In a a proposal to Miami-Dade county, Fifteen Group has requested to replat the former Christian Science Chruch site at 1836 Biscayne Boulevard in order to build residential apartment units directly above the existing structure. The proposal would include a 38-story tower with 352 residential apartment units as well as leaving the current church structure and renovating that into 20,000 SF of retail.
Paraiso District Overview
Rising quickly and changing the Edgewater skyline is Related Group's Paraiso District, the 11-acre, four-tower, master-planned community that has attracted celebrities, investors and future residents alike. Paraiso Bay was the first tower to top off at 53 floors in November just as Related Group also broke ground on the lush Paraiso Beach Club, which will be the home of Michael Schwartz’s new restaurant. The Related Group also announced plans to dedicate a half-acre of land onsite along Biscayne Bay’s for a public park.
The 4-towers include One Paraiso, Paraiso Bay, Gran Paraiso and Paraiso Bayviews. The buildings were designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Piero Lissoni and landscaping by Enzo Enea. All of the buildings and the overall Paraiso community include some of the most luxurious amenities include tennis courts, screening rooms, residents' lounges, fitness center(s), bowling alley, spa, yoga room and multiple pools including a 100 ft diameter lagoon pool with "beach" entry. The property will be decorated with works of art and sculptures by Pablo Atchugarry. Closings were originally anticipated to start in mid-2017.
Check out the November top-off of Paraiso Bay and tour the Piero Lissoni renderings of David Guetta's future penthouse.
Gran Paraiso
One Paraiso
Paraiso Bay
Paraiso Bay Homes
Michael Schwartz Beach Club
Photo via Miami Herald
Resorts World Applies to Renovate The Omni into Office Space & Boulevard Shops Update
Change may finally be coming to the vacant Omni Mall in Edgewater at 500 Biscayne Boulevard as Resorts World Omni, LLC has applied for a construction permit to renovate 24,550 SF into office space. Blufin Construction is the contractor on record for their application. Currently both Resorts World Bimini and Crystal Cruises use 500 Biscayne Boulevard as their headquarter address. Crystal Cruises last year leased 40,000 SF of office space in the Omni Building, adjacent to their Boulevard Shops sales center. Resorts World Bimini and Crystal Cruises are owned by Genting Group, a Malaysian conglomerate that has business interests in leisure, hospitality, plantations, properties, power generation, oil and gas, e-commerce, information technology and biotechnology.
Last year Crystal Cruises began reconstruction of The Boulevard Shops on an adjacent lot at 1401 Biscayne Boulevard. Their plan was unveiled at the 2016 Fort Lauderdale SeaTrade show for the Boulevard Shops project for Crystal Cruises which will include a renovation and expansion of the historic building to offer a cafe and bistro with indoor and outdoor seating, cigar bar and sales center for Crystal Residences. Crystal Residences will be onboard condos featured on 2 of their cruise ships. The renovation of The Boulevard Shops is being designed by architect Richard Heisenbottle.
The Richman Group Files Plans for Boulevard 27 in Edgewater
The Richman Group has officially filed plans with the FAA to install cranes on their 2701 Biscayne Boulevard site, the future site their Edgewater residential development, Biscayne 27. Biscayne 27 will feature 330 residential-apartment units, 71 of which will be studio's, over 297,624 SF. The development will rise 8 stories and will also feature a 380-space parking garage. Construction is expected to begin on March 15 although the City of Miami has not yet issued a construction permit and utilities will need to be cleared from the 2.2-acre lot. The Richman Group is the United State's 7th largest apartment owner. First Florida is the contractor on record and Corwil Architects as the architect of the project.
Demolition Begins at 2000 Biscayne
Verzasca Group closed on the 2000 Biscayne property in early2016 where they plan to build a 649-foot residential tower. The developer has gotten FAA approval but is yet to submit plans to the city. They have begun demolition of the existing structure on the 32,775 SF property which included the City Hall restaurant. Verzasca plans to build about 450 condo units in the project in which they aim to raise the standards of Miami's skyline and residential design. They claim that "rapid growth challenges designers to explore smaller sites and non-traditional view corridors. As urban centers become the focal point of live work citizens, a new type of architecture must respond in a dynamic, holistic way creating an economically viable and user-friendly tower." The tower will further build-up the fast developing Edgewater neighborhood where residents enjoy easy access to Design District, Wynwood, Miami Beach, Downtown Miami and Brickell. The tower will be designed to enhance the neighborhood and compliment the look of nearby retail while helping to increase the area's walkability.
Bentley Edgewater to Join Marriott Autograph Collection
The Heafey Group has released that the Bentley Edgewater will join Marriott's Autograph Collection and opperate under the brand name. Marriott is working with The Heafey Group to finalize the construction design and final documents. The project is expected to receive a permit within the next few months and construction would begin right after. The Bentley Edgewater is a 33 floor tower designed by Kobi Karp that was initially projected to be a Hotel-Condominium, but slow sales may have pushed the developers to change the project to a Hotel. There will be about 207 hotel rooms and 190 parking spots with a rooftop terrace and restaurant on the 33 floor.
Arquitectonica Releases New Renderings of Paraiso Bayhomes
Architectural firm Arquitectonica has released new renderings of the Paraiso Bayhomes, the townhouse portion of the 11-acre Paraiso District Edgewater development by Related Group. The Bayhomes will be four-stories each with views of Biscayne Bay and will have access to the Paraiso Bech Club which will feature a Michael Schwartz restaurant. Bayhomes come in 3, 4 and 5 bedroom layouts with private elevators, private terraces, high ceilings, interiors by Piero Lissoni, European kitchens, and luxury bathrooms. Units range from 3,015 SF to 3,342 SF and prices start at $2,526,900. Just two of the eight Bayhome residences remain.
Crescent Heights Eyes Edgewater "Special Area Plan"
Crescent Heights is planning a development in Edgewater that would continue to change the fast developing area after setting their sites on acquring The Village South rehab facility. The proposed project will be that of an entire "community" at 3180 Biscayne Boulevard. Tenants on some of the properties included in the assemblage included The Village South will have 3 years to vacate, meaning construction will not happen this cycle. The assemblage will also include 4.6 acres at at 3000 Biscayne Boulevard, meaning the Special Area Plan will develop on both sides of Biscayne Boulevard.
Ellipisis Proposed in Edgewater, Pending Approvals
A 13-story boutique, residential building has been proposed in Edgewater at 702 and 708 Northeast 26 Street. The development will be located across the street from Missoni Baia and behind Onyx on The Bay. Ellipisis, as the project has been named, is being developed by One World Properties and is designed by local "starchitect" Kobi Karp. The building will feature 34 residential condo units starting at 756 SF for a 1-bedroom unit and range up to 1,368 SF for a 2-bedroom unit. Ellipisis proposal is scheduled for a December review by Miami's Urban Development Review Board.
PROFILE Exclusive: Related Group's Paraiso Bay Tops Off at 53 Floors, Paraiso District in Dash to Completion
Related Group's 11-acre, 3-tower, Edgewater project, known as the Paraiso District, is slowing getting closer towards completion. There has been much excitement around the project as Paraiso Bay has topped off at 53 floors and the Paraiso Beach Club, which will be the future home of Michael Schwartz's new restaurant, has broken ground. The Related Group also announced plans to dedicated a half-acre of bayfront land to create a public park. Construction continues at Gran Paraiso and Paraiso Bayview. The Paraiso District will ultimately result in 3 towers and close to 1,000 residential condominium units.
Paraiso Bay will be a luxury residential development which features 345 private residences developed by The Related Group and designed by Arquitectonica. Residences will have private elevator lines and amazing views of Biscayne Bay as well as the Miami Beach Skyline. Units will range from approximately 1,000 SF to 2,500 SF and one, two, three and four bedroom layouts. The amenities will also feature a marina for watersports and boat docking, Wine Cellar and Tasting Salon, cigar lounge with private humidors, Paraiso Beach Club, resort style amenities including pool with poolside cabanas, summer kitchens, poolside cafe, tennis courts, spa, fitness center. Renderings from the project's initial sales launch are below.
During sales of the project in early 2014, it became known that David Guetta had put a penthouse in Paraiso Bay under contract. He was looking for something a little different from Miami Beach and the Related Group's Edgewater project was coming to market at the right time in the right place. Alex Rodriguez, tennis star Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili also were confirmed to have purchased in Paraiso District. David Guetta's penthouse was designed by Piero Lissoni and will be a 2,472 SF, 3-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom, two-floor condo with private elevator access and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. It also features 2,130 SF of outdoor space complete with a private pool, tanning deck and summer kitchen. Renderings of David Guetta's penthouse below.
