Aston Martin Residences is nearing the top off of the 66-story ultra-luxury tower located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way. Situated in Downtown Miami, this remarkable tower will be one of the Miami skyline’s most unique towers. Designed by BMA Arquitectos & Asociados with Revuelta Architecture International, the 816-foot tall sail-shaped skyscraper will vertically span 1.9 million square feet making it the 2nd tallest tower in Miami.
With Miami-based developer G&G Business Developments and the general contractor as Coastal Construction, the tower is progressing quickly. In October, the tower had already reached the 63rd floor. Now construction is at the 65th floor with netting taking the place of the floor-to-ceiling windows that will eventually be installed.
Vegetation is currently appearing on the pool deck located on the 55th floor as well. We are also seeing contractors carrying large sheets of floor-to-ceiling glass windows and installing them on the 52nd floor. Most of the mirrored siding/windows have been installed from the main to the 52nd floor. Rebar is also being placed on the perimeter columns of the top-floor penthouses.
Units range from studio to 4 bedroom floor plans with square footage beginning at 698. The largest square footage is 27,191 square feet for a penthouse unit that spans over three floors. Sales for Aston Martin Residences began in 2020 and since then a majority of the inventory has sold. River and Panoramic units start at $750,000 and rise to $8+ million depending on the floor plan and unit location. As for the Sky and Penthouse residences, units begin at $14 million reaching well over $50 million.
Development Information
Developer: G&G Business Developments
General Construction: Coastal Construction
Architect and Design Team: Luis Revuelta of Miami and Bodas-Miani-Anger of Argentina
Residence Features
Private service entrance at basement level for all move-ins and personnel
Bulthaup custom cabinetry in kitchens
White marble floors throughout the entire unit and porcelain in all balconies
Quartz countertops in the kitchen. Piatra Grey (Ceasarstone) or similar
Gagganeau appliances in all residences: (sizes depends on units)
Duravit wall-mounted toilets in all units throughout the building and bidets in select units
All bathrooms feature marble floorings and walls (Thassos or similar
Hansgrohe faucets in secondary bathrooms and exclusive Axor model in master and powder bathrooms
Italian Bertolotto doors with AGB hardware in all units
Wood-paneled front doors to residence with programmable smartphone technologies such as NFC and Bluetooth
Floor soundproofing system installed throughout all units including all bathrooms
Walls dividing units with corridors will be 10″ wide with layers of Quiet Rock improving soundproofing
German Schuco hardware on sliding glass doors
ThyssenKrupp “Destination Dispatch” elevator system from main lobbies getting passengers to their destination in the shortest travel time and enabling access only to their own floor for enhanced security
High-speed elevators going up to 1200 feet per minute
High-speed internet and Wi-Fi hotspots in all common areas
Cast iron pipes and risers avoiding Waterflow noises
Amenities
Full-service building with concierge and hospitality-inspired services
Super Yacht Marina facilities
“The Aston Martin Club” membership
Rooftop infinity pool located on 55th floor
Fitness Spa and Fitness Center with Meditation Room and Treatments Suites
Private Steam, Sauna, and Locker Facilities
Pet-friendly building
Building designed with a helipad on the rooftop
24-hour valet and covered garage self-parking
Valet charging stations for electric cars
Valet Butler
Additional bicycle and private storage spaces
10 destination controlled super hi-speed elevators and separate dedicated service elevators
Digital connection to concierge and all building amenities from every residence
State-of-the-art Business Center and Conference Rooms
Art Gallery and Art Lobby on 53rd floor
Private Residence Movie Theatre, Event Space, Kids Playroom, Teen Center, and Game Rooms
Virtual Golf
Beauty Salon with blow-dry station, pedicure chair, manicure table, and wash stations
Construction for Aston Martin Residences is expected to be completed in 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Aston Martin Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
$150 Million Miami Multisport Facility Project Moves Forward
Plans for the $150 million multi-sport facility is moving forward and has officially named its general contractor as well as its architect for the project. Destination Sport Miami will be developed by OHLA Building, a New York-based contractor, and Andrus Architecture in Rockford, Michigan as the architect.
Destination Sport Miami will be located at 11850 N.W. 22nd Street in western Miami-Dade County. At just over 20 acres, Destination Sport Miami will be considered one of the largest indoor sports complexes in North America.
There is nothing like Destination Sport in North America, according to Andrus Architecture, which has developed several ice rinks and office buildings. Multiple sports in the same structure will present a unique architectural challenge.
According to the Executive VP of OHLA Building, “We are looking forward to being part of Destination Sport Miami, an iconic and unique project that will have a significant positive impact on the South Florida community.”
As of May 2021, the plans for the facility were approved with a $2.94 million incentive deal with promises to create 229 jobs over a period of time.
One of the unique things about this facility is the names associated with the build. OHLA Building CEO, Bryan Trottier is also a Hall of Fame center for hockey, U.S. Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis for soccer, All-Star forward Glenn Rice for basketball, and All-Star pitcher Livan Hernandez for baseball.
Destination Sport Miami will feature:
• 2 NHL-regulation ice hockey rinks
• Turf field for football or soccer
• 18 NBA-regulation basketball courts
• 22,500-square-foot esports arena with daily programming
• 36 volleyballs courts
• 11 USTA-regulation tennis courts
• 15,000-square-foot fitness center
• 50-meter Olympic pool
• 25-yard warm-water therapy and teaching pool
• Indoor surfing simulator
• Several restaurants and cafes
Andrus is still working with county officials on the building’s design, which includes the significant energy and water/sewer demands. The developer is planning a glass façade that collects solar radiation for energy efficiency. Once plans are approved, construction should begin in 2022.
Smart Brickell Tower 3 Coming Soon
Smart Brickell is one of the newest condo-hotel projects located in the heart of West Brickell. This mixed-use development will comprise three towers total that features 170 condos and 150 hotel rooms spanning over the three towers.
The most unique thing about the Smart Brickell Tower, besides its futuristic design, the smart technology is so advanced that it will set the stage for all pre-construction towers going forward. Some of the smart features include Lifx Wi-Fi enabled LED smart bulbs, Samsung’s digital home appliances, concierge app, and Nest thermostats.
Tower 1 rises 26 stories featuring 50 condos with 1 to 2 bedroom floor plan options. Floor plans will range from 558 to 1117 square feet starting at $318,000. The first 7 floors will feature a boutique-style hotel managed by Habitat Hotels with floors 11-23 will be condos.
Units will be fully furnished and finished. Top-off was completed in May 2021. The exterior is still will be completed with stucco and prime paint has started on the south facade. Interior drywall and framing is 90% complete.
Tower 2 will feature 50 condos as well as 50 hotel rooms with one to two-bedroom floor plans. Units will also be fully furnished and finished and can be rented up to 50 times a year on a short-term basis like Airbnb. Completion for tower 2 is anticipated for 2022.
Construction on Tower 3 will begin soon and will feature 20 condos and 100+ hotel rooms. These units will also be fully finished and furnished.
On the ground level, the development will feature 12,000 square feet of commercial space with retail, a cafe, and a restaurant.
Building Features
25 Story tower designed by the well-known architect, Hernando Carrillo
The building is Leed certified
One assigned parking space per unit in secured parking garage plus valet parking services
Electric car charging stations
24 Hour concierge and security services
The café is on the ground level
Stunning amenity deck located on the 8th floor with landscaped recreational area and expansive terrace
Resort-style pools with lap area and sun deck
In-water lounge chairs near a waterfall
Spa and wellness center
Fully-equipped business center on the 9th floor
Chic and spacious event room on the 10th floor
Sky fitness center located on the 24th floor
Lounge bar located on the 25th floor
Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and amenity deck
Residence Features
Renowned design firm, Arquitectonica Interiors, designed the units that take full advantage of every square foot
Each unit is equipped with smart, Wi-Fi enabled features to compliment the look and feel of the future of living including Nest thermostat, Lifx Wi-Fi enabled LED smart bulbs and Amazon echo/Alexa home and personal assistant
City-view terraces with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
Every residence has the ease to always be in control from the comfort of their smartphone with the Concierge App
The kitchen will be fully equipped with Bosch and Samsung appliances and contemporary cabinetry
The penthouse is located on the 23rd floor and has 12-foot ceilings
Peruvian Restaurant Jattö Opens in Wynwood Miami
Chef Henry Hané of B Bistro + Bakery, the owner and executive chef, has officially opened a new Peruvian restaurant in Wynwood Miami, Jattö. Located at 223 NW 23rd Street at the former Wynwood Alter location.
Jattö is derived from the Peruvian word “jato,” which means “house,” according to Hané. For the chef, home is where is drew his inspiration for his recipes from all over the world, including Thailand, Peru, Cuba, and Italy.
Hane is known for his work not only at B Bistro + Bakery, but also at Eating House, Bebito’s Cafe, Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, as well as at Two Michelin Star Miramar in Llanca, Spain. At Jattö, he uses his multi-sensory culinary expertise to prepare the avant-garde cuisine. Aleric Constantin is the Chef de Cuisine in the kitchen with him.
This multifaceted culinary restaurant has a contemporary indoor dining room, a chef’s table, and a beautiful alfresco dining terrace with an exotic cocktail bar. The room has been renovated by Jattö into a vivid culinary vision with lush green and gold tones. Guests can dine indoors, outdoors, or at the chef’s table, which offers views into the kitchen.
Jattö will serve dinner during the opening month of November and December with weekend brunch options. Small plates range from $12-$22 and bigger meals range from $65-$85 for sharing.
The ingredients for his dishes are locally sourced, the food is prepared with cutting-edge techniques bringing together Miami vendors and farmers.
Menu
BREAD Sullivan st. – colada butter
FUFU CROQUETAS plantain skin relish – lime
OCTOPUS CHIPS botija aioli – parsley
CHOCLO five spice butter – lime – cebolla criolla
MR. BENEDICT soft egg – hollandaise – bacon – panela gel – smoked paprika
Jattö officially opened on November 16. Their hours are Monday- Friday 6 pm-11:30 pm with later hours on weekends. Reservations are required.
Midtown Miami Development Site Sold to ALMI Residential for Planned 389 Unit Tower
Midtown Miami has become a hotspot of late with the announcement of a new tower Standard Residences and now the newest tower to be announced Midtown 7.
Plans for Midtown 7 were originally presented to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board in 2016 but were denied due to limited information the Magellan Development Group (original developers) had proposed.
Megellan Development Group had originally partnered with the property owner, Midtown Development in 2016 and 2017. Those plans for the Midtown 7 tower included the development to rise 31 stories, feature 391 units, and 505 parking spaces.
AMLI Residential purchased the 1.85-acre site located at 3001 N.E. First Ave, Miami for $30.5 million. The site is approved for 389 residential units totaling 451,469 square feet. ALMI Residential is considered one of the largest apartment developers in the United States.
In addition to this approval, once the project is complete, ALMI Residential would transfer 28,000 square feet of retail space leasable to Midtown Development. ALMI Residential would have the first right of refusal if Midtown Development decides to sell the space.
Midtown 7 Amenities
Concierge
Private Pool
Covered Parking
Secure Entrance
24-Hour Security
Gym
Social area/ Entertainment room
Alex Vadia of Midtown Development stated, “We’re happy to welcome ALMI to the neighborhood once more. On the ground level, we’ll continue to line Midtown Boulevard with local retailers, lifted by the draw of select national favorites, like Trader Joe’s, which makes the Midtown neighborhood even more walkable and enjoyable for the public.”
Construction is expected to begin in 2022 with an anticipated completion date in 2024.
Rosso Development and Standard International are Partnering to Bring a 228 Unit Condo Project to Midtown
In its very first partnership, Standard International along with Rosso Development are collaborating on a residential project that will bring a 12-story tower to the Midtown neighborhood of Miami, the Standard Midtown.
Sales are slated to begin on November 30. Arquitectonica and Urban Robot are collaborating on the project, which will be located on the southwest corner of Northeast First Avenue and Northeast 32nd Street across from a grocery store development that is currently under construction.
The Standard Midtown will feature 228 luxury condos ranging from 432 to 965 square feet of living space with studio to two-bedroom floor plan options. Prices will range from $329,000 to $829,000
Payment Structure:
Deposit 10% at reservation
Contract and Groundbreaking 20%
6 months after contract 10%
Top off 10%
Closing 50%
The units will feature cubby kitchens designed by Urban Robot, expansive terraces, and master baths with double showers. Unit owners will be able to rent their units for periods up to 30 days with exclusive benefits to friends and family.
Amenities:
35,000 square feet of amenities
10,000 square feet of retail space
Expansive lobby with lounge areas and a cafe
Rooftop restaurant
Bar
60-foot resort-style pool
Sweat room and fitness center
Indoor pickleball court
Yoga and stretch studios
Karaoke bar
Pet Spa
Party room
Carols Rosso, owner of Rosso Development has stated that this is his first major development since he left the Related Group. Rosso hinted at additional Standard-branded residential projects in the pipeline.
Standard International, currently operates 16 hotels in the United States and across the world and owns a waterfront hotel on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach named the Standard Spa.
Construction is planned to begin next year and be finished by the middle of 2023. The site at 3100 Northeast First Avenue, as well as the air rights above the existing neighboring garage, are owned by Vadia’s Midtown Opportunities VIIIB LLC.
Notable Real Estate Developers Purchase the White House Inn Property in North Miami
Teddy Sagi and Jorge Pérez, Miami’s most notable real estate investors, have chosen their second South Florida property to invest in: the White House Inn at the gateway to North Miami. What once was a motel that opened its doors in 1969 later became a dilapidated building that saw many problems throughout the years, which later closed in 2014.
Along with BH Group, Pérez’s Related Group, and Sagi’s LabTech Investments Limited are teaming up to buy the waterfront property located at 2305 Northeast 123rd Street.
The 1-acre property is expected to be redeveloped into a luxury apartment complex that would cost around $85 million. Sagi and Pérez are expected to close on the $11 million sale next week.
The North Miami property was sold by a firm led by Mario Murgado, the owner of Murgado Automotive Group for $7.8 million in 2014. Murgado planned to demolish the White House Inn and replace it with a seven-story Ocean Cadillac dealership with a self-contained parking structure, top-floor showroom, and ground-floor restaurant.
Local residents were outspoken in their opposition to the dealership, fearing that it would bring a flood of traffic to the neighborhood. Later Murgado proposed an 11-story tower, Biscayne Harbour, that was approved by the city council but was never finished.
“One of those rare bayfront sites that’s gone underutilized for far too long,” and that the partnership plans to give North Miami “the entrance it deserves,” according to Pérez.
Not only is Pérez known for his work with the Related Group but he is a big player in the residential market as well. In July, he sold his Coconut Grovemansion for $33 million. Pérez also sold his Apogee Beach penthouse for $6 million.
Grab Your Mimosas-We are Going to Brunch
Major Food Group does it again with the opening of another restaurant in Coconut Grove and this time, it’s focused on brunch! The restaurant Sadelle’s, which will open mid-December is another New York restaurant that the group has decided to open an additional location in South Florida along with the Italian eatery, Carbone, and ZZ’s Sushi Bar in the Design District.
Sadelle’s will be located at 3321 Mary Street where the former Tigertail + Mary restaurant was located. The building just sold last month in a joint venture with the Terra Group and The Related Group to the developer, Mocca Construction for $5.5 million. That is one of the reasons Tigertail + Mary closed last month was due to this sale. The retail condo space on the main floor was also sold for $6 million to a Mexican Investment Group under the name 2811 SBD LLC.
The founders Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi signed a 10-year lease for the space. The restaurant will include outdoor space.
According to Sadelle’s website, they are considered to “Serve the best bagels in New York City.” Miami will be the judge of that! Not only do they offer classic bagels, but they also offer chopped salads, sliced to order salmon and sturgeon.
HEALTHY EGG SANDWICH Egg whites, arugula, green chili
EGGS ANY STYLE Scrambled, fried or poached, served with potatoes and bagel
CAVIAR
SOFT SCRAMBLED EGG
LATKE ROYALE
TRADITIONAL CAVIAR SERVICE
SPECIALITIES
GRAPEFRUIT COCKTAIL
FRENCH TOAST
BLUEBERRY PANCAKES
CHEESE BLINTZES
GRILLED SALMON
TROUT MEUNIÈRE
BONE IN STRIP
SIDES
BREAKFAST POTATOES
BACON
SAUSAGE
AVOCADO
SADELLE’S COLESLAW
PICKLES
GLUTEN FREE BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE
BAGEL & CREAM CHEESE
TOASTChallah or Rye
Sadelle’s was also voted 23 Best Brunch Spots in New York City by Harper’s BAZAAR.
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $25 Million Renovations on the Freedom Tower
In a landmark event, Governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis stood behind a podium with the words *Patria Y Vida, meaning ‘Homeland and Life,’ while announcing plans to restore the Freedom Tower with a $25 million renovation. During the announcement, Miami natives came out to support the people of Cuba. While crowds were demonstrating, DeSantis announced this new renovation project for the tower that means so much to Cuban Americans.
The Freedom Tower was originally built in 1925 for the headquarters and printing facility for The Miami News newspaper. In the ’60s, the Federal Government used the tower to process and document refugees during the Cuban Revolution. This building assisted with providing medical and dental services to all refugees.
In 1972, the Federal Government sold the building to a private buyer and just a few years later the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since then, the building was converted into a memorial to honor the Cuban refugees that were once given sanctuary there. There is currently a contemporary art museum as well as offices for some of the Miami Dade College faculty.
Developer, Terra Group purchased the property in 2005, and then announced plans for a 62-story residential tower named Freedom Square. The tower was never built. While Miami-Dade College owns the Freedom Tower, the property behind it where Freedom Square was originally proposed, is now owned by developer, Chateau Group.
The $25 million renovations for the Freedom Tower would include; parking garage shoring, architecture restoration, a new security system, and waterproofing. While lawmakers have yet to approve the request, DeSantis plans to place the renovation expenses in the budget for 2022. Renovations could take anywhere from 2 to 3 years.
*Patria Y Vida is a slogan and song associated with the July 2021 Cuban protests.
You Could Have Your Own Regalia Penthouse for $25.5 Million
Photo Credit: Jeffrey Miller
Located at the Regalia, this 15,000 square foot penthouse is an absolute dream and it could be yours for $25.5 million. In a time where luxury penthouses have been selling quickly and real estate records keep breaking, at this price point plus all of the features and amenities, this penthouse unit is a steal.
The location of the Regalia is unmatched, placing it centrally in Sunny Isles Beach with the ocean just steps from the luxury tower. Located at 19575 Collins Avenue #PH43, this unit has a bird’s eye view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline. Featuring 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 2 half baths, this full-floor unit is placed at the very top of the tower spreading over 3 floors.
Upon entering the luxury unit, you are greeted with soaring 20-foot ceilings, a custom rainfall chandelier, and floor-to-ceiling windows with endless ocean views. The Blanco Sevilla stone floors lead to the custom Poliform kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances. The kitchen also features smoky quartz counters with Kreon lighting.
The floating staircase takes you to a separate floor where the expansive master is anything but ordinary. This suite is perfectly finished with remarkable ocean views from every corner and the grand bathroom with its Calacatta marble expanding over the floors and walls. According to the listing, there is over $1 million in imported Calacatta.
As you ascend from the pneumatic glass elevator to the private rooftop, an outdoor pool, summer kitchen, and custom bar awaits. The entire unit features Blanco Sevilla Stone and Nikzad flooring throughout, Kreon lighting, Crestron Smart home automation, and Lualdi Italian Interior doors.
This remarkable tower was designed by Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica and decorated by Charles Allem of CAD International, a world-renowned South African designer. The Regalia is the epitome of perfection and luxury. What’s so unique about this tower is the 39 full-floor residences. Each residence expands 5,515 square feet of living space with private elevator entries and 2,100 square feet of wrap-around terraces.
Regalia Amenities
Smart Building
Yoga/Meditation Room
Oceanfront Jacuzzi
5-Star International Concierge Services
Cold Plunge Pool
Private Poolside Cabanas
Finishes with the Finest Stone, Wood, Glass, and Wall Coverings
State-of-the-Art Fitness Center
Professionally Trained Spa Manager
Private Poolside Cabanas
Fountains, Privacy Landscaping, and 24-Hour Valet
This incredible listing is currently up for auction and will be sold to the highest bidder on December 16, 2021. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the Regalia, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
