The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Releases Exclusive Drone Footage Showcasing Sleek Arquitectonica Design

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach has released exclusive drone footage showcasing the progress of the tower's construction and highlighting its unique Arquitectonica-designed shape. The luxury condo-tower, which is under development by Fortune International Group and Chateau Group and was designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by Michele Bönan. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will rise 52-stories and feature 212 residential condo units. Units start at $2.5 million and include Caesarstone Quartz countertops and Gaggenau appliances. Amenities include a beachfront restaurant, concierge, personal chef service, fuel-delivery service and a private club on the 33rd floor for residents. Completion is expected in 2018. Check-out the these renderings of the project and these sneak preview video tours.

"The Beach House," Sunny Isles Beach's Regalia's Penthouse Hits Market for $39 Million, Complete with $500,000 Pink Diamond

The Beach House, the penthouse at Sunny Isles Beach's ultra-private condo tower, Regalia, has hit the market for $39 million after the developer held it for the past 3 years. The price-tag supplants the penthouse as the current most expensive condo listing in Sunny Isles Beach. Starting on the 46th floor, the 2-story, Charles Allem designed unit encompasses 16,805 SF over 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. The unit features a rooftop pool bath, private spa with a Calcutta Gold stone steam room and hydrotherapy, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, movie theater, formal dining room, chef's kitchen, 360-degree rooftop terrace with private pool, summer kitchen, sky bar with retractable roof, and a $500,000 pink diamond. Regalia is an ultra-luxury condo tower that provides residents with 24/7 personalized hospitality and state-of-the-art amenities including a spa, children’s playhouse, fitness center and yoga studio.

Residences by Armani/Casa Unveils Stunning, Beachfront, Private, Beach Cabanas

The Residences by Armani/Casa has introduced 28, 2-story beach cabanas where the project has since sold all but four of the cabanas since first introducing them at the end of June (2017). Cabanas range in size between 250-600 SF and start in the $400,000's. Cabanas will feature a limited kitchen with Italian Dada kitchen cabinets, Estramoz countertops, and GE Undercounter refrigerator and microwave; a full bathroom with Opella sink and faucet and glass enclosed shower; and luxurious interiors by Armani/Casa. The Residences by Armani/Casa will be a 56 story, contemporary glass tower located on over 300' of private shoreline in Sunny Isles Beach. The project is currently under construction and is being developed by Dezer Development and Related Group. The Residences by Armani/Casa will feature over 35,000 SF of incomparable amenities already on offer at the building, including a fine dining restaurant, cigar room and wine cellar, heated swimming pool, ocean-facing fitness center, two-story revitalization spa with indoor and outdoor treatment rooms, movie theatre and clubroom.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Secures Registration in New York to Market to NYC Buyers

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, has secured registration in New York to market directly to high-net-worth homebuyers in New York. Fortune International Group and Château Group, joint developers of The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach, have taken the steps to register the project in the Empire City for the final stretch of their sales efforts after releasing new renderings and fly-through preview videos of some of the layouts. The private condominium tower, which will have no hotel on the premises, completed its concrete foundation pour in April and is slated for occupancy in 2019.

“The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach have been designed with New Yorkers in mind, offering features and finishes found only within the most expensive residential properties in Manhattan,” said Edgardo Defortuna, CEO of Fortune International Group. “From the spa and fitness facilities to the latest technologies, the synergies here are overwhelmingly evident.”

“We are now able to bring this project directly to New Yorkers, giving us the opportunity to highlight our residences with an added level of seamlessness and immediacy,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group.  “We know these buyers highly value The Ritz-Carlton name and would like to capitalize on the chance to own such well-sited dwellings -- not only because of their size, appointments and amenities, but direct access to the beach.”

The Ritz Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will rise 52-stories and feature 212 residential condo units. The tower, with its signature curvilinear silhouette, is designed by Arquitectonica, while interiors, inspired by South Beach’s 1960s heyday, have been crafted by acclaimed Florentine architect Michele Bönan. Residences range from $2.6 million to $5.2 million, with penthouses offered upwards of $25 million. Amenities include a private club level on the 33rd floor, beach restaurant, pool deck, kids club, spa, fitness center and wellness center, among other top-line amenities. Construction has completed their foundation pour and has begun vertical rise. The building is slated for delivery in 2019.  

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach Unveil Sneak Preview Video Tour

Following the completion of its concrete foundation pour and subsequent vertical rise, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach have released new, fly-through-style, computer-generated videos of two of the building residences, offering the most in-depth, breathtaking views of these ocean-facing homes to date. The Ritz Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach is being developed as a joint venture between Fortune International Group and Château Group. The luxury-residential is designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by acclaimed Florentine architect Michele Bönan. Take the video tour of an A Unit and an E Unit below. 

The A Unit (shown above) is a 3 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence complete with a den and a service quarters with a separate entrance. The unit features north-facing, large living spaces with floor-to-ceiling glass, a lavish master bath, and an Italian-designed kitchen outfitted with top-of-the-line Caesarstone quartz countertops and Gaggenau appliances. The E Unit (shown below) is a southeast/southwest-facing 4 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom residence complete with a family room and service quarters. 

“We feel that images alone are not enough to capture the essence of what daily life will look and feel like within these incredible residences,” said Edgardo Defortuna, CEO of Fortune International Group. “A state-of-the-art video tour takes buyers one step closer toward visualizing their dream homes on the water.”

“When we started designing this project, we knew we wanted to create spaces that focused on livability and long-term use,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group.  “The outcome of that vision is all the more encapsulated through these new tours, each of which highlights the units’ immense sizes and artful details -- all complemented by what are arguably the best views of the water.”

The Ritz Carlton Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will feature 212 residential condo units. Residences range from $2.6 million to $5.2 million, with penthouses offered upwards of $25 million. Amenities include a private club level on the 33rd floor, beach restaurant, pool deck, kids club, spa, fitness center and wellness center, among other top-line amenities. Construction has completed their foundation pour and has begun vertical rise. The building is slated for delivery in 2019.  

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. 

Fortune International Group Reports Over $51 Million in Sales in Q1 2017 at Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach

Fortune International Group has announced over $51 million in sales in Q1 of 2017 at their 57-story project Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach. The building was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm and design consultants, Herzog & de Meuron, with interior design by Parisian firm PYR by Pierre-Yves Rochon and landscaping by famed landscape architect Raymond Jungles. Fortune International Group rolled out their last few units, which they had held as The Collection, which features the largest and most expensive units in the building, as well as registered Jade Signature in for marketing in New York.  These factors led to The Collection units selling extremely well including two, $14.2 million Sky Villas. Other listings include 3 to 5 bedroom residences as well as Sky Villas and lower Penthouses from the Collection priced from $2.175 to $32.9 million.  

“Now that Jade Signature is nearing completion, buyers can truly understand the high-quality work that our design team produces. They can tour the expansive spaces from their home in New York or on their vacation in Europe using our virtual reality app, and achieving that sense of place is key to our sales efforts. It’s important to us that buyers are able to imagine their lives in Miami, and I am proud to say that we are accomplishing just that,” says Edgardo Defortuna, the President and CEO of Fortune International Group. Fortune International Group was founded by Edgardo Defortuna in 1983 and the company has since been leaders in luxury real estate in South Florida. Their past projects include Jade Residences at Brickell Bay, Jade Beach, Jade Ocean, 1200 Brickell, Auberge Beach Residences and Spa Fort Lauderdale, HYDE Resort and Residences Hollywood, and The Ritz Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach amongst others. 

Porsche Design Tower South Penthouse Closes for $25 Million

The last remaining penthouse atop Porsche Design Tower has closed for $25 million. The south penthouse was listed at $32.5 million and starts on the 56th floor. The four-level residence features parking for 11 cars including a showroom and two private garages. It also features tons of outdoor space including a rooftop pool, marble bathrooms, glass elevator, gourmet kitchen, and stunning views of Sunny Isles, Aventura, Miami Beach, etc.