PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 2 Featuring Kobi Karp of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Season 1 Episode 2 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Kobi Karp, Founder & Principal of Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, which he founded in 1996. Based in Wynwood, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design is a full-service architectural and interior design firm providing a vast array of services on projects, ranging from the design of large-scale, high-rise condominium and hospitality projects to intimate, low-rise residential and commercial structures. Kobi's restoration design techniques have contributed to a renaissance in one of this country’s most cherished areas, Miami Beach’s Art Deco District which is internationally recognized around the world. Kobi is behind many of the most iconic designs driving around Miami including the The Surf Club Four Seasons, Palazzo Del Sol Fisher Island, Cadillac Courtyard Miami Beach and Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale. He is currently designing the transformation of the historic Raleigh Hotel is South Beach.

The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami, the leader in South Florida residential and commercial real estate news and content, profiles and gets intimate with the movers and shakers in the South Florida real estate industry. Throughout the series we will interview and get inside the minds of South Florida's top developers, investors, brokers, architects, designers, etc. The PROFILE Exclusive Podcast is hosted by Demetri Demascus Co-Founder of PROFILEmiami and Director of Business Development at private equity group Galium Capital as well as Katya Demina, Co-Founder of PROFILEmimai and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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The Estate Companies Sells Soleste Twenty2 Multifamily In West Miami For $97 Million

The Estate Companies, a subsidiary of Estate Investments Group (EIG), has sold the Soleste Twenty2 multifamily apartment complex in West Miami for $97 million. Soleste Twenty2 is located at 2201 Ludlam Rd. and was developed by The Estate Companies in 2019. The buyer was the Dallas-based Westdale Real Estate Investment & Management Co. and the deal was overseen by Neyda Bravo and Luis Gonzalez of Bravo & Partners Realty. The stabilized multifamily property was 95% leased at the time of sale. Soleste Twenty2 rises 8 stories and features 338 units with amenities which include a rooftop lounge, pool deck with cabanas, sauna, fitness center, yoga room, jogging/walking trail, dog park, coworking space, game room and playground.

Step Inside This Lavish Tahiti Beach Estate Designed By Ramon Pacheco Which Just Sold For $28.9 Million

The ultra-luxe Ramon Pacheco-designed 4 Tahiti Beach Island Road has sold for $28.9 million, the highest price ever for the highly coveted, waterfront neighborhood of Tahiti Beach. The rare, lavish waterfront estate is located on the exclusive gated Tahiti Beach Island of Coral Gables, which is home to less than 30 estates with neighbors including NBA star Ray Allen and baseball player Manny Machado. The property was listed with Chad Carroll with The Carroll Group at Compass and Constantin Gorges, also from Compass, represented the buyer.

4 Tahiti Beach Island Road sits on 1.42 acres of lush, stunningly landscaped land complete with a private, sandy beach. The massive Tuscan estate designed by Ramon Pacheco features 10 bedrooms and 10.5 bathrooms spread over 21,235 SF along with 2 kitchens, a gym, media room with theater seating, a spa complete with a sauna, wine cellar, breakfast area overlooking the private beach, multiple luxurious en-suite bedrooms, and enormous master suite with private balcony overlooking the beach and a master-bathroom finished with exotic stone and a soak-in tub.

The home features multiple living areas on a grand scale seamlessly spread throughout the inside and outside. Every inch is finished with the finest, meticulous detailing, stonework and furnishings throughout including custom lighting, iPad control for the lighting, air conditioning and TV's of the entire property. 4 Tahiti Beach Island Rd. offers expansive ocean views throughout the property and from many of the living areas. Outside features a large heated pool overlooking the ocean, a grand covered summer kitchen and large dining area, lounge seating and sandy private beach.

Images via The Carroll Group with Compass

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Tricera Capital And Alex Karakhanian's LNDMRK Development Acquire Cube Wynwd For $28 Million

Scott Sherman and Ben Mandell’s Tricera Capital in partnership with Alex Karakhanian’s LNDRMK Development have acquired the recently completed Class A office building Cube Wynwd for $28 million. The transaction was financed with $19.6 million in financing split between a senior loan from Amerant and a mezzanine loan from Glacier Credit Strategies which were arranged by Scott Wadler of Berkadia. Cube Wynwd was developed in 2019 by Redsky Capital in partnership with JZ Capital Partners and was financed by Bank OZK and Lionheart Strategic Management.

The building is located at 222 NW 24th St. in Wynwood. Cube Wynwd was designed by Arquitectonica and rises eight stories and offering 100,000 square feet of commercial space. Coworking operator Spaces had leased roughly 30% of the property prior to the sale. The New York-based restaurant group Kissaki also recently signed a lease for the rooftop restaurant space. Other tenants include local retailer ILLIMIT and Bonci Pizzeria.

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Freddo Gelato Seeks To Continue South Florida Expansion After Inking Leases In Midtown And Pembroke Pines

SPONSORED - Freddo arrives at the American market to offer its 50 years of success and experience in offering the best artisanal gelato in Argentina. Not only does Freddo use the highest quality ingredients to make gelato, but it also combines tradition with a unique recipe for each flavor, there are no additives or conservatives in the production process.

Freddo has over 180 branches in 8 countries and has recently signed master franchise agreements in Chile and Mexico. The pandemic did not stop Freddo from expanding. On the contrary, Freddo has been very active searching for second generation retail opportunities in the market. During 2020, Freddo was able to open two new stores in South Florida taking over previous stores that were operated by similar tenants such as CREAM or Yogurtland; also they are currently in negotiations with one location in the area of Pinecrest.

During the pandemic, Freddo leased the CREAM space located in Pembroke Pines at Pembroke Centre, a Class-A shopping center that features a unique blend of local and national tenants including Twin Peaks, Xfinity, AT&T, European Wax Center, The Habit Burger Grill, Pieology and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill. This will become Freddo’s 7th location in South Florida, adding to it’s 180+ stores worldwide.

Freddo also leased the ex. 4D Gelato at the Midtown Shops marking the 8th Freddo location opened in the United States, adding to Brickell, Sawgrass Mall, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Aventura, Pembroke Pines & Charleston.

Freddo is actively seeking 2nd generation retail spaces ( previously occupied by cafe, yogurt, ice cream or similar tenants) to continue their expansion across Florida & soon the rest of the country. The typical store layout is from 500- 1,600 square feet in total size and does not require any venting or hood system.

Freddo Gelato is currently seeking master franchisee/ multi-unit operators across the US.

The brand features:

• Easy operations, no complicated buildout of kitchen or exhaust

• Very low entry fee

• Easily manage the operations by flexing other franchise or restaurant operations already in place

• Very low investment per store for buildout cost

• Virtually no direct competitors in the high end traditional gelato space

For more info on franchising or to submit sites for review, please contact Sebastian Faerman at sfaerman@freddo.com or 786-262-3771.

FA Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage led by Sebastian and Fabio Faerman. The firm brings a holistic approach with advanced transactional services for real estate developers, landlords, institutional investors and tenants. FA Commercial specializes in the disposition, acquisition, & leasing of commercial properties within Miami's top districts. FA Commercial has overseen over 850 transactions across all asset types and has over $1 billion in transnational volume.

OKO Group and CAIN International Lock Down $128.3 Million Construction Loan For Una Residences

OKO Group and Cain International have secured $128.3 million in construction financing for Una Residences. The senior debt, which was provided by Bank OZK, will fund the ongoing development of the 47-story luxury condo tower, which broke ground in May 2020 and has over $75 million in sales over the past four months.

The Walker & Dunlop team led by Senior Managing Directors & Co-Heads of New York Capital Markets Keith Kurland, Aaron Appel, and Adam Schwartz along with Managing Director Michael Diaz and Director Sean Bastian represented the developers in the transaction. Weil Gotshal & Manges served as counsel for the sponsor/developer, while King & Spaulding served as counsel for Bank OZK.

Una Residences sits on one of the last developable parcels of waterfront land in Brickell in the South Brickell enclave at 174 SE 25th Road and will become the first waterfront residential tower to deliver in the neighborhood in over a decade upon its completion in 2023. The tower is being developed by a partnership between OKO Group, the luxury development group helmed by international real estate mogul Vladislav Doronin, and Cain International, a privately held investment firm with over $6.3 billion in real estate equity, debt, and leisure-focused investments.

“Miami’s increasing global appeal is drawing families to live and businesses to invest in high quality real estate, particularly rare and exclusive offerings such as Una Residences; one of the last opportunities to buy a waterfront property in one of Miami’s most desirable neighborhoods,” said Vladislav Doronin, Chairman and CEO of OKO Group. “We are seeing this trend of moving to Miami accelerate at an unprecedented rate, attracted by the many benefits including its sunny weather, quality of life, status as a global destination and its tax incentives. As construction progresses on site at Una Residences, we anticipate a beneficial and successful relationship with all parties involved in this project.”

Una Residences was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG) and the tower will offer 135 spacious two-to-five bedroom condominiums with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and city skyline. Residences are priced from $2 million to $7.4 million, with two ultra-exclusive penthouses priced up to $21.6 million.

"We firmly believe the Miami market is well-positioned for future growth as a global gateway city, with continued demand for new residential property coming from both foreign and domestic buyers. Closing this financing with Bank OZK is a significant milestone for Una Residences and for the broader Brickell residential market," said Jonathan Goldstein, CEO of Cain International. "With its unique position overlooking Biscayne Bay, close proximity to Key Biscayne, Brickell and Coconut Grove, and access to incredible lifestyle amenities, Una Residences is truly one-of-a-kind and we look forward to advancing towards completion with our partners."

Amenities include three swimming pools, a children’s splash-pad area and playroom, a movie theater, an Aman Resort-inspired spa and steam room, a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring yoga and personal training facilities, onsite dining, and more. Una’s amenities will also extend beyond the property, as residents will receive exclusive membership access to the Grand Bay Club on the beachfront of Miami’s Key Biscayne.

“The fundamentals of the Una Residences project met the high standards Bank OZK consistently seeks in our credits – marquee real estate, strong market fundamentals and top-tier sponsorship,” stated Greg Newman, Managing Director of Originations for Bank OZK’s Real Estate Specialties Group. “OKO Group and Cain International are developing a best-in-class option in the Miami market, with amenities and an unrivaled setting that delivers an exceptional quality of life to residents. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this project as the sole senior secured lender and look forward to a very successful execution.”

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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).

Formula 1 Coming To Miami In 2022 After Inking 10-Year Deal At Hard Rock Stadium

Formula 1 will be coming to Miami in 2022 and will be hosting a Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Hard Rock Stadium will be the 11th location to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in the United States with 2022 being the first of a 10-year deal. Hard Rock Stadium is also host to the Miami Dolphins, University of Miami football and The Miami Open, one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world. The track is being designed by Formula 1 and Apex Circuit Design who simulated 36 different track layouts before deciding on the final 19-turn track. The entire track will be visible from the top of the stadium for unique viewing experiences. Hard Rock Stadium also features a 12-cabin gondola cable car system which will give views of the track and pits. Stephen Ross, The Miami Dolphins and elected officials on behalf of the City of Miami Gardens worked with Miami-Dade County to bring the agreement to fruition.

Image via Formula 1

Tricera Capital Locks Down $50.8 Million In Construction Financing For Mixed-Use Redevelopment The Press In West Palm Beach

Tricera Capital, led by Scott Sherman and Ben Mandell, have closed on $50.8 million in refinancing and construction financing for their mixed-use office and retail redevelopment The Press, located at 2751 South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The loan was provided by the Chicago-based Monroe Capital. Tricera Capital was represented by Jason Krane and Simon Ziff of Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group.

Tricera Capital acquired the former Palm Beach Post campus in March 2019 for $24 million. The redevelopment of the property is an example of creative adaptive re-use and expected to reinvigorate the city’s Dixie Highway corridor. The property was a former printing press and distribution facility and nearly all existing structures are to remain, including the Post’s office building and printing press. The project name is a nod to the Post’s legacy at the site.

The Press is divided into two components, The Shops at the Press, the 125,000 square foot retail component, and the adjacent Workspaces at the Press, the 140,000 square foot office component. Joseph’s Classic Market will serve as the retail anchor which was announced in February 2021 and the property will also feature a newly built Starbucks outparcel.

Ironstate Development Closes On Wynwood Development Site For $15.6 Million

Ironstate Development has closed on the acquisition of a 1.29-acre development site in Miami’s trendy Wynwood neighborhood for $15.6 million. Miami Beach-based developer Lucky Shepherd had put the development site under contract prior to the pandemic but the contract was ultimately assigned to Ironstate Development. Lucky Shepherd had planned to build an eco-friendly project with a 150-key hotel, and up to 48 private residences.

Real estate broker Andy Charry, with Metro 1, represented the seller, Art By God, Inc. Real estate brokers Mika Mattingly and Cecilia Estevez with Colliers International Florida’s Urban Core Division represented Lucky Shepherd.

“My client had a great property located on a great street, and it became even better because of the proposed Brightline station,” said Andy Charry.

The development site is currently home to Art By God, a 30-year-old business that has become one of the largest retailers of nature products, artifacts and wildlife items in the U.S., from a wide collection of fossils and bones, to an assortment of rough or polished rocks and minerals, and unique art and sculptures from all over the world. The 21,155-square-foot Art By God is located at 60 NE 27th St. The acquisition also includes the following addresses: 26 NE 27 St., 25 NE 26 St., and 61 NE 26 St.

“This is one of the last great sites in Wynwood,” Ms. Mattingly said. “This transaction is a prime example of a Covid-ravished deal that, at the end of the day, came back to life thanks to Miami’s tidal wave market.”