Marriott and Westin Open a Dual-Branded Hotel in Brickell
In Miami’s Brickell Financial District, a dual-branded hotel with considerable commercial space has opened. Robert Finvarb Cos. and Tony Cho recently finished the AC Hotel by Marriott and Westin located in the heart of Brickell at 115 S.W. Eight Street.
The AC Hotel totals 264 rooms with 156 inspired by the Marriott and 108 rooms by the Westin that caters to longer-term guests. Also included in the hotel are 22,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, and 4,600 square feet of meeting space. Rosa Sky is the bar located on the rooftop.
Amenities:
Pool
Bar in lobby
Fitness Center
Ground floor retail
Meeting space
Rooftop lounge
Robert Finvarb, CEO of the Finvarb Cos stated, “We believe our dual-brand property and Rosa Sky concept will fit in well with this market, offering an enhanced guest experience.”
The ground-floor retail space is currently under contract with Metro 1. Other tenants include a speakeasy piano bar Il Piano, Silver Mirror, La Suiza Bakehouse, and Toro restaurant.
Arquitectonica designed the hotel and John Moriarty & Associates of Florida was the general contractor. AC Hotel is just one block west of Brickell City Center and the Brickell Metrorail Station. AC Hotels currently have 107 locations in North America, 12 in Central America, 90 in Europe, and 6 in Asia.
Plans Submitted for 48 Story Tower: Brickell Gateway
Israeli-developer, Gazit Horizons, is on track to bring a 48 story tower to Miami’s Brickell. Located at 90 SW 8th Street next to Brickell City Centre, will be the Brickell Gateway Tower. The 377,000 square foot project will bring residential units, office spaces, a hotel concept, and retail to the neighborhood.
Gazit Horizons acquired the land in July 2017 for $29.5 million and March 1, 2021, was the date that the developers submitted plans for demolition. The tower is proposed to include 500 condo units.
The demolition approval is still pending. According to the plans, the site only permits plans for a building up to 48-stories and they are taking full advantage.
The demolition costs for the property would total $139,698 with an estimated cost for completion at $150 million. BG Group is listed as the demolition contractor for the project. Once approved, the developers are aiming for a completion date in quarter 2 of 2023.
The developers met with the City of Miami on February 15, 2022, for review. The current status of the project is still in redesign.
You may be familiar with the current site of the proposed tower. It is a black building with magnificent artwork portraying soccer-based graffiti. The soccer club, Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, that houses the building has been renting the space since 2018. David Beckham is the Miami MLS Owner and President of Football Operations.
830 Brickell Tower Brings Big Names to Miami’s Financial District
As more tech companies and their execs flock to Miami, another quintessential tower is making a name for itself in the Brickell Financial District with new commercial leases and a lot of them are prominent names! 830 Brickell will soon be home to a massive technology and aerospace companies and we cannot wait to see what other companies decide to lease space.
AerCap, an aviation company recently signed a lease for 20,000 square feet at 830 Brickell with their headquarters currently in Dublin, Ireland. AerCap has leased the entire 50th floor.
According to the developers Cain International and OKO Group, “Attracting a global company like AerCap is precisely what we envisioned when we decided to develop this best-in-class office tower in the Brickell Financial District.”
Other companies that are joining AerCap include CI Financial and Microsoft. CI Financial, a Canadian Asset Management Firm signed a lease for 40,000 square feet between floors spending over the 48th and 49th floors. Microsoft is also leasing 50,000 square feet.
Rent for 830 Brickell starts at $100 per square foot.
About 830 Brickell
830 Brickell is a 55 story Class A office tower located in the Brickell Financial District. Developed by OKO Group and Cain International, the tower was designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill. Interiors have been designed by the Italian architecture company, Iosa Ghini Association.
830 Brickell totals 650,000 square feet.
Amenities for 830 Brickell include street-level retail, cafes, outdoor terrace, conference facility, health and wellness center, and rooftop bar/restaurant. The tower also offers unlimited Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami views.
OKO Group and Cain International are also responsible for Una Residences and Missoni Baia, residential towers in Miami. Missoni Baia has already reached 90% sold. Una is currently scheduled for completion in 2023.
830 Brickell is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2022.
LOFTY Club Residences Debuts in February-50% of Units Reserved
Lofty Club Residences will officially debut on February 17th with the grand opening of the brand’s sales lounge. As of this month, the project has reached 50% reserved and continues to climb.
Similar to its sister tower, NATIIVO (which sold out less in less than a year) Lofty will feature 380 units of fully finished and furnished interiors that will be available for rent nightly, daily, and/or monthly. Residents will have the option of self-managing their units (VRBO or Airbnb) or using Lofty’s onsite management.
Rising 44 stories, Lofty will feature studio, 1, and 2 bedroom floor plans with 485 to 930 square feet options. Pricing starts at $493k for a studio. There will also be available penthouses but the information hasn’t been released as of now.
Designed by internationally acclaimed, Arquitectonica, interiors will be designed by a New York-based interior design company INC New York. Developer Harvey Hernandez is also responsible for Brickell House and Centro towers. Hernandez purchased Lofty lot for $50 million
Lofty will feature a number of wonderful amenities including a butler service, rooftop pool, car service, and a 5-star restaurant that hasn’t been disclosed. This tower will also include a private marina with available docks for boating.
Building Features
The 40-story landmark building designed by internationally acclaimed architecture firm, Arquitectonica
Prime Brickell location is steps from Brickell City Center
Short-term rentals permitted as-of-right
Spectacular panoramic Miami River, Brickell, and Miami skyline views
2 Story lobby with floor to ceiling windows 24-hour welcome desk with concierge 24-hour valet parking 24-hour secure access Advanced technology smart-building with high-speed fiber-optic wireless internet access throughout common areas
Exclusive LOFTY app
Cutting-edge green building technology
6 high-speed passenger elevators with access control
On-site hospitality management Curated River-front restaurant with outdoor dining terrace
Building Amenities
Exotic resort pool with pool-side cabanas
Bar and grill on pool deck 24/7
Co-working lounge Private meeting rooms
Event room with exclusive terrace
A fully-equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center with HD TVs and wireless audio Private Peloton studios Yoga lounge and terrace
LOFTY Rooftop Experience
Residence Features
Urban luxury residences with modern open layouts from 485SF—930SF Studio, one and two-bedroom units
All residences are delivered fully finished and furnished specially curated by INC
Panoramic Miami River, and Miami skyline views
Private balconies for every residence
Corner units offer wrap-around balconies
High ceilings ranging from 9’ to 11’
Owner closets in every residence
Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and sound attenuating impact-resistant laminated glass throughout
Advanced technology Smart Building wiring for HD TV,
Multiple telephone /data lines and ultra-high-speed internet access
Individually controlled energy-efficient central air conditioning and heating system
Kitchen
Imported European cabinets with premium hardware and drawer pulls
Top of the line appliance package including stainless steel refrigerator, oven, cook-top, microwave, dishwasher and sink disposal
Elegant imported stone countertops and backsplashes
Contemporary stainless steel under-mounted sink
High-arc gourmet faucet with integral sprayer
Master Bathroom
Imported European cabinets with premium hardware and drawer pulls
Elegant imported stone countertops and backsplashes
Harvey Hernandez, CEO of Newgard Development Group, “Buyer’s desire for new ways to own and use real estate assets, paired with favorable locations and economics, are nurturing investment growth in our properties.”
The groundbreaking is expected to begin in quarter 4 of 2022. The construction completion date is expected in 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Lofty Brickell, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
1,049 Foot Supertall Tower Receives FAA Approval for Brickell Neighborhood
Brickell may be getting a new supertall tower after receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration. Now the plans will move on to the City of Miami to discuss design, permits, and construction.
The tower located at 1428 Brickell would rise 1,049 feet tall on 1.15 acres. The property is currently owned by Miami-based real estate developer Ytech.
Ytech has the rights to build an 825,000 square foot structure due to the air rights. Ytech’s website states, “In a sea of high-rises, 1428 marks a new chapter for luxury development and a turning point for the Brickell area.”
The FAA application was originally submitted on July 30, 2021 and was just granted approval on January 14, 2022. The project is currently being called 1428. Its T6-48A-O zoning means the property could house a tower that’s at least 48 stories tall.
The only information that has been released about the property is that there will be hotel-like services that owners can participate in.
Ytech also owns property nearby where an 80 story tower is possible. This site could also be a possibility for an additional supertall tower as well.
The developer purchased the site in January 2017 for $26.5 million from The Taplin Company LTD after a threat of foreclosure. Currently, there is a 9 story Bank United office building that was originally built in 1971 with 100,762 square feet. Taplin first purchased the property in 1994 for $4.4 million.
Current Site of 1428 Brickell
Madonna’s Former Miami Waterfront Mansion Sells for $29 Million
Madonna’s former home located in Miami was recently traded for $29 million while Queen of Pop originally sold the home in 2000 for $7.5 million.
Sited on 1.14 acres, the waterfront estate is located at 3029 Brickell Avenue just south of the Brickell neighborhood. With just over 8,400 square feet of living space, the mansion features 9 bedrooms and 8.5 bathrooms.
The property was built in 1928 and over the years it has been renovated and expanded for each owner’s needs. With the sub-tropical and Mediterranean style, the home showcases gorgeous stone archways throughout.
With art deco finishes and a traditional floor plan, the estate flows gracefully from one room to the next. The chef’s kitchen features high-end stainless steel appliances, European white cabinetry, and quartz counters.
The Mediterranean style continues outside with Italian stone pathways, fountains, and a gorgeous in-ground pool. Entertaining is made easy with the expansive covered and uncovered patio that overlooks Biscayne Bay and a dock with a boat lift.
This property is just 1 of 6 mansions on Biscayne Bay that reside on Brickell Avenue. The sale price of the home equates to $3,452 per square foot.
The sellers for the mansion are listed under a trust incorporated in the Bahamas with the President of the trust as Miami Beach attorney Monica Tirado. The buyers are listed as Paul Morelli who is the trustee of the Brickell Holdings Trust in care of Cenna Lanier who resides in Chicago.
Miami is Getting St. Regis Branded Twin Condominium Towers
The Related Group and Integra Investments are teaming together to transform the beachfront site of an affordable senior living housing facility in Miami into a pair of luxurious St. Regis-branded condo buildings. The towers are expected to rise 48 and 47 stories tall on 3.16 acres on 1809 Brickell Avenue.
The same architect who designed 220 Central Park South and 30 Park Place in New York will be the designer for this twin tower 354 unit development, Rober A.M Stern Architects. The interiors will be designed by the Rockwell Group, a New York-based design firm that is also responsible for NEMA and Treehouse Hotel.
Since 2014, Miami-based Integra has owned the existing bayfront building, formerly known as the Stanley Axelrod Towers. Integra paid $14 million for the 17-story tower currently located at the pre-construction site called the George Humphreys Tower built-in 1966.
According to documents from the Department of Housing and Urban Development withdrew the building from its affordable housing agreement in summer 2021. This implies that one of the remaining affordable housing complexes in Miami’s Brickell Financial District, one of the most expensive districts, will be demolished shortly.
According to a principal at Integra, Nelson Stabile, “Given the insatiable demand for top-tier residential product, we feel the market is ready for a bespoke building of this caliber — a masterpiece with an elevated lifestyle experience that only the iconic St. Regis brand can deliver.”
Units are expected to range from 1,300 to 7,000 square feet with prices starting at $2 million. Throughout the twin towers will span 55,000 square feet of amenities that will include a St. Regis Tea Room, an indoor lap pool, and a residents-only restaurant.
While the building will not include a hotel and short-term rentals will not be authorized, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, located in New York, will provide services to future condo tenants.
Related and Integra expect a $2 billion sellout once the St. Regis Residences have been completed. The sales center is expected to launch in 2022 simultaneously with the sales. The ground breaking is expected to occur in 3rd quarter of 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
Echo Brickell Penthouse with Indoor Pool Lists for $39.5 Million
There are many condos that have truly taken our breath away over the years but this one has left us absolutely stunned. From its 28 foot ceilings, all the way to its 360-degree water views to its indoor pool, we can’t stop drooling over this penthouse that just hit the market at Echo Brickell.
Located at 1451 Brickell Ave, Miami, this duplex penthouse has everything you need and more. Listed at a cool price of $39.5 million, the unit stretches 11,000 square feet over 2 floors, 56th and 57th.
The penthouse features 5 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms each with custom built-ins and magnificent views. The unit truly feels like a mansion with the bedrooms above and the main living areas below.
Amenities are in abundance in this ultra-luxury penthouse. The indoor sky pool is perfectly placed with floor-to-ceiling folding doors for the natural weather exposure. The signature staircase unfolds to a unique green foliage wall accenting the marble and glass throughout.
The custom kitchen opens to living space that is a designer’s dream. The grand suite features two dual baths, designer closets, and a midnight bar. All of the bathrooms are custom-crafted marble pieces.
This unit features 6 parking spaces, 4 elevators, an office, staff quarters, and a full wellness package with a sauna and fitness room.
Echo Brickell is a 180 unit residential tower that rises 57 stories located directly in the middle of Miami’s Financial District. Echo was designed by Carlos Ott and developed by PMG and JDS Development Group. The interiors were completed by Yoo Studio. The floor plans range from 1 to 4 bedroom options with penthouses also available. The unique thing about Echo is that it features 180 different floor plans.
Echo Brickell Amenities
Vanishing-edge pool and deck with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, and Miami Beach
2,800 square foot, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa overlooking pool, bay, and city
Resort-style poolside food and beverage service
Two hot tubs with sunbathing deck overlooking the Brickell skyline
Full-service concierge services
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing one of the units at Echo Brickell or any information regarding Penthouse 01, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Take a Look Inside Miami’s First Member’s Only Japanese Restaurant
The same New York-based food group that brought one of your favorite Italian restaurants to Miami, Carbone, opened Miami’s first member’s only Japanese restaurant in late summer. Introducing ZZ’s Member’s Club, located in the Miami Design District at Paradise Plaza.
ZZ’s is the 2nd of 5 restaurants that have been introduced to Miami by the Major Food Group. ZZ’s was inspired by the group’s Greenwich Village restaurant, ZZ’s Clam Bar, which also happens to be the nickname of one of the co-owners Jeff Zalaznick.
The group actually designed the new restaurant to have the same look and feel like the new Japanese restaurant. The 2-story restaurant was designed by a San Fransico-based interior designer, Ken Fulk.
The first-floor overflows with bentwood banquettes, sculptural, handpainted finishes, and animal print rugs. Antique furniture and brass lighting adorn every surface. The patio is referred to as a ‘tiki bar on acid,’ with wicker furnishings and banana prints complementing the modern architecture.
Your nightlife begins on the second floor with a cigar lounge, backgammon, and private bar. Don’t forget to try the signature drink, Pistachio Cocktail featuring gin, honey, and lemon.
According to Zalaznick “With ZZ’s Sushi Bar, we want to build a home away from home for the people of this vibrant, diverse city. It’s a dream come true to be able to create these dynamic spaces in this remarkable neighborhood.”
The centerpiece on the main floor is a custom marble sushi bar where you will find chefs Masa Ito and Kevin Kim. They are famous for their amazing work at Michelin Starred New York’s Sushi Zo. The sushi bar offers you traditional omakase, the main floor dining is a more modern Japanese experience.
The menu features classic tuna and salmon options, along with creative salads as well as Wagyu beef. ZZ also offers the largest selection of Wagyu beef in the United States. Don’t forget to try one of their most famous signature items, the Caviar Temaki.
Although ZZ’s is advertised as a member’s only restaurant, there is an optional invite-only membership so as long as you’re able to get a reservation, then you can enjoy all of the luxuries as a member does!
For more information on ZZ’s Sushi Bar, click here.
