Plans for Okan Tower Featuring Five-Star Hilton Hotel & Resort Fast Tracked on Heels of Border Reopening

On the heels of the U.S. border reopening to international travelers yesterday and preparing for the influx of overseas buyers anticipated to return to Miami, Okan Group announced that it has relaunched sales for Okan Tower, a 70-story mixed-use tower located at the epicenter of Miami’s urban core. Having put the project on pause in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions and quarantines on international travel, the world-class development team has turbo-charged their plans and reimagined Okan Tower with the introduction of new floor plans, ten new lofts and an exciting all-weather, glass-enclosed rooftop deck and observatory at the pinnacle of the tower.

The 70-story architectural masterpiece will be anchored by Hilton Hotels & Resorts and features an all-star roster of design, development and co-branding partners, including Okan Development, internationally-renowned architecture firm Behar Font Architects, and Fortune Development Sales. Okan Tower is located in the epicenter of Miami’s urban core at 555 North Miami Avenue. The mixed-use tower will be a monument of the future as Downtown Miami has been reinvigorated by the allure of an ultimate live-work-play destination. The influx of corporate relocations to downtown, Florida’s favorable tax benefits, addition of the flourishing Miami Worldcenter, and the coexistence of new dining, hip shops, and entertainment venues such as the Frost Museum, PAMM, Adrienne Arsht Center and FTX Arena has created an urban utopia desired internationally.

Uniting a diverse collection of mixed-use elements in one vertical destination, the project will present 163 Sky Residences with exclusive owners-only amenities, 236 Condo-Hotel Residences, a five-star Hilton Hotel & Resort with endless amenity and entertainment areas, and Class A Office Space all accessible by separate elevators for Sky Residence owners and Condo-Hotel owners and hotel guests.

“Okan Tower will further position Miami’s reputation as a global design and architectural destination. With its distinctive ultra-modern aesthetic, Okan Tower brings Miami into the international design spotlight once again, while also offering every imaginable amenity and service desired – if not demanded – by the world’s most sophisticated prime property buyers,” said international property magnate and developer of Okan Tower, Bekir Okan, Chairman of Okan Group.

Having put the project on pause in the wake of COVID-19 restrictions and quarantines on international travel, Okan added, “Now, with international travelers and buyers back in Miami, our development team has worked closely with our exclusive sales and marketing brokerage, Fortune Development Sales, to turbo-charge our plans and reimagine Okan Tower with the introduction of new floor plans, ten new lofts and an exciting all-weather, glass-enclosed rooftop deck and observatory at the pinnacle of the tower.”

“Okan Group has assembled a world-class team and we are very happy to be a part of this project by leading sales and marketing efforts. Okan Tower offers a superlative lifestyle with its best-in-class architecture, amenities, services and convenience in one setting,” said Edgardo Defortuna, founder and CEO of Fortune International Group. “We are excited to take the project straight to contract because the developer is ready to move construction forward.”

Okan Tower has been designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Behar Font & Partners who’ve given it a striking curvature façade inspired by the Turkish national flower, the tulip. Equally appealing to both local and global buyers, Okan Tower residences are ideally suited to meet a variety of residential needs. The project’s Condo-Hotel Residences, starting on the 36th floor, will be delivered turn-key, ready for occupancy and sized from studios to two-bedrooms (and from 445 to 1,250 square feet). The Sky Residences, beginning on the 51st floor, will include finished condominiums ranging from one to three-bedrooms, plus a den – with floor plans spanning 695 to more than 2,075 square feet. Two floors of duplex-style penthouses will feature expansive layouts – all sized from 1,875 to more than 2,040 square feet.

A broad amenities package is tailored specifically to Okan Tower Sky Residence buyers and includes a ground floor arrival entrance with dedicated 24-hour reception and concierge, a 70th floor rooftop pool and sky deck with private cabanas featuring panoramic bay and city views, and an additional 12th floor lap pool with clubroom and indoor and outdoor lounges. Sky Residence buyers will also have access to a state-of-the-art health and fitness center with a yoga studio, Peloton® bikes and interactive fitness MIRROR®, as well as a dedicated wellness spa with sauna, steam and treatment rooms. A fully-equipped children’s sensory and play room, cutting-edge technology theater, and wine cellar and owner’s lounge are some of the other exceptional features available that add to the range of the lifestyle amenities on offer to Sky Residence owners.

Among the many signature elements that enhance the experience of being a Condo-Hotel owner or hotel guest at Okan Tower includes a dedicated 29th floor arrival lobby with a 24-hour reception and concierge, as well as reserved access to the hotel’s three amenity levels located on the 27th, 28th and 30th floors. These dedicated floors feature a superior range of leisure, entertainment and business amenities and services including a state-of-the-art fitness center and training facility, an outdoor pool with indoor and outdoor lounges and private cabanas, and a signature wellness spa featuring restorative Turkish treatments and a marble Hamman. A professional chef-styled gastro-kitchen plus grab-and-go-café, multiple bars, conference and meeting rooms, and over 4,500 square feet of ballroom space, complete with a full catering and kitchen facility, round-out the first-in-class amenities available.

Both Sky Residence and Condo-Hotel owners will receive access to premier services such as in-room private dining, in-room spa treatments, professional housekeeping services, on-site laundry and dry cleaning, personal trainers and fitness specialists, and lifestyle concierges presented by Hilton Hotel & Residences.

Okan Tower’s Miami sales gallery is now open at 542 North Miami Avenue. Pricing starts from $387,000 for the Condo-Hotel Residences and $587,000 for the Sky Residences.

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CMC Group and Morabito Properties Break Ground On Onda Residences In Bay Harbor Islands

Veteran Miami developers Ugo Colombo of CMC Group and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties have broken ground on Onda, a new boutique luxury condominium in Miami’s exclusive Bay Harbor Islands neighborhood. Designed by world-renowned architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, the 8-story waterfront development, now rising at 1135 103rd Street, will boast more than 300 linear feet of bay frontage, a private marina, and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Construction is expected to be completed in 2023.

News of Onda’s groundbreaking comes as the next wave of residential development in Miami takes hold, fueled by an uptick in demand from domestic buyers looking to relocate from major U.S. cities who are attracted to Florida’s desirable quality of life, lower business and living expenses, and tax-friendly policies.

More than 60% of Onda’s 41 luxury residences have already been pre-sold, with the majority of its buyers hailing from the U.S. Impeccably finished residences include two- to four-bedroom plus den layouts measuring between 1,809 and 3,535 square feet in size, with four penthouse residences measuring up to 5,073 square feet – two of which include private rooftop pool decks. Prices range from $1.8 million to over $9.5 million.

“We set out to create an ultra-luxurious intimate building with a handful of units and residents in one of the nicest waterfront communities in South Florida,” said Ugo Colombo, Founder of CMC Group. “Onda’s boutique exclusivity, commanding bay views, and top-quality finishes and materials will brand it as a standout property for a long time to come.”

“Onda will deliver a one-of-a-kind living experience that you won’t find anywhere else in Miami,” said Valerio Morabito, CEO of Morabito Properties. “Our unique location in Bay Harbor Islands offers residents the best of both worlds – the convenience of being connected to the energy of Miami Beach with access to an abundance of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options just minutes away, with the privacy that comes with living in a private family-oriented neighborhood away from the congestion.”

Located just west of the world-class shopping mecca Bal Harbour Shops, Bay Harbor Islands is one of the most coveted residential neighborhoods in Miami. The exclusive two-island waterfront enclave is situated roughly two miles north of Miami Beach and neighbors Indian Creek Island, a private island famously known as “Billionaire Bunker” for its roster of celebrity residents. Bay Harbor Islands is renowned for its charming small-town community vibe, proximity to Miami’s poshest retailers and restaurants, and stunning waterfront views. The walkable family-oriented village also offers an abundance of parks and green space, along with access to one of the best schools in Miami-Dade County.

Among Onda’s most popular features is its private marina with boat slips ranging from 35 to 60 linear feet. The marina’s 15 slips, which are already 70% sold, are available for purchase by residents only. The development will also include a water sports launch dock with available kayaks, paddle boards and inflatables, boasting direct ocean access through Miami’s Haulover inlet.

Building amenities will include a rooftop pool deck and lounge area; a state-of-the-art fitness center with Technogym equipment, a yoga studio, a spa with massage treatment rooms, changing facilities, and steam bath and sauna rooms. Onda will also feature personalized services, state of the art security and technology along with a front desk reception, covered valet drop-off area, personal parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle storage, and residential storage space. The building will offer an integrated digital concierge along with readily accessible WiFi throughout all public spaces, and FTTH (fiber to the home) technology for voice, video and high-speed internet.

All residences will feature an office/den, private and semi-private high-speed elevators, floor-to-ceiling, impact-resistant sliding glass doors and windows, spacious tiled terraces with private gardens, open floor layouts with up to 9-foot grand ceiling heights, fully-accessorized Snaidero kitchens with top-of-the-line Miele appliances, bathrooms with Italian marble and wood cabinetry, exquisite Italian flooring throughout, energy-efficient air conditioning and heating systems with ultra-quiet technology, and air and water filtration systems.

Onda – also known as the Italian word for “wave” – has been architecturally designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica, with interiors imagined by creative design masterminds Carlo and Paolo Colombo of A++ Human Sustainable Architecture, and lush landscaping by award-winning landscape architect Enzo Enea of Enea Garden Design.

Onda benefits from the track-record and expertise of Ugo Colombo of CMC Group and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties – two world-class developers driven by their Italian instincts for quality, style, and craftsmanship. Colombo and Morabito previously partnered in 2016 to lead the development of Beach House 8, a nearby boutique waterfront condo building on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach. Most recently, Colombo and CMC Group delivered Brickell Flatiron, a 64-story luxury tower in Downtown Miami’s Brickell Financial District.

Fortune Development Sales is managing sales and marketing for Onda Residences.

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Finvarb Group Acquires The Landon Bay Harbor Hotel For $10 Million

Finvarb Group, led by Ronny Finvarb, has acquired The Landon Bay Harbor Hotel for $10 million, roughly $219,000 per key. The seller was BHI Hotel who acquired the property in 2007 for $3.9 million. The property was listed with David Cohen and Arthur Porosoff with Compass as well as David Greenberg with Marcus & Millichap. The Landon was built in 1946, renovated in 2010, and is located at 9650 East Bay Harbor Drive. The boutique hotel features 46-keys and spans 22,729 SF. The Landon is also home to The Palm Miami.

The hotel market in Miami has been extremely hot over the past several months. Swire Properties recently sold the 352-key East Hotel in Brickell City Centre for $174 million; Victory Investments Group acquired the art deco Hotel Astor on Miami Beach for $12.75 million; the Brazil-based real estate development firm JHSF acquired the COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach hotel for $70 million; Electra America Hospitality Group (EAHG), a joint venture between Electra America and AKA, acquired the Conrad Miami hotel for over $100 million; and AMS Hospitality, a joint venture between The Allen Morris Company and Black Salmon, acquired the 97-key Circa 39 Hotel in Miami Beach for $25.5 million.

The Finvarb Group is a real estate development and investment company specializing in developing quality mixed-use hotels in premium urban locations and in emerging and underserved markets throughout the United States. The Finvarb Group owns, develops and invests in areas with strong demand growth and which appeal to both business and leisure travelers alike. The Finvarb Group's hotels are linked by a common thread of excellence, distinctiveness and a passionate commitment to deliver outstanding quality. Finvarb Group recently developed and owns The Kimpton Palomar South Beach and recently broke ground on The Thompson South Beach.

Related Group Launches Casa Bella by B&B Italia At 1400 Biscayne In Downtown Miami

Related Group has launched Casa Bella by B&B Italia at 1400 Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. Casa Bella by B&B Italia will feature 306 units and rise 57 stories. The tower is designed by Arquitectonica and features interiors by Piero Lissoni’s Lissoni & Partners with landscape architecture by Enzo Enea. 1400 Biscayne is the site of Related Group’s formerly proposed Auberge Residences Miami. Casa Bella by B&B Italia is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Related Group is currently taking reservations with a 10% deposit. Residences range from one bedroom units starting at 711 SF asking $581,000 to four bedroom 2,187 SF residences starting at $1.9 million. Two bedroom residences start at $823,000 and three bedroom residences at $1.5 million. Owners can rent their units for periods of 30 days minimum up to six times per year.

All residences at Casa Bella by B&B Italia feature two private elevators and a private vestibule. Elevators are equipped with biometric access control for enhanced security. Most units enjoy spacious pass-through layouts with 10-foot ceilings and breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Miami’s downtown skyline, and stunning sunsets from the west. Residences feature Italian cabinets in kitchens and baths by ITALKRAFT, an exquisite selection of cabinet finishes and countertops individually selected by Piero Lissoni, and a top-of-the-line black glass appliance package includes integrated, paneled 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, silent paneled dishwasher, Wolf built-in convection oven, Wolf built-in speed oven, ceramic glass countertop, and wine refrigeration. Bathrooms feature vanity backlit mirrors, spacious spa tubs and frameless glass-enclosed showers in master baths.

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia offers two complete floors abundant with amenities, including a world-class fitness and wellness center, dedicated entertainment spaces, and a robust business hub complete with a conference room. Other amenities include an adult lounge, game room, children’s playroom, party room overlooking Biscayne Bay, cinema, wine room, co-working space, pet spa, beauty salon and a museum-quality art collection. The fitness and wellness center will include a state-of-the-art gym, private yoga room, spin room and a world-class spa. Outdoor amenities include a resort style 12th-floor pool deck featuring Italian-inspired gardens designed by world-renowned landscape architect Enzo Enea and 78-foot lap pool with views of Biscayne Bay. The pool deck will also feature a poolside bar and Mediterranean café, private cabanas and shaded lounge areas, towel service and sun-care kiosk, open-air yoga lawn, pickleball court and an outdoor dining area with dedicated space for grilling. Casa Bella by B&B Italia will also feature a rooftop pool and terrace which includes Casa Bella’s private observatory, with a state-of-the-art telescope, features extraordinary panoramic views of the Biscayne Bay.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia also offers a selection of residents services including valet parking, an on-demand concierge pre-arrival grocery shopping & delivery, butler & “while you’re away” services, dry cleaning & laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe shining, pet care services, preferred tickets to theater and other events, courier services and personal IT and tech support.

B&B Italia is internationally renowned Italian Group leader in the high-end designer furniture. Its portfolio includes products by leading international designers including Piero Lissoni, Zaha Hadid, Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce, Naoto Fukasawa, Patricia Urquiola and many more. Over its 53 years of history, B&B Italia has designed more than 1200 products and operates over 70 premium single-brand stores in the main cities of the world, 8 flagship stores are directly owned and operated by B&B Italia throughout Milan, Paris, London, Monaco, New York, Dallas, Washington and Miami. The B&B Italia provided all the furnishings for the rooms, suites, public areas and numerous outdoor spaces for Bvlgari Hotels in Dubai, Milan, London, Beijing and Shanghai, Aman Venice and many others . In Miami they provided furnishings for Arte and 1000 museum.

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Inside PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking At Kimpton Palomar South Beach

On Wednesday, November 3, PROFILEmiami and Finvarb Group hosted PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking at Kimpton Palomar South Beach. PROFILEconnect is PROFILEmiami’s high-end bespoke networking event series, bringing together Miami’s real estate and business leaders for an evening soirée of bespoke networking complete with poolside cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka and hors d’oeuvres by Osteria Morini. Guests enjoyed the sunset over South Beach’s iconic skyline with keynote speaker Gil Dezer, co-host Ronny Finvarb and guest of honor Kobi Karp. The evening was hosted by PROFILEmiami Co-Founders Demetri Demascus and Katya Demina and Finvarb Group Principal Ronny Finvarb. Following the sunset networking soirée, guests made their way downstairs to Osteria Morini for five course dinners hosted by JLL and Ronny Finvarb.

The evening was attended by an exclusive group of top real estate industry leaders and executives including Gil Dezer, Ronny Finvarb, Kobi Karp, Nancy Karp, Dan Kodsi, Michael Simkins, Jay Parker, Alirio Torrealba, Jacques Bessoudo, Patrick Lee, and David Eyzenberg, amongst others. Guests had the opportunity to network and share their experiences developing and building in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with senior executives.

PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking at Kimpton Palomar South Beach was hosted by PROFILEmiami, Finvarb Group, Osteria Morini, E11EVEN Vodka, Kimpton Palomar South Beach, Dezer Development and Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design. The event was sponsored by JLL, ALTARA Properties, University of Miami Herbert Business School, Master Brokers Forum, Galium Capital, Stantec, Facade + Envelope, Regal Group International, Lionheart Strategic Management, and The Allen Morris Company.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders. The second edition of PROFILEconnect is being organized for February 2022.

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Morgan Properties Acquires 3 Multifamily Communities In West Palm Beach For $132.5 Million

The Pennsylvania-based Morgan Properties has acquired three apartment communities in West Palm Beach totaling 622 units. Berkadia International Solutions’ Senior Managing Director Jaret Turkell along with Senior Managing Director Roberto Pesant, Associate Omar Morales and Senior Analyst Jose Mota of Berkadia Miami completed the $132.5 million sale on behalf of the seller, Massachusetts-based Northland Investment Corporation. The properties which traded include Windward at the Villages, The Royal St. George and Village Place. The deal was financed with a bridge loan secured by Director TJ Piper of Berkadia Philadelphia.

“An unprecedented wave of corporate relocations to West Palm Beach in the last year, combined with a shortage of rental housing in Palm Beach County, has produced a very tight apartment market with strong rent growth drivers,” said Turkell. “As a result, investor appetite for well-located multifamily assets has been extremely strong and is projected to remain that way for the foreseeable future.”

Windward at the Villages is located at 1441 Brandywine Road. The 196-unit property features one- and two-bedroom floor plans with air conditioning, a private balcony and in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a tennis court and a playground.

The Royal St. George is a 224-unit property located at 1651 Brandywine Road. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with air conditioning, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and a private patio or balcony. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness center, a picnic area and a dog park.

Village Place is located at 2111 Brandywine Road. The 202-unit property features one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with air conditioning, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and a private patio or balcony. Community amenities include a swimming pool, a hot tub, a fitness center and a picnic area.

The properties afford residents convenient access to Palm Beach International Airport, the Palm Beach Outlets, Interstate 95 and West Palm Beach.

PROFILE Exclusive Podcast Season 1 Episode 8 Featuring Ronny Finvarb of Finvarb Group

Season 1 Episode 8 of the PROFILE Exclusive Podcast by PROFILEmiami features Ronny Finvarb of Finvarb Group. Ronny Finvarb is Principal of the Finvarb Group, a real estate development and investment company specializing in developing and owning award-winning hospitality projects including mixed-use hotels in premium urban locations and in emerging and underserved markets throughout the United States. The Finvarb Group portfolio includes multiple Marriott-branded hotels in Florida, Texas and Arizona.

Ronny recently developed the Kimpton Palomar South Beach which serves as a gateway to Miami’s Sunset Harbor neighborhood and is home to Osteria Morini which just won “Best Italian Restaurant” and “Best Brunch” in Miami. Ronny also just broke ground on the highly-anticipated Thompson South Beach.

Ronny holds B.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Miami and is a member of The Florida Bar. He previously served as Executive Director of Business & Legal Affairs for two publicly-traded companies, including a division of General Electric (NYSE: GE), and also for one of the largest privately-held media, entertainment, telecommunications, technology and consumer products organizations in the world, the Cisneros Group. Ronny is also an active member of YPO, the premier leadership organization of chief executives in the world as well as is a member of the University of Miami Master of Real Estate Development and Urbanism (MRED+U) Advisory Board.

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 PROFILEmiami and Development Associate at development firm Royal Palm Companies.

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Step Inside A Lavish Two-Story Urban Villa With Private Sky Pool At PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter

Located in a private enclave at PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is their exclusive collection of four, two-story urban villas which are among the most unique residences offered at the massive 27-acre Miami Worldcenter complex. The standalone residences span 2,576 SF of interior space with 2,038 SF of outdoor space and feature three bedrooms, a den and four bathrooms, a rooftop for entertaining as well as private sky pools. The urban villas are located steps from the spa on the pool level amenity deck and will offer direct access to the parking garage for added convenience.

Villa 701 is currently listed for $4,460,000 with Peggy Olin of One World Properties.

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter located inside the massive Miami Worldcenter project in the heart of downtown Miami. The nearly sold-out project has more then 57 nationalities represented among its buyer pool. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is the only residential tower currently for sale within the massive 27-acre mixed-use Miami Worldcenter site. which one of the country’s most visionary and largest mixed-use developments

The tower has made international headlines with its Upper Deck which is the largest amenity deck in the U.S., spanning four acres, positioned 90’ above downtown Miami which features an extraordinary array of action-packed luxury amenities. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is the most amenitized building in the country, with access to 46 different amenities such as 5 pools, spa, outdoor lounge, summer kitchen, game room, state of the art fitness center, boxing studio, basketball court, racquetball, yoga, observatory, jam room and recording studio and much more.

PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter was developed by Royal Palm Companies, led by Dan Kodsi. The tower was designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects with interiors by ID & Design International. PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter is located at 851 NE 1st Ave.

This article was produced in partnership with Royal Palm Companies.

Sumaida + Khurana and Bizzi & Partners Announce Alberto Campo Baeza-Designed Office Building In South beach

Two internationally recognized real estate development firms – Sumaida + Khurana and Bizzi & Partners - have announced a new joint venture to develop best-in-class buildings across the United States. Their first project is an office building located in South Beach and designed by renowned Spanish master architect Alberto Campo Baeza. The developers’ objective is to deliver a Class A+ building that sets a new benchmark for architecture and quality in the office market. Perfectly situated at the entrance to Miami Beach from the MacArthur Causeway, it will be Baeza’s first building in Miami, as well as his first commercial building in the United States. Sumaida + Khurana is led by Saif Sumaida and Amit Khurana. Bizzi & Partners is headed by CEO Davide Bizzi and Managing Director Alessandro Pallaoro.

Bizzi & Partners and Sumaida + Khurana are individually known the world over for developing some of the most significant real estate projects in the world, collaborating with critically acclaimed designers. Bizzi & Partners, which has offices in New York, Milan, São Paulo, and Tallinn, worked with Pritzker Prize winning architect Renzo Piano to design both 565 Broome SoHo in Manhattan and Eighty Seven Park in Miami. The firm also developed the Langham Hotel in New York, designed by Charles Gwathmey. The firms recently decided to collaborate and will develop a wide range of luxury residential and commercial buildings across America through the new partnership. New York-based Sumaida + Khurana collaborated with Pritzker Prize winning architect, Tadao Ando to design 152 Elizabeth Street, as well as Pritzker Laureate, Alvaro Siza for 611 West 56th Street.

While the firms have generally focused on luxury residential development, the new partnership is also focused on elevating the quality level of office development by delivering the architectural pedigree, custom quality finishes, bespoke amenities and services delivered at their residential projects.

“We are happy to be entering into this new joint venture and are excited by the opportunity to be collaborating with Alberto Campo Baeza. His work speaks to both firms’ shared set of beliefs to create timeless buildings that are contextually appropriate and that thoughtfully consider the historic architecture of neighborhoods like South Beach,” said Davide Bizzi, Chief Executive Officer, Bizzi & Partners.

“We have a great deal of respect for one another’s projects and approach to development. We share in the vision to create seminal buildings that add significant value to the built environment. Alberto Campo Baeza’s buildings are known for their purity of design and subtle detailing. Similar to the other projects that our firms have developed, Campo Baeza’s design will provide the opportunity to deliver a building of exquisite craftsmanship and quality,” said Amit Khurana, Founding Partner, Sumaida + Khurana.

In the coming months, Sumaida + Khurana and Bizzi & Partners plan to release more details about the Baeza building, which is expected to start construction next summer. Project executive architect is the award-winning firm, Cube 3. World renowned architecture firm, Gabellini Sheppard is designing interiors. Miami-based Urban Robot Associates is the project’s landscape architect.

The building will be made of white concrete, glass, and marble. Many of its features including high ceilings, open and flexible floorplans, expansive private outdoor terraces for all offices, floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center, multiple F & B venues, and a large atrium that opens up all of the offices to a dramatic experience of light, air, and outdoor space for tenants, and a private rooftop with expansive water views.

Based in Spain, Baeza has been widely recognized for his work including winning his country’s National Prize for Architecture in 2021. He has designed the Houses Turégano and de Blas, both in Madrid, the Gaspar House, Asencio House in Cádiz, Rufo House in Toledo and Moliner House in Zaragoza. He has also designed the BIT Center in Inca-Mallorca, the public space Between Cathedrals, in Cádiz, the Caja de Granada Savings Bank and the Museum of Memory of Andalucía, both in Granada. In 2020, he won the competition for the new bridge over the Piave River in Belluno, Venice.

Bizzi & Partners and Sumaida + Khurana are currently in the process of finalizing details on additional developments they plan to announce in the near future.

PROFILEconnect: Rooftop Cocktails & Bespoke Networking at Kimpton Palomar South Beach

PROFILEmiami and The Finvarb Group are pleased to present the first installment of PROFILEmiami’s highly-anticipated PROFILEconnect high-end bespoke networking event series. PROFILEmiami has teamed up with the Kimpton Palomar South Beach, the Finvarb Group, Osteria Morini and E11even Vodka to host an evening soirée of bespoke networking and poolside cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, while enjoying the sunset over South Beach’s iconic skyline.

PROFILEmiami has curated a truly Miami Beach soirée experience. Enjoy signature cocktails by E11EVEN Vodka complete with a full open bar & Hors d'oeuvres by Osteria Morini poolside on the rooftop of one of Miami Beach’s hottest new hotels, the Kimpton Palomar South Beach. The relaxed and open setting provides an amazing opportunity to network with Miami’s top industry leaders and market makers, highlighted by Keynote Speaker Gil Dezer, the developer of Bentley Residences. Following the event, make your way downstairs to Osteria Morini, recently awarded Best Italian Restaurant and Best Brunch in Miami, to finish off the evening and enjoy 10% off your meal. Guests will also enjoy specially discounted valet pricing.

PROFILEconnect brings together Miami’s real estate industry and business professionals to network and connect outside of a business setting. PROFILEconnect is attended by Miami’s top investors, developers, business professionals, brokers, financiers, architects and designers. Guests will have the opportunity to network and share their experiences in South Florida through thoughtful discourse, while forging new relationships with industry leaders.

Who Should Attend: Developers, Investors, Financial Planners, Business Professionals, Brokers, Architects, Designers, Lenders, Wealth Managers, Lawyers, CPAs

Date: November 3, 2021 | 6 - 8 PM

Where: Rooftop @ Kimpton Palomar South Beach - 1750 Alton Rd., Miami Beach

Keynote Speaker: Gil Dezer, Developer of Bentley Residences

Tickets: $150

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  • 2 Hour Open Bar w/ Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres

  • 10% off dinner at Osteria Morini (valid evening of event) - Reservations Recommended

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