Magellan Launches Leasing of Gio Midtown Apartments

Chicago-based Magellan Development Group, investor Alex Vadia and J.P. Morgan Asset Management have launched pre-leasing of their 447 apartment rentals in the nearly-completed Gio Midtown. The building is slated for competition mid quarter and will feature units ranging from 386 to 1,919 square feet. A studio will start at about $1,585 a month, one-bedroom at $1,775 a month, two-bedroom at $2,775 a month, and a three-bedroom at $3,790 a month.

The apartments feature luxury finishes like quartz countertops, kitchen islands, keyless entry, blackout shades, and sprawling terraces to promote natural light and expansive city views. Wellness enthusiasts have access to a 4,741-square-foot fitness club, a spa which includes a Himalayan salt room, sauna and steam rooms, and a meditation garden on the amenities floor.

Residents will enjoy high-touch concierge services and access to everyday conveniences. Bozzuto is managing the property.

Inspired by Italian Modernism, the project’s namesake derives from Italy’s Gio Ponti, an influential figure recognized for his architecture, furniture and object design. Celebrating Ponti’s elegant aesthetic, the façade highlights geometric, angled balconies. The building was designed by bKL Architecture LLC with contemporary interiors by Fanny Haim & Associates.

Eco-friendly renters will appreciate a bike workshop and wash station, as well as electric car chargers. A passageway at the ground level allows for meandering by locals and residents alike, with planned retail, restaurants, and activations. 

By Stephanie Warren

Midtown Continues to Expand as Magellan Development Closes on $110 Million Construction Loan for Midtown 6

Midtown Miami is continuing to expand as Magellan Development Group and an entity linked to Alex Vadia has closed on a $110 million construction loan for the proposed rental tower. The project, which is now ready to break ground, will rise 32 stories and was designed by BKL Architecture. Midtown 6 will feature 447 rental apartment units, 601 parking spaces and 40,000 SF of ground floor retail. Magellan also devleoped Midtown 5 which opened earlier this year as well as has proposed Midtown 7. 

Triptych Hotel Approved in Midtown

Triptych Hotel has been approved under the Miami 21 Zoning Code after submitting revisions to their original plans and scaling back the project. New plans show the project to rise 20 stories featuring 252 hotel rooms, 300 parking spaces, 38,000 SF of retail and 41,000 SF of office space. The hotel will be operated as a Hilton Curio Hotel. The hotel will be among the first in Midtown and will join HYDE Midtown when completed as the main hospitality options between Midtown and Design District. Triptych Hotel is being developed by HES Group and JQ Group. 

New Interior Images of Stantec's Eve at the District Residential Development in Midtown Miami

Stantec has released new images of their new mixed-use residential development known as Eve at the District. The tower was completed in late 2016 and was named after artist Anna Sweet’s piece of art, “Eve," which is displayed in the building's lobby. Stantec provided the architectural and design services for Mack Real Estate Group, who is the developer of the project. Eve is a 19-story building located at 3635 N.E. 1st Avenue which features 195 luxury residences and 61,500 SF of retail and restaurant space. It serves to connect the Miami neighborhoods of Midtown and the Design District.

“I met Anna Sweet at the popular Spectrum Miami art show in 2014 and immediately knew that Eve was perfect for the District. Our design team was seeking a “wow factor” that would immediately engage and intrigue the guest and set the sensual tone of the space. Eve did that so wonderfully that naming the project after her was obligatory,” says Susan LaFleur, director of hospitality and residential interiors for Stantec’s Miami Office. 

Stantec, a recognized national leader in architecture, design and engineering, is working on other prominent projects throughout Florida, including Luma at Miami Worldcenter; Solitair in Brickell; Pearl at Midtown 29 and Midtown 8 in Midtown Miami; AER in Tampa; Jade Signature in collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winner Herzog & de Meuron; The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach in collaboration with Italian designer Piero Lissoni; and Eighty Seven Park in collaboration with Pritzker Prize-winner Renzo Piano.

Featured Listing: Penthouse 1 at 4 Midtown Listed for $1.59 Million

A two-story penthouse high above 4 Midtown has hit the market and is listed at $1.59 million. #PH1 is a 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom layout with 2,305 SF of living area including a den. The turnkey unit is fully renovated with Italian floors and imported furniture with the list price accounting to roughly $690 SF, which also makes it the most expensive listing in Midtown. The unit features floor-to-ceiling windows, new kitchen and redesigned bathrooms. 4 Midtown is located right in the heart of Midtown Miami and amenities feature a pool deck with jacuzzi, BBQ area, fitness center, spa and 24 hour concierge. #PH1 is listed with Justin Rubin of The Rubin Group. Photos by The Rubin Group. 

Midtown 8 Close to Breaking Ground

Midtown 8 is gearing up to break ground as Midtown is slated to get another residential tower. Wood Partners of Atlanta who is developing the project applied for a demolition permit on October 13 after plans for the development were approved by the city's Planning & Zoning Department in August. Stantec will head up construction. Midtown 8 will be a 390,000 SF development featuring 387 luxury rental apartment units over 28-stories with 30,000 SF of ground-floor retail. Units will range from studio, one-bedroom, two-bedrooms and three-bedroom penthouses. It will also include 519 parking spaces, 27 bike parking spaces, a club house and an amenity deck. They will also build a landscaped linear park and dog park. The project will be built on the 2.03-acre site located at 2901 and 2951 NE 1st Ave. The site has previously served as a recreation area with a concrete slab used to erect tents for Art Basel adjacent to the future sites of Midtown 6 and Midtown 7. Midtown Opportunities Vib LLC, an entity controlled by the developers purchased the site in 2011 for about $6 million. 

Midtown Overview

What has essentially come the unofficial home of Art Basel, Midtown Miami has rapidly been transformed into a hustling and busting city center. The main Midtown development broke ground in 2005 transforming the FEC rail yard into a clean and safe area for recreation and retail. Midtown Miami continues to undergo massive amounts of construction as the area continues to grow with new buildings and businesses opening everyday.

Midtown Miami is wedged between the Florida East Coast Railway and I-95 and spans from North 29th St. to I-195. The project was originally planned as a large-scale urban development with 8 high-rise residential buildings, a hotel, 2 parks and The Shops at Midtown, consisting of shopping, recreation, dining and entertainment. The project would go on to crash 2 years later with only 2 residential buildings completed, but was reinvigorated in 2011 with plans to complete The Shops and continue with development of residential buildings. The Shops at Midtown are meant to simulate SOHO from New York. Art Basel has made its home right in Midtown Miami with Art Miami and Spectrum amongst other shows attracting visitors to the area from all over the world.

The completed residential buildings have become an attractive option for both buyers and renters alike due to the full-service market the area offers. Midtown currently is one of the few places in Miami where everything you could possibly need is in walking distance from your apartment. The area is also kept extremely safe and clean. Midtown 2 and Midtown 4 have been well received by the market and are very hot buildings to buy or rent. Both buildings take cues from New York's SOHO with a "Miami twist" and the pool decks create a popular urban oasis. Midtown Miami is definitely an area on the rise and worth looking into whether you are looking to buy an investment property, personal property or rent your next apartment. 

Top Buildings:

• Midtown 4
• MidBlock
• Midtown 2
• Northblock

New Developments to Watch:

• Hyde Midtown 3
• Midtown 5
• Liner Retail