Alta Developers and Bacardi Foundation's South Miami Town Square Approved In South Miami

Alta Developers and the Facundo and Amalia Bacardi Foundation have been awarded approval by city commissioners to change the zoning needed to move ahead with South Miami Town Square, located at 5850 SW 73rd Street and 7331 SW 59 ave. The mixed-use project will feature 301 residential units, 24,391 SF of market space and 22,808 of retail. The developers will also build a plaza connected to the pedestrian walkway system and enhanced streetscape design to activate the surrounding public spaces. South Miami Town Square is designed by Corwil Architects.

Okan Tower Releases First Interior Renderings With Groundbreaking Planned For Late 2019

Turkish developer Okan Group has released the first interior renderings of the Behar Font & Partners-designed Okan Tower in Downtown Miami. The tower is expected to break ground later this year and will rise 70-stories when complete, over 890’. The project is currently 20% sold and will feature 153 condominium units, 236 condo-hotel units, 316 hotel rooms and 64,000 SF of office space, 10,000 SF of restaurant space and a selection of amenities including a rooftop pool. Okan Tower is located at 555 N. Miami Ave. is expected be completed in late 2022.

The Arquitectonica-Designed Elysee Begins To Take Shape In Edgewater As Construction Passes The Halfway Point

Edgewater’s newest luxury high-rise to grace the Miami skyline is reaching new heights. Vertical construction of Two Roads Development’s Elysee condominium, a 57-story waterfront glass tower designed by Arquitectonica rising along Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, has surpassed the halfway mark. The building’s general contractor, John Moriarty & Associates of Florida, has reached the skyscraper’s 35th floor, with about one full level expected to be completed every week going forward until top-off later this year in November. Delivery of the 649’-tall building is slated for 2020.

Designed by legendary architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, Elysee’s striking three-tiered telescoping shape will grow larger as it ascends into the sky, creating a bold, multi-tiered silhouette providing direct 180-degree water and city views from every residence. The tower’s sophisticated common areas are the creation of Parisian designer Jean-Louis Deniot, one of the world’s preeminent talents in interior design, who has taken cues from Fort-Brescia’s designs to create “classical contemporary” interiors that are serene, elegant and dramatic.

“At first sight the tower feels daring and maybe even whimsical when in fact it is a monument to rationality,” said Bernardo Fort-Brescia, founding principal of Arquitectonica. “In this era of technology, Elysee’s design challenges gravity and announces the triumph of man.”

“Once complete, Elysee will be a retreat in the center of one of the most desirable parts of Miami,” said developer Reid Boren, managing partner of Two Roads Development. “Elysee’s boutique exclusivity, idyllic bayfront location, commanding views and world-class amenities will brand it as a standout property for a long time to come.”

Priced from about $1.8 million to upwards of $10 million, Elysee’s 100 half-floor and full-floor residences range from three- to six-bedroom layouts measuring between 2,200 and 5,550 SF in size. Units include floor-to-ceiling glass windows and sliding doors, private elevators and foyers, 10 to 12-foot ceiling heights, designer finishes and fixtures, premium appliances, top-of-the-line Italian cabinetry, and flow-through floorplans with 2-terraces for sunrise and sunset views. Amenities include 2 resort style pools, a health club with state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, spa with sauna, steam and shower facilities and private massage rooms, exclusive entire 30th floor Owners Sky Lounge featuring a great room, a grand salon entertainment area with a full bar and piano lounge, grand dining room, wine room, chef’s kitchen, library, and Elysee Attaché, a premium concierge service that will be available to residents 24/7 for travel arrangements, dinner reservations, concert and event tickets, etc.

Waterfront Estate On Miami Beach's Flamingo Drive Owned By Designer Jean-Louis Deniot Sells For Record $7.5 Million

A mid-century waterfront home on Miami Beach’s famed Flamingo Drive, owned and completely redesigned by renowned French architect and interior designer Jean-Louis Deniot, has sold for $7.5 million. The sale represents a record as the highest price-per-square-foot paid for a single-family residence on the Flamingo Drive enclave. The 5-bedroom, 5-bath residence, 2979 Flamingo Drive, features 4,779 SF of adjusted area and 5,881 SF of total area. The sale was overseen by EWM’s Nelson Gonzalez.

“Today’s sale is yet another indication of the traction that continues to build within our prime property market and its unmistakable appeal among buyers worldwide,” said Gonzalez. “This home is a jewel in Miami Beach -- one that has been well-documented internationally for its jaw-dropping designs. Savvy buyers know that an opportunity to own a property of this caliber, in one of the globe’s most sought-after locations, cannot be overlooked.”

Deniot, who has been featured on Architectural Digest’s AD100 list of the world’s best interior designers and architects, completely redesigned the home in 2016 to reflect its original mid-century modern architecture. The two-year renovation process yielded a stunning end-result, marked by a bevy of fine finishes and artful accents. Custom terrazzo floors were poured throughout the interiors and exteriors to give the space a feel of endless fluidity, as well as a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

Past the grand entryway are multiple open spaces, including a sunken living room with soaring 14-foot vaulted ceilings. The eat-in-style kitchen, which is adjacent to the dining area, has Wolf and SubZero appliances, marble countertops, and a breakfast area overlooking the pool. High-end finishes and features include custom marble sinks in all baths, Kallista, Dornbracht, and Waterworks fixtures, custom-made closets with fine metallic finishes and concealed LED lighting, high-gloss grey lacquer coated interior doors, Lutron and LED lighting, a Sonos music system, and a state-of-the-art security camera system. Outside, the resort-like backyard is fully equipped with a TV projector, 15-foot marble bar and grill, large heated pool, a new dock and seawall, and a waterfront lounge area with sweeping views. The home, which is gated, also has two carport spaces.

Avra Jain To Break Ground On 555 River House In January 2020

Avra Jain is planning to break ground on the Carlos Zapata and O’Donnell Dannwolf and Partners-designed 555 River House in January 2020. Located on the Miami River, River House will be a mixed-use development with 39 luxury condos, a 175-key hotel, 120,000 SF of office space and 36,650 SF of commercial space. The hotel will be managed by the New York-based Sixty Hotels and the condos will be under the same brand, both of which will share the amenities. The condominium component is expected to ask around $1,150 PSF, priced between $1 million and $1.5 million. 555 River House will also feature 10 boat slips and a 600’ public river walk.

Amid Pushback At Melreese, David Beckham To Apply For Inter Miami FC Stadium Approval At Overtown Assemblage

The advancement of plans to build a stadium for Miami’s newest professional sports team, Inter Miami FC, is not going well amid pushback over the referendum to allow major developers to redevelop Melreese Golf Course into an office pack with a soccer stadium. At least 2 city commissioners are now fully against the redevelopment bid, known as Freedom Park, which would see one of Miami’s last public parks and public golf courses redeveloped into a $1 billion mixed-use development including office space, retail and commercial space. David Beckham and his partners will now move ahead with one of their original plans to purchase county-owned land in Overtown. The sale of the land was originally contested as well as the land was sold based on the state of Florida's Economic-Development Law as a no-bid sale and was never offered to other buyers. The group is now working to close on the Overtown land and obtain approval for a stadium there via a lengthy and expensive process which will require the developers to outline of stadium use and job creation.

Step Inside Delray Beach's Newest $13 Million Waterfront Listing Complete With A Ferrari & Midnight Express

A waterfront home in Delray Beach has hit the market offering a Ferrari spider worth $350,000 and $1.6 million custom boat by Midnight Express included in the purchase price offered at $13 million. The home’s furnishings and art work worth $2.5 million are included in the sale as well. The 12,778 SF waterfront mansion on a 22,682 SF lot is listed with Senada Adzem of Douglas Elliman and also includes a dock on the inter-coastal waterway, a pool, Jacuzzi, four bars, and a hi-tech wine cellar that requires the owner’s thumbprint for access. The thrown in “toys” are an offer and if a potential buyer is not interested in the extras the real estate alone excluding all furniture, art work, boat, and car, the home is asking just under $8 million. To top it off, the home features 5 bedrooms, 7 baths, 2 half baths, a luxurious pool, sauna and a 3 car garage in a lush tropical private and serene setting.

706 SE 2nd Street, Delray Beach is currently listed for $13,000,000 with Senada Adzem of Douglas Elliman.

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MultiplanREAM's 57 Ocean Reveals Ten Sky Residences Including Exclusive Penthouse Duplex

MultiplanREAM has revealed 10 Sky Residences which are being added to 57 Ocean as the developer is reconfiguring the building’s design to make way for bigger, more expensive units. The shift is to address the high demand from East Coast buyers, bringing the unit count to 71 units, and comes about a month after the project broke ground. MultiplanREAM’s founder, José Isaac Peres, has reiterated, “supply does not drive demand. Product does.”

The Sky Residences, which start at $6.95 million, have a flow-through design and offer more than 5,000 SF of indoor/outdoor living space. Each residences features four bedrooms, five and a half baths, a family room, and 12’-deep terraces facing both the city and the ocean. High-net-worth-buyers have been snatching up 57 Ocean’s existing Sky Residences, with 50% of the original collection having sold since sales launched in October 2018. MultiplanREAM anticipates continued strong sales and demand for these larger homes, which specifically appeal to well-heeled end-users who are seeking a single-family-style home in a brand-new beachfront condominium.

Multiplan REAM also revealed 57 Ocean’s exclusive “Penthouse Duplex.” Penthouses at 57 Ocean range from $15 million to $35 million. The massive “Penthouse Duplex” is a glass house in the sky and the ultimate customizable penthouse offering flexibility in terms of its size. The developer currently has the option of combining the two existing penthouses into one show-stopping, 360-degree top-floor estate, or expanding either or both of those penthouses into the floor below, which is what the Duplex would accomplish. Since the project is self-financed by Peres, more can be done upfront to suit the needs of discerning buyers.

57 Ocean is designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica with interiors by Brazilian designer Patricia Anastassiadis of Anastassiadis Arquitetos. Amenities are comprised of a holistic wellness spa and pavilion, complete with a thermal suite (inclusive of a steam room, aromatherapy saunas, and an ice fountain), relaxation and meditation area, and a private spa suite; two expansive infinity pools; third-floor sunset deck; poolside treatment cabanas; a pool bar and social terrace lounge; summer kitchen pavilion with a grill area; a multi-purpose club room with chef’s kitchen for full gastronomic experiences; and a state-of-the-art fitness center with innovative MyIsle training equipment by MyEquilibria and an indoor Technogym fitness center. There will also be a library, children’s activity room, 24-hour concierge, valet and security services, and pool and beachfront concessions and attendants. Residents will additionally have direct access to 220 linear feet of beach and the adjacent, Miami Beach Walk.

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The Harry Pontarini & Stantec-Designed Luxury Condo LA CLARA Breaks Ground In West Palm Beach

LA CLARA, West Palm Beach’s new luxury 25-story residential building by internationally award-wining Canadian real estate developer Great Gulf has broken ground. Stantec is the architect of record, working in partnership with design architect Hariri Pontarini Architects, for the waterfront development located at 1515 South Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, Florida. Overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, LA CLARA provides a new twist on Floridian Modernism with expansive private terraces, luxury finishes and unobstructed views. The building offers 83 residences comprised of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 1,500 SF to more than 4,000 SF.

“The goal of LA CLARA’s design is to maximize the views towards the Intracoastal and the Atlantic Ocean from every angle of the building,” said Jennifer Llop-Noy, project manager in Stantec’s Miami office. “We’ve accomplished this by staggering the floorplans, implementing a floor-to-ceiling glass envelope and creating exterior living areas for each unit.”

The structure’s façade will feature a contemporary Florida Modernist style with a muted neutral palette consisting of stucco, Roman travertine, coral stone and granite with bronze accents. The luxury condominium is designed to achieve LEED Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. Amenities will include a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga studio, spa, outdoor garden, dog spa, club lounge, theater, conference room, business center, wine tasting room with storage and a resort style pool.

Sales are being led by Chris Leavitt, Alison Newton and Joey Columbo of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing. Pricing ranges from $2 million to $5 million. The deposit schedule is 10% down at contract, an additional 10% six months later and an additional 5% the following year. The building is expected to be delivered in 2021.

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YOO Residences at Metropica To Join THIRDHOME Collection of Global Luxury Residences Invitation Only Travel Club

YOO Residences at Metropica, scheduled for completion this summer, and the first residential offering within the $1.5 billion, 65-acre master planned Metropica, will join THIRDHOME, an exclusive network of global luxury residences. When launched later in 2019, YOO Club will provide exclusive access to five-star residences, clubs and resorts around the world via a point system depending on the location and type of residence. Additional details will soon be available. The invitation-only travel club for owners of YOO homes will not only mean access to YOO properties, but to the more than 10,000 exquisite properties within the THIRDHOME portfolio throughout 94 countries, affording them unique experiences, while allowing them to share use of their own homes during down times.

The 28-story YOO Residences at Metropica features 263 chic, elegantly appointed residences , ranging in size from 740 to 1,379 SF. The building will be a part of YOO Club, a partnership between YOO, founded by John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck, and globally acclaimed THIRDHOME.

“This is an exciting opportunity for our buyers to have access to other YOO properties across the globe, as well as accessing THIRDHOME’s vast network of offerings,” says Joseph Kavana, CEO of Metropica Development, LLC. “For the owners of YOO Residences at Metropica, it is an extraordinary benefit in that they will have access to luxury vacation destinations around the world.”

“We are delighted to have YOO Residences at Metropica as an option for other YOO owners and THIRDHOME members across the globe,” says Giles Adams, president of THIRDHOME Europe. “YOO founders John Hitchcox and Philippe Starck recognized that there are a considerable number of dedicated YOO enthusiasts that would benefit from such a program and we know that THIRDHOME members will enjoy the YOO experience.”

“YOO is a brand unlike few others in the global luxury residential market,” adds Kavana. “We have collaborated with YOO on other projects and appreciate their value. Having the first residential high-rise within Metropica be a YOO offering validates the evolution of ‘urban nodes’ within what were once suburban environments, and will further establish Metropica as the definitive ‘downtown’ of Southwest Broward County.”

YOO Residences at Metropica is the first residential offering of its kind in the area. Metropica will encompass approximately four million square feet and consist of residential condominiums, apartments, boutique hotels, commercial office space, expansive green spaces and a burgeoning world-class culinary, retail, entertainment and lifestyle experience for residents and visitors to enjoy.