One Sotheby's International Realty Recruits Star Agent Vivi Wolak As New Global Real Estate Advisor

ONE Sotheby’s International Realty announced the newest addition to their real estate team in a statement released last Friday. Vivi Wolak, luxury star and Latin American specialist, joins ONE Sotheby’s with close to a decade of experience in the industry and nearly $100 million in sales under her belt. Vivi’s experience spans a number of South Florida’s most sought-after areas including Sunny Isles, Aventura and Brickell and she is eager to take her expertise to the next level by strategically aligning with ONE Sotheby’s.

Wolak’s career began with pre-construction development sales, where she became a well-established and top producing agent in South Florida year after year, while simultaneously building a strong cultural reputation. Specifically, she built her rapport among the Brazilian community, in addition to being fluent in English, Spanish, and Hebrew. Her new role will involve representing buyers and sellers from around the world as a Global Real Estate Advisor. With this position, Vivi will not only have a wide-reaching network to her advantage, but she will also have the prestigious name of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty behind her.

“Vivi has earned a remarkable reputation both regionally and globally, and we are thrilled to welcome her to our growing power team,” said Daniel de la Vega, President of ONE Sotheby’s International Realty. “Vivi’s passionate approach to quality client relationships truly exemplifies ONE Sotheby’s’ core values. Coupled with her impressive track record and deep network with the Latin American market, she will be a vital addition as we continue to expand our reach.” Vivi Wolak’s strong work ethic, passion and trusted relationships have resulted in her international recognition and rapid rise to success.

Article By: Katya Demina & Alison Kupin 

Watch The Full Panel From PROFILEmiami's "State Of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Event"

Local leaders, luminaries and real estate professionals converged at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach sales gallery on May 2, 2018 for an in-depth discussion about the state of the Sunny Isles Beach real estate market. Fortune International Group and Château Group, developers of The Residences, hosted the panel in tandem with real estate news outlet PROFILEmiami, spotlighting important insights about the City and its continued growth. Attendees of the breakfast event were locked in discussion about the strong retail and development growth that has taken hold in Sunny Isles Beach, including an analysis of some of the major factors that have contributed to the area’s recent construction boom.    

Panelists:

• Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group
• Dana Goldman - City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor  
• Jorge L. Guerra Jr., President of the Miami Association of Realtors
• Boris Kozolchyk, Colliers International Executive Vice President
• Moderated By: Demetri Demascus, Founder PROFILEmiami 

Watch the video above or: https://youtu.be/fzwuJXa1h_4

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Check out the full gallery and get the inside scoop from PROFILEmiami Present's "The State of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Panel"

Trump Group Breaks Ground On The Estates At Acqualina In Sunny Isles Featuring Lobbies by Karl Lagerfeld

Trump Group has officially broken ground on The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.5 billion ultra-luxury development in Sunny Isles after a lavish event with skydivers, a marching band and 25 Rolls-Royces. Located at 17895 Collins Avenue, the 154-unit south tower is over 65% sold, with sales reported at over 100 units and $550 million since launching in 2015. The north tower, which is currently on hold, will have an additional 93 residences. The Estates at Acqualina sits adjacent to the north of Mansions at Acqualina and Acqualina Resort & Spa. Construction will commence on the foundation of both towers and Villa Acqualina, the 45,000 SF amenity villa connecting both towers. The South Tower is expected to top-off by December 2019 with expected delivery in 2020. 

Condos at The Estates at Acqualina range from 2,917 SF 3-bedroom units to over 9,000 SF 7-bedroom residences. Pricing starts at $4.2 million and ranges up to $14.5 million; additionally, the building offers $32 million and $36 million penthouses. Connecting the two towers is Villa Acqualina, designed by Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of Chanel and Fendi, marking his first residential project in the U.S. Villa Acqualina houses over 45,000 SF of amenities including a spa, fitness center, ice skating rink, bowling lanes, movie theater, Wall Street Trader's Club trading room, basketball court, soccer field, bocce court, dog park, FlowRider surf simulator, golf simulator, multiple infinity pools, a beachfront restaurant and a full-service beach club. 

Tour Jade Signature's Over-The-Top Amenities Including Celeb-Fave Natural Beauty Specialist Tata Harper First Full-Service Spa in Florida

Tata Harper, organic skincare and natural beauty expert to stars such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Brooke Shields, Emma Watson, and Anne Hathaway, has opened her first ever full-service Florida spa within Edgardo Defortuna's Fortune International Group's Jade Signature; designed by the internationally acclaimed Pritzker Prize-winning Herzog & de Meuron. Amenities at Jade Signature include lush, landscaped grounds by Raymond Jungles Architects, beach access, a beach grill, a lagoon style pool, fitness center, wine cellar, restaurant, library, teens lounge, 24 hour concierge and valet along. The iconic tower, which is slightly turned to allow sunlight on the pool and beach throughout the day, features views of the Atlantic Ocean as well as the Intracoastal Waterway.

“It is an honor to be aligned with Tata Harper and to be opening this one-of-a-kind spa within Jade Signature,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Our residents are accustomed to the very best amenities and services. Tata complements everything we have accomplished with Jade and will truly elevate the oceanfront luxury residential experience to new heights.”

Jade Signature opened in March and was developed by Fortune International Group and created by architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron. With interior designs by Parisian firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and landscaping by Miami-based architectural firm Raymond Jungles Inc., Tata Harper’s spa brings yet another distinguishing element to the tower, making it one of the most exceptional ultra-high-end properties in the world. 

Harper grows many of her ingredients in her anti-aging and paraban-free beauty products on her 1,200-acre farm in Vermont. She initially created her line when her stepfather was diagnosed with cancer in 2005.  On the heels of that challenging time, during which Harper learned more about harmful chemicals being used in self-care products, she set out to create a 100% natural, nontoxic brand. 

“Jade Signature is such a natural partner for us to open our very first Tata Harper Spa in Florida,” said Harper. “We created a space that feels coastal casual yet chic with our special Tata Harper touch in every detail.  We believe our clients should never have to compromise between health and results, natural and luxurious, or beauty and intelligence. The space and the treatments available at Jade Signature help bring the all-natural non-toxic luxury experience to life for this exclusive Miami community.”

The Tata Harper Spa at Jade Signature, marked by natural finishes, vibrant wood and green accents, and a glittering hand-cut koi mosaic designed by PYR, is exclusively reserved for residents of the property and their guests. Specialized facial and body treatments include the use of healing jade roller massages and jade stone placements.  There is additionally a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, water therapy terrace, and a manicure and pedicure room, as well as products for purchase. 

Jade Signature has a limited assemblage of residences remaining among the tower’s most luxurious units. Known as “The Collection,” the portfolio is a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and penthouses, ranging from $14.3 million to $32.9 million. The Sky Villas offer stunning features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two full-floor penthouses boast all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Water and the Miami skyline. Additional offerings include three- to five-bedroom residences, with sizes starting at 3,312 square feet and prices starting at $3.99 million. For more information on purchasing at Jade Signature, contact Fortune International Group at (305) 907-7493, or visit www.jadesignature.com.

Jade Signature is located at 16901 Collins Ave. and features 192 flow-through units. Sales and construction began in 2013. 95%+ of the 192 residences have been purchased by an array of buyers spanning the U.S., Latin America and Europe. 

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Inside The State Of The Sunny Isles Real Estate Market Panel Event Co-Hosted By PROFILEmiami & The Developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

Local leaders, luminaries and real estate professionals recently converged at The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach sales gallery for an in-depth discussion about the state of the Sunny Isles Beach real estate market. Fortune International Group and Château Group, developers of The Residences, hosted the panel in tandem with real estate news outlet PROFILEmiami, spotlighting important insights about the City and its continued growth.   

Demetri Demascus, editor of PROFILEmiami, moderated the May 2 symposium, which included participation by Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group; City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Dana Goldman; Jorge L. Guerra Jr., President of the Miami Association of Realtors; and Boris Kozolchyk, Colliers International Executive Vice President and a local expert on growth and retail in Sunny Isles Beach.  

“The events we host in our sales gallery give us the opportunity to be a resource for real estate professionals and homebuyers alike, offering important information about the local market as well as trends in development,” said Edgardo Defortuna. 

“Having a deeper understanding of what is contributing to South Florida’s exponential growth – and the Sunny Isles market, specifically – is key for brokers and their buyers and important for the market as a whole,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group.

Attendees of the breakfast event were locked in discussion about the strong retail and development growth that has taken hold in Sunny Isles Beach, including an analysis of some of the major factors that have contributed to the area’s recent construction boom.  

“I am delighted that I was able to participate in this special panel, which generated important feedback about the evolution of Sunny Isles Beach and what’s on the horizon for this vibrant market,” added Vice Mayor Dana Goldman. “The event was filled with important input, and the team behind The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach created an unparalleled, elegant experience for myself as well as their guests.”

Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Florentine architect Michele Bönan, The Residences -- comprised of 212 luxurious oceanfront condos -- will have a private club level on the 33rd floor, as well as a beach restaurant, pool deck, fitness center, kids club and spa, among other top-tier amenities and services. Residences start at $2.6 million with penthouses offered upwards of $25 million. For additional information, call 305.503.5811 or visit www.theresidencessunnyislesbeach.com. 

More photos can be found @ World Red Eye

CEO of Señor Frogs Lists His "Mansion in the Sky" Chateau Beach in Sunny Isles

David Krouham, CEO of Grupo Anderson, the restauranteurs responsible for Senor Frogs and several restaurant concepts across South America and the United States, including Carlos'n Charlie's, Carlos O'Brian's and more, has listed his “mansion in the sky” at Chateau Beach in Sunny Isles.

The expansive duplex is spread over 4,000 SF with 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1 half-bath and staff quarters. The residence features a chefs kitchen complete with Snaidero cabinetry, office, master-suite with marble master-bath,  Outside offers an enormous 20' deep terrace and additional 2,300 SF with multiple lounge areas, a private jacuzzi and views of the Sunny Isles and Miami Skylines.

Chateau Beach offers private, tranquil living with 85 residences and five-star amenities including Beach service, pool, spa, restaurant, fitness center, valet, movie theater, wine vault, cigar room and more.
 
17475 Collins Ave. #1203-1403 is currently listed for $4,350,000 with Devin Kay of Douglas Elliman.

Photos via Douglas Elliman

Inside Jade Signature's Grand Opening Soirée Hosted by Fortune International Group

More than 500 attendees from across the globe, notable in real estate, design, architecture, the arts, etc., converged in Sunny Isles Beach to commemorate the highly-anticipated opening of Miami's most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address: Jade Signature. Developed by Fortune International Group and created by Herzog & de Meuron, hundreds were in attendance to celebrate the official opening of the tower, which has been a hot-spot for luxury buyers worldwide
 
The celebration, which took place Friday, March 16, treated guest to an array of festivities, including a performance by Yoli Mayor of "America's Got Talent" fame, 25-person orchestra, booming taiko drummers, and a heart-pounding fireworks show over the Atlantic Ocean. 

VIPs in attendance included developers Edgardo and Ana Cristina Defortuna; interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon from Paris, France; Jason Frantzen, partner with Herzog & de Meuron from Basel, Switzerland; Miami-based landscape architect Raymond Jungles; City of Sunny Isles Beach Vice Mayor Dana Goldman; Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Larisa Svechin; Sunny Isles Beach Commissioner Jeanette Gatto; business executive Carlos Mattos; Fran Scola, Chief Financial Officer of OKO Group; Andy Mitchell, President and CEO of The Fairwinds Group; and Marcelo Kingston, Managing Director of Multiplan Real Estate Asset Management. 
 
“Being surrounded by our collaborators, colleagues, clients, family and friends for this long-awaited celebration was an amazing honor,” said Edgardo Defortuna.  “We have worked tirelessly to bring this property to the market.  Seeing Jade Signature completed -- along with the tremendous praise by our buyers -- gives me an enormous sense of pride.”

Jade Signature was developed under the leadership of husband-and-wife team Edgardo and Ana Cristina Defortuna of Fortune International Group, designed by the Pritzker-Prize winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, in collaboration with Parisian interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) and landscape architect Raymond Jungles, and financing provided by HSBC. Sales and construction began in 2013. 95%+ of the 192 residences have been purchased by an array of buyers spanning the U.S., Latin America and Europe. 

CHECK OUT THE STUNNING DRONE IMAGES OF THE NEWLY DELIVERED, HERZOG & DE MEURON-DESIGNED JADE SIGNATURE IN SUNNY ISLES BEACH

Check out the stunning drone images of the Herzog & de Meuron-designed Jade Signature

Photos via World Red Eye and Avant Garde

Construction at the Residences by Armani/Casa Passes Halfway Mark As Sales Pass 76%

The Sunny Isles Beach skyline which features designs by world class architects such as Herzog & de Meuron and Carlos Ott, will soon be joined by a masterpiece by internationally acclaimed architect Cesar Pelli, The Residences by Armani/Casa. Construction is progressing smoothly where teams have passed the halfway mark of the 56-story, 649' residential condo tower which features over 300' of private shoreline. Sales have also passed 76% at the project which is expected to be delivered in 2019. The project is being developed by Dezer Development and Related Group.

The Residences at Armani/Casa offers 307 luxury residences which start at 1,350 SF and reach up to 4,200 SF, available in 2, 3 and 4 bedroom floor-plans. The 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans are flow-thru units with views and terraces on both the ocean and city sides of the tower. Pricing starts at $1.7 million and ranges up above $6 million. The Residences by Armani/Casa will feature over 35,000 SF of incomparable amenities already on offer at the building, including a fine dining restaurant, cigar room and wine cellar, heated swimming pool, ocean-facing fitness center, two-story revitalization spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, movie theatre, and clubroom, all situated on 300' of private shoreline.

Check out PROFILEmiami's coverage of the stunning Beach Cabana's at The Residences by Armani/Casa which nearly sold-out as soon as they were released

Check Out The Stunning Drone Images Of The Newly Delivered, Herzog & de Meuron-Designed Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach

Following the grand opening of the iconic, Herzog & de Meuron-designed Jade Signature, Fortune International Group has released new imagery of the revolutionary, eco-conscious tower. Following years of anticipation since its 2013 groundbreaking, Jade Signature’s 192 residences are more than 95% sold and move-ins have begun.

The beauty of the newly completed Jade Signature reflects the top talents of a trio of the industry’s greatest collaborators including world-renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron, the visionaries behind the Tate Modern in London, 1111 Lincoln Road, and the Peréz Art Museum Miami; celebrated Miami landscape architectural firm Raymond Jungles Inc.; and Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon, who has gained international prestige for elegant interiors in top luxury residences, spas and hotels, including the Four Seasons George V in Paris, and The Savoy in London.

“Ana Cristina and I are thrilled to deliver this monumental building to our buyers, many of whom have eagerly followed the progression of the Jade brand, showing confidence in our vision by purchasing during the pre-construction phase,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group.  “When you have this level of support behind you – from the creative team to the brokers and buyers – anything is possible.”

“Now that Jade Signature is complete, it gives us tremendous pride to be able to present the final product to our new homeowners from around the world,” added Ana Cristina Defortuna, Executive Vice President of Fortune International Group. “Jade Signature was a dream – and the result is breathtaking.”

Jade Signature has achieved a new standard of design by utilizing the natural environment in an eco-conscious manner. The tower’s expansive units are marked by flow-through-style floor plans, not only ensuring optimum ventilation, but enabling owners to cool their residences naturally year-round. An influx of sunlight is maximized across the grounds due to the building’s slightly angled position along the beach. A three-story underground parking garage eliminates the need for an unsightly pedestal and subsequently creates a seamless connection between the ground floor and the pool, as well as the deck, gardens, beach and ocean beyond. This unique structural design additionally allows for more landscaping and vegetation around the base of the property. 

Resort-style amenities include a stunning beachfront deck with an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool, secluded cabanas, a heated spa surrounded by nature, and a 25-meter lap pool.  Private beach amenities include chaise lounges, umbrellas and an oceanfront restaurant with towel and beach service. Jade Signature also has a full-service spa for residents and guests, complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms. Additional property amenities and services include a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.  

Although nearly sold out, Jade Signature has a limited assemblage of residences remaining among the tower’s most luxurious units. Known as “The Collection,” the portfolio is a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and penthouses, ranging from $14.2 million to $32.9 million.

Photos via DBOX

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Passes Halfway Point With Expected Completion 2019

Construction of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach is flying right along as construction teams have passed the halfway point, 28th floor of 52 stories. The ultra-high-end oceanfront tower is on-schedule for next year’s projected delivery date (2019). Co-developers Fortune International Group and Château Group have reported a recent string of sales of  seven units totaling $24 million going under contract over the course of a 45-day period, an average of roughly one sale per week. 

"This is a celebratory moment for our team,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “We are just steps closer toward delivering this spectacular offering to our buyers worldwide who are excited to call these stunning oceanfront residences their home.”
 
“We expect that this tower will elevate the standard for luxury real estate,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group. “We have utilized the most innovative technology and craftsman-style techniques to create a product that is truly distinct – one that will ultimately be an icon on the coastline.”

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will rise 52-stories and feature 212 residential condo units. The tower, with its signature curvilinear silhouette, is designed by Arquitectonica, while interiors, inspired by South Beach’s 1960s heyday, have been crafted by acclaimed Florentine architect Michele Bönan. Residences range from $2.6 million to $5.2 million, with penthouses offered upwards of $25 million. Amenities include a private club level on the 33rd floor, beach restaurant, pool deck, kids club, spa, fitness center and wellness center, among other top-line amenities. Construction has completed their foundation pour and has begun vertical rise. The building is slated for delivery in 2019. 

Check out the drone video below: