The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Releases Exclusive Drone Footage Showcasing Sleek Arquitectonica Design

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach has released exclusive drone footage showcasing the progress of the tower's construction and highlighting its unique Arquitectonica-designed shape. The luxury condo-tower, which is under development by Fortune International Group and Chateau Group and was designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Michele Bönan. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will rise 52-stories and feature 212 residential condo units. Units start at $2.5 million and include Caesarstone Quartz countertops and Gaggenau appliances. Amenities include a beachfront restaurant, concierge, personal chef service, fuel-delivery service and a private club on the 33rd floor for residents. Completion is expected in 2018. Check-out the these renderings of the project and these sneak preview video tours.

Construction Resumes At Many of Miami's Major Projects As Developers Power Through After Hurricane Irma

Miami, a city full of investment, cranes and development, is just about back to business as usual for its biggest developers. CMC Group's 552-unit Brickell Flatiron resumed construction today (9/15/17) which is keeping the project on schedule for completion by June 2019. The development site saw little damage during the storm, which swamped Brickell with flooding throughout the city streets. There were reports that cranes were down, but the reports ended up being false and one of the cranes has already by re-certified in excellent condition. In Edgewater, Melo Group's Aria on The Bay saw no damage to the glass, waterfront tower. They announced that construction is back in full-swing as they race to finish and deliver the tower. 

In the Arts + Entertainment District, Canvas by NR Investments saw little to no damage and the developers expect to restart construction any day. Next door, Melo Group's Square Station is still waiting for power to return so they can resume construction. PARAMOUNT Miami WorldCenter also resumed normal construction today (9/15/17). 

Not all projects escaped unscratched. PMG's 300 Biscayne rental tower in downtown suffered damage to a crane which has put the project on pause for the current time. Another crane collapsed at Related Group's GranParaiso and at Auberge Beach Residences and Spa in Fort Lauderdale. Once the fallen cranes are cleaned up, the developers expect to resume construction and get back on schedule. Moody's Analytics estimates that Florida suffered between $64 billion and $92 billion in property damage, although the specific numbers for South Florida have not been released. 

Terra, New Valley, Great Eagle Holdings and Bizzi & Partners Secure $155 Million In Construction Financing for Eighty Seven Park, Prepare to Commence Vertical Construction

Terra, New Valley, Great Eagle Holdings and Bizzi & Partners, the partners behind Eighty Seven Park, Renzo Piano’s first residential project in the U.S., have finalized a construction loan that will open the door to vertical construction. The loan is for $155 million in construction financing from United Overseas Bank. Terra has reported that the building is now over 60% sold with a sales volume of over $250 million. The start of vertical construction follows initial site work that involved placing 300 foundation pilings into the ground.

“Local and international buyers are responding to Eighty Seven Park’s brand of intelligent luxury, with more than sixty percent of our sixty-six units now sold,” says Terra president and co-founder David Martin. “Eighty Seven Park’s singular location, combined with Renzo Piano’s sophisticated design and the equity we’ve built through pre-construction sales, have created a powerful combination that put us in position to secure construction financing.”

“Buyers seeking oceanfront living in Miami Beach have many options, and Eighty Seven Park is the most desirable among them as evidenced by our sales success,” says Howard M. Lorber, chairman of Douglas Elliman Real Estate and CEO of Vector Group, the parent company of New Valley. “Our project offers the amenities, exclusivity and sophisticated design that today’s most discerning buyers are looking for.”

“IRR Miami’s market forecasts indicate that the only new projects that will get started over the next 24 months are those sponsored by the strongest developers,” explains Anthony Graziano, chairman of Integra Realty Resources and senior managing director for IRR-Miami/Palm Beach. “The strength of Eighty Seven Park lies in its location, design, and the experience of the development team that Terra has assembled. This is another example of Terra’s ability to deliver bold projects in irreplaceable locations.”

Eighty Seven Park is located on Collins Avenue in North Beach at 87th St. and Collins, which is the northern-most parcel of land in Miami Beach. Eighty Seven Park will be an 18 story glass tower with expansive, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay. The building was designed by famed designer and Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano Building Workshop in collaboration with RDAI, West 8 designed the landscape architecture and Ruben and Isabel Toledo will handle branding and marketing material. Eighty Seven Park will feature 68 residences that range from 1 to 5 bedroom layout and 1,400 SF to over 7,000 SF. Pricing ranges from $1.6 million to $15.2 million. There will also be a full-time concierge and butler service, smart home and building technology and five-star amenities including a salon, resort style pool with full-service bar, valet, security, library and on-site enoteca complete with on-site wine tasting. Eighty Seven Park is expected to be completed in 2018.

Construction Update: G&G Business Development Files Notice of Commencement to Break Ground on Aston Martin Residences

G&G Business Developments has filed a Notice of Commencement with the county to break ground on Aston Martin Residences. Aston Martin Residences will rise 66 stories and features 391 units, designed by Revuelta Architecture and Bodas Mian Anger. The tower's interiors will feature lighting and handmade detail based on the car in addition to hand-adorned residence door numbers from the same jewelers that place the logo on the hood of Aston Martin cars. The building will features floor-to-ceiling glass with no visible concrete, including glass encased support beams. Units start at $500,000 and range up to $7,000,000 for the "River and Panoramic Residences" part of the building and $14,000,000 to $35,000,000 for the "Penthouses." The ultimate unit will be a triplex penthouse that comes complete with a private pool, helipad and Aston Martin Vulcan. Amenities include 42,000 SF “Sky Amenity” deck which features a state-of-the-art fitness center, golf simulator, multiple theaters, and a curated art gallery.

Construction Update: Brickell Keeps Rolling as Key International & 13th Floor Investments' 1010 Brickell Receives TCO

1010 Brickell, which was developed by Key International and 13th Floor Investments with Moss & Associates is the contractor of record, has received their TCO. The project was designed by Sieger Suarez and rises 50 stories and is 99% sold of its 352 condo units which range in size from 850 SF - 1,922 SF. Units feature 9' high ceilings, 11' deep balconies. Amenities include "The Club at 1010" a 2-story amenity space which features a heated pool, retractable glass walls, game room with bowling, ping pong and air-hockey; a fitness center with half-court basketball, mini-tennis, soccer, volleyball, a spa and spa with a hammam Turkish bath and steam rooms with hot and cold plunge pools and treatment areas. There is also a rooftop deck that features a lap current pool, treetop restaurant/ lounge and an outdoor movie theater. 1010 Brickell is located at 10th Street and SE 1st Ave. Closings are expected to begin in September (2017). 

Construction Update: Mast Capital's Rene Gonzalez Designed Louver House Officially Completes in South of Fifth

Mast Capital has completed their first luxury condo development, South-of-Fifth's Louver House. Designed by award-winning Miami-based architect Rene Gonzalez, the 4-story building features 12 residences which pay homage to the rich history of Meridian Avenue. Gonzalez started by preserving the memory of a historic Belvedere bungalow that was once on the Louver House site by creating a louvered bungalow that will be the focal point of the entrance. Mast Capital also brought on artist Michele Oka Doner to create artwork that will hang in the lobby area. The space will be draped with plants from landscape architect Savino & Miller. Only 4 residences remain for sale. Louver House will commence closings mid-August. Buyers, who are predominantly end-users, can now move in and start enjoying their large, landscaped terraces; proximity to the beach; the property’s beach concierge service as well as its neighboring shops and restaurants. Remaining residences start at $2.5 million to $3.1 million. Sales and marketing for the Louver House are exclusively handled by ONE Sotheby’s International Realty.

“We’re excited to finally present Louver House because it has all the key elements buyers are looking for in today’s luxury residential real estate market,” says Camilo Miguel Jr., CEO of Mast Capital. “To us, luxury is about amazing finishes, expansive spaces and the ability to enjoy a sense of privacy. This building offers a unique lifestyle that places residents in one of Miami Beach’s most exciting neighborhoods, but because of its small scale, also serves as an exclusive, family-friendly enclave.”

“The architectural design for Louver House has everything to do with the beauty of the building’s surroundings; we wanted to create a substantial and substantive piece of architecture that pays deference to its environment and urban condition,” says architect Rene Gonzalez.

Construction Update: The Optimum, Coconut Grove's New Arquitectonica Designed Office Development Breaks Ground

Optimum Development USA celebrated the ground-breaking and start of construction of The Optimum, a 5-story, class A office tower in the heart of the Grove. The Optimum is being developed by Optimum Development USA, led by Ricardo Tabet, and was designed by Arquitectonica. The development will entail 44,000 SF of office space and 6,500 SF of ground floor restaurant space which is expected to feature a high-end restaurant along with a rooftop lounge that offers dramatic, panoramic views of Biscayne Bay. Optimum Development USA paid $8.5 million for the assemblage in 2014 and has since taken a $21.5 million loan on the property. The Optimum is located at 3480 Main Highway in Coconut Grove and is expected to be completed in 12 to 14 months. 

Construction Update: CANVAS Tops off In Miami's Arts + Entertainment District

CANVAS Condominium from NR Investments has topped off their 37 story residential tower in Miami’s burgeoning Arts + Entertainment District (A+E). The announcement was made August 10, 2017 in tandem with general contractor Stiles Construction and the project’s exclusive broker, Fortune International Realty. Prices for the remaining inventory ranges from $345K to $654K, with sizes encompassing 620 SF to 1,110 SF. With CANVAS being Fannie Mae approved, prospective buyers are able to capitalize on reduced deposit requirements and other benefits of the program, furthering access to millennials and first-time buyers. The sleek, contemporary tower with ocean, bay, sunset and Miami skyline views. In a nod to the surrounding local influence including Wynwood, one of the newly unveiled hallmarks of the tower will be a massive, collaborative installation involving 22 globally renowned street artists and yielding more than 200 original works of art for the building’s residential corridors and common areas. CANVAS is expected to be delivered to residents next spring (2018) after the project originally broker ground in February 2016. 

CANVAS is located at 1630 N.E. 1st Avenue, in the heart of of Arts + Entertainment District. Developer NR Investments and its principals are the founders of the Arts + Entertainment District, an enclave flanked by Wynwood, Edgewater and downtown Miami. At CANVAS, amenities include sunrise and sunset pool decks, a serene indoor/outdoor yoga garden, a state-of-the-art gym, a glass-enclosed racquetball court, Zen spa/sauna treatment rooms, and a multimedia screening and theater facility.

“Buyers have been flocking to this project from across the globe,” said Ron Gottesmann, Principal of NR Investments. “We know this neighborhood presents a great deal of appeal among those looking for a central location in a neighborhood being fueled by the arts – one that puts residents within walking distance of area landmarks and top entertainment venues. For those seeking a second home or primary residence, CANVAS represents the opportunity to be at the epicenter of everything Miami has to offer.”

“What we’ve built in the Arts + Entertainment District has been transformative…and CANVAS is a direct reflection of that,” said Nir Shoshani, Principal, NR Investments.  “Overall, this is an important moment for the city as it is another example of the strong interest among buyers to live in the urban core of Miami and take advantage of its art-infused offerings.”

Enjoy the Top-Off Video Below:

Photos & Video Via Golden Dusk Photography

Tour the Penthouse Collection at Riva Fort Lauderdale Which is Aiming for September Completion

Riva Fort Lauderdale is powering towards completion and sales have continued to be strong, reported to be over 55% sold in May with a penthouse unit recently selling for $3.75 million. Construction is in the home stretch after topping off in February 2017 and is expected to be completed in September. Riva is being developed by Premier Developers who obtained a $65 million construction loan to finance completion of the tower in May. Riva will rise 15-stories and feature 100 condo units ranging in size from 1,538 SF to 8,788 SF and in price from $645,000 to $1.75 million with penthouses starting at $2 million. Amenities include water taxis, state-of-the-art fitness center, ground floor retail with a restaurant, a private dock and a watersports center. Riva is located at 1180 North Federal Highway. 

Upper Penthouse(s)

The recently sold penthouse was located as part of the collection located on the upper half of the building. The 2 story unit has 4,479 SF of interior living space spread over 3 bedrooms with 2 master suites and an additional 2,600 SF of outdoor space including a rooftop deck with a spa and summer kitchen. The unit also features private elevator within the residence, an enclosed garage, and a 35' boat slip with direct river access to the intracoastal. The unit is under contract for $3.75 million. 

River Loft

Riva's premier unit is its unique, 12,085 SF River Loft, which is asking $5.25 million. The 2-story, 4 bedroom, loft-style penthouse unit is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors, just 25' above the Middle River with over 250' of riverfront and 83' of outdoor-space. The unit features an outdoor dining room, summer kitchen, private pool terrace, private 2 car garage, gourmet kitchen, story master suite, and library.