700 SF studio is located at 2800 Ponce De Leon Blvd. in Coral Gables. Designed by Elina Cardet, interior design director of Perkins+Will’s Miami studio, along with her team, the light-filled, open-floor space allows for collaboration among designers of multiple disciplines, while supporting their sense of well-being. The project is targeting LEED v4 Gold Certification and 2 FitWel Stars.

“We reimagined our workplace as a single, integrated creative studio—one that promotes connectivity, encourages creativity, and strengthens our sense of community,” Cardet says. “Our diverse team of designers thrives when they can work together, exchange ideas, test new concepts, and share feedback, so designing a workplace that supports interactivity was a top priority.”

Lawrence Kline, managing director of Perkins+Will’s Miami office, says the new studio is a “living laboratory” that reflects best practices in workplace design while also improving productivity and creative outcomes. “Our new space allows us to innovate, explore, and discover. It inspires and motivates us. All of this ultimately leads to better designs for our clients.”

The studio is designed to highlight the firm’s ability to create spaces that promote health and well-being is the “Studio in a Garden” concept. Wellness is promoted via a tangible and immediate connection to nature, including air-cleaning plants that will grow to create an indoor garden, framing the uninterrupted 360-degree views to city, ocean and sky, allowing for a more stimulating work environment. Active design strategies include sit-to-stand desks and premium ergonomic seating for everyone. Within-office amenities include a wellness room with sink and daybed, a lactation room for nursing mothers and new shower to encourage the team to bike, skate, or walk to work. Throughout the space, the multi-generational team’s needs, such as individual mobility and different work styles, are supported by full wireless connectivity, and movable, reconfigurable furniture.

“Our new workspace exhibits all the transformational and future-ready design attitudes we bring to all our clients and project,” explains Pat Bosch, design director of the Miami office. “We thrive in being able to showcase and share with our clients and our community our vision of a thoughtful, humanistic approach and our attention to high performance. This technique is paramount in our design culture. Our office is an environment that fosters creativity, leadership and ingenuity as well as creates an incubator for leading design that is unique to our city and region.”

“Our own office culture is now supported by a wide-range of choices for collaboration areas, including a relaxed, fun, multipurpose lounge where our famous, daily “cafecito time,” Friday breakfasts, happy hours, our ping pong tournaments and annual holiday feasts take place. With these welcoming places to meet, we will be hosting A&D community leadership events, sponsoring thought-proving panels, symposia and cross-industry multi-disiplinary events,” says Cardet.

Nearly every aspect of the new office is technologically advanced, including acoustically balanced conference rooms and waiting areas. Centrally located within the “Idea Hub” and completely transparent, the “Maker Space,” or model room, will showcase two 3D printers, laser cutter for digitally printed models and prototypes as well as models crafted by hand. Perkins+Will has incorporated Virtual Reality (VR) as part of the design process. The new studio features two spacious VR lounge areas with double display screens, with flexible and re-configurable, modular soft seating, where designers and clients can immerse themselves in a 3D digital environment at the early stages of projects. “I think VR was seen first as a fun technology gadget, but we recognize that it is a powerful tool in our industry, so we wanted to dedicate space and create a showcase for it,” says Kline.

“As a creative lab where our clients are part of the design process, our studio is future-ready with two virtual reality lounge areas, where our digital practice continues to evolve,” says Cardet.

Get a First Look At The Newly Revealed Habitat at The Grove In Coconut Grove

Habitat at The Grove, a new project matching urban style with luxury living, has been revealed in the heart of Coconut Grove. The brand-new boutique community features 8 townhomes that are designed to blend urban lifestyle with the tropical beauty of Coconut Grove. Each villa will feature 4 levels spread over 2,381 SF. Residences feature 3 beds, 3 baths, a two-car garage, two living floors and a rooftop deck ready to be customized to your own vision of outdoor living. Pricing ranges from $839,000 – $939,000 per unit. Habitat at The Grove is being developed by AGM Builders Group and units are being exclusively sold by The Jill Penman Group with ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

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