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CONTENTS MIAMI sPRinG/sUmmER 2015

12 Plots & PlAns 14 Additions 16

Gil dezer dezer development Residences by Armani/Casa

harvey hernandez - newgard Group Centro, Gale Boutique Hotel & Residences, One Flagler

david markovich - decorus Realty VIDA at The Point, AVVA Aventura, Ocean Seven

Ryan Weisfisch maxwelle Real Estate Group Oceanbleau

meir & orit srebernik smG management + shamrock holdings Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Atelier

camilo miguel - mast capital Louver House

stephen Petrucci stellar homes Group Velero

Ugo colombo - cmc Group Brickell Flatiron

Jason halpern Jmh development Three Hundred Collins

inigo Ardid Key international

LOuVER HOuSE

The Harbour

michael Goldstein The Estates at Acqualina

Yosi Gil - J. milton & Associates Parque Platinum

Eddy chabli chabli investment Group

58 At homE 59 62 64 66

Atlantiqua

56 8

Additions indEX

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Jacob Abramson - the Ark chris leavitt douglas Elliman market Report monica Venegas Venegas international Group

Ruedi sieber - sieber international

THE ARk

80 TOOLS OF THE TRADE 81 84

Bjarke Ingels - BIG Alejandro & Dominique Bonet Lineaire Designs

86 88 90

Jeff Turner - Reef Aquaria Design Richard Meier Jaya Kader - KZ Architecture

LINeAIre DesIgNs

92 AROUND TOWN 93 96 98 100

Exhale/MySpa AQ by Acqualina Windsor Jets B창oli Miami

102 PILLOW TALK 103 104 105 106

The Raleigh Miami Beach Z Ocean Hotel The Pelican Hotel

108 OFF THE WALL

69 INSIDE 70 72 74 76 78 79

Dream South Beach

109

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‘the workshop,’ which also includes the tasteful interiors of HOLLY HUNT, Three Hundred Collins from fellow New York developer JMH Development, and Louver House for a little something South of Fifth. We’ve prepared interior inspirations through Armani/Casa Miami and

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North Miami North Miami Beach Beach

Aventura Sunny Isles Sunny Isles Miami International Airport Beach Miami International Airport Beach Crandon Crandon

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Pinecrest Pinecrest

South South Miami Miami

Coral Coral Gables Gables

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Norland Norland

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Westchester Westchester

Olympia Olympia Heights Heights

Kendall Kendall

Richmond Richmond Heights Heights Palmetto Palmetto Bay Bay

395 395

Edgewater Edgewater Lineaire Designs Lineaire Designs

Venetian Causeway Venetian Causeway

Downtown Venegas International Group Downtown Venegas International Group Mac A

Crandon Crandon

Island Island

Mac rthur MySpa Louver House A r thu Causew r Ca Louver MySpa House use ay Exhale way Exhale Brickell Flatiron Brickell Flatiron Sieber International Fisher Sieber International Fisher

Rickenbacker Causeway Rickenbacker Causeway

Brickell Brickell

One Flagler One Flagler Centro Centro

Farrey’s Lighting & Bath Farrey’s Lighting & Bath

Little Little Havana Havana

Roche Bobois Roche Bobois

Coconut Coconut Grove Grove

Biscayne Biscayne Bay Bay

Tennis Center at Tennis Center at

Key Biscayne Key Biscayne

Bâoli Bâoli The Raleigh Miami Beach The Raleigh Miami Beach Z Ocean Hotel Z Ocean Hotel Dream South Beach Dream South Beach The Pelican Hotel The Pelican Hotel Three Hundred Collins Three Hundred Collins

South South Beach Beach

Atlantic Atlantic Ocean Ocean

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Biscayne Bay

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P LOTS & PLANS

Andover Andover

95 95

Waterworks Waterworks Design Palm AireDistrict Design Palm AireDistrict

95 95

MySpa MySpa

Lauderdale Lauderdale By-The-Sea By-The-Sea

Venetian Causeway Venetian Causeway

Julia Tuttle Causeway Julia Tuttle Cause way

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Hamlet atHamlet Walden atPond Walden Pond

Miami Miami

California Closets California Closets

Opa-Locka Opa-Locka

KZ Architecture KZ Architecture

El Portal Fisher Island Club

Cavalli South Pointe Dr SouthMiami South Pointe Dr South Beach 95 Beach 95 Fisher Fisher Miami Shores Shores Miami Island Island El Portal Fisher Island Club

195 195

Design District Design District

Liaigre Armani/Casa Liaigre Armani/Casa HOLLY HUNT HOLLY HUNT Poltrona Frau Poltrona Frau

Vida At The Point Vida At The Point AVVA Aventura AVVA Aventura

Roche Bobois Roche Bobois

The Ark The Ark

Golden Golden Beach Beach

Residences by Residences by Armani/Casa Armani/Casa

The Estates The Estates at Acqualina at Acqualina AQ by Acqualina AQ by Acqualina

Parque Platinum Parque Platinum

Beach Beach

Atlantiqua Atlantiqua

L’Atelier L’Atelier

Surfside Surfside

Ocean Seven OceanChâteau Seven Fendi Fendi Château

Bal Harbour Bal Harbour

Miami Miami Beach Beach

Bay Harbor BayIslands Harbor Islands

Farrey’s Lighting & Bath Farrey’s Lighting & Bath

B ro a d Ca Broad useway Cause way

Indian Creek Indian Creek Village Village

Biscayne Biscayne Bay Bay

Kennedy Causeway Kennedy Causeway

North Bay North Bay Village Village

Julia Tuttle Causeway Julia Tuttle Causeway

Group Ferretti Group North Miami Miami Ferretti North Sotheby's ONE Sotheby's ONE Cavalli Miami

Aventura Miam Norland Aventura Miami/ Art Basel/Design Norland Miami/ Basel/Design Art Show Construction Show New Construction Miami New Miami Center Convention Center Beach Convention Miami Beach Miami Carol City City North Carol The Standard SLS South Beach North Standard The Miami Beach Beach South SLS Miami Beach Spa & Spa Hotel & The Harbour Hotel The Harbour

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Gale Boutique Hotel Gale Boutique Hotel and Residences and Residences Miami Las Olas Michael Beamish Velero Miami Las Olas Michael Beamish Velero Lakes Design Group Lakes Design Group Marina of Fame Hall Hall of Fame Marina Lauderdale Marina Lauderdale Marina Sails Marina Sails Marina

Fort Fort Lauderdale Lauderdale

Lineaire Designs Wilton Manors Lineaire Designs Wilton Manors

Oakland Park Oakland Park

Liaigre Armani/Casa Liaigre Holly Hunt Windsor Jets Armani/Casa Holly Hunt Windsor Jets Poltrona Frau Poltrona Frau Executive Airport Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport

Midtown Midtown

395 395 Downtown Downtown One Flagler One Flagler Centro Centro Exhale Exhale

Atlantic Atlantic Ocean Ocean

Harbour Towne Marina Harbour Towne Marina Oceanbleau Hialeah Oceanbleau Hialeah

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport International Airport Brickell Flatiron Hialeah Brickell Flatiron Hialeah

Gardens Brickell Gardens Brickell Beach SieberDania International Beach SieberDania International

Hollywood Hollywood

Loggerhead Marina - Hollywood Loggerhead Marina - Hollywood

Miami Miami Springs Springs

Aventura

Hallandale Hallandale Beach Beach

Rickenbacker Causeway Rickenbacker Causeway

Pembroke Pembroke Park Park

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May we present: the lifestyle you deserve in the ultra-chic Residences by Armani/ Casa situated in prime Miami beachfront.

W e couldn’t keep luxury property

developer Gil Dezer quiet when it

came to his new Miami project, the Residences by Armani/Casa. “It will be the coolest thing you’ve ever seen,” enthused Dezer in a recent interview. This is coming from the

man who collaborated with Porsche on the ultra-luxury 60-story Porsche Design Tower, featured in our very ﬁrst issue. This time he has teamed

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PARTICULARS Residences by ARmAni/cAsA Place ProPerty PlanS Price Period PerKS

Sunny Isles 308 Residences 1,350 - 4,300 square feet $1.55 million - $9 million Early 2018 Armani/Casa design, oceanfront pool, private beach, generous parking, movie theater with seating for 24, cigar room, wine cellar, game room, children’s room, private oceanfront restaurant, two-story revitalization spa with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, summer kitchens in all residences

ResIdences by ARMAnI/cAsA

up with stylish Giorgio Armani to build the ultimate lifestyle masterpiece, the Residences by Armani/ Casa. Joining them is top Argentinean architect, Cesar Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli, the man behind Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. So, what has Dezer so excited? First of all, it’s the prime location. “Where else can you live on the nicest part of the beach?”

the ResIdences hot tub

Unlike a lot of Miami developments, the Residences by Armani/

by the time

Casa are located right on the

you get there.

water with ﬁve-star beach services thrown in — just like a luxury hotel. Everything you need is a short stroll away: supermarkets, fabulous bars, restaurants, and designer stores. “This is a highly exclusive neighborhood located on the southeastern tip of Florida directly on the Atlantic Ocean on Collins Avenue.” If you feel the need to get

Feel liKe ShoPPinG?

Both Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops are mere minutes away

However, it’s the Armani/Casa signature that has Dezer raving. We are talking superb attention to detail in every aspect of your

luxury apartment — fabric-covered

away, Downtown Miami is just 20

walls, onyx ﬂooring, and discrete

minutes away. Forget about park-

ﬂoor lighting all branded by one of

ing problems, as the Residences

the most stylish men on the planet.

have allowed generous underground

The property will ooze Armani/Casa

parking for multiple vehicles. If

style everywhere. Water will ﬂow

you need your Porsche, just push

from the light ﬁtting in the shower

a button in your apartment, and it

and walls will disappear. Design, art,

will be waiting for you downstairs

and technology will merge to create

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“You don’t see things like this in America. People said it can’t be built here, but they were wrong.” - Gil Dezer the sleek, high-tech

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interiors. “You don’t see things like this in America. People said it can’t be built here, but they were wrong,” said Dezer.

The brilliant design teams have even tamed the Miami sun, inventing slats

ArmAni/CAsA touChes

that move with the direction of the sun to control the light and shadow

in 10 years, “super chic, super hot,”

in your apartment.

properties like this will sky rocket.

The ultimate indulgence is

The resort-like development

a complete apartment outﬁt by

will have its own cigar lounge and

Armani/Casa. Forget the hassle of

residents will be able to utilize its

choosing your furniture and ﬁttings

climate-controlled wine room to

and walk straight into Armani/

cellar their vintage wines, relax,

Casa heaven. The master of design

and mingle with the other residents

will place his signature on every

in the exclusive bars and restau-

detail from lamps to soft furnish-

rants. Indulge yourself in the spa

ings sourcing his luxury items from

or keep ﬁt in the world-class gym,

the best artisans in the world.

all reﬂections of Armani/Casa’s

Buyers are part of an exclu-

opulent but understated style.

sive club and maintain multiple

For Dezer, it is, “a personal

residences around the world. They

achievement to say Giorgio Armani

understand that investing in quality

is working with me.” For anyone

always pays off. Dezer predicts that

living there, it will probably be too.

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THE COLOR AND SHAPE OF FORWARD THINKING centro

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PARticULARS CENTRO Place ProPerty Plans PrIce PerIod Perks

Downtown Miami 352 Residences 500 - 1,131 square feet $300,000 - $550,000 2016 Rooftop pool with 360-degree views, pet friendly, CAR2GO service, ground floor restaurant, health club and spa, 24-hour reception

miami • Downtown • ConDo/offiCe Units fort LaUDerDaLe • north BeaCh ViLLage • ConDo/hoteL

Known for their out-of-thebox approach, Newgard paves the way for innovation through three upcoming projects.

he deﬁnition of ofﬁce condos, how residencehotel combos work, and the

PARTICULARS GALE BOUTIQUE HOTEL & RESIDENCES

viability of a car-less condominium are some of the talking points we came across in our conversation

gAle hotel And resIdences

with Newgard Chairman, Harvey Residents

PLaCe ProPerty PLans PriCe PerioD Perks

Hernandez. While unconventional,

a love affair

their projects have proven that the

with cars,” he

will also

forward-thinking company un-

said. “They

be able to

just want the

enjoy great

lifestyle and to

amenities,

be in a central

such as the

location.” And

rooftop pool

Wi-Fi throughout common areas, private club

Centro is aptly

that offers

room, rooftop swimming pool and sunset

named for a

amazing views

lounge, pet friendly, outdoor barbecue

building set to

of the surround-

area, electric vehicle charging stations,

offer that New

ing Miami skyline

access to electric bicycles, movie

York-inspired,

from a very high

theater, access to beach

derstands the market well enough to materialize market-leading concepts, with rapid turnaround on completion to prove it. “I don’t drive anymore,” said Hernandez. “I like the convenience of just dropping into a car, being able to work, and not having to worry about parking.” It’s with this logic that he dared to bring a residential condominium with-

not the Committing tyPe? Try a CAR2GO to avoid ownership hassle

in-the-middle-of-everything lifestyle. With public transportation easily

Fort Lauderdale 128 Residences & town homes 870 - 2,100 square feet $435,000 - $1.4 million 2016 24/7 valet parking and reception, integrated

was

vantage point. Then

an impor-

there are the industrial-themed

tant part of the

out a parking lot to Downtown

accessible and a hip restaurant on

lobby and lounges, designed by

Miami. “We know that a lot of

the ground ﬂoor, it doesn’t really

Yves Behar who is known for his

development. By offering a hotel

younger residents don’t really have

seem like there will be much of a

award-winning industrial design.

service along with residences, the

need for driv-

To top it off, units start at a very

lifestyle at Gale will be decidedly

ing one’s own

affordable $300,000.

vivid. “We wanted guests to mix with residents and locals,” Hernan-

car. But just in

Newgard’s vision for Centro is

case, Newgard

quite focused on a certain segment

has partnered

of the market, and the same can be

with the repu-

said of its Gale Boutique Hotel and

tages of having a combined hotel

table car shar-

Residences. “We wanted to develop

and residences, such as the unique

ing service,

a living space infused with some

opportunity to rent out units

CAR2GO, to

of the Miami energy while still

through the Gale management

provide access

embracing the kind of laid back

team. So, if you are interested in

to vehicles on

lifestyle you can ﬁnd in the Fort

only seasonally inhabiting your

a moment’s

Lauderdale area.” Integrating itself

nest, you could also ﬁnancially

notice.

into the culture of its surroundings

beneﬁt during your migrations.

dez said. There are many other advan-

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PARticULARS ONE FLAGLER one flagler

Place ProPerty Plans PrIce PerIod Perks

Downtown Miami 70 Units 450 - 10,000+ square feet

On top of that, Gale plans to give

of something brand new through

among its

residents access to all hotel services,

their One Flagler project. Built the

Downtown

priced on a per use basis.

same year Elvis Presley released his

brethren.

Hernandez proves that innova-

ﬁrst hit, also known as 1956, the

After receiv-

tion doesn’t always take on the form

iconic One Flagler stands proud

ing extensive

bar and lounge, state-of-the-art

renovations on

connectivity, modernized

its insides, the ofﬁce

elevators

“We know that a lot of younger residents don’t really have a love affair with cars. they just want the lifestyle and to be in a central location.” - harvey hernandez 22

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$177,000 - $3.9 million Summer/Fall 2015 Valet parking, conference rooms, modern attended lobby, juice

those

building will offer

who would

what’s called ofﬁce condos. “It’s a way to own a piece of com-

like to partake in

mercial property,” explained Her-

the sound investments Newgard

nandez. This beneﬁts businesses

has made available, since most of

looking to own their own space or

them have already been snatched

those who simply see it as a sound

up, which is what happens when a

ﬁnancial investment.

company is willing to take chances

Time is running out though for

that no one else is.

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AVVA rooftop terrAce

AT THE POINT W Those looking for a luxurious, spacious, and modern home in Aventura need to look no further than VIDA at The Point.

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e recently had the chance to chat with David Koster and

Gabriel Markovich, Partners at Decorus Realty as well as developers of VIDA at The Point. The partners were happy to share insight on some of Decorusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exclusive sales and marketing developments, including

MIAMI • AVENTURA • CONDO MIAMI • S U R F S I D E • CONDO yacht slips, smart home automation,

VIDA will

electric charging stations, and turn-

be la crème

key ﬁnishing packages by Interiors by Steven G.,” noted Koster. The three- to four-bedroom homes at VIDA will run between 3,200 and 3,800 square feet and will be priced between $2.4 and $3 million, positioning them quite competitively in Aventura. “VIDA at The Point will ﬁll a

AVVA Aventura, and “Each home at VIDA will have

of carefree, family living

Go for a refreshing dip in the ocean

at The Point in Aventura. “There is nothing like it in Aventura,”

proclaimed Markovich. “Imagine cruising Biscayne Bay on your yacht

ever evident

a new waterfront home develop-

and returning to your own dock just

in the kitchens,

ment in the past decade. That is

outside your backyard in time to

which will pair an

their own VIDA at The Point.

de la crème

void in Aventura, which has not seen Surfside’s Ocean Seven,

Up early in the morning?

why VIDA is so exciting,” exclaimed

enjoy the sunset with a cocktail from

effcient functionality with the ﬁnest

David Markovich, President of De-

your private rooftop terrace.” VIDA

modern appliances and state-of-the-

velopment Sales at Decorus Realty.

will have all the extras and feature

its own ﬂoor plan with unique

art induction cooktops but also strut

These six gems at

an intuitive design to take out all

advantages,” praised Markovich

a classic elegance with Italian cabi-

the effort and inject all the fun.

as he explained the intricacy of

netry and quartz countertops. “We

And yes, it all comes with

KZ Architecture’s design, which

offer upgrade options,

envisioned a modern and open

like the

aesthetic that marries both a creative use of natural light with a

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“Some of our

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nience, and the excitement of a vibrant

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multiple balconies with ocean and city

unit per ﬂoor with over 5,000 square feet

views, private elevators, a rooftop summer

of interior living space. AVVA will offer

kitchen, a wet bar, and direct access to

1,300-square-foot terraces with private

the beach. Ocean Seven offers turnkey

summer kitchens, two private elevators,

ﬁnished models by Interiors by Steven G.

and a yacht slip with each residence.

ranging from $3.3 to $7.3 million, and is

“AVVA will have it all,” said Markovich.

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plans with multiple bedrooms and service

city views, beachfront access,

intimate ﬁve-story condominium for a

quarters for large families,” noted Mar-

proximity to Bal Harbour shops,

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BLEAU OASIS

Oceanbleau is a tranquil sanctuary far from the hustle and bustle.

SunriSe Pool

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MiaMi • Hollywood BeacH • condo master suite will feature

Haim for the interiors. “Fanny's work is timeless elegance,” gushed Weisfisch. been designed with family and convenience in mind.

areas and Europeandesigned, marble his-and-

These condos have

oceAn bedrooM

sleeping and lounging

hers bathrooms. The amenities are what

There’s extra storage, extra

you would expect: first-class

parking (with valet too), and

resort style that include

indoor cabanas on pool

a lavishly landscaped

level with showers and kitch-

entrance, adorned with

enettes to store things and

cool water features and

clean up, which Weisfisch

ornate greenery, as well as

pointed out is extremely

a flash fitness center with

helpful if you have children

an aerobics studio you can use for your private Pilates

or grandchildren.

class. Sunrise and sunset

Each apartment will his is re-

balconies the size of a

feature 10-foot ceilings

pools aim to satisfy the sun

ally something

typical two- bedroom city

(12 for the penthouse) and

junkies and early risers.

special,” said

apartment. (The four pent-

private elevators. Kitchens

Charles Sieger,

houses up the ante on this

will be custom-made

Principal and namesake at

of course.) “It alleviates a lot

European with snazzy chef

appreciate the exclusiv-

Sieger/Suarez Architects,

of those downsizers who are

peninsulas, integrated seat-

ity, level of service, and

“People who want a boutique condominium,

when describing Oceanb-

timid about being trapped

ing, spacious storage, and

privacy that Oceanbleau

leau. The master planner

in an apartment.”

concealed cabinetry, as well

delivers,” said Weisfisch.

whose projects include a myriad of Miami’s best and brightest

This project really is

as all the latest appliances

Whether it’s the sand,

about space. Not just in the

by Sub-Zero, Miele, and

the sea, the pools, the

Director Ryan Weisfisch to launch the luxury condo building,

units, but outside too, which

Wolf. (You know the drill:

amenities, the location, the

on exclusive Hollywood Beach.

is a veritable garden of

integrated dishwasher, wine

oversized residences, or just the views, Oceanbleau

has worked vigorously with Maxwelle Real Estate Group

Weisfisch, a long-time Hollywood resident, knows the

earthly (and seaside) delights.

storage, and stainless steel

scene and can’t stress enough how special and truly out of

So jog, bike, canoe - what-

under-mount sink,

the box Oceanbleau will be. He has long stood by, watching

ever floats your boat; it’s all

etc.) Each

land in the area getting snapped up, so when he became

down there, with a marina

aware that this parcel was available, he put on his roller-

within walking distance for

blades and moved like the wind to grab it. “I remember

those who really do like to

working with my attorneys and the seller to sign the deal on

hang about on boats. Or

Labor Day.”

you can simply rock on

It is not hard to see why he’s a fan. Surrounded by just

park yourself at a chill little

close to paradise as you can get. “We have beaches, boating,

beach bar.

charm without all the traffic.” Thanks to a handy caveat from bygone days, Oceanbleau

To execute his vision, Weisfisch assembled a dream team. Sieger Suarez

will also be the last tower to rise at its height. “We have a rare

Architectural Partnership

exception from years ago granting us the right to build a tower

is design-

at this height,” said Weisfisch. “The remaining sections of

ing the

North Beach are strictly limited to 35 feet of height.”

building in

You won’t see any of the ubiquitous 60-story towers sprout-

conjunction

ing up like everywhere else. What you will see, is the endless

with EGS2

blue of the Atlantic Ocean in all directions from this coveted

Corp., the

northern tip of Hollywood. That, and the verdant green of

landscaping

the parks. The whole vibe is charming and coastal.

guys. He’s

Weisfisch worked with Sieger/Suarez to completely claim

thrilled to

that panoramic vista. “The 16-story building is elliptical. It is

have highly-

angled to maximize the views in all directions. You get endless

sought-after

of ocean and intracoastal views and miles of beach.”

local de-

To this effect, the 48 units will offer expansive outdoor

to it all.

down the boardwalk and

over 2,000 waterfront acres of parks and beaches, it sure is as parks, and views,” mused Weisfisch. “Plus, we have old Florida

appears to cater

signer Fanny

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L OCEAN’S WORKSHOP

L’Atelier (the workshop) is set to rise on the grounds of the historic Golden Sands hotel, bringing us back to the days of the Rat Pack but with a whole new cast.

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’Atelier means ‘workshop’ in French,” translated Meir Srebernik, Partner at SMG

Management LLC. It is very ﬁtting then that Orit and Meir Srebernik, Partners at SMG, are recruiting the best designers in the business to pull off a real design feat at the former Golden Sands Hotel. What SMG Management (a partnership between Srebernik and Shamrock Holdings) and W Capital Group have in mind includes turning Golden Sands on Collins Avenue into “L’Atelier.” How, you wonder?

L’AteLier

MIAMI • NORTH BEACH • CONDO

Up fOR sOME gOlf? 2 courses are just a stoneʼs throw away lower pool deck

environmen-

Srebernik, quite conﬁdent of this

tally friendly

fusion of in- and out-of-door living.

architecture.

The units themselves will start

As you may

with spacious 2,300-square-foot

already have

half-ﬂoor spaces and range all the

learned,

way up to the 4,600-square-foot

Revuelta is

full-ﬂoor units. In addition, there

also a man of

are going to be two 8,000-square-

details; the

foot penthouses, featuring multiple

façade of the former Golden Sands

ﬂoors and a minimum of six park-

Hotel will be preserved to provide

ing spaces each. The interiors of

a smooth reminder of where the

these oceanfront estates might just be the most impressive part of the

Well, they have taken super-stealthy

are nothing short of individual

Miami Strut was born. With the ex-

architects, interior designers, land-

works of art.

ception of the façade, the 18-story,

whole deal. Although standard

20-unit development will be entirely

units will start at $3.9 million and

sculpted of glass for an integrated

go up to about $10 million, they

indoor-outdoor aesthetic. “We have

will be both very boutique and

an oceanfront pool, whirlpool spa,

very suave. The smooth, ﬂow-

Revuelta

a pool bar, a barbecue area, and a

through ﬂoor plans, complemented

to create

beautifully landscaped hammock

by large terraces (16-foot deep!)

sustainable,

garden in the works,” explained Ms.

with outdoor whirlpool spas and

scape architects, and developers and put them in one room with a mission to create 20 residences that

“Our kids joke that we are a power couple,” mused Orit Srebernik. The Sreberniks have managed to rope in Luis

gorgeous views, will deliver a crisp ambiance strengthened by marble ﬂooring reaching all the way to the edge of the spacious terraces for a seamless effect. The ceilings are set at 10 feet (11 feet in the larger units), and with ﬂoor-to-ceiling impact windows, residents can expect views all around. Mr. Srebernik reminded us that they have gone to great lengths

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Lofty penthouse Living

to ensure that residents will ap-

To perfectly complement the

preciate the timelessness of the

natural beachfront, Enzo Enea

units, both in functionality and in

will ﬁnesse the grounds with native

aesthetic. The secret is that they

ﬂora that will blend perfectly into

have orchestrated the best breed

the natural environment. L’Atelier

of designers at L’Atelier and will

will also boast a long list of ame-

actually be featuring two kitchen

nity credits that include a beauty

options, both Poliform, with the

salon, a 78-foot lap pool, and a

penthouses sporting the signature

double-height ﬁtness room.

of notable kitchen designer Daniel

“Six of the 20 units were spo-

Liebeskind. World-leading Ital-

ken for during the initial whisper

ian bathroom furniture provider

sales,” said Mr. Srebernik. And

Antonio Lupi will be handling the

the remaining units are likely to

bathroom vanities and mirrors,

be snagged before the early 2017

and another major star in this de-

completion date. With all of the

sign caper will be HOLLY HUNT

pieces of this plan in place, in the

interiors. That’s

words of Sinatra, “The best is yet

right, HOLLY

to come.”

HUNT will be marrying Palm Beach and Miami Beach and mixing in a little “greige” for a refreshing, timeless touch.

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L’AteLier street shot

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CONTEMPORARY

BUT WARM ON MIAMI BEACH With Louver house, mast capital maneuvers to the forefront of miami luxury condo residences.

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a unique element in Miami Beach’s style, but is nevertheless modern and unique,” said Miguel. With a background in multifamily, hospitality, retail, office, and residential properties, he certainly knows his stuff. “I live in the area myself,” he told us. “I love the lifestyle here.” And well he might, given the development’s location in South of Fifth, just steps from Miami Beach’s most well-known restaurants and hottest nightlife. “It’s one of the most highly coveted neighborhoods in Miami because of the lifestyle,

the uncompromising stance toward

the exclusivity, the quality of

luxury, comfort, and world-class

projects, and more.” Mast Capital

amenities. Mast Capital’s CEO,

chose Miami-based architect Rene

Camilo Miguel, let us in on the

Gonzalez, who is rapidly emerging

ground ﬂoor to reveal all about

as one of the top architects in the

Louver House.

Sunshine State, to do both the in-

You won’t be surprised to

terior and exterior. “A lot of credit

iami is experiencing something

learn that it’s the extensive use of

has to go to Rene here,” Miguel

of a renaissance when it comes

louvers that gives Louver House

stated. “He has a lot of conviction

to architectural style, and Louver

its distinctive look and

about what he wants to do and will

House is in the vanguard, combin-

name, which “is

ing traditional Miami design with a unique look. One thing that has

not compromise, not on his vision and certainly not on quality.”

not changed, however, is

Louver House

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and concierge, rooftop pool, yoga studio, fitness center, Michele Oha Doner art installation

expAnsIve terrAce spAce

To be completed by winter 2016, the project will be composed of 12

in the building have large balco-

three-bedroom units, with the roof

nies, some 14 feet deep. That’s very

devoted to a pool and amenities.

unique to Miami,” Miguel explained.

“These will be turnkey opportuni-

Another great touch is direct apart-

ties; condos ready for the buyer to

ment access from the elevator. The

move in,” said Miguel. “Rene has

units are future-proof, with facilities

seen to it all.” A necessary touch, be-

for charging electric cars and up-

cause Louver House has attracted a

grades to in-house smart technology.

mix of locals as well as buyers from

Most unique about the style,

New York and even a sprinkling of

however, must be the louvers, which

Europeans. Some customization is

even merited a mention in the devel-

possible, but you’ll have to hurry; six

opment’s name. “It’s a very modern

of the condos have already sold, and

building, but we didn’t want it to be

for those left, combining two units is

stark and cold like many modern

a possibility.

developments. We wanted to give it

And what can buyers expect for the $2.5 - $3.9 million price tag? “It’s a full-amenity building,” said

some warmth, and we think that the louvers do just that.” The quality of design also

Miguel. “There will be a rooftop

extends to the interior. “The sliding

pool, a ﬁtness center, a yoga garden,

glass doors inside the units will open

as well as a 24-hour concierge and

up fully, to merge the interior and

feel lIke Greek fooD? IntrIcAte desIgn

terraces with hot tubs. “All the units

Try Estiatorio Milos

doorman.”

exterior spaces; your living room

The develop-

will extend onto your balcony,” said

ment also

Miguel. “Given that there’s an open

comes with

plan layout, there’s a real feeling of

four pent-

space. I could deﬁnitely live here

houses, two

myself, and that’s what I love about

of which

Miami — it’s reinventing itself at

have rooftop

the moment.”

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A RISING STAR IN W SOUTH FLORIDA

the sky is the limit for Stellar homes Group here in miami, and their Velero town homes are just one glimmer of what is yet to come.

insights on what he and Stellar Homes

Into jetskIIng?

Groups Co-

Each home has its own private dock

founder Larry Baum have in store for Velero and later, their continuing Mi-

ami invasion. “Your home is our passion,” declared Petrucci, who has delivered an astounding 2,000 homes since 2009 with business partner, Baum. Set to be built on a long-coveted and carefully guarded slice of property on the New River in

e always

Sailboat Bend, Velero will be a

on the

valiant addition to the neighbor-

lookout for

hood. “The plan we drew up was

the next

approved where many develop-

hit makers

ments have been denied permits,”

on the luxury real estate scene. You

explained Petrucci. The elegant

can only imagine how we rocked

positioning of this waterfront

out when we heard the beat of the

property will invite just four au

young development ﬁrm, Stellar

courant families or executives to

Homes Group, and their upcom-

the comfort of a town home. Each

ing effort, Velero. These four town

home will have an option to

homes in Fort Lauderdale will

feature beautiful,

feature unbeatable water views and

custom pools, its

a private dock for each. We man-

own deeded boat

aged to catch Managing Partner,

slip with private

Stephen Petrucci, for a chat and some

docks, and a twocar garage. All of the homes will

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Argyle town home

Fort LauderdaLe • SaiLboat bend • town HomeS

offer very meditative vistas of the New River. This little slice of perfection will feature Louis Vlahos-designed landscapes. The town homes will offer three to four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and 2,400 square feet a piece. “There is a strong demand for town homes in this area because they are big enough for a small family or a couple of executives who want space and location,” remarked Petrucci. Finishes are set to polish the production at Velero with kitchens offering upgraded trim packages and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. The modern thump of the bathrooms will brandish some

whAt we cAll luxury

sexy European style and premium materials to do the aesthetic justice. “The architecture is all about an open feel and abundant light, giving each town home an open demeanor,” noted Petrucci. Given that each residence

“We have designed this property with access in mind. Access to the river, the ocean, and to Miami are all right at the doorstep of Velero.” - Stephen Petrucci

promises a deep-water slip and will run at around $850,000, it will be quite a bright contribution

Petrucci. Hats off to Stellar Homes

in South Florida, Stellar Homes

Stellar’s local expertise, rock-sol-

from rising stellar stars, Petrucci

Group for doing good market

Group is moving towards truly tak-

id work ethic, and stellar taste,

and Baum. “We have designed this

research and understanding how to

ing the residential home market by

we have some great expectations

property with access in mind. Ac-

tap the potential of a location…

storm. “We have a number of go-

for these emerging stars of the

to ﬁnishes that no one else offers,”

luxury home market.

cess to the river, the ocean, and to Miami are all right at the door-

With a 40-strong team here

enthused Petrucci. With

step of Velero,” enthused

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AN UGO BLAST

OF REFRESHMENT... Brickell Flatiron is a brand-new development poised to hit Miami's skyline with a little of Ugo Colombo’s style and lot of Luis Revuelta's design.

go Colombo hardly needs an introduction.

When our favorite Milan-born developer makes an entrance in Miami, it is an entrance indeed. Colombo’s contributions to the local skyline have been nothing short of deﬁnitive and now, he and the CMC group are gearing up to deliver something that is yet again, groundbreaking. “We are planning a soaring tower of glass that is both luxurious and artistically inclined,” enticed

Colombo. Brickell Flatiron epitomizes Miami’s love of crisp plans and spaciousness with its all-glass design and lofty spaces. It also sets itself at the center of Mary Brickell Village and as a formidable competitor to the Residences at Brickell City Centre. “I love competition, as it raises the stakes, and most importantly, the par for all courses,” said Colombo with an eye for offering a whole lot of competition in this part of town.

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Luis RevueLta-designed cuRvaceous façade

MIAMI • BRICKELL • CONDO

“I love competition, as it raises the stakes, and most importantly, the par for all courses.” - Ugo Colombo

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so much about Miami,” explained Colombo. The sun is pretty in-

herent to the nature of the glass design, which was a very costly endeavor given the size and scope of the architecture Revuelta conceived. The panache comes from a double shot of Revuelta’s classy, scalloped façade set to ﬁt perfectly on the triangular lot along with Julian Schnabel’s plan

Sleek europeAn deSIgn

to create some stunning interior The curvaceous, crystalline

spaces. “To be the best in Brickell

some penthouses up there, but I

Julian Schnabel. “Julian is going

beauty of Brickell Flatiron is set

means offering it all; that’s why

wanted to give the space back to

to work with us to design striking

to rise 64 stories high, leaving

we are offering a plethora of Ital-

the whole building,” explained

artistic statements in the public

nothing to the imagination with its

ian ﬁnishes,” enthused Colombo.

Colombo. In addition to the hip

spaces, such as the lobby,” said

“We decided to put a pool,

voluptuous curves and revealing glass façade. “We wanted to

rooftop health and luxury offer-

Colombo. Schnabel’s composition

spa, sauna, juice bar, and gym

ings, the 18th ﬂoor will also be

is sure to be both bold and central,

on the roof; we could have put

outﬁt with a lap pool for some

offering residents morsels of de-

added refuge for residents look-

lectable inspiration when coming

ing to take full advantage of this

and going through the lobby and

urban oasis. For those who ﬁnd sanctuary in the arts, enter

halls. Colombo promises that the aesthetic will all be very well-suited to Miami. The 549 units have a whole lot of luxury in store

AMenItIeS on roof level

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as well. One of the key features in

Bathrooms at Brickell Flatiron

all of the units will be the expan-

will also offer plenty of class with

sive terraces set to wrap gently

Milldue custom-made cabinetry,

around the building. Colombo has

Bianco Venezia marble ﬂoors, and

also managed to procure enough

oversized soaking bathtubs with

space for two duplex penthouses

LED lights to provide a gorgeous

that will have private rooftop pools

ambiance for evening relaxation. As for location, we all know that

and promise between 5,203 and 6,246 square feet of a lil’ extra

Brickell is headed for great heights,

something. Residences will come

and if you want to fully enjoy it, why

with a long list of ﬁner touches,

not do it with a little bravado? Slated

such as Italian-made Snaidero

for completion in 2017, this one is

kitchen cabinetry, Cesarstone

sure to set the bar (and deﬁne the

countertops, and Miele appliances.

skyline) for years to come.

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Brickell Flatiron

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BEWARE THE GENIUS Of The PATIeNT MAN Jmh Development is proving to miami that a modern development can be wrought from iron patience, hard work, and superb intuition.

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tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rare indeed to ďŹ nd a relatively young developer with a well-aged sense of timing like that of Jason Halpern. The

Managing Partner of JMH Development seems to have inherited a wise ability to engage in timely acquisitions that are well beyond

Three hundred Collins

MIAMI • South of fIfth • CoNDo

the apparent youth of his boyish

wondering what our ﬁne young

good looks. Halpern hails from a

captain has planned in Miami’s

line of real estate developers now

tropical paradise, it turns out that

three generations long and has

Halpern’s weapon of choice is

sharpened his own cutlass on the

patience. JMH Development has

tough streets of New York and in

waited for just the right opportuni-

Williamsburg with projects like his

ty to crop up before launching an

Kent Avenue development. Halp-

all-out-luxury assault called Three

ern has now ventured into our

Hundred Collins Avenue.

beloved South Florida. For those

“We are likening this development to a modern retreat and have

the gyM

spared nothing on the interiors,” explained Halpern, ﬂipping

beauty. This ever more hip corner

spaces designed

through slick renderings of what

of Miami is a paradise and interior

by Juul-Hansen

looks like a villa of boutique

designer Thomas Juul-Hansen has

promise a

been instrumental in securing a sense of sophistication with natural sensibilities. “We are really proud of the fact that

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beautifully crisp and refreshingly spare design for the ﬁve-story building. What is inside, however,

there are no

will envelope residents with a tran-

columns in

quil embrace of the tropics, much

the living spaces

of which will be thanks to a little

or on the balco-

Juul-Hansen magic.

nies,” noted Halpern. Truly, the clean, column-free

Three Hundred Collins will feature a lobby and stunning amenity area on the first floor topped off with a 75-foot private rooftop pool. “We have included pretty much everything; a hot-tub and fitness center, valet parking, and 24-hour security,” said Halpern, who was pretty

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nonchalant about the amenities. We probed him for a little more

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information and it turns out that JMH has a whole lot more in store for these very special homes with extraordinary ﬁnishes. Of the one- to four-bedroom units, three are planned to be three-story townhouse condos. Price points will range from $1.2 million to $9 million+ for the 1,000-square-foot to 3,700-square-foot residences. “We have already sold one of the penthouses, and there are a lot of eyes on the other two. Two of those eyes are my own,” said Halpern, wryly. The bespoke two-story units will have 1,500-square-foot outdoor spaces in the rear, sure to

living room terrace

lure in plenty of buyers. “All of the condos will also have wide-

Home audio

plank white oak ﬂoors, marble

and visual

bathrooms and kitchens to be custom designed by Juul-Hansen for a combination of function and aesthetics galore,” noted Halpern. Prospective buyers can rest at ease knowing that an arsenal of Miele appliances is stowed into these

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systems for ease and simplicity. Given Halpern’s knack for making

culinary havens. The bathrooms

connections, the project is likely to

of each unit will see the likes of

run like a metronome of efﬁciency

Hansgrohe and Vola bath ﬁxtures,

and ﬁnish before early 2017. Those

close eye on the thoughtfully

Hundred will be a ﬁne conquest

lucky enough to cruise through the

engineered landscapes, thanks to

of Collins Avenue, proving that

tropical breezes caressing Collins

Urban Robot Associates. Until

iron patience may be the golden

Avenue would be wise to keep a

then, we can conclude that Three

touch indeed.

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TAKING IT UP A NOTCH…

Key International’s new project, The Harbour, will take everything you love about South Florida and amplify it for the ultimate Miami experience. The harbour

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MIAMI • North MIAMI BeAch • coNDo

eople move to

marina with 25 boat slips, botani-

the Rockies

cal gardens, and a serenity trail on

for snow-

4.5 acres. Each of the 425 units will also

capped peaks and powder.

be an oasis in its own right with

People come

suave interiors by the Design

to Miami for 364 days of sunshine

Agency and views of Sunny Isles.

and a cosmopolitan-chic lifestyle,”

Standard units will range from one

explained Inigo Ardid, Co-Presi-

to three bedrooms, offer between

dent of Key International. Ardid’s

1,189 and 2,010 square feet of

philosophy not only explains why

space, and be priced between

Key International has been so

$550,000 and $1.2 million. You

successful at delivering projects in

have read that correctly; when we

Miami but also why The Harbour

said Key International knows its

will feature two 32-story towers of

way around Miami, we weren’t

pure, unadulterated Miami luxury.

joking. They know how to cut

Key International knows its way

than

around Florida and when they set

at The

lobby

out to develop a project, you know

Harbour.

that they are going to take care of

From what will

everything — from the essentials

be the lobby’s elegant

with panoramic vistas of the bay and of the pool. The

deals. “Buying here is a once-ina-lifetime opportunity when you consider that it is about $625 per square foot,” offered Ardid. We should add that it is an opportu-

to the ﬁnest of touches.

use of indoor-outdoor living to

partially open-air lobby will be

nity that many have seized; 80 per-

Nowhere on North

the serenity path located on the

staggered over multiple levels with

cent of the units have already been

grounds, Key International is

generous helpings of open space

spoken for and we are two years

bringing a property set to accentu-

and light. The Grove, or the social

ate all of the things we love most

lounge, will tastefully bring in

about Miami – for a price you will

that laid-back Miami cool with a

never see again.

full-size billiard table, poker

Beach will that be more evident

“Corwil Architects have a gor-

and game tables, a sleek

geous architectural design in

media room for sports,

the works, which will play beautifully with the

and even a library and study area. “The plan

panoramic views from

is to create an oasis

the lobby,” explained

on North Beach and

Ardid. As soon as

that means both in-

residents enter The

doors and outdoors,”

Harbour, they will be

noted Ardid. For a taste of

greeted by a smart

the outdoors, think of a

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The harbour spa

- inigo Ardid 50

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ﬁnish the workout right. “What

425 Residences 1,189 - 2,010 square feet $550,000 - $2 million Mid 2017 Stunning views, 25-boat marina, spa, fitness center, serenity

from move-in

“People day. There are also eight move to the Like penthouses in the works, the boating? Rockies for The Harbour most extravaoffers 25 gant of which snowcapped boat slips will offer a terrace large peaks and enough to ﬁt a three-bedroom home and a hot tub, at a price powder. point of about $2 million. “Residents will have plenty of People come excuses to pamper themselves,” hinted Ardid with a smile. The to miami for spa nestled in botanical gardens will be just one good reason for 365 days of residents to treat themselves with wide range of therapies and sunshine and a itsplunge pools. An inspiring ﬁtness center with personal trainers and cosmopolitan yoga instructors on call is also in the plans, complete with an lifestyle.” organic juice and smoothie bar to

North Miami Beach

trail, billiards, study

open lobby

will set The Harbour apart will

to agree; the inﬁnity-edge pool

be the coordinated effort of all of

with endless bay views, a walk-

these luxuries to emphasize the

ing trail, and top-notch comforts

ﬁnest elements of Miami,” con-

all set on several acres on the water

cluded Ardid. And we would have

sounds like a dream to us.

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From original works of art in the lobby and a beautifully landscaped rooftop pool terrace to a collection of twelve spacious residences that are accessed by private elevators and feature the finest interior design as well as oversized private terraces and lush gardens, Louver House offers a truly sophisticated ambiance. In every detail, design by Rene Gonzalez embraces the tropical qualities of this exclusive neighborhood while reinterpreting them for contemporary living.

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Oral representations cannot be relied upon as correctly stating the representations of the developer. For correct representations, reference should be made to the documents required by section 718.503, Florida statutes, to be furnished by a developer to a buyer or lessee. this offering is made only by the offering documents for the condominium and no statement should be relied upon if not made in the offering documents. This is not an offer to sell, or solicitation of offers to buy, the condominium units in states where such offer or solicitation cannot be made. Prices, plans and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Reaching FoR The

NEXT LEVEL The Estates At Acqualina raise the bar for luxurious oceanside living.

pool with a view

t’s not out of reach to say that the Trump Group’s upcoming project,

ing for Trump Group. It’s good to know how convenient it will be to reach the

The Estates At Acqualina, will redeﬁne the meaning of luxury to

beach. “It’s all right there in front of you. There’s nothing to obstruct you.”

the point where all the good old superlatives fall short. It will boast a

Goldstein doesn’t just want to make the ocean feel accessible; he wants to

Mediterranean-style villa ﬁlled to the brim with all the amenities one

make it feel like it’s right in your home. “The residences have amazing views

could wish for. Then erected on both sides of the villa will stand two 51-story

due to the generous use of glass,” he explained. Bathtubs and balcony spas

residential towers that will reach high into the skies —777 and 888 Acqualina

will all provide scenic vistas of the ocean, or alternatively for the nocturnal

Places. All of this right on Sunny Isles’s reputable beach front.

leaning life forms — the starry night sky. Residents and guests will feel as

“You’ll get off the elevator, and after a few steps, you’ll ﬁnd yourself right in front of the ocean,” said Michael Goldstein, President of Sales and Market-

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though they are able to reach for the stars from the amazingly high rooftop penthouses or suites.

MIAMI • Sunny ISleS BeAch • cOnDO They will, however, be glad to

rink, FlowRider®, and so much

sion when it comes to the Acqualina

do less of one type of reaching, the

more? For less active residents,

brand. “People look at our projects

type where one’s arm reaches for a

the beautiful ornate property will

as trophies,” Goldstein explained.

switch or button. “Everything will

boast a gorgeous canopy of exotic

“They want to keep them; they

be computerized. You won’t need to

trees where you will be able to ﬁnd

want to live in them.” It’s not hard

touch anything anymore,” Gold-

seaside grapes effortlessly reach-

to see why. With an emphasis on the

stein said with a smile. “Just walk

ing their full delicious potential.

ultimate in opulence, who wouldn’t

up to it and it will turn on.” As long

Multiple inﬁnity pools will beckon

want to grab a slice of the Acqua-

as they didn’t program the utilities

you to relax and enjoy life, while

lina skies?

with the artiﬁcial intelligence from

the adjacent restaurant will have

2001: A Space Odyssey, we think

you pondering life’s intricacies over

this will deﬁnitely be an improve-

the pulse of the beach’s breaking

ment to everyday lives.

waves. All in all, Goldstein plans

Looks like you won’t have to

to have 68 points of interest

even lift a pinky, let alone reach

for residents of The Estates

your arm, unless you’re talking

At Acqualina. Bore-

about the doors, which apparently

dom be damned!

will only require said member to

It doesn’t

operate. “You can open the doors

take long for

with a pinky,” Goldstein iterated.

prospective

Then there’s the Villa Acqualina, a living, breathing smorgasbord

buyers to reach a deci-

of activities all at your ﬁngertip. This place will have your relatives reaching out to you for the pleasure of visiting. “We have one buyer who has bought for himself and his 14 grandkids,” Goldstein exclaimed and paused for dramatic effect, “and those grandkids will never want to leave.” Who would want to when you have unlimited access to a bowling entertainment center, an ice skating

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uP fOr AnythIng?

The Acqualina brand has all your bases covered MIAMI SPRING/SUMMER 2015

MIAMI • Sunny ISleS • COnDO

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Aiming to provide anything you could imagine, and that includes the sky.

t takes a special kind of product to challenge the saying: “the sky is the limit.” Located on the

top ﬂoors of the exquisite Parque Towers, Parque Platinum penthouse suites are doing just that. Yosi Gil, Executive Vice President of Sales at J. Milton & Associates, had one question to ask about his upcoming Parque Platinum suites. “What more could you desire?” One

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tower suite outdoor

after conﬁding that he plans to take residence there himself. Keys may become quaint due to the fact that Parque Platinum will use state-of-the-art facial recognition.

look at all the planned features and

Friends and family may be asking to

perks of Parque Platinum (and it will

visit regularly and can be put up in

take more than a quick glance to get

one of the many guest suites that will

through them all), and you’ll swear

be available. Your eyes may develop

that there’s nothing more to think of.

a tolerance for beautiful views, but

Gil doesn’t just want to provide

for that, blame pristine Sunny Isles’s

six-star, hotel-style living to would-be

tropical vistas.

suite owners; he also wants to gift

Gazing at the palm trees and

them the opportunity to custom-

South Florida landscapes from above

design their units. “You have access

may not be enough though. Ground

to an architect and you can design

level exploration will certainly be

it the way you like it,” he divulged,

made easy. Making reservations at

tower suite

while also adding that this service

the best restaurants in town will be

will come at no extra charge. What

castle in the clouds. Now, if only

home where your groceries will have

a breeze with Parque Platinum’s

this all adds up to is a chance to

they’d have some jet packs you could

already been taken care of by your

planned pinnacle in concierge

basically own a

rent to get to work and back; you’d

own personal butler. And just so that

services. And to get around, why not

the beautiful scenic ocean doesn’t feel

do it in style by renting out a Ferrari

too neglected, a luxury yacht will be

at discount cost? Or if you want to

part of the service.

get a little exercise on your outdoor

custom

never have to set foot on the ground again. That’s not to say that jets won’t be available in any way, shape, or

“Whatever people dream of,” Gil guaranteed, “it will be there.” What of the swimming pool?

forays, there will also be complimentary bicycles. Whatever people dream indeed!

form. Once

“Pools,” he corrected, “ﬁve swim-

With its abundant customization

completed,

ming pools.” Parque Platinum will

options, personal butlers, and pri-

Parque Plati-

boast a romantic pool, an inﬁnity

vate wine cellars, Parque Platinum

num residents

pool, a children’s pool, a resistance

penthouse suites beg to change the

will have

pool, and a lounge pool. And when

old saying to: “outer space is the

access to a pri-

it comes to luxuries, Gil believes

limit,” that is unless they eventually

Parque Platinum living will com-

decide to build an elevator to the

pare or even supersede that of ﬁve-

moon. Considering everything they

star hotels. “It’s the best building

will be providing, that doesn’t seem

I’ve ever built,” he said conﬁdently

too farfetched!

vate jet. Right off the tarmac, a limousine will be waiting to take you

MIAMI • SOUTH BEACH • CONDO

MAKING THE MOST OF

MIAMI’S

SOUTH BEACH

ver the years, people have tried (with

Eddy Chabli of the Chabli Investment Group (CIG) aims to bring his own personal vision of high-tech private luxury to Miami's SoBe area. someone to resuscitate. We jest. For the penthouse, which spans

Atlantiqua seeks to offer a focused

being right

vision of a modern and environmen-

next to The

tally friendly lifestyle rather than the breadth of the “something for everyone” philosophy. For example, each unit will have access to their own electric car in the building’s garage. Chabli is in talks with a few different automobile companies to provide a custom-made car specific

FEEl lIkE A NIgHT OF BOwlINg?

Head next door to The Miami Beach EDITION

to the Atlantiqua brand. In addition

Miami Beach EDITION has its own perks. “Residents will get access to The Miami Beach EDITION’s many amenities, such

to that, a phone application will be

as their gym, ice skating rink, and

available to make life easier and

bowling alley, free of charge.” This

more entertaining. From knowing

perk also includes access to beach

when to open the gates or preparing

service and a 20% discount on all

the elevator, to which songs will play

hotel restaurants. It sounds like the

when you step inside said elevator,

best of both worlds, as residents will

varying success) to

the building’s top two ﬂoors, Chabli

the application will certainly offer an

have the luxury of living the private

innovate the balcony.

went with something a bit more

unprecedented level of convenience

villa lifestyle while still having access

Despite this, the standard residential

conventional, but no less luxurious.

and customization. By focusing on

to the amenities a bigger project

feature seems to be rarely used. Hav-

“The penthouse will have its own

a small number of key amenities,

would boast.

ing noticed that balconies remained

roof top inﬁnity pool with a view

Chabli has been able to keep the

rather empty even on the nicest of

of Downtown Miami.” That, in

maintenance charges very low rela-

ﬂagship building,” said Chabli, who

days, Chabli wanted to bring people

addition to a top-of-the-line kitchen

tive to a lot of larger projects.

designed Atlantiqua himself. He’s

out into the open more often and

and barbecue, conjures up images

decided to look to aquatic themes

of epic nights set to the shiny Miami

swimming pools, but that doesn’t

and oceanside living for inspira-

night skyline.

matter because

tion. The result turned out to be the perfect solution to making balconies

There may not be a gym or three

“It’s boutique, but it’s also our

worked in the business for many years and it has all culminated into this one

When it comes to

dream project,

amenities,

balcony pools

exciting once and for all.

and all.

Instead of walking out onto a plain old platform littered with reclining chairs, residents of Atlantiqua’s second and third floor units will be able to step out of sliding glass doors right into a beach-inspired private spa. “At first, there’s a gradual decline in a shallow area,” said Chabli. He further explained how the first section of the pool will allow for consumption of food and beverage in conjunction with the relaxation and rejuvenation of cool waters. Then the depth will shoot down to four feet, perfect for a little swimming. “We

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didn’t want to just put a Jacuzzi there. We wanted to give our residents a chance to actually swim.”

PlACE PrOPErTy PlANS PrICE PErIOD PErkS

And there’s something to be said for having your own private swimming pool at home. “Some people worry about the cleanliness of the water for shared pools.” Then there’s the simple convenience of

over-eager life guards hoping to ﬁnd

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having it right there, no walking, no elevators, no worrying about

South Beach

electric car, access to The Miami AtlAntiquA

Beach EDITION’s amenities and services

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INDEX Name

Residences by

Place

ProPerty

PlaNs

Price

Period

sunny isles

308 Residences

1,350 - 4,300

$1.55 million -

early 2018

square feet

$9 million

ARmAni/cAsA

Perks

Armani/casa design, oceanfront pool, private beach,

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generous parking, movie theater with seating for 24, cigar room, wine cellar, game room, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room, private oceanfront restaurant, two-story revitalization spa with indoor/outdoor treatment rooms, summer kitchens in all residences

cenTRO

downtown

352 Residences

miami

500 - 1,131

$300,000 -

square feet

$550,000

2016

Rooftop pool with 360-degree views, pet friendly,

cAR2GO service, ground floor restaurant, health club and spa, 24-hour reception

GALe bOUTiQUe

Fort Lauderdale

HOTeL & Residences

128 Residences

870 - 2,100

$435,000 -

& town homes

square feet

$1.4 million

2016

24/7 valet parking and reception, integrated Wi-Fi

throughout common areas, private club room, rooftop swimming pool and sunset lounge, pet friendly, outdoor barbecue area, electric vehicle charging stations, access to electric bicycles, movie theater, access to beach

One FLAGLeR

downtown

70 Units

miami

450 - 10,000+

$177,000 -

summer/Fall

square feet

$3.9 million

2015

Valet parking, conference rooms, modern attended

lobby, juice bar and lounge, state-of-the-art connectivity, modernized elevators

VidA AT THe POinT

Aventura

6 Residences

3,200 - 3,800

$2.4 million -

square feet

$3 million

Late 2016

spacious town homes in Aventura with spectacular

amenities, including a 25,000-square-foot spa, as well as an optional 90-foot yacht slip

AVVA AVenTURA

Aventura

5 Residences

5,059

$3 million -

square feet

$4.25 million

Late 2016

boat slip for up to 80-foot yacht included,

1,130-square-foot private terrace, rooftop amenities deck, fitness center, and swimming pool

OceAn seVen

surfside

7 Residences

4,000

$3.3 million -

square feet

$7.3 million

complete

multiple balconies with ocean and city views, beachfront

access, proximity to bal Harbour shops, rooftop summer kitchen, splash pool, and wet bar

OceAnbLeAU

Hollywood beach

48 Residences

3,000 - 6,000

(Pre-construction):

square feet

$1.6 million -

early 2017

north beach

20 Residences +

2,300 - 4,600

$3.9 million -

1 penthouse

square feet

$33 million

in building, garage, valet parking, 24-hour concierge

early 2017

Oceanfront, hammock garden, 78-foot linear lap pool, pool deck on third floor, indoor/outdoor spa, steam room, hammam, two-story height gym

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gym, club room on amenities deck, extra storage spaces

$5 million

Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ATeLieR

Two swimming pools, poolside cabanas, beach service,

Name

LouveR HouSe

Place

ProPerty

PlaNs

Price

Period

South of Fifth,

12 Residences

2,088 – 2,432

$2.5 million -

Late 2016

square feet

$3.9 million

Miami Beach

Perks

Top location in South of Fifth neighborhood, 24-hour security and concierge, rooftop pool,

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yoga studio, fitness center, Michele oha doner art installation

veLeRo

Sailboat Bend,

4 Town homes

2,400

$850,000

Late 2015

Private deep-water boat slips with New River

or ocean access, no fixed bridges - great for

square feet

Fort Lauderdale

sailboats; close to downtown Fort Lauderdale, the beaches, and Las olas

BRICKeLL FLATIRoN

Brickell

549 Residences

730 - 2,592

$465,000 -

square feet

$2.5 million

2017

Located next to Mary Brickell village and

Brickell City Centre, Luis Revuelta design, Julian Schnabel art component, ground floor restaurant and retail, rooftop amenities, spa, sauna, gym, juice bar, two swimming pools, movie theater, wine cellar, children's play room, business center

THRee HuNdRed

South of Fifth

19 Residences

CoLLINS

1,000 - 3,700

$1.2 million -

square feet

$9 million+

early 2017

Interiors by Juul-Hansen, hip location on

Collins Avenue, competitive amenities and three-story townhouses with 1,500-square-foot rear gardens

THe HARBouR

North Miami

1,189 - 2,010

$550,000 -

square feet

$2 million

264 Residences

2,800 - 15,000+

$3.9 million -

between 2

square feet

$40 million

425 Residences

Beach

THe eSTATeS AT

Sunny Isles Beach

ACquALINA

Mid 2017

Stunning views, 25-boat marina, spa, fitness

center, serenity trail, billiards, study

2019

Landscaped gardens featuring multiple infinity

pools, basketball court, FlowRider®, restaurant

towers

and bar, bowling alley, ice skating rink, Wall Street Traders Club Room, lounge, gym, hammam spa, billiard room, rooftop pools for penthouses, 5.6-acre site

PARque PLATINuM

Sunny Isles

40 Residences

3,800 - 9,000

$2.6 million -

square feet

$5.5 million

May 2017

Premier concierge service, exotic car rental,

limousine and private jet services, maid service, optional medical concierge, guest suites, waterless car wash, exclusive beach club with shuttle service, spa and fitness arena, kids club, theater and game room, five pools

ATLANTIquA

South Beach

4 Residences

2,000 - 3,000

$3.5 million -

Late 2016/

High-tech living, private swimming pool,

square feet

$7 million

early 2017

automated gates, custom electric car, access to

The Miami Beach edITIoN’s amenities and services

MIAMI SPRING/SUMMER 2015

AT HOME

59 ARK AND SOUL

62 HOW HAPPINESS IS MADE

66 INtERNAtIONAL REAcH

miami Golden has carefully crafted a stunning family home that pushes the envelope of modern design.

chris Leavitt manages to juggle the multiple facets of life as a celebrity Real Estate Agent.

Venegas international Group orchestrates star sales from miami to the world at large.

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The Ark

MIAMI • Golden BeAch • SInGle FAMIly hoMe

ARK AND

SOUL

Miami has always been a destination, with people coming and going from all over the world. But right now, it seems people are, “coming and they are staying,” said Jacob Abramson, Director of Operations at Miami Golden. And while everyone else is fixated on condos, his focus is on very special modern family homes. He recently completed a stunning six-bedroom property on Golden Beach, dubbed The Ark. With interiors designed by Chad Oppenheim, the three-level house comes with an array of water features - lap-pool and hot tub, an “infinity edge pond” – oh, and a cool elevator for when that jog on the beach takes its toll. But the wow-factor is a 20-foot atrium – all pointy glass and metal latticework that struts its stuff like some postmodern iceberg.

Miami Golden has carefully crafted a stunning family home that pushes the envelope of modern design.

Modern design can feel harsh, but this one is not just a knockout, it also manages to be welcoming and cozy. “I think with such an ambitious architectural signature as this,” said Abramson, “we have managed to make it attainable to find comfort in such a space. That is the ultimate challenge in building these kinds of homes.”

Lots of gLass to Let the sunshine in MiaMi SPRING/SUMMER 2015

AT HOME

PARticULARS The Ark Place ProPerty

Golden Beach 6 bedrooms, 2 private balconies, 7 bathrooms

PlaNS PrIce PerIod PerkS

9,000 square feet $7.7 million Complete Lap-pool, hot tub, infinity pond, elevator, 20-foot high atrium, smart house Lutron home automation, home theater, landscaped tropical garden

Sure, Golden Beach has no shortage of innovative projects and architecture, so, “to reinvent the wheel is a tall task,” acknowledged Abramson. But when you put so much heart and soul into a project, it will indeed stand out from the others. “The creativity is speaking

The addition of Chad Oppenheim, “brings

to people. There is no

new definitions to the genre of architecture,”

way you could build

said Abramson. “I didn’t want to create

this house with this

something that has already been created. I

amount of attention to

wanted to be completely original.”

detail without having complete control of abundance of light

entertaining space

The idea is that whether you are in the home or outside in the landscape, you are in one space. “What’s special about this place is the huge role that glass plays. Even if you are inside, it’s like you are outdoors, because of the reflections and the fact that every window you look out of has views of the landscape and the sky.”

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sophisticated clean lines

the entire process,” he explained.

sleek outdoor lIvIng

Unique designer touches include imported marble flooring, an Italian custom kitchen, smart house technology, plus a home theater and space for a yoga room or art gallery. The outside features a lush tropical garden designed by Andres Arcila, a lap pool, cabana, hot tub, outdoor dining, and a babbling pond. All very Zen. “Water is such a major component of Miami. So, I always wanted there to be exposure to water in some sense.”

the kItchen

The other major factor, of course, is lighting.

Because of all the

“The source of

glass and the intricate

lighting should

angles of wherever

always be concealed.

the light comes in,

The light is almost

including The Ark’s

like a subconscious

glass atrium, it is not

experience. You

coming through the

don’t even see the

window, it's coming

light, you just feel it.

from above.”

bAthIng In style

They have developed the lights so that as the sun does its thing at day’s end, the lighting design creates a natural transition into evening. “It’s like living in the sky – a place defined by light, reflections, and open space.” Plus, it is so exciting to be in a town where there is beautiful and interesting architecture happening.

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Chris Leavitt: swinging the reaL estate raCquet

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ow Happiness is Mad

fishing for sales

Chris Leavitt manages to

edge comes from his 13 years of experience selling real estate in New York, experience

juggle the multiple

he believes sets him apart

facets of life as

ami. “Much of my clientele

from his competitors in Mi-

a celebrity Real

comes from large cities in the

Estate Agent.

edge is a huge bonus since

north.” That intimate knowlmany of his clients come from cities like New York,

At the ripe old age of 17, Chris Leavitt found the chance to make his fantasy a reality. Growing up, his

Chicago, and Toronto.

“I’m a chameleon,” said

people on the magical jour-

family would escape the win-

Leavitt. “I can relate to

ney of buying a home.

ters of Massachusetts in favor

many different people.”

Thanks to television

of the tropical climes of Palm

When asked about how he

show Million Dollar Listing:

Beach, Florida. Parting ways

manages to make his clients

Miami, we can

with the vacation mecca left

feel at ease, he explained the

actually wit-

wasn’t happy in

him wanting. As soon as he

importance of being a good

ness Leavitt’s

her marriage.

had the opportunity, Leavitt

listener. “Listening doesn't

own magical

The divorce

took up residence in Palm

just mean hearing the words,

journey

process was

Beach as an intern for mogul

but also interpreting body

on screens

dragging on and

Lawrence Moens, who would

language and being aware of

around the

was also delay-

inspire him in the ways of

how you’re coming across.”

world. “At

ing the sale of

working smart, not hard.

It would seem that it takes a

first, I was

the property. So,

But knowledge is only half of the equation. The real estate equivalent of ‘street smarts’ could be

showcasing units

called emotional intelligence. Talking about interesting stories, one particular deal Leavitt managed to seal had us impressed. “I had a listing for a friend who

certain natural intuition to

worried that

finally I simply

making did not leave behind

achieve this. “Oh yes, I defi-

the television

stepped in and

the North East entirely

nitely possess that intuition,”

show would

though. Attributing his suc-

he confirmed. Together with

lead people not

cess partly to his connections

his confidence, that intuition

to take me too seriously,”

with his former home, Leavitt

allows people around him

he confided.

said, “I definitely have a bit

to simply feel comfortable

In the end, however, it

going the extra mile to get

of a New York edge, which

enough to open up and be

raised his recognition and

the job done. Who needs a

really helps me understand

themselves. And that’s the

solidified him as an expert on

lawyer when you have a real

much of my clientele.” This

first step towards leading

the Miami real estate market.

estate agent that charitable?

The upstart star in the

mediated the separation, helping them divide up the assets.” Now that’s what we call

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Elliman REpoRt 1Q-2015

Quarterly Survey of Miami Beach/Barrier Islands Sales

ConDo & SinGlE FamilY

DASHBOARD

CONDOS • Sales declined as listing inventory increased

PRICES

13%

Median Sales Price

PACE

3.5 mos

Absorption Rate

SALES

13.3%

Closed Sales

INVENTORY

19%

Total Inventory

MARKETING TIME

2 days

Days on Market

• Days on market stabilized as listing discount fell

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

NEGOTIABILITY

2.2%

• Negotiability tightened as marketing

time stabilized • Continued double-digit growth of all price indicators • Number of sales declined as inventory expanded

SINGLE FAMILY smaller homes • Number of sales declined as listing inventory expanded • Listing discount fell as days on market moved higher

9.5%

$499,000

3 bedroom

34.5%

$790,000

4 bedroom

25.9%

$1,667,500

5+ bedroom

30.2%

$2,800,000

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1 bedroom

37.2%

$250,000

2 bedroom

40.9%

$532,500

3 bedroom

10.7%

$1,465,000

4 bedroom

1.7%

$3,790,000

5+ bedroom

0.4%

$6,375,000

NUMBER OF SALES

$362,500

1,350

$325,000

900

$287,500

450

$250,000

1Q13

2Q13

3Q13

4Q13

1Q14

2Q14

3Q14

4Q14

1Q15

CONDO Market Matrix

1Q-2015

%Chg (Qtr)

4Q-2014

%Chg (Yr)

1Q-2014

Average Sales Price

$792,459

2.6%

$772,251

19.5%

$663,082

$658

1.2%

$650

19.0%

$553

$375,000

6.1%

$353,500

10.7%

$338,800

Average Price per Sq Ft

Non-Distressed

$410,000

3.8%

$395,000

6.5%

$385,000

Distressed

$192,750

-4.1%

$201,000

5.9%

$182,000

Number of Sales (Closed)

909

-4.3%

950

-13.8%

1,054

Non-Distressed

831

1.0%

823

-7.9%

902

-35.0%

120

-48.7%

152

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

-3.8%

2.0%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

4.0%

Listing Inventory (Active)

3,879

10.7%

3,504

19.7%

3,241

Absorption Rate (Months)

12.8

15.3%

11.1

39.1%

9.2

Distressed

50 6.2%

5.6%

NUMBER OF SALES

miami BEaCH/BaRRiER iSlanD SinGlE FamilY

$2,000,000

200

$1,625,000

150

$1,250,000

100

$875,000

Median Sales Price

2 bedroom

$165,000

1,800

$500,000 Sales Share

9.1%

$400,000

MEDIAN SALES PRICE

• Price indicators were mixed as sales mix shifted toward

Median Sales Price

miami BEaCH/BaRRiER iSlanD ConDoS

Median Sales Price

Listing Discount

Sales Share

Studio

• Price indicators continued to rise

year-over-year

Single Family Mix

Condo Mix

1Q13

2Q13

SiNGLe FaMiLY Market Matrix Average Sales Price Average Price per Sq Ft

3Q13

4Q13

1Q14

2Q14

3Q14

4Q14

1Q15

1Q-2015

%Chg (Qtr)

4Q-2014

%Chg (Yr)

1Q-2014

$2,423,967

21.0%

$2,002,772

-2.9%

$2,495,374

$776

16.9%

$664

7.3%

$723

$1,550,000

42.9%

$1,085,000

6.0%

$1,462,500

Non-Distressed

$1,600,00

45.5%

$1,100,000

4.9%

$1,525,000

Distressed

Median Sales Price

#328,250

-54.1%

$714,563

-55.8%

$742,500

Number of Sales (Closed)

117

5.4%

111

-10.0%

130

Non-Distressed

113

9.7%

103

-2.6%

116

-50.0%

-71.4%

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

20.0%

17.9%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

8.0%

Distressed

56 10.6%

9.7%

Listing Inventory (Active)

497

3.5%

480

14.0%

436

Absorption Rate (Months)

12.7

-2.3%

13.0

25.7%

10.1

LUXURY CONDO

LUXURY CONDO MatRiX Average Sales Price Average Price per Sq Ft

• Sharp rise in price indicators as luxury price threshold surged • Marketing time edged higher as negotiability fell

*This sub-category is the analysis of the top ten percent of all condo/townhouse & single-family sales. The data is also contained within the other markets presented.

Median Sales Price

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

$3,657,032

-4.2%

$3,817,237

28.8%

$2,839,121

$1,469

-6.2%

$1,566

24.7%

$1,178

$2,587,500

-2.4%

$2,650,000

11.5%

$2,320,000

Number of Sales (Closed)

-5.3%

-14.3%

105

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

-16.7%

9.1%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

1.6%

Listing Inventory (Active)

674

-0.1%

Absorption Period (Months) Entry Threshold

6.9%

5.0% 675

27.4%

529

22.5

20.9%

21.3

79.4%

15.1

$1,830,000

13.7%

$1,610,000

24.1%

$1,475,000

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

SUNNY ISLES

SUNNY iSLES CONDO MatRiX

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

Average Sales Price

$700,826

0.9%

$694,657

5.0%

$667,621

• Price indicators moved higher as sales declined

Average Price per Sq Ft

$537

4.3%

$515

11.9%

$480

• Marketing time stabilized and negotiability fell

Median Sales Price

$356,250

-12.0%

$405,000

1.8%

$350,000

178

-15.6%

211

-18.0%

217

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

-2.0%

0.0%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

6.6%

Number of Sales (Closed)

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

$1,629,730

75.5%

$928,674

6.0%

$1,537,700

$850

44.1%

$590

5.7%

$804

$942,500

38.6%

$680,000

12.5%

$837,500

29.4%

10.0%

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

0.0%

25.0%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

9.9%

BaL HaRBOUR CONDO MatRiX

• Number of sales rose as price indicators

Average Price per Sq Ft

• Days on market and listing discount increased

48 7.1%

1Q-2015

BAL HARBOUR

moved higher

6.7%

Average Sales Price

Median Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed)

5.9%

44 8.7%

SURFSIDE

SURFSiDE CONDO MatRiX

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

Average Sales Price

$574,217

-25.8%

$773,361

18.7%

$483,776

• Condo sales declined as price indicators surged

Average Price per Sq Ft

$465

-9.7%

$515

24.0%

$375

• Condo days on market and listing discount rose

Median Sales Price

$440,000

6.7%

$412,500

21.0%

$363,500

• Single family sales increased as price indicators

Number of Sales (Closed)

15.0%

-23.3%

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

14.6%

12.2%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

6.2%

BRiCKELL CONDO MatRiX

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

Average Sales Price

$541,467

1.6%

$532,798

-4.7%

$568,443

$466

0.9%

$462

1.1%

$461

$386,250

-2.9%

$397,950

-6.0%

$411,000

222

-0.4%

223

-4.3%

232

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

-2.0%

0.0%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

4.7%

were mixed • Single family marketing time was stable as negotiability fell

Quarterly Survey of Miami Coastal Mainland Sales BRICKELL • Price indicators were mixed as sales declined • Marketing time stabilized as listing discount fell

Quarterly Survey of Fort Lauderdale Residential Sales

LUXURY • Luxury price indicators were mixed • Luxury condo inventory moved higher as single family homes fell sharply • Condo absorption period stabilized as single family absorption period was much faster • Days on market expanded across property types

WATERFRONT

CONDO & TOWNHOUSE

Average Price per Sq Ft Median Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed)

• Condo price indicators remained mixed as sales fell • 52.2% of condo sales and 25.2% of single family sales had waterfront locations

49 5.1%

5.6%

50 5.9%

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

$1,173,929

16.3%

$1,009,098

-9.7%

$1,300,729

$493

16.3%

$424

4.0%

$474

$1,000,000

13.1%

$884,375

-11.1%

$1,125,000

6.3%

0.0%

Days on Market (From Last List Date)

134

9.8%

122

18.6%

Listing Discount (From Last List Price)

9.1%

LUXURY MaRKEt MatRiX

(CONDOS/tH)

Average Sales Price Average Price per Sq Ft Median Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed)

113 8.0%

8.6%

Listing Inventory (Active)

226

-15.7%

268

0.9%

224

Absorbtion Period (Months)

13.3

20.8%

16.8

0.8%

13.2

$760,000

13.4%

$670,000

-7.3%

$820,000

Entry Threshold

WatERFRONt MaRKEt MatRiX Average Sales Price Average Price per Sq Ft

• Single family sales increased as price indicators slipped

8.4%

Median Sales Price Number of Sales (Closed)

(CONDOS/tH)

1Q-2015

%Chg (QtR)

4Q-2014

%Chg (YR)

1Q-2014

$468,159

10.0%

$425,733

-3.9%

$487,178

$372

25.3%

$297

7.2%

$347

$322,000

0.8%

$319,500

-0.9%

$325,000

263

7.8%

244

-4.4%

275

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Venegas Inter national Group orchestrates star sales from Miami to the world at large.

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the most high-profile

tor for 900 Biscayne Bay,

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ment seminars in places

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the expert when it comes to

like London, New York,

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selling multitudes of condo

Sao Paolo, Buenos Aires,

Château Group), Monica

units (both locally and

Moscow, and Rome, as well

Venegas, the Principal

internationally).

as most recently Beijing and

Her background in pri-

Shanghai, where Venegas

Group, has consistently

vate banking, coupled with

has had a presence for the

provided her clientele with

an international upbringing

past 7 years.

privileged access to South

and continued growth and

Florida’s finest properties

exposure in foreign markets,

Venegas Group’s core busi-

and facilitated over $5 bil-

has her taking a similar

nesses. As a leading interna-

of Venegas International

Which brings us to the

OceAnfrOnt restAurAnt At the OceAn prOperty

tional boutique real estate

erty suggestions and clos-

growing Sunny Isles area

brokerage in South Florida,

ings, Venegas recommends

along with already estab-

the firm works

investments that

lished strategic alliances

closely with

diversify and

with offices in New York,

developers,

enrich each

Shanghai, Beijing, as well as

advising

individual’s

throughout Latin America

them on the

portfolio

and Europe.

entire mar-

and lifestyle.

Venegas International

keting and

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promotional

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on the events side of things,

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With A Suisse Twist Sieber International brings Swiss

Miami and New York,

style to the Miami real estate scene

Sieber looks at buying real

for clients who want true luxur y and

than purchasing gold.

estate as more lucrative He frequently meets

solid investments. While many real es-

One

wants a

Hotel &

high-risk,

with buyers to negotiate

Residences South

multimillion-dollar deals

Beach, Park Grove, SLS

we will assemble the invest-

over coffee. “If it’s not right

Lux, and Echo Brickell.

ment. If a client is looking

10-percent return,

tate brokerage firms

for the client, we don’t try

target astronomical sales

to sell it. Period. We will

purchase process is as

we’ll work out the details,

numbers, Sieber Inter-

give up any deal if it’s not

smooth as silk. The client

hassle-free.”

national hones in on the

ideal,” promised Sieber.

never has to wonder what

These clients are the

the next step is,” guaran-

type of investors who keep

teed Sieber.

coming back to Sieber for

quality of transactions,

What does Sieber

“We make sure the

for a 2-percent return,

choosing one smart deal

see as lucrative in Mi-

over 10 easy ones. “Our

ami? “You cannot dress

agents are craftsmen and

up a weak development

Brazilian buyer is invest-

and time again. In the end,

women who broker only

with gaudy amenities and

ing in a Miami property,

it all boils down to business

turn it into gold. That is

Sieber and his team will

principles that will keep

fool’s gold, and we aren’t

crunch the numbers, guar-

Sieber International’s deals

interested,” said Sieber.

premier properties with durable financial returns,”

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explained Founder and

the firm and its featured

CEO, Ruedi Sieber, who

properties have weathered

grew up in Switzerland and studied International

This means that if a

very big purchases, time

antee unheard-of rates,

as sweet as Switzerland’s

Team members consist

and handle the rental side

chocolate, as punctual as

downturns unscathed by

of a wide variety of back-

of the asset after the pur-

its watches, and as sought-

applying a patient Swiss

grounds, including law,

chase.

after as its banks.

Banking and Finance at

approach to investment

accounting, international

the Universität St. Gallen.

and brokerage consulta-

banking, architecture,

tions around the globe.

and marketing. Loca-

Known for being a one-stop shop, Sieber

“Not only do we have

tion, design, and – you

International is serving as

representation in Venezu-

guessed it – quality are

broker as well as financial,

ela, Mexico, Argentina,

what it all comes

legal, and tax advisors.

Colombia, and Brazil, I

down to. Sieber

Disciplined and unique

myself travel internation-

International

in the finest sense of the

ally to meet with clients,”

has featured

words, the firm is personal

explained Sieber.

proper-

and truly believes in the properties they broker. The formula has proven to be very successful, as

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This year’s most fashion-conscious interiors will be wearing Armani/Casa’s signature understatements – imbued with a little eastern philosophy.

Michael Beamish explains what it means to be an interior designer in the Fort Lauderdale market today. Sometimes even the dog toys have to be the right color.

Following the opening of their Aventura showroom, Roche Bobois is stopping time this summer with new collections and even bigger plans.

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ou may have seen some charming Japanese inflections peeking out of the most stylish homes in

Miami. Chances are that if these were paired with that unmistakable, unassuming sense of Italian class, it was the mark of Armani/Casa. We called upon the Design District’s very own guru of style, Massimo Melchiorre, to set the record straight before these eastern secrets escaped into the wrong hands. “Giorgio Armani has always sourced a great deal of inspiration from the East, and because this is the 40th anniversary of the Giorgio Armani brand, it was time to do something bold, something speciale,” said Melchiorre. So, in

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LifestyLe armchair

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“AbstrAct OrientAl Art hAs influenced this yeAr’s ArmAni/ cAsA cOllectiOn in subtle wAys; thrOugh cOlOrs And shApes.”

which really shine with their

- mAssimO melchiOrre

for an eastern sanctuary

every detail.

personal connection with

as popular as the brand is

Melchiorre and his small

the world over, Melchiorre

team here in the Design

acknowledges that Armani/

District. That does not

Casa was destined for

guarantee, however, that

Miami. “It is as if the aes-

these customers are locals.

thetic of Armani/Casa and

On the contrary, many

Miami’s penchant for cool,

clients frequently have

Art Deco style are one and

entire rooms shipped to

the same.” It is nice to know

South America just because

then that Armani/Casa is

Melchiorre is so darn good

on call right here in the De-

to work with. When he sets

sign District if you ever find

a deadline with a customer,

yourself in an international

ancient Japanese weave and

“Clients often walk into

new color scheme. The tex-

our showroom to buy some

he adheres to

tiles are offered in traditional

curtains and walk out with

it. But

hues as well as jade green,

the whole bedroom,” said

ruby red, and sapphire blue.

Melchiorre. The majority

They also promise to meld

of these regulars have a

interior design crisis…

as the yin to Armani’s latest coffee table yang — honed out of ecologically harvested wood from the mist-filled foothills of Japan. Toss in another piece in red lacquer and you have the makings with Italian sensibilities.

lieu of this “anno speciale,”

“Craft is playing an ever

Armani/Casa is featuring

more important role in each

some very fine, limited edi-

and every piece,” explained

tion pieces that will awe you

Melchiorre as he touched

with an unassuming bravado

on the evolving company

and eastern reverence.

strategy. This artisanship is

After four decades as

visible in the limited edition

helmsman of the Giorgio

pieces like the Justin desk,

Armani brand, Mr. Armani

which sports mint-green

appears to grow ever more

leather and is priced at

daring and astute with

$19,000, or the Jazz Bar

each passing year, without

Cabinet fashioned by hand

going for garish. “Abstract

from premium-grade woods.

Oriental art has influenced

“Giorgio Armani has even

this year’s Armani/Casa

decided to incorporate a

collection in subtle ways;

box spring for Americans in

through colors and shapes,”

the Jonathan bed this year,”

enthused Melchiorre. We

joked our Italian sage. The

are seeing some smooth

Jonathan bed, however, is

red and turquoise lacquers

no laughing matter, as it

along with forms inspired

is accented by leather as

by Japanese and Chinese

smooth as silk and Armani’s

furniture as well as paint-

signature discretion. This

ings. But one exciting area

beauty is priced at $50,000

of the Armani/Casa line is

and serves as a testament to

in those gorgeous Armani/

the caliber of materials and

Casa Textiles by Rubelli,

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SEATING

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS

This reach-in closet is the epitome of understated organization. Shown here in a master bedroom, the subtle, set back design offers ample storage with little interference in room aesthetic. Its shaker style cabinetry, crafted in Italian melamine, is showcased beautifully in a soft, Mocha Latte finish. Only to be emphasized by the subtle accent of a delicate leaf resin insert, creating just the right amount of feminine flair and appeal. Employing an array of shelving and storage solutions, this closet is a true complement to the space.

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Another reach-in option, this beautiful system is fit for a shared master bedroom. Its rich, walnut finish emits a more masculine draw. Exceptional hardware and accessories speak to the quality and craftsmanship within the design. Sleek and structured elements keep the focus on organization and function, making every last inch usable while the alluring cabinetry wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have you rushing to close its doors.

But what about those smaller spaces in your home? You know, the ones you pay very little attention to and those that typically need the most TLC. A functional laundry room can make or break your daily routine and this smaller wardrobe is the perfect way to streamline tasks. Sorting areas, sliding surfaces, and drop-down tables are some of the few options a set like this can offer. Not to mention a simple white finish so beautiful you wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have to hide it away.

Now, this is what closet dreams are made of ! This walk-in beauty embodies comfort, luxury, and pretty much anything else you could want from a wardrobe. Another unit with shaker style cabinetry in a mocha latte finish, this armoire leaves ample room for even the biggest of fashion collectors. It not only adds to the room aesthetic but also defines the energy of the space. Being able to survey your space at a mere glance coupled with the pure beauty of a truly custom closet has never been so accessible!

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INTERIOR DESIGN AT AN ANGLE Michael Beamish explains what it means to be an interior designer in the Fort Lauderdale market today. Sometimes even the dog toys have to be the right color.

have a dog,” Michael Beamish confided with a coy chuckle. “I’ve changed the dog bed several

times.” Creating a pet-friendly environment that doesn’t become a point of contention in the design of a home is a challenge Beamish is familiar with. He continued, “Even the colors of the dog toys are important.” All this fuss simply serves to illustrate his attention to detail, and that is what you can expect from the experienced professional who heads Michael Beamish Design Group.

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Il lugano Fort lauderdale

Il lugAno MAster bedrooM

worked in the construction

“InterIors should make you feel good and happy.”

business. After accruing

- mIchael BeamIsh

The man who understands the challenges of dog beds got his start years ago in England. He took the natural path into interior design as his family already

some experience, Beamish decided to cross the ocean

on the importance of features that are easy on the eye, exude exciting vibes, and encapsulate an uplifting atmosphere. “Interiors should make you feel good and happy.” If there’s anything else that makes Beamish happy outside of his interiors,

and bought a home on a

“Otherwise, it gets boring.”

it’s knowing that he’s gone

rainy day. It would turn out

And while he appreciates

above and beyond meet-

that the company who sold

contemporary design, he

ing the expectations of his

him the Fort Lauderdale

knows how to infuse it with

customers. “You have to

property would also become

traditional flourishes as well.

listen to the client, but you

his first American client.

“We’re not like an actor who

mustn’t let them be the

After a brief visit to their

does dramas really well but

boss. You must win their

offices, he convinced them

is unable to do comedy. We

trust, but establish that you

to allow him to renovate

like to do things that have a

are going to be in control of

their working space.

sort of timeless beauty. Do-

what happens.”

Today, Michael Beamish

ing something that is trendy

Considering his life-long

continues to work out of

or gimmicky means that it

efforts, it would be wise to

Fort Lauderdale, but doesn’t

will be dated in the future.”

put your trust in his experi-

With that statement,

ence. After all, you wouldn’t

limit his work to the scenic

MAster bedrooM

city alone. With projects

Beamish shows he is

ask a gardener to paint your

across the country, including

quite bullish on having

portrait, would you? “You

locations such as Aspen, the

a catalogue of work that

can’t just give a client what

design firm can be proud of

will continue to exemplify

they ask for. You do have

wearing.” Beamish desires

even include the precise hue

having a very diverse port-

elegance far into the future.

to interpret their likes and

to give his customers what

of dog toys that will best

folio. “We do everything,”

When steered to a discus-

dislikes, their personali-

they really want but didn't

complement that to-die-for

Beamish stated plainly.

sion of aesthetics, he harps

ties, even the shoes they’re

ask for, and yes, that might

river view.

Il lugAno Fort lAuderdAle

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SEATING If you are looking for a chair that blends classic upholstery with a mix of skilled ironwork, then look

HOLLY HUNT: DUbLiN LOUNge cHair

no further! HOLLY HUNT’s Dublin Lounge Chair is the flawless combination of sleek comfort and an artistic feat that will complete any setup. With a soft tilted back positioned at just the right angle, time will pass you by as you get lost in a book or occasional daydream. Building on a deep and wide seat, the chair is neatly brought together by dark rubbed bronze arms and legs. The curvy lines and textured metal show off subtle details in an energetic but soft design. Simple yet with enough character to stand on its own, the Dublin Lounge Chair will go perfectly as a one-off or part of a pair. Complement a couch or coffee table with some angelic attitude that we guarantee is a slice of heaven that only the Dublin Lounge Chair can offer.

rOcHe bObOis: airceLL cHair bY sacHa Lakic Ready to take over the world? Well take a seat and learn from genius Sacha Lakic in his latest design for Roche Bobois. Pulling the best from each corner of his design portfolio, the AIRCELL armchair carries the essence of a slick getaway vehicle and an all-powerful secret layer. Featuring a Cabaret velvet quilted interior and a smooth jersey outer shell, this chair means business in all the right ways. Similar to the curved shapes of his previous furniture designs, the AIRCELL’s rounded and slightly elongated back starts by taking the shape of an egg and expands out into the perfect platform on which to sit down. Providing the right amount of texture and just enough support from its high-density foam back, it’s a sporty and comfortable combination. Get your evil laugh ready. You never know what you’ll be conquering next.

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Lights! Camera! Action! Armani/Casa keeps the vision strong with their latest Truffaut director’s chair. Although this modern take on a classic design is not foldable, you won’t want to go anywhere after you rest up on the soft leather seat and back. Boasting a brushed brown oak solid wood structure, the Truffaut chair brings a New Wave of class and style to the frame. With slightly petaled leather armrests, you can sit back with your hand on your chin and let the creative juices flow - either at your desk or on set. Truffaut comes in red, black, or grey and though it may be French at heart, is made in Italy. Even if François Truffaut was famous for writing tough reviews, we have nothing but wonderful things to say about this delightful chair. We even promise that you’ll like its performance on the very first take.

armani/Casa: truffaut Chair

Shake your tail feathers and be the center of attention in Italian furniture brand Cappellini’s Peacock chair. Designed by Dror Bershetrit, this striking armchair is more than just a balance between design and art. Mimicking the shape and pattern of - yes, you guessed it - the male peacock’s beautifully fanned out feathers, Bershetrit allows this chair to take life through its intricately designed framework. With no sewing or upholstery involved, the Peacock chair uses tight folds of felt to create a structured back and seat that not only look incredibly luxurious, but are comfortable too. By experimenting with movements of materials, Bershetrit’s innovative design uses layers of felt that are folded and clipped into place on a minimal metal frame that is varnished in dark brown. The Peacock chair comes in mono-color green or blue, as well as a dual-color

Cappellini: peaCoCk Chair by Dror bershetrit

that pairs green with a dusty grey. Accent a room with one under a hanging lamp or pair two next to a coffee table. But be warned: your guests may argue over who called the seat first! MIAMI SPRING/SUMMER 2015

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THE ART OF

SIMPLICITY

The brand’s custom

with parchment drawer

capabilities make the show-

fronts and bronze pulls. “It

room a superior place for

is exquisite,” she gushed.

designers to shop. Eyeing

Other designers in the

the dining chairs we were

showroom that have stolen

sitting on, Perazzo told us

her heart? Gregorius I Pineo

that, “if someone wanted

and Joseph Jeup with their,

a banquette, a settee, or

“amazing finishes,” a col-

a sofa to coordinate,”

lection called Caste, whose,

HOLLY HUNT, “has full

“sculptural pieces have

custom capabilities.” In

beautiful silhouettes.” In

fact, HOLLY HUNT does

terms of materials, show-

have a program of in-stock

room bestsellers are bronze

Holly Hunt’s extravagant Miami showroom makes the greyscale gorgeous.

and we’re getting some-

tile collections, such as Caste

furniture, rugs, and lighting,

and blown glass, wood

where!

and Clarence House.

although most pieces are

with natural finishes, and

made to order.

mohair—incredibly chic and

HOLLY HUNT has

Holly Hunt has described

11 showrooms worldwide,

her business as one of,

Currently, the brand is

spun for ages. “Because we

including locations in

“1,000 details,” and at her

reimagining the interiors of

work with interior designers

the UK and Brazil, plus

22,000-square-foot Miami

the former Golden Sands

and architects, we hope that

a new one in Dallas and

showroom (the Design

Hotel for luxury develop-

our individual pieces and

one in Houston that are

District’s most expansive),

ment L’Atelier.

collections bring to life their

particularly special for the

you can see each and every

namesake designer’s native

one of them. The show-

Most everything is manufac-

Texan roots. She is known

room’s wares are priced for

tured in the U.S. (exclud-

ing, don’t miss HOLLY

veryone thinks palm

for her aesthetic and quality,

designers and architects,

ing the occasional gems

HUNT’s textile collection

trees and neon, when

for longevity over trends.

but all design enthusiasts

that Holly herself picks up

Great Plains that includes

they think Miami, but

“All elements of the design

are welcome, and we can’t

during her travels), and for

very simple, chic fabrics in

the aesthetic is actual-

and everything housed

think of a place we’d

all the foreign nationals out

a combination of neutrals

ly sophisticated, clean, and

within HOLLY HUNT

rather stroll! The showroom

there with big empty houses

with fresh pops of color.

chic,” said General Man-

showrooms is of the utmost

changes throughout the year.

and white walls, they will

“This is the palette we live

ager Kimberly Perazzo of

quality,” Perazzo pledged.

“HOLLY HUNT is always

happily ship worldwide.

in, here in Miami,” Perazzo

the HOLLY HUNT design

Along with her own work,

searching for new designs

Perazzo’s favorites

emphasized, running her fin-

showroom in Miami. The

HOLLY HUNT show-

and materials to bring to the

from the collection are the

gers across a made-to-touch

firm’s palette is subtle and

rooms also showcase a select

design community,” Perazzo

Portalis Buffet, a beautiful

HOLLY HUNT leather

understated, mostly greys

few other furniture and tex-

told us.

cabinet piece in rosewood

with a stingray pattern.

and “neutrals,” and the designs of furniture, rugs, lighting, textiles, and accessories on display are minimalist and supremely simple. Add one of HOLLY HUNT’s bright-colored end tables to the picture, or a hand-blown glass fixture that captures the gorgeous Florida sun,

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Portalis Buffet

The firm’s other assets?

design vision,” said Perazzo. And while you’re brows-

Following the opening of their Aventura showroom, Roche Bobois is stopping time this summer with new collections and even bigger plans.

AstrolAb blAck dInIng tAble

TIME AND TIME AGAIN

hen it comes to

Roche Bobois offers a cool

ers looking for inspiration

top-of-the-line,

and calm atmosphere to

when outfitting their new

edgy yet sophis-

sit back and ponder oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

homes and units. Sound

ticated furniture,

design vision.

like an answer to all your

we invariably lean toward

Carefully designed,

problems? Head over to the

French interior brand

combining newer collections

showroom and get expert

Roche Bobois. Always on

with their most popular

advice on how to transform

the pulse with new and

pieces, the showroom feels

your empty rooms into a

con-

exciting pieces, we were

new and comfortably famil-

timeless setting.

trol,

eager to catch up with the

iar. Walking around, your

team at their new Aventura

eyes will be drawn to the

And while on the subject

for an upscale

the mechani-

of timeless, Roche Bobois

cal gears slide out two

bachelor pad or gothic abode.

showroom to see what they

splashes of color and unique

just launched the Black Edi-

leaves on each side, allowing

have planned for the sum-

style combinations, as clients

tion of the beautiful Astro-

the table to extend 32 inches

over to the new showroom in Aventura, make sure you

If you have yet to venture

mer season. Located across

partially daydream over

lab dining table. Inspired

in only a matter of seconds.

from Aventura Mall, this

their new sofa. Aventura,

by the tourbillon movement

With an all black finish

do so this summer; Roche

you have a lot to celebrate!

of well-designed watches,

and bright candy-apple red

Bobois will be there waiting.

With plenty of new

this sleek matte black table

screws, this table is the ulti-

With more tricks and design secrets up their sleeve, you

upscale retail neighborhood is home to a variety of designer stores that have

developments popping up in

features a glass top revealing

mate sporty alternative to its

visitors up to their necks

the area, Roche Bobois has

a system that holds the same

chrome counterpart. Sleek

just might make your own daydreams of a beautifully designed home come true.

in luxury shopping. With

situated itself within reach

mechanics as a Swiss time-

like a sports car and efficient

all the hustle and bustle,

of new buyers and develop-

piece. Activated by a remote

like a watch, it is destined

MIAMI SPRING/SUMMER 2015

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

81 Q&A BJARKE INGELS, BIG

84 LINING UP FOR DESIGN SUCCESS

88 ON THE WHITER SIDE

9fi5th sits down with Danish starchitect Bjarke Ingels to discuss BIG projects around the globe, personal preferences, and where architecture is headed in the near future.

Lineaire Designs has worked with big names and big companies in the miami real estate biz.

Architecture great Richard meier updates a miami institution.

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Grove at Grand Bay By BIG, terra Group

QA BJARKE INGELS, BIG

9ďŹ 5th sits down with Danish starchitect Bjarke Ingels to discuss BIG projects around the globe, personal preferences, and where architecture is headed in the near future. 9fi5th: Tell us how you got

into architecture. The West

started in the architectural

57th Street project was what

realm, founded Bjarke Ingels

brought me to New York.

Group [BIG], and ended up

That concept was the result

in the United States?

of my meeting developer Douglas Durst, who became

Bjarke Ingels: It was almost

a fast friend. It was meant to

15 years ago that I really got

be quaint but turned into this

into architecture profession-

massive development with

ally and about 10 years ago

700 apartments. A quarter

that I started BIG. I origi-

of these 700 rental units will

nally wanted to be a cartoon-

have amazing terraces with

ist and go to art school but

glass faĂ§ades behind them,

had to settle for Architectural

which will provide one heck

school, which then led me

of an aesthetic. We are also proud to be able to provide an affordable housing component on top of all of that.

West 57 MIAMI SPRING/SUMMER 2015

TO OLS OF THE T RADE 9fi5th: You are doing so many exciting things; can you bring us up to speed on a few of your personal favorites? Bjarke Ingels: We are putting the finishing touches on Grove at Grand Bay as well as another project that is featured in the neighborhood that is also home to the renowned VOLTA art fair. There is actually a new art school that is just being finished there, and I am really stoked to be working in the area. 9fi5th: Who are you collaborating with on that project? Bjarke Ingels: The developer is UBS. We are going to be constructing this on

Hot to Cold an odyssey of arCHiteCtural adaptation

an existing storage building called the Transitlager. The

illusion. We are also work-

in the harsher environ-

idea is to convert the four-

ing with some of the best

ments because it requires so

story building into restau-

Vancouver artists, includ-

much more, both from our

rants and galleries. We are

ing Dan Graham, to create

designs and the architecture.

creating double-height ceil-

the Sistine Chapel of street

In temperate climates, it is

ings and adding a few more

art on the underside of the

more about aesthetics. In

floors because the building

bridge. We are setting out

the Mediterranean and in

is so strong that it can carry

to completely reposition this

Southern California, hu-

three more floors than it

neighborhood, and that is

mans face very few survival

originally did. We are going

something I find thrilling.

challenges and thus, fewer

to change the walls in such a

architectural challenges. I

way that it will receive light from all four sides instead of two. We have managed

Grove at Grand Bay

9fi5th: Very impressive stuff.

love working in the exciting

How many projects do you

climates that demand more

have underway as we speak?

out-of-the box thinking.

to resolve the geometry so that the new columns will

inherent character to the

offices in the lower parts.

Bjarke Ingels: We have 60

9fi5th: And how does this

land on top of the existing

building from the start. This

As far as the residential

projects underway, at one

translate to International Modernism?

columns for a cool fusion of

will be an ultra-light, new

component goes, we could

stage or another, that span

old and new.

building sitting on a massive,

not build within 100 feet

the globe.

sturdy older structure. We

of the bridge due to zoning

are also building another

regulations. This meant

9fi5th: What climate do

shortcomings of Interna-

project that is almost sold

that the footprint would be

you prefer?

tional Modernism is that

out in Vancouver. This will

constrained to a triangle,

9fi5th: What was it that attracted you to the project? Bjarke Ingels: It is a really

be located where the Gran-

fashionable area with the

ville Street Bridge touches

Bjarke Ingels: One of the

you have the same universal

which was too small, so we

Bjarke Ingels: Architecture

answer, no matter where you

decided to go up by 100 feet

always responds to existing

are building. International Modernism is, in a way,

art school, a mall, and an

downtown, turning the site

and then maximize the nic-

conditions; it never happens

up-and-coming neighbor-

into a set of multiple trian-

est apartments with superb

on its own. Climate is one

missing out on all of the rich dialogue with the local conditions. Every challenge

hood with an adaptive re-use

gles. That is why we placed

views. It looks like a curve,

condition you cannot get

feature. There was a lot of

shops, restaurants, and

but that is just a really stylish

around and I love working

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presents an opportunity

a diverse array of projects

9fi5th: Who would you cite

along with high-speed

to put a pool on a balcony.

and I like to think about

that turns us on.

as a mentor and what are

trains. There are the Apple

When you can get away

some buildings that blow

products, which have dem-

with it, you have to do it.

you away?

onstrated innovations with

environmental conditions very much like resources. I

9fi5th: If we were to ask

love to take that perspective

you to choose your favorite

when I engage in projects

project or at least your top

because it adds color and

two, what would

flavor to every endeavor.

you choose?

glass; Google has started in

9fi5th: Could you put ev-

Bjarke Ingels: Jørn Utzon,

the car industry. You may

erything that has happened

the Danish architect, who

see a whole slew of building

to you recently into perspec-

designed the Sydney Opera

materials and products that

tive for us? I mean how do

House is probably the

redefine a business that has

the book, exhibition, and so

9fi5th: That being said, we

Bjarke Ingels: You can

most prominent architect

not been bustling with this

many other projects going

have noticed that you have

never ask a parent to

in Denmark. I mean that

sort of innovation.

on play into things?

a lot of models that have a

choose between his or her

is a truly iconic building,

really incredible landscape

children! Of the projects

but it does something else,

9fi5th: Looking forward,

Bjarke Ingels: The book

aspect; is that by choice?

that we have already

it takes an institution like

would you like to stay on the

and the exhibition both

completed, I would have to

an opera house and turns

residential front or are you

demonstrate that architec-

Bjarke Ingels: If you have

say that the Danish Mari-

it into this big, accessible

considering branching out

ture transpires out of a di-

seen the museum that we

time Museum is certainly

podium that brings people

into the luxury sphere?

rect response to its context

are doing at the sculpture

a standout because it is

up this giant staircase to

park in Norway, we have

an underground museum

two pavilions where they

Bjarke Ingels: We have

we have structured these as

constructed a twisted bridge

that loops around an old

can walk around. It turns a

pretty much covered the

an odyssey of architectural

that spans a river. We chose

dry dock in Helsingør,

stuffy institution conceived

whole spectrum or at least

adaptation. Looking at the

to do this because the

right next to the UNESCO

for the few into a wide-open

touched on every avenue

completed projects, it also

environment is just so gor-

World Heritage site, so we

monument for the many.

including mixed-use proj-

examines how architecture

geous. We wanted to create

had to move with stealth.

ects. As far as luxury goes,

affects the lives and society

a precious monument in one

I think it is a really daring

9fi5th: What are some new

we have been working on

within that framework.

of the world’s most beautiful

reinterpretation of an old

trends and techniques that

a high-end residential de-

Both the book and the

environments. I also enjoy

dry dock. I would also

you and other up-and-com-

velopment in the Bahamas,

exhibition highlight the im-

fitting developments or

note that the 8 House [in

ing architects are starting

with a pool built into every

portance of the social and

structures into congested

Copenhagen] is pretty

to use?

balcony. Tiger Woods is

environmental elements as

urban environments, which

special because it is like a

among the investors. Along

being so very crucial to the

adds a puzzle-like element

three-dimensional structure

Bjarke Ingels: I think that

with that, we also have two

conception of architecture.

to the design. That is really

where you can walk and

you will see that Silicon Val-

other projects in Nassau,

fun. To answer your ques-

bicycle along townhouses

ley has been a serious force

so that market is one where

tion, it is the excitement of

and then all the way to the

in the digital realm. You

you can do some interesting

10th floor.

see people like Elon Musk

things. It is not every day

making cars and rockets

that you have the chance

DAnIsh MArItIMe MuseuM

and climate. So, that is why

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Lineaire Designs has workeD with big names anD big companies in the miami reaL estate biz.

f you’ve spent much time in or around the Miami real estate market of late, chances are you’ll have

bumped into, or come across the work of, Dominique and Alejandro Bonet, motherand-son team with complementary talents whose wide-ranging company has attracted the attention of Miami-based celebrities.

talk about a set designer’s vision

Dominique arrived in Miami via Egypt, Paris, and Ven-

what the company does, be-

ezuela, where her background in set design stood her in good

cause there is little that they

stead to set up Lineaire Designs. Lineaire is, “dedicated to

don’t do. “We do almost

crafting beautiful and functional environments for the upscale

everything!” Dominique

residential and commercial markets,” — a tagline which,

said. “Renderings, proposals,

perhaps appropriately, does not try to go into the specifics of

construction, furnishings…”

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doing it all

Modern elegAnce

basic package of details, such as flooring, windows, and lighting, but we also offer bespoke deals that can include furniture and wall fittings. No detail is too small for us. Or rather, for Dominique!” Is that true? And does the son have any advice he offers clients? “Don’t try to do it yourself !” Alejandro joined in the laughter. “Cutting corners doesn’t work; we’ll do everything for you!” Not bad for a company that has been involved in a couple hundred projects over the past few years, involving commercial, residential, and hospitality projects in addition to a vast portfolio of residential work, including the title of exclusive contractor for The Melo Group’s Bay House project. What sort of style

we love the lIt stones

does Lineaire specialize in?

That’s right; Lineaire will

The family firm takes on

“Lineaire has a linear style!” laughed Dominique. “Our name

us with our branding,”

reflects our style: it’s clean, contemporary, and minimalist, a

said Alejandro, ever the

modern, linear style reflecting the typical Miami aesthetic.

businessman. “We worked

design and build both your

projects from an affordable

Right now, concrete and wood, lacquer, and recessed lighting

with [baseball star] Manny

property and its interior.

$50,000 to a rather more

are en vogue. You need to know the client, spend time with

Ramirez, and we did the

“Perhaps that’s what makes

exclusive $1.5 million, and

them, and see what they like, before making a proposal.”

office of the record label of

us unique,” Alejandro

there’s no detail that does

They certainly know how to keep the customer satisfied.

[superstar Latino singer] Ri-

added. “We do construction,

not escape their eye. “My

“Our job is to make customers’ dreams come true,” said Ale-

cardo Arjona. (We added the

design, and furniture. You

mother was an award-

jandro. This includes keeping an eye out for careless mistakes.

brackets for those of you not

don’t have to speak with

winning set designer, so she

“We will make sure little mistakes never make it to the finished

so accustomed to mingling

anyone but us.” Dominique

is very used to doing a wide

project - .e.g. misaligned sockets, finishes on baseboards and

with Miami royalty.) “We are

agreed: “It’s also very satisfy-

variety of design styles for

grout, angles on tiling — it’s these little things that add up.”

a design firm with a strong

ing to be able to build your

different people,” Alejan-

own designs.”

dro explained. “We offer a

Lineaire also works with a number of high-profile clients. Celebrities, “want something very custom, which helps

construction branch.” We’d argue they’re on it all.

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Reef AquARiA Design's AmAzing AquARiums ARe living pieces of kinetic ARt.

about creating a whole new system in the aquarium that allows the jellies to grow and thrive well beyond their lifespan in the wild. “We culture all of our jellyfish,” he said. “I have another business called Jellyfish Art, and I am wearing that shirt today. It is a desktop jellyfish aquarium…

This jelly business is a whole other

But it could be said that

aquarium they built in the Ocean Hall for the Smithsonian

seawater runs through his

Institute’s Natural History Museum in Washington, DC about

veins since his dad was into

eight years ago. “It’s the second highest viewed exhibit in the

aquariums and his whole

entire museum next to the Hope Diamond.”

rowing up

art form. It is so captivating,” he

near the

enthused. And very soothing. (In fact,

ocean, Jeff

aquariums have been proven to lower

Turner got

blood pressure.)

hooked on all things aquatic.

world revolved around

Probably his most famous project is the 2,000-gallon reef

The aquarium features lush coral growth grown from aqua

2,700 gAllon tAnk

marine life. “I caught my first aquarium fish in 1969,” said Turner proudly, now himself a very big fish when it comes to the aquarium business. As Founder and Director of Reef Aquaria Design (RAD), he has created custom aquariums - both fresh and salt water - for private residences and commercial use spanning the past 30 years. Right now, his focus is on jellies. Literally - because we were sitting having

A soothIng AddItIon

breakfast slap-bang in front of one of his creations, the

cultured specimens to elimi-

established and well-built

from everyone involved, as

huge jellyfish tank at Fort

nate any negative effects on

system, it can go on and on

aquariums are huge invest-

Lauderdale’s Steak 954 in

wild coral populations. “It

for years.”

ments. “For an aquarium,

the swanky W Hotel.

grows like a weed, it’s unbe-

RAD naturally gets lots

it’s essential you have a

lievable. This is the exciting

of private commissions.

well-planned space, as it is a

away. Floodlit in neon

part of what we do. We start

They have just installed

long-term project. I prefer

blue, the glimmering Moon

them off with smaller pieces

an 8,000-gallon aquarium

to get involved with projects

Jellies, which are local to

and they grow.” So, no fake

at Center in the Square in

that have the support from

South Florida, are hypnotic.

corals and plastic plants here.

Roanoke, Virginia. (Imagine,

the owner, the builder, the

a soothing eight-foot wall of

architect, and the designer

swirling neon-lit jellies…).

to look at this as a living

It’s kind of hard to look

Certainly a showstopper, they must be a great conversation-starter if the table talk dries up.

JEFF TURNER

The Moon Jellies he uses

are a captive breed, too. “It is the more sustainable way.” If they are managed correctly, he says, fish in an aquarium

He’s also about to do one

piece of kinetic art for years

can live for a long time compared to the ocean. “Some of the

for a penthouse in Miami,

to come.”

clown fish I have had spawning and breeding are over 25 years

which we think will be the

RAD was contacted by a

old. Can a clown fish live in the ocean for 25 years? I don’t

epitome of cool.

renowned French designer

think so. Fish are food there!”

Turner tells us that when

to bring his fishy vision to life for Steak 954, they set

And back to jellyfish (of course): “You need to understand what the requirements are to keep them, but once it is an

But Turner won’t get

As for Turner himself, he doesn’t own an aquarium. “My boat is my aquarium.”

involved in a project un-

Thanks to him, there are

less there is full support

plenty more fish in the sea.

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ichard Meier

Mana Contemporary artists’

is the Pritz-

studios, we saw a whole

ker prize-

different side of him. In ad-

winning

dition to his award-winning

architect behind such

architecture, Meier is a

international landmarks

contemporary artist known

as L.A.’s Getty Center

for his vibrant collages and

museum complex, the Bar-

sculptures. The former con-

celona Museum of Modern

tain scraps of Italian social-

Art, and Prague’s City

ist posters picked up in his

Tower. He’s known for his

student days in Rome and

stunning, startling use of the

old boarding passes from his

color white, but when we

many travels. Like his best-

visited him at the trés cool

known buildings, Meier’s dbox surf club collins avenue

collages revel in geometry, but their palettes are a far cry from snowy. Between insights about art and architecture, and his long, venerable career in both worlds, Meier found time to tell us about his newest Miami undertaking, a revamping of the historic oceanfront Surf Club, to include residences

A surf club MornIng

and a Four Seasons Hotel In addition to the color

Harvey Firestone, the origi-

in his collages, Meier, in past

nal Surf Club was the site

years, has revealed his green

of poolside fashion shows

streak. His recent buildings,

and “black-tie boxing.” Liz

including the office and

Taylor and Frank Sinatra

research buildings for Ital-

were among glitzy guests.

cementi in Bergamo, Italy

In his design, Meier has

and the Hamburg head-

jettisoned Mediterranean

quarters of the Neumann

revival and zebra print in

Kaffee Gruppe, are among

favor of a more sleek and

Europe’s most sustainable.

contemporary look, but,

He works on all kinds of

through the introduction

projects, public and private,

of natural light and “visual

from condos, to offices, to

corridors,” old and new will

municipal buildings, and

flow together beautifully.

even, here and there, a private residence. His newest

“This is such a great RICHARD MEIER

site,” Meier said. “The

Miami project, the Surf

city was thrilled to

Club, will comprise two

have it developed.”

gorgeous 12-story residential

The architect whose

towers, a 77-room hotel, two

early heroes were

restaurants, four swimming

modernists like Le

pools and water terraces,

Corbusier, Louis

a private club, more than

Kahn, and Alvaar

40 beach cabanas, and a

Alto, has a rosy outlook

state-of-the-art therapeutic

on today’s architectural

spa. “It will be like a beauti-

landscape. “It is at a much

ful ship on the water, but

supremely stylish. Miami’s

higher standard than 20-30

you won't get seasick!” the

glamorous breed of beach

years ago,” he told us. “In

architect said. His design,

bum will love it.

Asia and South America

For the residences, Meier

down to the arrangement of

has designed spacious,

the palm trees in the oceans-

and all around the world, there is good, interesting

ide gardens, is geometric

ceiling glass.” All that white

breezy loft-style floor plans ranging in size from 1,400 to nearly

work being done by young

and—in true Richard Meier

must get dirty, you may be

8,000 square feet. Bathrooms and bedrooms are kept private,

people.” As for Meier’s own

style—white.

thinking. Not so, says Meier,

of course, but other than that, you won’t find many interior

future projects, you can

because, in addition to

walls. “Living and dining areas are open, there are balconies

count on him for innova-

pletely true. In keeping with

providing out-of-this-world

to step out onto, and everyone will have a water view,” said

tive buildings in all of the

Miami design trends and

views, the glass in his design

Meier, who also designed the residences’ interiors and hand-

world’s great cities, as well

to maximize the gorgeous

cuts down on cleaning. “You

picked all of their finishes. “I don't think about exteriors and

as artwork that never fails

views of the Atlantic and

have to wash the windows

interiors as being separate from one another,” he explained. “I

to surprise. And if you go

blue Miami sky, much of

once in a while because of

think about the light, the space, how it will be used, and how

to one of his exhibits, look

the Surf Club’s exterior

the sea spray, but otherwise,

people will move through it. The two are part and parcel.”

out for our business cards!

will be windows. “We used

the Surf Club will be low-

Meier’s greatest challenge at the Surf Club was harmoni-

white stucco,” Meier said,

maintenance,” Meier said.

ously incorporating the historic buildings at its heart, a 1930

that they end up in a Rich-

“but much of it is floor-to-

So, it’s free and easy—and

members-only club and cabanas. Founded by tire tycoon

ard Meier collage.

Well, that’s not com-

We’re crossing our fingers

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KZ Architecture: building structures thAt enhAnce lAndscApes And lives. t’s not often that

moved to Miami in 1995

tric approach to architecture.

one meets a poetic

after training in Boston and

“It’s not the tools; it’s the ap-

architect, but Jaya

founded the firm in 2003.

proach,” said Kader. “Each

Kader fits the bill.

Presently, KZ Architecture

client brings a new set of

Costa Rica-born

has a headcount of seven

parameters, so each design is

Kader is the founding

employees, with 12 to 18

a process of discovery.”

Principal of Miami-based

projects on hand. Her firm’s

KZ Architecture. A lively

designs, which are primarily

two key principles: con-

character who is proud of

residential, exude her belief

text and purpose. Projects

her tropical roots, Kader

in a passionate, human-cen-

are designed to reflect the

Designs develop on

Lakehouse artist’s studio

particularities of the land-

nature as a source of

scapes, and to be in sync

inspiration for her designs,

with these surround-

which is embodied in the

ings. Kader insists

presence of rooms that

on a people-centric

flow into the outdoors,

approach when

use of natural ma-

designing a

terials throughout

structure, where

the structure, and

working closely

spaces that exude a

with clients

timeless elegance.

and delivering

The road

what they en-

ahead for KZ

vision is key. In

Architecture is

any case, KZ

definitely open to

Architecture’s

expanding possi-

projects are

bilities. Future proj-

intended to serve

ects will continue to

and benefit the

add value and color

individuals living

to the landscape and

or using these spaces.

occupants. Expect to see

Take the Lakehouse

more integration of inte-

Artist’s Studio, where KZ

rior and exterior spaces,

Architecture managed to

such as having balconies

add to the existing struc-

and terraces that lead

ture and allow multiples of

right into the outdoors, or

light to penetrate the space.

Sus-

(flip back to

indoor/outdoor barbecues

The window was put in

tainabil-

place to literally and figu-

ity is also another

ratively frame an artist’s

common thread across the

accolades date back to

the firm’s first multifamily

in another one of their

window into the world.

Additions to find out more). The project is

similar to the Argentinian barbecue KZA installed

firm’s projects – the build-

2008, with more likely to

structure involving the con-

projects. Kader also

What singles the firm

ings KZ Architecture build

stream in. Think awards

struction of six town homes

hopes to take on art or

out from contemporaries is

abide by LEED guidelines

from AIA Miami and AIA

all boasting individual

institutional construction,

its one-of-a-kind technol-

from the USGBC. A no-

Florida, with many more

accents. Another memo-

including projects to build

ogy. It allows them to build

table example would be the

to boot. KZ Architecture

rable feature of the homes:

inner-city elements. With

comprehensive digital

West Broadview Residence

employs a collaborative

the balconies that connect

all this work going on, you

models that are precise

in Bay Harbor, the first

approach with landscape

the homeowners to

– every last detail of the

house in Dade and Broward

architects, technology con-

the surrounding

proposed structure is visible

Counties to attain Silver

sultants, and multidisci-

landscape.

on the screen.

LEED Certification.

plinary engineers to bring

Kader

experts in the respective

cites

Young as it is, KZA has earned

can be assured that every creation will be a labor of love.

fields to each project. One key project that’s

its fair share

in the works is VIDA at

of stripes:

the Point Residences

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try Executive Chef Gustavo Vertone’s

offers four high-end gastronomic venues

savory menu that pairs Mediterranean

that combine the nocturnal night life

and Asian flavors in a perfect marriage.

of celebrities and international jet set-

With local ingredients and original

ters with their appetite for fine cuisine.

recipes from France, Italy, and Spain, we

Located on Collins Avenue in Miami

knew we were in for a tasty treat in an

Beach, we sat down at Bâoli Miami to

environment that just shouts, “Miami.”

sushI the rIght way

While still on the seaFood train, we decided to go for the Bâoli Roll next, a surf-n-turf roll combining the best of both land and sea. With Kobe beef, lobster, avocado, scallions, spicy mayo, topped with truffle caviar and wrapped in soy paper, each bite was a slice of heaven gifted from the Bâoli Gods. If you are unfamiliar with soy paper, it is a great alternative to seaweed, as it dissolves in your mouth

the garden

as opposed to its often-chewy counterpart. With both the lobster and beef cooked to

surrounded By club-inspired interiors of

Next up on the menu was a favorite at Bâoli, the

perfection, this roll is filling and best when shared. If you are looking for something lighter, we recommend the Charbroiled Octopus

glistening chandeliers,

Crispy & Spicy, which was

Salad. Perfectly grilled octopus, baby arugula and saffron potatoes, this salad shouts

pin-cushioned couches, and

exactly that — hot crispy

Mediterranean tapas like no other. Light, flavorful, and just the right portion size, this

warm LED lights of orange

rice topped with fresh

is a great appetizer before a hearty main course.

and gold, Bâoli set the mood

spicy tuna and jalepeños,

for a seductive evening of

garnished with lemon grass seeds. As each

to end our savory ride,

portion is just a

we went for the Japanese

tad larger than

Truffle Risotto, which was

bite-sized, we

just as much of a piece of

recommend

art as it was a dish. Served

that you slice

in a bento box, shavings of

morsels in two

black truffle were sprinkled

before dipping

on top and melted away

and sesame

In addition to inside seating, there is a beautiful outside patio perfect for enjoying warm summer nights. comfort and new experienc-

in soy sauce. The juxtaposi-

as our waiter stirred and

es. Starting off with a crisp

tion of warm crispy rice

served. With delicious bites

and fragrant glass of Seraph,

with delicately chilled spicy

of acquerello organic rice

we sat back and enjoyed

tuna creates a wonderful

cooked in porcini broth,

the tunes while our waiter

bite that has just the

and shiitake and shimeji mushrooms, this dish was the grand finale for the evening, and right-

brought over the Himachi

right kick.

fully so. Rich and hearty, we recommend letting your loved one dig in too!

Sashimi Tacos. Marinated in lime yuzu, each crunchy bite was filled with melt-in-your-

last But certainly not least,

mouth yellowtail, guacamole,

we indulged our sweet tooth in Matcha Green Tea

and a radish salad topped

Brûlée. Served with fresh berries and sugary macaroons,

with fresh greens and cilan-

the warm brûlée carried the aroma of perfectly steeped

tro. While super refreshing,

green tea and seemed to disappear off our plates and

the combination of flavors

into our mouths! If cake and ice cream are more of your

and textures rebooted our

thing, go for the Adzuki Pineapple Upside Down Cake

palate, leaving us ready for

served with Strawberry Gelato and candied pralines.

more. Waiter’s tip: be sure to squeeze fresh lime on top

Matcha green tea brûlée

Although very sweet, the creamy gelato balances out your taste buds so they are completely satisfied.

before digging in!

Boasting France’s trademark sophistication and Miami’s vibrant attitude, Bâoli also offers a great list of classic malt scotches and cognacs — order a Hennessy XO or a Johnnie Walker Gold to ease your way into the lounge and let the night take you wherever you want to go. Bâoli is open till 4am, and for all the ladies, make sure to head down on Wednesdays where “My Boyfriend is Out of Town” is sure to enhance your evening.

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THE DREAM SOUTH BEACH

cool, crIsp InterIors

DREAMING OF SOUTH BEACH Located in the heart of South Beach, just fifty yards from a gorgeous stretch of Miami Beach shoreline, sits a dream-like oasis where dJs are kings and luxury means private terraced suites with extravagant gold leaf décor. if you are visiting Miami, the dream South Beach is your ideal hotel that encompasses the vibrant energy of Miami while opening the door to your wildest dreams. Both party animals and those looking to lavishly lay by the pool can find their ultimate fantasies wrapped up in an art deco cum ultra-modern package on the corner of collins avenue and 11th Street.

sun house

in the former shells of the tudor hotel and Palmer house, the dream South

are guaranteed an adventure that only the

Beach is a 107-room boutique hotel cozied

dream South Beach can offer.

up next to the Versace Mansion. although

if you want to do Miami right, we rec-

the hotel has been completely restored,

ommend booking the Sun house Penthouse

the exterior still boasts its original design

Suite, otherwise known as the Superego.

and art deco influences. think Moroc-

With two bedrooms, living and dining areas,

can with 70s flare. however, you shouldn’t

enjoyIng the outdoors

assume the dream hotel isn’t caught up with the times. Known for its over-the-top parties, musicians and models often make

and a private covered roof deck bar, this 2,000-square-foot suite is where you meet

stay and play. Looking to chill out in the sun and day-

your unknown alter ego. With grand pillars, low sitting furniture, and one-way mirrors

drink? Meander your way up to the 70s

to allow you to slip away while still keeping

glam-inspired rooftop pool lounge where

an eye on your guests, you will feel like the

in the face of Steve aoki or drink margari-

you never know who you might sit next to.

King/Queen of South Beach (and you’re

tas in your robe while dining on celebrity

or perhaps you will want to slip away in

friends will too!).

chef ralph Pagano’s “hecho a mano”

a cloud of essential oils during a massage

dishes, the dream South Beach is all about

at Shala Spa. if you feel like getting into

or devilish nightmare, the dream South

making it happen. their access to unique

a little trouble, head over to the chic and

Beach is a place where you can live it up.

dining and entertainment combined with

cheeky naked taco, where you have over

if you want to get into a little trouble, go

world-class service will make you feel right

125 different tequilas to choose from. no

for it, because the dream South Beach will

at home in a location where you can both

matter where this dream takes you, you

never tell.

this place their home during peak season. Whether your dream is to smash cake

no matter what your fantasy, daydream,

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sip by the pool

Hailed as tHe Grand dame of soutH BeacH by condé nast traveler, the raleigh miami Beach is a beautifully chic art deco landmark on lively collins avenue. Built in 1941, its historic yet modern offerings as a world-class luxury hotel leave little room for error and have guests left completely satisfied. even anthony Bourdain, grumpy celebrity chef with an attitude, stays at the raleigh when he comes to miami…which says a lot! With its world famous pool and innovative dining at restaurant michael schwartz, if you’re staying at the raleigh, you’re doing miami right. first, let’s start with the art deco pool. sur-

The Grand dame

The Raleigh somewhere between romance and luxury, the

rounded by cabanas offering delicious and fruity

raleigh is no stranger to running a first class beach

cocktails, you may recognize this palm tree-shaded

property. Knowing where to put their focus and

pool hangout from million dollar mermaid esther

what really counts when staying away from home,

Williams’s many films. strolling along, you will find

the raleigh is maintained by positive and friendly

If you are in Miami and not staying at The Raleigh Miami Beach, beach access is free to anyone on a first-come-firstserve basis for chairs and towels.

the oasis, a tran-

staffers who will go out of their way to make sure

quil refuge by day

you get the treatment you deserve. need a car

and intimate din-

rental? the raleigh has your back with a beautiful

ing area by night.

sports car. need a recommendation on the most

shaded and se-

authentic cuban restaurant? they’ll list three.

cluded, the oasis

rooms at the raleigh miami Beach are not

creates the perfect

over the top. they are comfortable and delicate,

outdoor space for

creating the perfect retreat for when you need to

alone time or time

escape the craziness of miami life. soft 400-count

spent with friends

egyptian cotton sheets, vintage furniture, and a

conversation? make sure to head down to the oa-

and family. as you

collection of high-end spa products are what make

sis on the first and third thursdays of the month

make your way

your stay all the better. need some fresh air? open

for Buck’s Beer Garden & Bonfire, which is open to

toward the beach,

up the large windows to take in the ocean breeze

locals and visitors alike. and on sundays, join the

let the turquoise

and a picturesque view of the sunset.

raleigh for brunch with bottomless Bloody marys.

water greet you to set up camp on the white sand.

if you are one to go outside and enjoy the

or by the bar

With so much to do, the raleigh miami Beach

if you get hungry, order a bite delivered straight to

outdoors, borrow a bicycle to make your way down

is your own personal paradise offering all the best

your chair by a James Beard award-winning chef.

collins avenue. looking to enjoy a beer over good

in food, drink, and lifestyle.

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The Z Ocean hOTel is another one of South Beach’s great boutique accommodations. located just steps away from the beach, Z Ocean combines super-luxury for high-end vacationers and easy accessibility for those traveling on business. Offering one-bedroom suites with pool and city views plus multi-level terraced homes away from home, Z Ocean creates an exclusive place to hide away in the heart of an ever-busy destination.

glAss floor swIMMIng

The 79 suites come with floor-to-ceiling windows, oversized balconies, and views of collins

the Breezeway lounge, as the glass bottom pool is

avenue or Ocean Drive, meant for gazing out at

directly overhead. also sporting a natural air fitness

the art Deco District below. With swanking Jeru-

center, Z Ocean has all the necessary facilities for

salem marble floors, european wet bars, and full

those keeping up with their healthy lifestyle when

body shower experiences, the South Beach suites

on vacation (go you!). If you are looking to kick

encompass understated luxury at its finest.

back and relax, head to the Z Ocean Spa to harness

If the pool is where you set up shop on most

z pool

your own internal balance of power and beauty. after glancing at the ocean from afar, head

vacations, one of the ten Pool lanai Suites is probably right for you. Featuring generous interiors,

rary lounge while giving the option to take a dip in

down to the Beach club where you can soak in the

each suite opens directly onto the hotel’s pool deck.

their very own Roman hot tub.

sun’s rays in privacy. If the Miami heat is a little too hot, get set up under an oversized umbrella or dive

Speaking of pools, the Z Ocean has a glass-bottom

Z Ocean also offers an array of amenities from

pool and an oversized hot tub for its guests. Those

the Front Porch cafe to the Breezeway lounge; you

into the melodic waves in front of you. Once you

on a romantic getaway should be sure to reserve

won’t be short of seasonal cuisine, fresh flavors, and

have bronzed that beach body, head back to your

a Spa Suite. Spacious and sun-drenched, the Spa

exotic cocktails to unwind with friends. Don’t forget

sexy enclave and soak in the hot tub as the sun sets,

Suite allows guests to relax in their own contempo-

to gaze above as you sip your coke and rum from

before diving into bed.

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HOTEL On S e t W i t h P e l i c a n h Ot e l Perched over Lummus Park, the Pelican hotel is one of the more unique destinations in south Beach. Being the first hospitality venture by cutting-edge fashion brand diesel Jeans, the boutique hotel brings to life the Italian label’s

the pelican hotel

quirky and surreal philosophy in just 29 suites and penthouses. since first opening its doors on June

“Big Bamboo” offers a

1, 1994, the Fellini-esque property has brought an

rockabilly-surfer interior

artistic vibe that we guarantee is unlike any other

with a hawaii twist. The

in miami.

most popular room is 215 (its name we will let you

surrounded by sidewalk cafés and shops on ocean drive, the Pelican accommodates the differ-

discover on your own),

ent lifestyles of its guests through custom-designed

which has been dressed

themes, ranging from “Psychedelic (ate) Girl” to

like a bordello that no

“Bang a Boomerang.” Interior designer mag-

other than madam heidi

nus ehrland, who carefully designed each room,

Fleiss would envy. as if

spent over seven months scouring garage sales,

you were entering 25

flea markets, and antique stores all over Florida,

different movie sets, each

in order to curate the best variety of quirks and

room has the characThe deluxe Queen size rooms range from

ter and class of the past with the state-of-the-art

different from one another, this was no simple task,

patriotic stars and stripes to crossbreeds of cuban

technology of the future. With rain showers and

yet ehrland managed to create the perfect Pelican

and caribbean color palettes with gorgeous 50s

organic coconut/bamboo fiber mattresses, the

statement. each one-of-a-kind furnished room has

furniture. “viva Las vegas” offers gold pin-

Pelican does not skip over the little details, which

kitschy props that take you back in time to various

cushioned headboards and murals of dancing girls

will make your stay all the more enjoyable.

decades around the world.

plastered on the wall; while on the ocean front,

gadgets to display. With all 25 rooms completely

But readers, if you are going to stay at the Pelican, we recommend staying in one of the penthouse suites. Boasting recycled oak floors, colorful lounges, and artwork straight out of a movie, you will forget which decade you’re in as you enter into your suite. our favorite, Penthouse one, features a soothing jade-green tiled bathroom, two sophisticated lounges with brass walls and lotus flower-inspired seating, a wolf hide rug, and a circular lovebed in the master bedroom. surrounded by images of The Beatles on the wall and a fully stocked bar, you will feel nothing but groovy in this penthouse. The Pelican also offers a trendy restaurant on site that has delicious ceviche and spanish Paella, and luckily for guests, Pelican café does room service. carrying a vibrant atmosphere that will keep you in the mood for a good time and catering

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Jessica stockholder, trees

GAry LIchtensteIn, rIchArd MeIer

Gary Lichtens t e i n p r e s e n t s a co LLection fo r c oL Le c t o r s .

ary Lichtenstein is

work. We sat down with

screen printer to

Lichtenstein at his gallery

the stars. A painter

and studio at Mana Con-

and visual artist, he

temporary in Jersey City

collaborates with the art

to discuss his painstaking

world’s best and bright-

artistic process, his unique

est—the likes of Marina

business practices, and his

Abramović, Bob Gruen,

favorite new clients—who

Robert Indiana, and

else, but developers!

Richard Meier—to create

First, the backstory:

complex, colorful, limited-

Lichtenstein started screen

edition prints that are

printing (aka silk screening)

recreations of, or comple-

as an art student in 1970s

ments to, the artists’ own

San Francisco. “Back then,

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everyone collected posters, but the idea of limited-edition prints was just gaining ground,” he recalled. “I saw a niche for myself—a way to make a living.” So sensible—he hardly sounds like an artist! Actually, what really got him was the color. “I was hooked. What I loved about the process was that every color was mixed by hand.” Pretty! But we saw for ourselves at his studio that the process of screenprinting is no picnic. Each color in any given image comprises its own layer that is printed separately and requires its own laboriously crafted screen. The completion of a complex print with many colors could take Lichtenstein as long as a year, and along the way he constantly touches base with his artistcollaborators. Most colors he’s ever done? “100 or so,” he told us, “but that was in the early days, when I was a little crazier.” Not that he’s scaled back on innovation, by any means. He’s silkscreened plastic, canvas, board, and

THE FINE PRINT apparently—over the years, he’s had some 60 artist clients!

Lichtenstein’s prints

go for $2,000-$35,000,

“In recent years, we have seen a sh Ift when It comes to the expans Ion of ar t collect Ions I n Industr I es lI ke hosp Ita lIty.” - Gary lI chtensteIn

depending on the

artist, the scope, com-

plexity, and the size of the print run (usually between 5 and 100).

He sometimes exhibits his prints at Art Basel, but walk around any

to find Gary Lichtenstein’s work. “A lot of the work I make for artists ends up in other galleries’ booths

glass. Recently, for the

or at the galleries that represent the artist,” said the screen

artist Jessica Stockholder,

printer, who has plans to exhibit more widely on his own.

he printed on trees, to

Lichtenstein & ALfred LesLie

art fair and you’re sure

These days, Lichtenstein has a new class of clients,

be used in an exhibition

developers for whom he produces work on a grand scale,

at Connecticut’s Aldrich

both in size and number of prints. He is currently work-

Museum. “Sometimes

ing with award-winning architect and visual artist Richard

someone asks me to do

Meier (a longtime collaborator) on a large piece for a build-

something unusual and it

ing in Taipei. “The developers wanted a 10-foot Richard

is a challenge—something

Meier. He doesn’t do that, but I’ll work with him to make

I never would have tried

it happen,” Lichtenstein said. He has also made prints for

on my own,” he said. “I

hospitals and hotels, which, according to Lichtenstein, have

Lichtenstein loves working with them at that scale. “When

have always been drawn to

really stepped up their game, art-wise. “In recent years, we

you’re done, the whole edition disappears into the environ-

collaborative work and love

have seen a shift when it comes to the expansion of art col-

ment,” he said. That’s just a turn of phrase, of course:

working with other artists.”

lections in industries like hospitality.” His developer clients

Lichtenstein’s prints are far too vibrant and eye-catching to

The feeling is mutual,

might require 50 or a 100 prints, one for each room, and

ever truly disappear.

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residences to go along with

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we had the

there was no ﬁlter, and

them, can host you and

erences and desires down

pleasure of

paradise truly did reside in

your guests in top spots of

to a T. Now that’s what we

traveling

the island groups known as

the Caribbean, the Medi-

call luxury!

to Eleu-

the Caribbean.

terranean, the Far East,

thera in

Having said that folks,

After we had done a bit

and many other equally

more research into mem-

the Bahamas. That was

we just arrived for our

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bership and beneﬁts, we

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only does Exclusive Resorts

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such natural features with

to all drift into each other,

ﬂight out of JFK,

the high level of Exclusive

our penchant for checking

we arrived in

Resorts and Ritz-Carlton

the phone disappeared, and

Grand Cayman

services just put the cherry

we ﬁnally were in com-

on top.

plete holiday mode. Sleep

fresh as a daisy and ready for some island sunshine. We

We had lunch by the

were picked up in a comfort-

beach (Mahi Mahi tacos

enjoyed the lush comforts

ably cool BMW sedan and

and fresh ice tea). And

of our king-sized bed and

were on our way to our villa

eventually the hours seemed

drifted off into revery.

came early that night as we

within Exclusive Resorts and the adjoining Ritz-Carlton property. As our trusty concierge Karisha opened

seven Mile Beach

the doors to our roomy and elegantly designed villa, we knew we had arrived. Along with the Exclusive Resorts team, Karisha had arranged for our stay and had already taken care of any and all needs prior to our arrival (foods, activities, reservations, recommendations, and so forth). Nestled in their own separate portion of the larger property, Exclusive Resorts villas come with their own private pool, plenty of room for several of your guests, and will be comfortably stocked with your heart’s desire prior to your arrival. Our hearts? They desired fresh fruit, some cereal, and vanilla soy milk. Once we had settled in, we threw on our bathing suits and jumped right into our golf cart (one of the best parts by the way) to make our way to Seven Mile Beach.

sophisticated interiors

Now, you may have heard that this is one of the world’s

Waking up at villa #4 made for quite the morning. Fully rested, we slowly slipped out of bed and made our

most beautiful beaches, and

way to the stocked kitchen for some cereal to be had by our private pool. Birds were chirping, water gently

if you hadn’t, well then you

cascaded into the pool, and we thought of the dolphins we would be swimming with in just a few hours.

are reading about it now. The rumors are true. Having had the pleasure of seeing quite a few beaches in our humble lifetime, we can attest to the crystal clear beauty, the white

Karisha had done all the prep work and all we had to do was be ready for pick-up. Swimming with dolphins truly is a lifetime experience. Something to deﬁnitely sample when in Grand Cayman next! The remainder of our day was spent by the beach and pool where we pondered life’s many questions … just kidding, we were blissfully at peace and had not a care in the world. We dined at Taikun that evening. Having sampled some outside fare the night before, we thought we would give the Ritz-Carlton in-house restaurants a try. And boy did they live up to our expectations. Taikun presented us with fresh

sandy beaches, and the stun-

sushi, impeccable wine pairings, and an ambiance to match. Coupled with the dishes we had sampled at Bar Jack dur-

ningly vast length of Seven

ing the days, we knew that this was not just resort food for the sake of it.

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Day three was off to a great start as we had gotten the hang of all the facilities, locations, and best routes to get to them. Karisha had booked us a massage at La Prairie Spa for the afternoon, which already had us excited at the tender hour of 9 a.m. The majority of the day was spent between the beach cabanas, the gym (have to put in some work, don’t we?), and shooting some hoops at the basketball court. By the time our afternoon appointment rolled around, we were ready to be pampered. Silver Rain Spa, is in fact decorated in such fashion - silver tones mixed with gentle whites to create a restful environment. We were led into our treatment room (after a cheeky mufﬁn) and enjoyed an hour of deep tissue rejuvenation. While we’re not usually big on massages, we have to confess that this particular rub-down coupled with our personal choice of music,

As we got up with

ery and the private pool

of the most luxurious prop-

made us massage converts.

an air of melan-

before us, birds sang songs

erties around the world and

choly, we were

in the background and the

a concierge team to truly

keenly aware that

light breeze caressed our

go above and beyond in

shoulders.

service, we would say that

this was in fact our last day in tropical paradise. It was

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the amenities of the Ritz-

On that note, we bid

go back to chaotic Manhat-

Carlton, yet tucked away

you adieu. It’s been a fan-

tan didn’t sound as great as

to make you feel as though

tastic few days and we are

it usually does.

you’re on your own little

ready to take our slightly

piece of the island. If you

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