LointerHome Plans 27@Lincoln, A Boutique Mixed-Use Building in Coconut Grove

LointerHome has announced plans for 27@Lincoln, a boutique mixed-use development that will feature 68,000 SF of "Class A" office space and 5,000 SF of retail space. The 5-story building will be designed by William Hamilton Arthur IV as the architect on record and the project will include wraparound balconies, a rooftop terrace, and an underground parking garage with hydraulic car elevators. 27@Lincoln will be located at 3151 Southwest 27th Avenue, just 1 block away from South Bayshore Drive and Cocowalk. Groundbreaking is expected in early 2018.

“Coconut Grove is home to many professionals who will benefit from living and working in the same neighborhood rather than commuting to downtown every day. This is one of the Grove’s most desirable office addresses, and is perfectly positioned to offer residents a better per square foot deal than offices in Brickell,” said Amanda De Seta, the founder of LointerHome.

The Standard to Get Major Facelift, To Demolish Lido Spa Hotel

The Standard Miami Beach, located on the iconic Venetian Islands, is about to get a major facelift. It is expected that they will demolish the Lido Spa Hotel and the Lido Bayside Grill and replace it with a new 3-story structure that features ground floor parking and hotel rooms. The hotel room count will remain at 100 and the redesign will be headed up by Rene Gonzalez. The facelift will also leave most of the front facade in tact, especially the parts with historical MiMo Art Deco features. The currently operating spa will not be affected by the facelift. The proposal also addresses sea level rise and was approved by the Miami Beach Design Review Board. 

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.

Construction Update: Melo Group’s Aria on the Bay Condominium Tops Off Construction at 53 Stories

Aria on The Bay, one of the most highly anticipated new residential condo towers in Edgewater has topped off construction at 53 stories. The Melo Group has reported the 648 unit building over 80% sold which was designed by Arquitectonica. Aria on the Bay is expected to be completed in Q1 of 2018. The Melo Group has also lowered deposit requirements from 50% to 35% to help close out remaining inventory.

“Since we’ve already closed and covered our loan and construction is moving quickly, we’re able to relax our deposit requirements. We’ve sold 80 percent of our units to buyers from over 42 countries across the globe. Lowering deposit requirements is an incentive to attract more local and domestic buyers and sell out our remaining units in advance of the building’s delivery early next year,” said Carlos Melo, principal of the Melo Group. 

Units at Aria on the Bay range from 1 to 4 bedrooms and $400K to $6 million and sold around $550 per square foot. Residences feature floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive wrap-around terraces, private elevator access, open-plan living areas, designer finishes and fixtures, European-style kitchens, and modern custom-designed cabinetry. Amenities include a 14th floor resort amenity deck with 2 sunrise/sunset swimming pools, a jacuzzi, custom-seated fire pits, barbecue grills and outdoor summer kitchens, a private spa with massage treatment facilities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga studio, entertainment lounge, and a screening room. Check-out our October 2016 Construction Update here. 

Douglas Elliman Honors Top Agents at The Florida Ellie's, Their Annual Awards Show

On April 21, 2017 Douglas Elliman hosted their signature annual awards show at the St. Regis Bal Harbour to recognize the top produces in South Florida. Hosted by Florida CEO Jay Parker and Florida COO Gus Rubio, Douglas Elliman celebrated $2.6 billion in total sales volume in 2016 in Florida, up 8% from 2015. Douglas Elliman oversaw 4,424 sales and lease transactions across the South Florida markets in 2016 as well as the opening of new office locations in Jupiter, Delray Beach and Bay Harbor as well as an expansion of their Brickell location. “We have experienced extraordinary growth and expansion in the past year, and we look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead,” said Jay Parker, CEO of Douglass Elliman Florida. Check out the gallery from the event below and read our PROFILE Exclusive interview with Jay Parker here.  

Zaha Hadid's One Thousand Museum Filmed to Be Featured in Discovery Channel & PBS' "Impossible Builds"

Starchitect Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum in the Park West neighborhood of Downtown Miami will be one of five featured in an upcoming documentary entitled Impossible Builds, which will air on PBS and Discovery Channel. Impossible Builds explores building complex structures such as One Thousand Museum from around the world. The 62-story, 709 foot, architectural work of art that sits on Museum Park and Biscayne Bay was handpicked by Discovery Channel due to the intricate engineering of the exoskeleton exterior. Pieces for the exoskeleton are prefabricated off-site and arrive in shipments from Dubai. The outer shell is made-up by close to 5,000 pieces sourced from glass fiber reinforced concrete which form the structural façade. Other projects that have been chosen for the series are Villa Resorts in Dubai and the thinnest skyscraper in New York City. The episode is expected to air in 2018 and is produced by Blink Films. One Thousand Museum has passed the halfway point and has an expected delivery date in 2018. 

“It is an honor for the project to be spotlighted in this important documentary film. We could not think of a better way to immortalize the forward-thinking project to a global audience across continents through this important documentary,” said Louis Birdman, one of the co-developers for One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects.

Check out our April 2017 Construction Update HERE. 

Construction Update: Brickell Flatiron Passes 6th Level, On Track for Top-Off in Late 2018

The 64-story Brickell Flatiron from Ugo Colombo's CMC Group is starting to take form as downtown Brickell continues to evolve into a modern, waterfront metropolis. Construction on Brickell Flatiron is being headed up by Moss & Associates who have reached passed the building's 6th floor and expect to reach the 17th floor by the end of 2017. The 736 foot building is expected to top-off in late 2018 and features a distinct, iconic Flatiron shape that was designed by architect Luis Revuelta and interior architect Massimo Iosa Ghini of Italy’s Iosa Ghini Associati.

Brickell Flatiron features 549-unit luxury condominiums with units ranging from 1 to 5 bedrooms starting at $500,000 and ranging up to $15.5 million for penthouses. All units will be adorned with the finest finishes, including Italian-made custom cabinets, stainless steel appliances, Italian marble floors, high ceilings with recessed lighting, custom Italian doors, energy-efficient windows, and glass balcony railings. Brickell Flatiron's amenities include an 18th floor amenity deck with a resort style pool, 24-hour concierge, billiard and cigar room, wine cellar, valet, electric car charging stations and a 64th-floor rooftop that will feature a Sky Spa, Sky Pool and Sky Gym along with stunning 360 views of Biscayne Bay, Brickell, Downtown Miami, Coral Gables, etc. Read about CMC Group closing on their a $236 million construction loan for Brickell Flatiron in April. 

Featured Listing: Stunning Contemporary South Bayshore Estate Unveiled

A modern, luxurious contemporary has officially hit the market at 1641 South Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. Built by Terras Developers, the residence is 10,684 SF spread over 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms and 2 half-baths. The home also features floor-to-ceiling glass that blends indoor, outdoor living with 24' high ceilings, Boffi kitchen, marble and wood flooring, a wine cellar, 6 car garage, smart home technology and an outdoor entertainment area with a 466 SF gazebo that has an outdoor kitchen and infinity edge pool. The residence was finished with interiors by Brazilian furnishings house Artefacto. It is currently listed with Karen Elmir of The Elmir Group for $10,880,000.

Final Design for Miami Signature Bridge Proposal Chosen, Approved, to be Announced May 1

The Florida Department of Transportation has made the final decisions after sifting through proposals for Downtown Miami's new Signature Bridge and will release the chosen design on May 1. Miami's Signature Bridge will serve as a gateway to MacArthur Causeway and South Beach. The top ranked team include DB Firm Archer Western – de Moya JV along with Archer Western Contractors, LLC, The de Moya Group, Inc. and team members:

• HDR
• RS&H
• Leonhardt, Andra und Partner
• MacDonald Architects
• Illumination Arts
• RWDI Consulting Engineers
• Pennoni Associates
• Metric Engineering
• Corven Engineering
• GOAL Associates (DBE)
• Universal Engineering Sciences and HR Engineering Services (HRES)
• Cardno
• Manuel G. Vera & Associates (DBE)
• PlusUrbia
• Ronald E Frazier & Associates, Neil Hall, AIA, and Design 2 Form

Frost Museum of Science to Take Over Operations at Museum Park's Science Barge

The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science will take over operations of Museum Park's floating Science Barge when they open on May 8. The barge will undergo extensive renovation throughout the summer as it will be transformed into an environmental lab where it will supplement the museum's Aquarium and science exhibits with the surrounding marine life. The 120 foot Miami Science Barge opened in 2016 after it won the 2015 Knight Cities Challenge. It was designed by Nathalie Manzano and Dr. Ted Caplow and cost $1.2 million.