Bayerische Versorgungskammer (BVK), a German investment fund, has purchased the iconic, mixed-use parking garage from developer Robert Wennett. The deal was reached at $283 million and includes adjacent retail space at 1664 Lenox Avenue and 1666 Lenox Avenue. The total assemblage comes to around 146,327 SF, all roughly equating to around $1,932 SF on the sale. BKV financed the purchase with a $66.85 million mortgage from Universal-Investment-Gesellschaft mBh. Wennett originally purchased the properties for $23.5 million in 2005 before undergoing heavy development. 1111 Lincoln Road is an award-winning, mixed-use parking garage designed by Herzog & de Meuron in 2010, that has become an iconic part of Lincoln Road, Alton Road and South Beach. The 7 story, exposed concreted, mixed-use parking structure itself features 94,488 SF of office space, 51,839 SF of retail space, and a 300 parking spaces which can also be used as event space. Ground floor retail space has floor-to-ceiling glass storefronts with high ceilings along with another retail space located on level 5 that also features floor-to-ceiling glass to provide amazing views of the Miami skyline.
Terra Closes on $32 Million Construction Loan, To Break Ground on Mary Street Office Complex in Coconut Grove
Following the successful closing of $32 million in financing from BB&T Bank, a partnership led by Miami-based Terra will break ground on construction next month at Mary Street, a new Class A office and retail complex in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood. The Touzet Studio-designed project will transform a parking garage into 78,000 square feet of contemporary Class A office space with 18,000 square feet of retail space, while preserving public parking use. The mixed-use Mary Street office complex is the latest example of 'adaptive reuse' infill development in Miami. Construction is expected to begin in early August 2017 and be completed in late 2018. Mary Street is being developed in partnership with Mayfair Real Estate Advisors, and will mark the first delivery of new Class A office space in Coconut Grove in more than 20 years, following the completion of Terra's new Grove at Grand Bay condominium two blocks away. Mary Street, Grove at Grand Bay and Park Grove, a nearby three-tower luxury residential complex being developed by affiliates of Terra, represent a new wave of design-driven urban infill development reflecting Coconut Grove’s strong residential demographics and allure as one of South Florida's most walkable and self-contained urban neighborhoods.
Mary Street's Touzet Studio design will feature a terracotta brise soleil whose vertical patterns mirror the contours of a seashell, with transformed retail storefronts that will enhance visibility and accessibility from the street. The building’s amenities include a state-of-the-art main lobby, 24-hour security, ample above ground public and office parking, covered valet and drop-off, and dedicated elevators with direct office access. Electric car charging stations, bicycle stations and bicycle storage will be available for employees, owners and guests who travel by eco-friendly means. The development’s revamped retail, which will include prime street-level frontage along Mary, Oak and Rice Streets, will cater to chef-driven restaurants with café seating and unique retail serving Coconut Grove’s residents, visitors and daytime workforce. The retail component will connect the luxury residential corridor along South Bayshore Drive with the neighborhood’s urban heart concentrated along Grand Avenue and Main Highway.
“Our ability to secure favorable construction financing for Mary Street speaks to the promising office market dynamics in Coconut Grove, the project's superior location, and the surge of interest we've received among prospective tenants within months of unveiling our plans,” said David Martin, president and co-founder of Terra.
New Information Released on 110 Tenth, Worldcenter's Pickard Chilton Designed Office Tower
Miami Worldcenter recently announced that a new, 45-story, futuristic office tower would be built as part of their development initiative. The tower is currently known as 110 Tenth and new details reveal that the 45-story tower would be built above the 12-story podium of PARAMOUNT Worldcenter residential condo tower. The podium houses parking along with their amenity deck and high-street retail space. Pickard Chilton has designed the office tower, although Stantec is the Architect on record, which will feature a futuristic "diagrid" design in addition to 600,000 SF of Class A office space and 944,000 gross SF. Construction is expected to begin in the Q2 of 2018, with occupancy expected in late 2020.
Check-out our original coverage of the futuristic office tower by Pickard Chilton.
Downtown Miami's Courthouse Tower to get $5 Million Renovation Designed by MKDA
Downtown Miami’s Courthouse Tower is set to undergo a $5 million renovation designed by Wynwood based architecture and interior design studio MKDA after it was acquired by New York real estate investment firm Brickman for $27.5 million in March 2016. Courthouse Tower is 162,500 SF spread over 25 floors of office space with ground-floor retail. MKDA will be tasked with upgrading the façade, signage, lobby, amenity spaces, elevator lobbies and corridors with a modern architecturual style.
Downtown Miami's New World Tower to Undergo $10 Million Renovation, To Become 100 Biscayne
Downtown Miami's New World Tower will undergo a $10 million from East End Capital and will be renamed 100 Biscayne. The redesign of the existing 30-story, 357-foot office tower will be headed up by Zyscovich Architects with interiors by MKDA. Renovations will include the lobby, façade, hallways, common areas, parking facilities, bathrooms, new amenity spaces with conference areas and fitness centers as well as upgrading the building to fiber connectivity. At the time of completion in the 1960's, New World Tower was the tallest building in Miami. East End Capital acquired the land for $84 million in fall 2016.
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.
Futuristic Office Tower Coming to Miami Worldcenter Ready to Break Ground
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.
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.
Mana Unveils Plans to bring Americas-Asia Trade Center & International Financial Center to Wynwood
Moishe Mana continues his commitment to developing the Wynwood neighborhood and helping make Miami a global business hub. The developer has unveiled plans to build the Americas-Asia Trade Center & International Financial Center (TCIFC) at his Wynwood development site. Phase 1 of the project will include developing 4.68 million SF over the 8.5 acre site including 1 million SF of "Class A" office space, 75,000 SF of retail and restaurants, a 400-room hotel and 90,000 SF of public space including landscaped parks, gardens and walkways. Groundbreaking is expected in 2018.
Swire Properties Announces One Brickell City Centre, Miami Office Space Market Gaining Steam
Despite all of the new development that Miami is currently experiencing, the rising population and the city's ability to attract new companies has put a strain on the supply of office space according to Guy Bradley, CEO of Swire Properties. Enter the next phase of Swire Properties's Brickell City Centre initiative, One Brickell City Centre, which is slated to break ground in 2018 and take advantage of an office market that is gaining steam. One Brickell City Centre will rise 1,049 ft, covering 80 floors, making it the tallest building in the Southeastern United States. The building is designed by Arquitectonica. Over 50% of the proposed project will be office space. On the same earnings call, Bradley touted the success of Brickell City Centre's retail portion, which is over 91% leased. This comes at a time when Swire Properties has seen condo sales in Brickell City Centre's Rise and Reach buildings come to a grinding halt, with just 4 units going under contract since mid-February.