Check Out This One-Of-A-Kind West Palm Beach Designer Triplex Asking $12.95 Million

A one-of-a-kind designer triplex at The Plaza in West Palm Beach has hit the market for $12.95 million. The residence was completely transformed by renowned Joanne De Guardiola Design. Showcasing direct intracoastal views across all three levels and an impressive 47-foot flow-through on the main floor. The unique custom-built home spans 6,500 square-feet, featuring a striking 3-story 29’ high atrium with an architectural floating staircase made of leathered black granite slab and a private internal elevator.

Every detail is thoughtfully considered to maximize views and luxury throughout the space, featuring 5-beds, 6-baths, and 3 powder rooms and over 2,000 square feet of terraces that showcase panoramic views from east to west. Modern architecture and finishes include floor-to-ceiling frameless doors, recess shadow gap base, and custom cove ceilings for an added layer of sophistication.

The residence features the finest finishes including a sleek gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances including Gaggenau and Miele, a grill, coffee machine and 2 wine column refrigerators. A carefully crafted primary suite is home to dual onyx slab baths and custom closets fit for a designer boutique. Seamless smart home features include Lutron HomeWorks lighting, automated recessed shades, built-in sound system speakers, wired movie room and wired TV wall locations.

Conveniently located 2 minutes from Palm Beach Island, The Plaza offers white glove and resort-style amenities with first-class staff including 24-hour valet, concierge, security, impressive fitness center, sauna, tennis/pickleball courts, and two swimming pools.

529 S Flagler Drive #TH3E is listed for $12.95 Million by Samantha Curry with Douglas Elliman.

Images via Studio 910 Palm Beach/Samantha Curry

Related Group, BH Group And Vietmar Reveal The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach

Miami-based real estate developers Related Group (Related), BH Group and Vietmar have revealed and launched reservations for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, West Palm Beach. Envisioned by an award-winning team that includes design luminaries Arquitectonica and Rockwell Group, The Residences reflect the highest expression of the brand in a boutique setting. The Residences will offer a limited collection of 144 homes with breathtaking, unobstructed water views. Douglas Elliman will lead the exclusive sales and marketing, with prices starting at $2.5 million.

“The Ritz-Carlton name is revered across the globe for its legendary attention to detail and uncompromising standards - there’s no brand better suited for this incredible waterfront location in West Palm Beach,” said Jorge M. Pérez, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Related Group. “With an unmatched team behind it, The Residences will set a new standard in West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County as a whole.

The Residences offer homes ranging from 1,400 to 3,000 square feet. All residences face east, offerings sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean. Interiors feature soaring ceilings, open, breezy living spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, stunning kitchens appointed with custom Italian cabinetry, and grand balconies for taking it all in, every space a reflection of attention to detail and elegance.

Complementing the brand’s centuries-long tradition of exceptional hospitality, The Residences will offer a vast, fully customizable selection of amenities, including a magnificent pool and deck, state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center, world-renowned spa, and many more luxuries, along with Owner-only access to Ritz-Carlton Hotel services including24-hour concierge attendance, valet parking and undivided attention. Emblematic of Related Group’s work across each of the company’s projects, residents will find a curated collection of museum-quality artwork through the common spaces, selected for The Residences from the Jorge M. Pérez Contemporary Art Collection.

“The West Palm Beach market has undergone tremendous growth in recent years, but momentum is only just getting underway,” said Isaac Toledano, Founder of BH Group. “Projects like ours bring a new level of design, service and exclusivity and offer a rare opportunity to own a piece of what is already becoming one of South Florida’s most desirable neighborhoods and communities.”

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Olara Begins Construction On Private Dock in West Palm Beach

New York-based developer Savanna has begun construction on the private dock amenity at Olara, a new luxury condominium tower set to overlook the Intracoastal Waterway. The private dock will be one of the most exclusive amenities offered at any West Palm condominium, given its rarity in the community east of Flagler Drive, and will feature a pair of house yachts, three for-purchase boat slips and a dedicated seafaring concierge capable of arranging everything from deep-sea fishing to paddleboarding. While the condominium readies to break ground in March for an expected completion in 2026, the private dock is slated to open early this summer and will serve as a preview into Olara’s forthcoming waterfront lifestyle as the 26-story building rises. SavCon is leading construction.

“Incorporating the private dock was one of the first decisions we made in the development process, and quickly became central to our vision,” said Chris Schlank, President and Co-Chairman of Savanna. “While many other projects have waterfront views, not many encourage and allow for residents to get out on the water like Olara. With dockage becoming increasingly limited in South Florida, we felt this was an amenity that our buyers would appreciate.”

Serviced by a five-star concierge team, the private dock amenity provides Olara residents with the opportunity to enjoy a wide array of unique experiences. They can coordinate a private yacht charter to Palm Beach Island, hire a boat captain for a day trip on one of Olara’s two house yachts, embark on a catamaran scuba and snorkel tour with local experts, try their hand at deep-sea fishing, have a gourmet lunch or dinner at sea or even invite friends to visit by boat and dock at the guest slip. Aside from boating, residents will also have access to many water sports and activities, including paddleboarding, kayaking and floating tubes. The dock will extend 192 feet out into the Intracoastal Waterway, and will be dimly lit throughout the evening, providing a focal point towards the water for all that pass by.

In addition to the private dock, Olara features more than 80,000 square feet of amenities that rival a luxury resort. Many of the spaces are designed for residents to refresh and reset, as wellness is a guiding principle at Olara. This includes a world-class fitness center by The Wright Fit that offers 13,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor workout spaces, ranging from an open-air yoga deck and performance training zones with indoor-outdoor turf lanes to a studio for yoga, mat Pilates, core movement and breath work and a Pilates studio. There will also be spa and wellness amenities like a five-star recovery and regeneration spa, a recovery zone featuring Normatec compression therapy and Hypervolt massage equipment, a Japanese-style Onsen, sauna, steam and treatment rooms, cold plunge, vitality pools and meditation rooms.

Olara’s pool deck continues the resort-inspired lifestyle. The grounds will be lushly landscaped by EDSA, extending to the property’s private waterfront veranda and library. Two cabana-lined swimming pools for leisure and laps will overlook the Intracoastal Waterway, while a juice bar will energize and enhance residents’ everyday life. Additional spaces at Olara include a game room, private dining room and catering kitchen designed by Gabellini Sheppard Associates. Residents working from home will also have areas optimized for productivity, such as a multimedia lounge, private offices, conference spaces and a co-working lounge. A bevy of personalized services include a concierge, 24- hour private security, valet, house car, in-home dining offerings, catering by the celebrity-chef helmed eatery and access to an exclusive Olara Residents App.

Residences at Olara will be two- to four-bedroom plus den units, with floor plans ranging from 1,500 to over 4,200 square feet, with pricing starting at $2 million.

Renderings via Binyan Studios

Related Companies Launches Sales At Waterfront Condo 'Shorecrest' in West Palm Beach

Related Southeast has launched sales for Shorecrest in West Palm Beach. The luxury condominium features stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Palm Beach Island and the Atlantic Ocean. Located on North Flagler Drive, Shorecrest is designed by architecture firm Roger Ferris + Partners with residential interiors and amenities by Rottet Studio, and landscape design by DSBoca. The residences include 140 graciously scaled homes, penthouses and access to The Related Life, an impressive array of amenities, services and programming similar to those found at the most exclusive private members clubs around the world.

The renowned design team of Roger Ferris + Partners and Rottet Studio’s collaboration on Shorecrest is each firm’s first ground-up, new residential development in West Palm Beach. Roger Ferris + Partners’ striking design features a curvilinear façade with floor-to-ceiling glass that provides panoramic views of the water and ample light for each residence, creating a sense of openness and connectivity between indoors and out.

“Related has been dedicated to the growth of West Palm Beach for decades and we are proud to expand our luxury residential offerings with Shorecrest,” said Stephen M. Ross, Chairman and Founder of Related Companies. “Tailored to this thriving community, Shorecrest transforms a part of the waterfront while capturing a timeless aesthetic for residents.”

“West Palm Beach has solidified its status as one of the most sought-after addresses in the country,” said Kenneth A. Himmel, President and CEO of Related Urban. “Shorecrest is a feat of remarkable design from Roger Ferris + Partners, one of the most renowned experts in the industry, and demonstrates the strength of the local market.”

“Shorecrest offers an extraordinary lifestyle in West Palm Beach that prioritizes both design and function, offering gracious living spaces, many with terraces featuring panoramic waterfront views,” said Bryan Cho, Executive Vice President of Related Companies. “Building on Related’s legacy of delivering best-in-class, luxury residential buildings, Shorecrest will deliver unprecedented amenities, services and access to West Palm Beach.”

“Shorecrest resides on a spectacular site in West Palm Beach. The building features a curvilinear façade with a dramatic mosaic design on the exterior. Inside, floor-to-ceiling windows emphasize panoramic views and large outdoor terraces bring the outdoors into each residence,” said Roger Ferris, Founding Principal of Roger Ferris + Partners.

Rottet Studios’ brilliantly designed interiors at Shorecrest are finished with extraordinary detail. Kitchens offer custom White Oak European millwork, a suite of top-of-the-line Gaggenau appliances, and finishes of Cote D’Vaniglia and Calacatta Fioritto marble. Primary bathrooms feature limestone flooring, Namibia White marble walls, custom vanities, freestanding soaking tubs, and shower stalls with rain shower, handheld spray, and showerhead. With ceiling heights of approximately 9’6” that extend to 11’6” at the Penthouse floor, all residences feature White Oak wood plank flooring and numerous technology and wellness aspects including Lutron home automation for lighting and thermostat controls, enhanced cell service and super-fast network speeds, and ducted fresh air with multiple filtration points, filtered water, and multi-zone climate control.

“Shorecrest balances the classic refinement of Palm Beach, along with the relaxed attitude of contemporary South Florida. The serene interiors are intentionally light-filled and grand, drawing the sunlight indoors. The careful attention to detail and sculpted proportion in every room creates a strong residential attitude, and sense of intimacy. The interior finishes are fresh and timelessly inspiring, drawing inspiration from the sandy beaches and expansive water views nearby,” said Lauren Rottet, Founder of Rottet Studio.

Residents will enjoy world-class amenities and white-glove services encompassing the best in fitness, leisure, and entertaining in meticulously designed spaces. The stunning 60-foot rooftop pool with a 50-foot sun shelf features lounging areas as well as a dining and grill area, both with dramatic views overlooking Lake Worth, Palm Beach Island, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Club Level on the sixth floor features entertaining options that span throughout a private dining room, cocktail lounge, cafe, screening room, game room, and virtual reality lounge. Wellness options include a spa suite, state-of-the-art fitness center, and yoga room. Options for remote work in both a coworking lounge and executive meeting space.

Shorecrest residents enter through a luxuriously landscaped motor court, greeted by a doorman and valet, and welcomed into the lobby lounge staffed by a 24-hour attendant and concierge. Shorecrest will be managed by Related Management, widely considered the leader in luxury residential property management and acclaimed for their high level of service and lifestyle programming.

Related Southeast has been deeply committed to improving the West Palm Beach community for the past 25 years, with the introduction of new luxury residential projects and significant commercial properties in West Palm Beach, including The Square, One Flagler, East and West Towers, 360 Rosemary, RH West Palm, and the Hilton West Palm Beach.

A sales gallery for Shorecrest is expected to open in February 2024 and will be located at 460 S. Rosemary Ave, Suite 180, West Palm Beach, FL 33401. Related Florida LLC and Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group are exclusively handling sales and marketing for Shorecrest, where pricing will start at approximately $1.3 million for a one-bedroom to $9 million for a four-bedroom.

Renderings via The Boundary

Terra and Sympatico Real Estate Launch Sales For Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach

Miami-based real estate development firm Terra and Sympatico Real Estate, a Palm Beach-based firm owned by the Morrison family, have launched sales for Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach. This 26-story luxury condominium hotel will mark the debut of a branded luxury development in Downtown West Palm Beach. Located at 320 Lakeview Ave., the lifestyle-driven property includes 110 hotel units alongside 146 spacious branded condos. The arrival of Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach signifies the prestigious brand’s entrance into the West Palm Beach market and represents Terra’s second project under the Mr. C brand. Douglas Elliman is leading the exclusive sales and marketing for the residences, priced from $1.5 million. The groundbreaking of Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach is slated for 2024, with an expected completion in late 2026.

“We are eager to extend the integration of hospitality and true, chic living into Downtown West Palm Beach’s rapidly expanding market. As major proponents of the area, we believe West Palm Beach is one of the top walkable neighborhoods in the country with unrivaled retail, dining, arts and culture at every turn,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “With the immense investment and recognition the neighborhood has received on a national level, the addition of Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach will be both a testament to the area’s potential for new and interesting luxury concepts and the answer to the growing demand for flexible, high-quality residences. We are delighted to once again partner with the esteemed Mr. C brand to execute this dynamic vision and bring a landmark project to Downtown West Palm Beach.”

Crafted by the acclaimed architecture firm Arquitectonica, featuring interiors and amenity spaces by Meyer Davis in partnership with Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani, and complemented by lush landscaping by Landscape Design Workshop, Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach is poised to establish a fresh standard of elegance, artistic design, attentive service, and unrivaled sophistication. The LEED-Certified building will include a selection of open floor plans ranging from one to four bedrooms and spanning 830 to 2,200 square feet. Every boutique space will feature soaring 10-foot ceilings, premium finishes and appliances, private outdoor terraces, and sweeping panoramic views of the city, Intracoastal, and ocean.

The building’s interiors will reflect the signature mix of classic European charm with stylish sophistication synonymous with the Mr. C brand. Mr. C, created by brothers Ignazio and Maggio, members of the fourth generation of the Cipriani family, is known globally for its expansive portfolio of restaurants, landmark event spaces, lounges, and residences. Since its first Mr. C Hotel opened in Beverly Hills in June 2011, Mr. C has been setting a new era in timeless yet contemporary hospitality, opening properties in New York City, with Mr. C Seaport, and Miami, with Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove. The company’s residential portfolio includes Mr. C Residences now underway in Coconut Grove, Miami and Jumeirah, Dubai.

“At its core, Mr. C represents a modern interpretation of old-world sensibilities. My brother and I are very proud to expand the presence of Mr. C Hotel & Residences to Downtown West Palm Beach, extending the storied Cipriani family experience to the city through this impeccable property. From signature spaces such as the Bellini Rooftop to a five-star level of service, the hotel and residences will be a true reflection and culmination of our family’s dedication to hospitality,” said Ignazio Cipriani, Co-Owner of Mr. C Hotels.

In addition to design, the Mr. C. brand will also be reflected through the dining and lounge offerings at Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach. These include a signature Bellini Café, a modern-day “pasticceria and confetteria” Bellini Restaurant, located on the 25th floor and offering authentic Italian favorites in an elegant setting, and an exclusive Bellini Rooftop Lounge, West Palm Beach’s premier private members club. Additionally, residents will have access to poolside food and beverage service, in-residence dining, and event catering all in line with the impeccable service of a Mr. C property.

Amenities at Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach include a garden-level lap pool with cabanas, a poolside bar and lounge area, Little C’s Outdoor Playground for children, a fully equipped fitness center, indoor spaces for yoga, Pilates and Peloton workouts, a signature spa with sauna and steam rooms, a well-appointed library and business lounge, and secure bike storage. The building features a dedicated porte-cochere entrance, a residential lobby with a lounge and private high-speed elevators, and captivated and curated art displays in both the lobby and outdoor public areas. Residents will enjoy an array of services, including a dedicated concierge, butler service, 24-hour valet and security team, complimentary towel service at the pool deck, access to a custom Mr. C Residences app, and the option for additional housekeeping and butler services.

“Mr. C Residences West Palm Beach is an elegantly designed and refined product situated in one of South Florida’s most prominent markets,” said Jay Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman. “The property’s unique conceptual design, ideal location, and association with the storied elegance of the Cipriani name will propel its success among the area’s new wave of discerning buyers, setting an unprecedented benchmark for luxury in Downtown West Palm Beach. Drafting off of the wildly successful offering in Coconut Grove, Miami, Mr. C Residences is sure to be a powerful addition to the West Palm Beach market.”

Renderings via Binyan Studio

Related Companies Reveals Teaser For Shorecrest Condos on North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach

Related Companies has unveiled a first look at Shorecrest, a luxury waterfront condo building along the Intracoastal Waterway on West Palm Beach’s North Flagler Drive. Related Companies revealed a first rendering as well as a teaser site for the project where marketing and sales will be handled exclusively by Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group. Sales are set to launch in early 2024.

Shorecrest is designed by Roger Ferris + Partners and will feature an intricate mosaic design as well as world class amenities. The project feature 140 residences ranging from one-to-four bedroom floor plans with prices starting at approximately $1.5 million.

Alba Palm Beach Closes On $95 Millon Construction Loan

Miami-based BGI Capital, managed by Kenneth Baboun and Robert Barthelmess, have closed on a $95 million construction loan sourced in partnership with Wexcor Capital, a New York City-based real estate investment, management & advising firm, and financed by Kriss Capital, an New York City-based direct lender making construction and bridge loans on residential assets, to fund the completion of Alba Palm Beach.

As the only new development directly on the Intracoastal waterways in the emerging Northwood neighborhood of West Palm Beach, Alba Palm Beach is being developed by BGI Companies and Blue Road and is set to deliver a boutique collection of 55 luxury residences by 2025, including unique two- and three-story townhomes with unobstructed views. Starting prices begin at $3 million at Alba Palm Beach, which broke ground in August and is currently over 45% sold.

“We’re thrilled to announce the next step in Alba Palm Beach’s evolution with a construction loan of $95 million with a trusted lender like Kriss Capital,” said Kenneth Baboun, principal developer. “Following the momentum of Alba’s groundbreaking, this milestone puts us one step closer to successfully welcoming residents as we remain bullish on the development of West Palm Beach.”

About the loan, Wexcor Capital partner Ron Wexler said "Kriss Capital’s significant experience with condo development and deep understanding of flexible financing in times of market uncertainty set their team apart. We were pleased to partner with a best-in-class sponsor, BGI Capital & Blue Road Group, to deliver tailored financing for this development. Alba will be an excellent addition to West Palm Beach and I’m proud to have played a part in bringing it to life."

“At Kriss Capital, we get to evaluate hundreds of development projects each year and choose a select few to finance. Alba Palm Beach has all the components of a successful project that we look for including stunning design, a first-class development team, and an outstanding waterfront location,” said Jody Kriss, founder and principal of Kriss Capital.

Related Companies Launches Sales For Robert A.M. Stern Architects-Designed 'South Flagler House' in West Palm Beach

Related Companies is set to launch sales for South Flagler House, an unparalleled luxury residential development located along the Gold Coast in West Palm Beach, featuring exquisite design and spectacular waterfront views. The first luxury residential high-rise in Florida designed by world-renowned architecture firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), South Flagler House continues Related Companies’ longstanding partnership with the firm, which spans more than two decades and 17 buildings across the country.

Located at 1355 South Flagler Drive, RAMSA’s architecture features two, 28-story towers rising from a base lined with stepped gardens. South Flagler House’s elegant design blends with the timeless character of Palm Beach, while celebrating a prime waterfront location just south of downtown West Palm Beach, providing permanent unobstructed views of the Intracoastal and Atlantic Ocean. The globally recognized firm, Pembrooke & Ives designed the interiors for the residences, which have been crafted with a meticulous eye for quality and detail.

South Flagler House includes two to five-bedroom homes priced from $5.9 million to $72.5 million. One of the country’s top agents, Suzanne Frisbie, of Frisbie Palm Beach, will lead sales for South Flagler House, along with Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group.

“For 25 years, Related Companies has developed significant properties in West Palm Beach that have transformed the area into a major destination for some of the nation’s most prestigious companies. As our first luxury residential condominium in Florida, South Flagler House not only complements these achievements but elevates them with forward thinking design and a curated experience that only Related can offer,” said Stephen M. Ross, Chairman and Founder of Related Companies.

“South Flagler House is a masterpiece of timeless character and elegance that is destined to become the new benchmark all other luxury residential developments in West Palm Beach will be measured against,” said Kenneth A. Himmel, President and CEO of Related Urban. “Offering an uncompromising lifestyle in an enviable and premiere waterfront location, the building is an important new landmark and one of the most significant high-rises ever built in West Palm Beach and South Florida.”

“Related Companies is continuing two very important longstanding traditions with South Flagler House. The first is Related delivering luxury residential buildings that provide a best-in-class offering in the market. The second is our ongoing collaborative partnership with Robert A.M. Stern, which for more than two decades, has resulted in 17 buildings that have defined elegant and exceptional design,” said Bryan Cho, Executive Vice President of Related Companies.

South Flagler House will feature 108 homes including penthouses and guest suites. Each home is expansive in scale. Private elevator access opens up to stunning entryways and expansive great rooms. Homes feature high ceilings, thoughtfully designed bedroom suites with walk-in closets, large kitchens, and many feature additional family rooms, offices and guest rooms. Oversized windows showcase the spectacular views, and many residences feature large private outdoor spaces, including covered loggias and open terraces. South Flagler House also offers access to The Related Life, an impressive array of amenities, services and programming similar to those found at the most exclusive private members clubs around the world.

“Related Companies is bringing a new landmark to West Palm Beach's premium waterfront with the upcoming sales launch of South Flagler House, an iconic Robert A. M. Stern residential tower, poised to be one of the finest buildings in the world. This luxury property combines beautifully proportioned homes with expansive amenities and programming, affording condominium living previously unavailable in the Palm Beaches,” said Suzanne Frisbie.

South Flagler House offers an unprecedented range of amenities designed to help residents of all ages relax, train, socialize, entertain and play. Sports and Fitness amenities include a pickleball court, sports lounge, golf simulator, state-of-the-art fitness center, Pilates studio, golf simulator lounge, outdoor recreation lawn area, flexible fitness studio and outdoor lawn for high-intensity interval training and yoga. Swim and Spa amenities include a 25-meter lap pool with sun shelf, private cabanas, hot tub, salon and spas that feature vitality pools, ice plunges, steam, sauna, treatment rooms and changing/locker rooms.

Social and Entertaining amenities include indoor and outdoor lounges, event rooms with catering kitchen, indoor dining room, private dining rooms, cocktail lounge, outdoor dining patio, wine cellar dining room, library, media room, card game room, and games room which includes ping pong, billiards and foosball. Business amenities include a business center, private offices, conference rooms, outdoor meeting spaces and co-working spaces. Children’s recreation amenities include an indoor playroom, teens lounge with kitchenette, makerspace and outdoor sprinkler garden.

Residents enter South Flagler House through a tree-lined, 360-foot private driveway, which leads to a circular motor court with a stunning fountain at its center. Residents are greeted by both a doorman and valet, before entering a dramatically-scaled, light-filled lobby staffed by a 24-hour attendant and concierge.

Related Companies has a 25-year history of developing significant properties in West Palm Beach, beginning with CityPlace in 1999, which has recently been reimagined into The Square. Under the leadership of Stephen M. Ross and Kenneth A. Himmel, Related Companies’ West Palm Beach office has grown to nearly 100 professionals dedicated to the growth of the community. Executive Vice President Bryan Cho, who has led luxury residential developments across the country for Related, including 70 Vestry, The Century, 456 Washington and most recently, The Set and Coterie, has relocated to West Palm Beach and will oversee the development program at South Flagler House. Related Companies’ other West Palm Beach developments include One Flagler, East and West Towers, 360 Rosemary, RH West Palm and the Hilton West Palm Beach.

Demolition for South Flagler House is expected to start this month, and groundbreaking will commence in 2024.

FIRST ON PROFILE: Terra Unveils Plans For Mr. C Hotel & Residences in West Palm Beach With Signature Bellini Restaurant

West Palm Beach will soon welcome its first branded luxury real estate development to one of Florida’s fastest growing metropolitan cities. Terra, one of South Florida’s most active real estate development firms, and the Palm Beach-based Morrison family’s Sympatico Real Estate, have unveiled plans for Mr. C Hotel & Residences in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Located at 320 Lakeview Avenue, in the heart of Downtown West Palm Beach along South Dixie Highway, the 25-story condominium hotel will include 110 rooms alongside 146 branded residences priced from $2 million and up. The development’s standout features will include a signature Bellini restaurant and lounge and an exceptional rooftop pool deck showcasing unobstructed views of Palm Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Construction of the project is slated to begin in early 2024 and wrap up in 2026.

Mr. C Hotel & Residences West Palm Beach marks Terra’s first development in the Palm Beach County market and the third South Florida property for the Mr. C luxury hospitality and residential brand, founded by brothers Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani. The project will follow the success of the brand’s two successful Miami properties: the Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove hotel, and the sold-out Mr. C Residences in Coconut Grove, which is also being developed by Terra and is nearing delivery later this year.

Terra and Sympatico have tapped Douglas Elliman to lead sales and marketing for the development’s condominium component. Residences will include one- to four-bedroom units measuring between 830 and 2200 square feet in size. Owners on select floors will also have the option of entering their units in the property’s hotel rental program. Sales are anticipated to launch in November.

“Downtown West Palm Beach is emerging as one of South Florida’s most exciting, fastest growing neighborhoods,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “We’re seeing great demand from buyers seeking highly curated residences with exceptional resort amenities. The Mr. C brand is synonymous with glamorous modern living combined with a unique level of service, design, and sophisticated dining and social spaces. We’ve had strong sales at our Mr. C Residences project in Coconut Grove, and we’re excited to be partnering once again with Ignazio and Maggio for our firm’s first development in West Palm Beach.”

Members of the fourth generation of the Cipriani family, internationally renowned for restaurants, landmark event spaces, lounges, and residences, Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani conceptualized a hospitality and residential brand that would bring the best of Old World and modern luxury together for today’s most sophisticated clientele. In June 2011 the first Mr. C hotel was born in Beverly Hills, California, setting a new era in timeless yet contemporary hospitality. It was followed by hotels in New York City, with Mr. C Seaport, and Miami, with Mr. C Miami Coconut Grove. The company’s residential portfolio includes Mr. C Residences now underway in Coconut Grove and Jumeirah.

“Mr. C represents a modern interpretation of old-world sensibilities, and my brother and I are very proud to add this exciting new location to our expanding brand. We are happy to align our vision once-again with Terra whose partnership and professionalism we value very much and add a new relationship with Sympatico whose reputation is well known in the South Florida market,” said Ignazio Cipriani, Co-Owner of Mr. C Hotels.

Award-winning firm Arquitectonica will lead the architectural design for Mr. C Hotel & Residences West Palm Beach, with the property’s lush landscaping designed by Landscape Design Workshop. Meyer Davis will curate the project’s interiors and amenity spaces in collaboration with Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani to include signature design cues from the brand.

Resident amenities will include a fitness center and spa, yoga studio, co-working lounge center, dog run, Bocce court, and a resort-style pool deck with cabanas, a children's playground, and a barbecue area. Hotel amenities will include a Bellini café and restaurant, ballroom, lounge room, Niche library, along with a rooftop pool, lounge and jacuzzi area with fully serviced cabanas.

Among Terra’s portfolio of luxury developments underway across South Florida are Five Park, an iconic 48-story luxury condominium rising at the entrance to Miami Beach; the two-tower Mr. C Residences Coconut Grove, which is nearing completion later this year; The WELL Bay Harbor Islands, a wellness-focused mixed-use property with 54 luxury residences and 100,000 square feet of class A office space; Villa Miami, a luxury condominium tower in Miami’s Edgewater district being developed in partnership with One Thousand Group; and the Grand Hyatt Miami Beach convention center hotel in Miami Beach.

Housing Trust Group Delivers Flagler Station Affordable Apartment Community in West Palm Beach

Housing Trust Group (HTG), a developer of market-rate and affordable housing, has completed Flagler Station, a new $33 million affordable apartment community located in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida. It is the first new affordable apartment community to be built in the city’s downtown in 30 years.

A public-private partnership between HTG, the City of West Palm Beach and Palm Beach County, Flagler Station features 94 apartments reserved for residents earning no more than 30, 60, 70 or 80 percent of area median income, with rents ranging from $393 to $1,689. The property is ideally located just one block from the Florida TriRail/Amtrak station and five blocks from the Brightline commuter rail station connecting West Palm Beach with the cities of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando.

The developer hosted a grand-opening ceremony with partners to commemorate the milestone on Monday, August 7. Speakers included Matthew A. Rieger, President and CEO of HTG; City of West Palm Beach Mayor Keith A. James and District 3 Commissioner Christy Fox, State House Representative Jervonte ‘Tae’ Edmonds; District 88, Executive Director Jonathan Brown from Palm Beach Housing & Economic Development Department, and Board Chairman Mario Facella of Florida Housing Finance Corporation.

“With a thousand people moving into Florida each day, investment in affordable housing has never been more essential,” said Rieger. “Flagler Station will provide much-needed housing for West Palm Beach’s service workers, first responders, teachers, and other lower-wage workers who play vital roles in the city’s economic success, but simply can’t find adequate, well-priced apartments near their jobs.”

According to Marcus and Millichap, the average rent in West Palm Beach jumped by more than 40 percent since the end of 2020, to $2,432 per month in March 2023. Sticking to the 30 percent rule, an individual or family would need to earn close to $100,000 per year to comfortably afford rent in the city.

"We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Housing Trust Group for their unwavering commitment to bringing affordable housing to the City of West Palm Beach. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a more inclusive and vibrant community. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact this development will have on the City and its residents," said City of West Palm Beach, Mayor Keith A. James.

Located at 991 Banyan Boulevard, Flagler Station is an eight-story, high-rise property with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Community amenities include a 3,200-square-foot, double-high multi-purpose clubroom, a computer/business center, a rooftop pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and on-site parking.

Named after Henry Flagler, the 19th-century industrialist who built the Florida East Coast Railway (FECR), Flagler Station’s site includes some of the original, now defunct FECR tracks, which have been incorporated into the development as part of a linear park featuring original artwork and murals. The City’s intent is to build out this park along the rest of the rail right of way to make it a true “rails to trails” conversion. This supports a transportation and mobility plan that the City adopted in 2018 featuring an integrated system of bike lanes, busways, train stations, trolley routes, sidewalks, and roads to reduce car traffic and make the city more pedestrian-friendly.

The building’s architectural design echoes the “brutalist” style that characterized the Old West Palm Beach City Hall, now demolished, and the Federal Courthouse buildings. With its partner, Corwil Architects, along with city officials, HTG delivered a design that is both contemporary and historic in its aesthetic. Archways were incorporated into the building facade to showcase structural elements, while giving reference to the Beaux Arts architecture of Grand Central Terminal.

Financing sources for Flagler Station include $23.27 million in 9% low-income housing tax credits through the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) that were purchased by CREA; a $20.3 million construction loan from KeyBank; an $8.93 permanent loan through Freddie Mac; a $75,000 City of West Palm Beach loan; a $314,446 Palm Beach County grant; and a $550,000 HOME loan from Palm Beach County.

The project team for Flagler Station is general contractor Rinaldi Construction, engineer and landscape designer WGI, Inc., architecture firm Corwil Architects, and interior designer B. Pila Designs.

Images via Tony Tur