Hines is bringing a new, futuristic office tower to Miami Worldcenter and the project is just about ready to break ground. The tower will rise 45-stories with a futuristic "diagrid" design and is designed by Pickard Chilton Associates, a architectural firm based in Connecticut. It will feature 600,000 SF of Class A Office Space with high-street retail on the ground floor as part of the larger Miami Worldcenter high-street retail initiative. Hines was attracted to the project based on Miami's strengthening workforce and office market as well as the massive amounts of public transportation coming to the area including the Brightline and MiamiCentral. Groundbreaking is expected for Q2 2018 with completion in late 2020.
Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach
Award-Winning, Renowned Architecture Firm, Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. (NBWW), Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. (NBWW), an award-winning, renowned architecture firm that has played a key role in the design and restoration of many of Miami's most iconic and legendary properties, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. NBWW has long been a leader in South Florida hotel design ever since designing Grand Bay in the Grove, the first five start hotel in South Florida. Since the have been involved in over $5 billion of both new construction and renovation along with over 300 hotels including the Fontainebleau, The Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Eden Roc, Miami Beach EDITION and the DiLido. NBWW has served as the architect for the W Hotel in Miami Beach, the Diplomat Resort and Convention Center in Hollywood, the Hilton West Palm Beach Convention Center Hotel, the Auberge Beach Residences & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, and the 3-block Metropolitan Miami in Downtown Miami that includes the Marriott Marquis and Wells Fargo office building.
The Loews Miami Beach Hotel
Across the bay, NBWW has also been a major player in the evolution of Miami's skyline including designing award-winning JP Morgan office building at 1450 Brickell. They also designed building that are currently under-construction or coming soon such as Metropolis and Marriott Marquis Miami Worldcenter Hotel & Expo. In Coral Gables, NBWW's Mediterranean revival style they used for the Hyatt Regency Hotel, now serves as the guideline ordinances for most of the city's planning.
Mets in Downtown Miami
“We are thrilled to celebrate such a momentous milestone, as our firm continues to evolve and transform. From our team to our clients, we value every person who has contributed to the success of NBWW. Along with partners Bruce Brosch, Jim Wurst, Don Wolfe, Igor Reyes and Patrick Busteed, the firm continues to build on its esteemed reputation within the industry,” said John Nichols, CEO and Founder of NBWW. “We’ve had the unique opportunity to serve our community in exciting and impactful ways over the past five decades and we look forward to forging new partnerships and collaborations in the years to come. If the past 50 years are any indication of the next 50, we have very exciting opportunities and growth on the horizon.”
The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL
New projects for NBWW include the 1,700-room Marriott Marquis Hotel and Convention Center in Downtown Miami which will be part of the future Miami Worldcenter development; the 500-room JW Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Tampa Bay; and a 230-room hotel for the National World War II Museum in the historic district of New Orleans. The firm also announced its partnership with HOPE South Florida, a non-profit organization that provides crisis and rapid re-housing assistance to homeless families, veterans and individuals. Through this collaboration, NBWW will design an all-inclusive family center in Fort Lauderdale, which will offer assessment for housing, case management, employment, health screening and child care. On the west coast of Florida, projects include the Opal Sands Resort and the Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, the Westin Hotel/VUE Residences in Sarasota, and the Marriott Waterside Convention Hotel in Tampa. In 2016, NBWW officially expanded its services into the Latin American market as it announced astrategic alliance with Alberto Reifer & Arquitectos, a boutique architecture firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Dilido Hotel Miami Beach
“Throughout the years, we have had the privilege of working on projects across South Florida, the U.S. and Latin America, further expanding our knowledge and experience. We are excited to see what the future will bring, as we continue our steady growth across these international markets,” finished Nichols. Enjoy the photo tour of some of NBWW's most iconic designs.
Alhambra Tower in Coral Gables
The Miami Beach EDITION Hotel
Eden Roc/ Nobu Hotel Miami Beach
1450 Brickell
Featured Listing: Allison Island New Construction Contemporary Estate Sells for Record $10.9 Million
A new construction contemporary estate completed in April 2016 on Miami Beach's Allison Island has closed for $10.9 million. The sale is a record price for a single-family home on Allison Island. The 8,500 SF estate, which is spread over 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, was developed by Todd Michael Glaser and was designed by DOMO Architecture. Outdoors, the home features a pool and 80 feet of water frontage on Indian Creek along with a private dock. The home was listed with David Hunt Solomon of EWM International and the property had last sold for $3.86 million in 2013. Tour the stunning contemporary below.
Eleven on Lenox Sales Gallery to Open in June As South Beach Continues to Develop
South Beach has long been one of the United State's most iconic zip codes, fusing culture, tourism and nightlife. Despite this, areas of South Beach have remained stale and stagnant to the development community until now. Developers have set their sites on the West Ave. pocket just west of Alton Road along Biscayne Bay from Lincoln Road through 5th Street. Serving to connect high-end neighborhoods of South-of-Fifth and Sunset Harbor, the strip has seen a real estate renaissance that has been marked by the introduction of several top brands and developments including 1675 Alton Road, a mixed-use development with retail and restaurants; Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar South Beach; The Lincoln Eatery; Trader Joe’s, which will open its first Miami Beach location at 17 West, a new mixed-use development with ground floor retail and loft-style apartments; 1671-1673 Alton Road, a soon-to-be redeveloped property with three ground-floor retail units and a second-floor loft space; a $5 Million renovation to the iconic Mondrian South Beach in which was recently taken under management by Menin Hospitality; 1212 Lincoln, a five-story mixed-use development that will feature a hotel, luxury retail and an indoor food court; and Baptist Health’s Urgent Care Facility; "Made in South Beach," a 501 unit rental community between Alton Road and West Ave; as well as Mondad Terrace, a luxury residential condo development from JDS Development Group, Jean Nouvel and Kobi Karp. Miami Beach has also set its sights an a major Lincoln Road redesign with the addition of enlarged sidewalks, more open space, water features and bike lands, further engraining its status as the social spine of Miami Beach.
At the center of this exciting neighborhood shake-up will be Eleven on Lenox from Shoma Group. Eleven on Lenox will feature a collection of 11 "ocean-inspired beach homes" which match the "spirit of the coastal retreat, infused with the luxury, style and sophistication of a private home in one of the most desirable neighborhoods." The project will be located at Lenox Ave. and 15th Street. Townhomes will start at $2.9 million and range from 4,403 SF to 4,669 SF. The project is designed by Zyscovich Architects and interior design by Charles Allem. Residences will be three floors and future Gaggenau appliances, smart lighting system, Poliform kitchens, four parking spaces, private elevators, rooftop terrace, summer kitchen and a pool. Eleven on Lenox is walking distance from both Lincoln Road and the beach and will emerge residents in the heart of South Beach. The on-site sales gallery is expected to open in June.
Check out our previous coverage on Eleven on Lenox including the release of their updated renderings by Charles Allem as well as our original coverage when the project when announced in October 2016.
$800 Million "The Fountain" Chosen as Winning Design for Signature Bridge
“The Fountain” has been chosen as the winning design for the $800 million Signature Bridge project in downtown Miami. The selection was made by FDOT which controversially shunned public opinion. The winning concept, which was inspired by Miami's location serving as a gateway to South America, came from a joint venture team led by Archer Western- de Moya. The bridge would feature color changing LED's on the cables and arches and will feature a 55-acre public park beneath which will be known as Heritage Trail. Construction will begin in late 2017 with completion estimated in 2022 but a formal protest from the 2nd place team which lost by a mere 1/2 point may delay the project. The press release states:
"The Fountain concept was inspired by Miami’s world renowned status as the center of the Americas. Miami has been influenced in its development and growth by various regions throughout the United States, the Carribean, as well as Central and South America due to its position as the Gateway City. In 1930, Pan American Airways established Miami as its worldwide headquarters with its terminal at the current City Hall, and provided the initial links that opened up the potential of Miami’s waterfront to all of the Americas. The Fountain’s design symbolizes these influences similar to an “airline map” depicting the curved travel paths to and from the central city of Miami.
The Fountain was aptly named to signify Miami’s connection to the water that began several thousand years ago with the Tequesta Indians and continues to this day with the tens of millions of visitors that make Miami their warm weather destination for the sun, beach, cruises, vibrant nightlife, and culture. The bridge is designed using contextual metaphors drawn from the region’s tropical and urban environments. The overall vision for this signature bridge is to emphasize the essence of Miami as a center for the Arts, with this structure as its nexus, making it a focal point of civic life for all Miamians, and what will become the heart of Miami for our children and grand-children.
The Fountain Bridge also provides vast open spaces below the bridge allowing for the development of our proposed Heritage Walk. Heritage Walk memorializes Miami’s history including the original Tequesta Indian inhabitants, Julia Tuttle and Henry Flagler, the original African American settlers to Overtown, the Cuban immigration, and Miami’s status as a global city with limitless potential through culture, art, and bold imagery."
Related Group Buys into Wynwood 25 Rental Project as Jorge Perez Calls Wynwood "Very Hot"
Related Group has bought into Wynwood 25, a residential rental project in Wynwood, a neighborhood in which Jorge Perez has previously called "very hot." Wynwood 25 will now be a joint venture between Related Group and East End Capital, a New York based real estate developer. Wynwood 25 will feature 289 micro-units which will range from 400 SF to 1,200 SF and prices starting at $1,400 per month. 80% of the units will be priced under $2,000. The building will be designed by Kobi Karp and will also feature 31,000 SF of ground floor retail and 340 parking spaces. Groundbreaking is expected for summer 2017.
Wynwood Design Review Committee Approves Mixed-Use Wynwood Walk
The Wynwood Design Review Committee has granted approval to Thor Equities to build Wynwood Walk, a mixed-use project located at 2800 NW 2nd Ave. Wynwood Walk will be designed by Oppenheim Architecture and features 20,398 SF of commercial space including ground level retail and restaurants on the 2nd floor. There will also be 36,884 SF of adaptive commercial space between 3 existing warehouses on the property.
Construction Update: Biscayne Beach from Two Roads Development & GTIS Partners Receives TCO, Moves Forward With Unit Closings
Construction is finally complete and residents will begin moving in this summer at the highly anticipated Biscayne Beach from Two Roads Development and GTIS Partners in Edgewater. The 52-story luxury condo tower received its initial TCO, Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, and is moving forward with closings. Residents can now take ownership of their units and begin their interior build-outs as they prepare for move-in and the official grand opening over the next few months once Biscayne Beach receives its Final Certificate of Occupancy. Sales initially launched in 2013 and 99% of the 391 units at Biscayne Beach have been sold. Prices ranged from $400,000 up through $9 million. Only 2 premium penthouse residences and 1 beachouse residence currently remain priced from $1.6 million to $9.4 million. Biscayne Beach's interiors were designed by Thom Filicia in his first residential project where he used a "Beach Chic" style throughout. Resort-style amenities include a private members-only Beach Club level overlooking the bay with an elevated sandy beach, private cabanas, zero-entry pool, daytime concierge services, as well as a renowned restaurant and bar, an indoor/outdoor great room with a library and billiards room, an outdoor summer kitchen and lounge area, a state-of-the-art fitness center, as well as a full-service spa complete with a sauna, steam room, blow-dry bar, and massage treatment rooms.
East Edgewater has seen a massive influx of new development as the area has seen a great rise in demand for luxury high-rise living including including the Paraiso District from Related Group and Elysee, which is Two Roads Development's next project with an expected completion in 2019.
“The launch of Biscayne Beach set the bar for the revitalization of the now-thriving East Edgewater neighborhood, marking a new era for an area that had gone underutilized for years. Miami’s urban core has quickly become a place where people want to work, play and now, live – and we’re excited to be a part of that transformation,” says developer Reid Boren, Managing Partner of Two Roads Development.
Biscayne Beach was developed by a joint venture between South Florida-based real estate developer Two Roads Development and GTIS Partners, a global real estate investment firm headquartered in New York.
“Recognizing Miami’s status as an international city and the special waterfront setting of the Biscayne Beach site, we had a strong conviction that this was the right project for us to invest in and develop. We knew there was demand for luxury condos in East Edgewater because of its central location and proximity to downtown and the beach, but the velocity of the pre-sales we saw at Biscayne Beach exceeded our expectations. We’re proud to say what started with a special location and a vision has now officially become a successful reality,” says Rob Vahradian, Senior Managing Director of GTIS Partners.
PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter Hosts Jam Room Event Highlighting The Largest Amenity Deck in the U.S.
PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter hosted a live concert and jam session highlighting its Jam Room and the future, largest amenity deck in the U.S. PARAMOUNT Worldcenter features more than 40 amenities including resort style pool complete with floating pods and private bungalows, tennis courts, soccer pitch, boxing studio, Sky Observatory and Tai Chi deck, and a rooftop entertainment deck 60 stories above the Miami skyline. Over 900 guests were in attendance as PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter rolled out their new innovative video campaign. Check out the gallery below and read our PROFILE Exclusive Interview with PARAMOUNT Miami Worldcenter developer Dan Kodsi here.
Tour The Record-Breaking Sale at South-Of-Fifth's One Ocean
Miami Beach luxury real estate is hot with yet another record breaking sale, this time at One Ocean. Unit #403 located at 1 Collins Ave. just closed for $3,975,000, coming to $1,390 SF. The sale was over 20% higher than the most previously closed sale in the building since its 2016 delivery. Unit #403 features 3 bedrooms, 3 full-bathrooms and 1 half-bath spread over 2,860 SF. The residence features a contemporary design, a private elevator and foyer, European white oak flooring, Lutron lighting and views of both South-of-Fifth and The Atlantic Ocean. Unit #403 was listed by Sladja Stantic and Dina Goldentayer of The DS Team at Douglas Elliman.
