June 2021 LAKE NONA | NARCOOSSEE | LEE VISTA | ST. CLOUD | CONWAY | HARMONY | KISSIMMEE
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PURPOSEFUL PLANNING THAT BRINGS LAKE NONA’S ICONIC ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TO LIFE
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THE ART OF PLACEMAKING PURPOSEFUL PLANNING THAT BRINGS LAKE NONA’S ICONIC ARCHITECTURE AND COMMUNITY DESIGN TO LIFE There’s so much to discover in Lake Nona. From top
“We look at everything from the interior to the exterior and the
hospitals and research institutions to autonomous shuttles,
spaces in between buildings to see where we can improve
the U.S. Tennis Association National Campus, dozens of
the look, feel, and functionality of the spaces we create,” he
neighborhoods, community parks, and miles of trails to
explained. “We want people to feel like they’re in a special
explore. How does Lake Nona weave all of these different
environment when they’re in Lake Nona.”
uses into one cohesive community where people live, work, and play harmoniously?
When it comes to placemaking, Ireland says it’s about prioritizing moments in the environment where animation
That’s where the development team at Tavistock, the Lake
of the space is emphasized. In some areas, retail and
Nona developer, comes in. Overseeing community design
restaurant spaces act as animators that encourage activity
and architecture, the team at Tavistock is committed to
and engagement. In others, it could be a unique setting
the art of placemaking – a multi-faceted approach to
of memorable landscaping and artwork. Have you ever
community planning and design meant to strengthen the
noticed buildings in Lake Nona are often clustered around
connection between people and the spaces they share.
each other? That’s intentional. At Laureate Park Village Center, for example, Canvas Restaurant & Market serves as
“Innovative design is in our DNA,” said Ralph Ireland, Vice
an animator and the surrounding buildings benefit from the
President of Development Operations at Tavistock. Ireland
restaurant’s activity. Ireland explained the idea for Laureate
and his team look at the role of each new development
Park Village Center was to deconstruct the typical residential
project and ask questions about the physical structure, its
clubhouse into separate buildings for fitness, a community
tenants, placement, scale, landscaping, use of art, and how
center, and food and beverage.
it will interact with the environment around it. “We design all of our buildings and environments to have their own personalities and some, just like people, are more ‘outgoing’ than others because if everything is a star, then nothing is a star,” he said. Before Pixon Apartments became the masterful mixed-use building it is today, Ireland said it started off as a straightforward apartment building. “The architects initially proposed a mural that ended up spanning the entire elevation from the inside out. We took this idea to the next level and brought together a variety of artists to transform the building into the vibrant and versatile experience it is today,” he said. 10
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In Lake Nona, we treat buildings developed by Tavistock the
look that is unique to their brand, but also respectful to the
same way we treat buildings developed by our partners
integrity of Lake Nona’s brand.
or national corporations. Every structure, down to its landscaping and signage, goes through a design review
“Going the extra mile in the design may take us more time,
process to ensure a cohesive aesthetic throughout Lake
but for us, it’s those details that take our built environment to
Nona.
the next level,” said Ireland. His favorite building in Lake Nona, The Beacon and Code Wall, is a great example. “Believe it or
“When we were working through the design process with
not, a parking garage is my favorite building in Lake Nona,”
Walmart, we were able to highlight their new curbside
he said as he described its painted interior, interactive visual
pickup prototype while also maintaining a look and feel that
elements, and one-of-a-kind binary code wall.
is undoubtedly Lake Nona,” Ireland explained. “It’s my favorite because we took something that is typically “At Starbucks on Narcoossee Road, we collaborated with
uninspired and transformed it into something special – a
them to utilize their canopy for signage – something that
community art piece. In Lake Nona, we don’t want anything
would usually go on a wall,” continued Ireland. We work
to seem utilitarian. Everything has to have a purpose. Every
closely with tenants from the very beginning to create a
object has to be thoughtful.”
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9475 SAMUELSON CT, ORLANDO, FL 32827 5 BED • 4.5 BATH • 4061 SQ FT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
This gorgeous 5 Bed- 4.5 Bath Home features a Resort Style Pool and Backyard in the highly sought after community of Laureate Park in Lake Nona! Previously a Long Boat Model Home for David Weekley, this home features TOP OF THE LINE FINISHES throughout with TONS OF UPGRADES! Upgrades include Whole House Audio System, Solar Panel System, Custom Trim/Crown Molding throughout, Upgraded Lighting throughout and much more!
9966 Mere Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32832 4 BED • 3 BATH • 2267 SQ FT • EAGLE CREEK Laura Alves 407.496.7616
7824 Holiday Isle Dr, #301, Belle Isle, FL 32812 3 BED • 2 BATH • 1706 SQ FT • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
3141 Amalfi Dr, Orlando, FL 32820 4 BED • 4 BATH • 3172 SQ FT • POOL HOME Tony Battistella 321.239.4437
5644 Parkview Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32821 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • 1952 SQ FT • PARKVIEW NORTH Haji Shimabukuro 407.435.1910
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11837 Padua Ln, Orlando, FL 32827 4 BED • 3 BATH • 3420 SQ FT • VILLAGEWALK Stephen Novacki 786.280.3588
10738 Gawsworth Point, Orlando, Florida 32832 4 BED • 3.5 BATH • 2760 SQ FT • 10TH HOLE OF COURSE Lisiana Dutka 407.717.3427
10528 Kirby Smith Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 2 BED • 2 BATH • 2828 SQ FT • LAKE WHIPPOORWILL Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
5 Dorset Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34758 4 BED • 3 BATH • 1512 SQ FT • REMODELED Ryan Smith 407.616.3301
1360 S Lyndell Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741 3 BED • 4.5 BATH • 2464 SQ FT • NEWLY RENOVATED Kelly Moe 407.791.9180
13008 Oulton Cir, Orlando, FL 32832
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10393 HART BRANCH CIRCLE, ORLANDO, FL 32832 4 BED • 4.5 BATH • 3774 SQ FT LAKE HART Keith Race 407.476.0476
Bring your fishing gear to this beautiful Lake front home on Lake Hart-gorgeous water views andsoft breezes on awaits you at this slice of Florida paradise! Spacious, Lakefront 4 Bedroom, 4 ½ Bath home, built in 2017 with 3774 sq. ft under air, and situated on a large .85-acre lot with mature landscaping.
2590 The Oaks Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746 4 BED • 2.5 BATH • 3384 SQ FT • POOL HOME Ryan Smith 407.616.3301
955 Minnesota Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 3 BED • 1 BATH • 1349 SQ FT • UPGRADES Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
5000 Monet Ave, Belle Isle, FL 32812 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • 2077 SQ FT • CONWAY Keith Race 407.476.0476
1381 S Lyndell Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34741 4 BED • 3 BATH • 2956 SQ FT • CORNER LOT Kelly Moe 407.791.9180
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11806 Padua Ln, Orlando, FL 32827 4 BED • 3.5 BATH • 3053 SQ FT • POOL HOME Laura Alves 407.496.7616
8735 Coco Plum Place, Orlando, Florida 32827 3 BED • 2 BATH • 1861 SQ FT • PARK VIEW Laura Alves 407.496.7616
10419 Tyson Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 1 BED • 1 BATH • 612 SQ FT • LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
2008 Pirie Pl, Saint Cloud, FL 34769 4 BED • 3 BATH • 2300 SQ FT • NEW CUSTOM HOME Kelly Moe 407.791.9180
10528 Kirby Smith Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 2 BED • 2 BATH • 2828 SQ FT • 4 +/- ACRES LAKEFRONT Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
2996 Monica Ter, Kissimmee, FL 34744 4 BED • 2/1 BATH • 3265 SQ FT • POOL HOME John Dilullo 407-709-0332
2534 Sage Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34758 4 BED • 2 BATH • 1745 SQ FT • WATER VIEW Katherine Rivas 407.797.4165
9609 Moss Rose Way, Orlando FL 32832 6 BED • 4 BATH • 2436 SQ FT • EAST PARK Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
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2222 San Vittorino Circle, Apt. #104, Kissimmee, FL 34741 3 BED • 2 BATH • TOWNHOME • $1450 Keith Race 407.476.0476
417 Sonja Cir., Davenport, FL 33897 3 BED • 2.5 BATH • UPGRADED KITCHEN • $1795 Lourdes Valdes 407.234.1955
69 Alameda Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34743 4 BED • 2 BATH • Buenaventura Lakes • $1550 Keith Race 407.476.0476
15457 Belle Meade Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787 3 BED • 3 BATH • TOWNHOME • $1495 Keith Race 407.476.0476
1810 Shadow View Circle , Maitland, FL 32751 2 BED • 2 BATH • GATED • $1450 Keith Race 407.476.0476
7824 Holiday Isle Dr , Unit 301, Orlando, FL 32812 3 BED • 2 BATH • LAKEFRONT• $2650 Katherine Rivas 407.476.0476
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3500 Harmony Square Dr W, Harmony, FL 34773 6,000 sq. ft. +/- • Office Space Chris Pixley 352.267.4244 Great opportunity to lease 6,000+/- Sqft of Office Space in the heart of Harmony! The subject property was previously used as an information center for the community and features a very nice build-out throughout. The building’s floorplan offers opportunities for many different uses as well and features two kitchen/break rooms. Call today for more information!
FEATURE PROPERTY Harmony
1118 S. Orange Ave Units 203 & 205 Orlando, FL 32806
Turnkey Medical Office • 2,181SF (Unit 205) & 522SF (Unit 203)
Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
0 Holts Lake Ct, Apopka, FL 34703 5,000sf-14,950sf • New Industrial Warehouse Buildings Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
10411 Tyson Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 13.83 +/- Acres • Lake Nona Area • Lakefront Chris Pixley 352.267.4244
Moss Park Rd, Orlando, FL 32832 61 +/- Acres • Lakefront • Lake Nona Area Richie Frucci 321.303.6726
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