Zaha Hadid’s personal Miami Beach condo which is located in the W South Beach has been listed for $10 million unfurnished. The oceanfront unit is 2,299 SF featuring 3 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The custom furniture by the late "Starchitect" will be sold separately. The number comes to around $4,350 SF, which ranks the listing as one of the five most expensive listings in South Beach per square foot. According to list agent Rex Hamilton, the residence is “presented as a grand main apartment with balconies wrapping the east and south views plus a totally separate guest apartment, which is a one bedroom facing southeast. The main apartment originally combined two-floor plans, which Zaha Hadid then reformatted and customized as a grand one-bedroom residence with a generous oceanfront living room and terraces for entertaining guests.” The unit is listed for $10 million with Rex Hamilton of The Rex Hamilton Corporation. Check-out the video tour below.
Miami Worldcenter Files Utility Plans, to Feature as Much Restaurant Space as Retail
Miami Worlcenter’s newly filed utility plan shows that there will be nearly as much restaurant space as retail. Miami-Dade Water and Sewer has approved a deal that will allow Miami Worldcenter to build 202,391 SF of full-service restaurant space, 50,000 SF of fast food restaurant space and 21,500 SF of bar and cocktail space. It is expected that with this restaurant footprint, Miami Worldcenter's restaurant tentants could serve up to 17,000 customers at a single time. The new plan includes 281,191 SF of retail, 5,862 SF of residential units, 202,391 SF of full-service restaurant space, 50,000 SF of fast food restaurant space, 21,500 SF of bar and cocktail space, 250 hotel rooms, 506,500 SF of office space and 26 bungalows. In separate agreements are The Marriott at Worldcenter, Paramount Worldcenter and the 45-story Hines office building.
Saks Fifth Avenue is Considering Leaving Bal Harbour Shops Amid Approved Expansion Plan
Saks Fifth Avenue considering leaving Bal Harbour Shops after a recently approved expansion plan. The plan calls for $400 million of work including 430,387 SF of new retail space with a new flagship anchor location which is expected to become a Barneys New York. The existing Neiman Marcus location will also expand. The expansion plan is being designed by Zyscovich Architects and Whitman Family Development hopes to break ground by the end of 2017 with an expected completion in 2023. Saks Fifth Avenue's opposition to the plan comes amid the developer, Whitman Family Development's, lack of attention and possible expansion that was offered to the Saks location. Saks Fifth Avenue would also lose parking and be forced to rely on valet for customers. Whitman Family Development also owns a minority stake in Brickell City Centre, where Saks Fifth Avenue also just opened up a flagship location.
Aurora Sunny Isles Beach from Verzasca Group to Break Ground This Summer
Aurora Sunny Isles Beach from Verzasca Group is set to break ground this summer. The boutique luxury residential condo development is 45% sold and will take down its on-site sales center and move it next door to 17600 Collins Avenue as construction begins. The 17-story tower is designed by Revuelta Architecture and will include 61 residences in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts ranging from 1,385 SF to 2,150 SF. Prices start in the $900,000s. Amenities include private sundecks with cabanas, a half-Olympic length swimming pool, a fitness center, indoor/ outdoor yoga and a Hammam spa that include a Mikveh. Aurora joins other luxury boutique residences including Le Jardin Residences and Pearl House from Verzasca which topped-off on Bay Harbor Island.
A New Trader Joe's in Miami Beach Breaks Ground, Expected to Open Late 2018
Trader Joe's has broken ground on a new Miami Beach location located at 17th Street and West Avenue. The store is expected to to open in late 2018 and will be Trade Joe's first location on Miami Beach. The storefront will be part of a larger, 5-story project by Turnberry Associates and Elion Partners, which includes 28,000 SF of retail, residences including loft apartments and townhomes as well as 200 parking spaces. The building is being designed by Touzet Studio and Stantec.
GlassHaus, A Boutique Residential Project in Coconut Grove, Releases New Renderings
Meet GlassHaus, Downtown Coconut Grove's newest residential condo project from GD.8 and Element Development, LLC.. Located at 3161 Center Street, the 5-story GlassHaus will feature 23 contemporary residences designed by Varabyeu Partners. Residences will start at $595,000 and will range up to $1.2 million, equating to around $575 SF. They will come in 1, 2 and 3 bedroom layouts that range from 1,080 SF to 2,380 SF. Units will come complete with 11-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, Italkraft cabinetry and stone countertops in the kitchen, and a buyer's choice of wood or porcelain floors. GlassHaus will also include a fitness center, electric bicycles, zen garden, resort-style rooftop including pool, summer kitchen and lounge and underground parking. Owners will also receive a membership to the Coconut Grove Sailing Club. GlassHaus' on-site sales center is expected to open in early June of this year and Fortune International is in charge of sales.
Arbor, Coconut Grove's Newest Boutique Condo Project Releases New Renderings
Arbor, Coconut Grove's newest boutique condo development from Urban Atlantic Group and Oak Ventures, has released new renderings. The newly released renderings of Arbor include a kitchen and master bath, as well as a shot of the northeast corner of the building. As illustrated within the images, interior designs by Samuel Amoia and architectural designs by Behar Font & Partners are inspired by the tree-shaded setting of the project’s historic Coconut Grove surrounding, mindfully pulling the outdoors in through full-length windows, private gardens and sizable living areas.
“The images we’re unveiling further demonstrate that Arbor goes well beyond the norm of a standard development…a project crafted with a strong emphasis on livability and a sense of place,” said Nick Hamann, a Miami native, Coconut Grove resident and Principal with Urban Atlantic Group. “Our vision has been to create large, house-like residences that capitalize on wide views, special amenities and walkable access to area hot-spots and recreational facilities – essentially, the quintessential home-sites for long-term members of this vibrant community.”
“Having grown up in South Florida, Nick and I have always had a tremendous appreciation for Coconut Grove, its longstanding roots and multitude of unique offerings,” said Jeremy Waks, Principal of Oak Ventures, who also hails from Miami. “We have specifically drawn inspiration from these hallmarks to build something that pays homage to the social threads of the neighborhood, its ‘green’ composition and community-centered attributes.”
Arbor is an eco-living inspired development that will rise 5-stories and feature 52 units. The building is being designed by Behar Font & Partners with landscape design by Witkin Hults and Tyler Nielsen. Units will come in 2 and 3 bedroom layouts finished ranging from 1,400 SF to 2,000 SF and will come delivered with porcelain woodgrain floors and top-of-the-line appliances. Units will also feature glass walls, high ceilings and large family-style living spaces. Duplex loft and townhome style units will feature 20' ceilings while flat units will get 10' ceilings. There will also be 4 penthouses with private terraces. Amenities include a courtyard pool deck with pool and grilling areas along with a "bicycle concept" described by Nick Hamann of Urban Atlantic Group, which will allow residents to store, share and service their bikes. Units start at $799,000 targeting families that have been priced out of the Coconut Grove market but still want to live in the residential community. Urban Atlantic Group is headed up by Nick Hamann and Oak Ventures by Jeremy Waks. Sales will be overseen by Douglass Elliman as the exclusive sales broker for the project. The sales gallery just opened and the developers are expecting to break-ground in July and plan to deliver the units to buyers in fall of 2018. Check-out our original feature on the project from February 2017.
Miami Marlin's Star Giancarlo Stanton Buys a Penthouse in Melo Group's Aria on the Bay
Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins has purchased a penthouse in Melo Group's Aria on the Bay. The purchase comes two years after signing what was the largest contract in MLB history. The unit is 5 bedrooms, 7.5 bathrooms and spans 3 stories. It features panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, a rooftop terrace with an outdoor summer kitchen and a private pool. Aria on the Bay is expected to be completed in 2018.
“After looking at other buildings with my broker, Ben Moss, Aria on the Bay’s downtown location with sweeping views and the developer’s attention to detail sold me on this property,” said Giancarlo Stanton.
“We’re thrilled that Giancarlo Stanton is putting down roots in his adopted hometown of Miami and that he ultimately decided on Aria on the Bay when it came to choosing his new home” said developer Carlos Melo, Principal of the Melo Group. “We’re seeing the building continue to attract full-time residents who love our central Arts and Entertainment District location, our beautiful design, and water views that stretch for miles.”
Enjoy the photo tour below and check-out our May 2017 Construction Update at top-off.
Brickell Financial Centre Gains Approval for Brickell World Plaza
The Brickell Financial Centre has come to an agreement with the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer to supply utilities their new Brickell World Plaza initiative. The project calls for a new 12-story project, followed by a second, 904' tower. The initial, 12-story project will include 7,340 SF of restaurant space, 7,809 SF of office space. The development is expected to expand the pedestrian activity generated by Brickell City Centre and Brickell Mary Village.
New Details Released on 25,000-Seat Soccer Stadium by Miami Beckham United
New details and renderings of the proposed 25,000-seat, privately funded soccer stadium planned by Miami Beckham United in Overtown have been released. The total cost is expected to exceed $500 million with no city or county subsidy provided for the construction of the stadium. Over the next year the project will seek approvals for zoning changes and street closures as well as a vote by the Miami-Dade commission as to the sale of land needed to build the stadium which will take place in early June. Construction is expected to take 18 months with an estimated completion date 2021.