Civica Center Phase II, a 27-story residential skyscraper planned for construction at 1050 Northwest 14th Street in Miami’s Allapattah district, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval. The project is being developed by Boston-based The Congress Group and Taurus Investment Holdings, LLC. Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer and landscape architect for the 301-foot-tall building that was created by CUBE3 Architects.
The structure will be able to rise 310 feet above mean sea level or 301 feet above ground level thanks to the building permissions that were acquired. The FAA claims that, under certain circumstances, the planned structure won’t violate obstruction rules and won’t be dangerous for air navigation.
The Civica Center Phase II designs, which were initially intended to be a 22-story office tower, underwent significant revisions after being submitted to Miami’s Urban Development Review Board in December 2022. The original plan was for an office tower with a generous 731,472 square feet of space to be built in place of an existing surface-level parking lot behind the first phase. But the developers adjusted their strategy in reaction to market developments and Miami’s rising demand for residential real estate.
According to the updated Civica Center Phase II plans, there will be 342 residential units, with floor designs ranging from small studio apartments to roomy two-bedroom homes with 552 to 1,240 square feet. Additionally, the construction will include seven parking levels with room for up to 584 vehicles. The design of the 27-story tower features a tasteful blending of white stucco, glass, and architectural components embellished with striking gold alucobond panels. The location of the site is convenient; it is bounded to the north by Northwest 14th Street, to the south by State Road 836, to the east by Northwest 10th Avenue, and to the west by Northwest Highland Road.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Construction Update
The 100-story Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences in Miami is progressing significantly with the filing of tower crane licenses for 300 Biscayne Boulevard. This incredibly tall tower was created by Sieger Suarez Architects and Carlos Ott and is being built by a group of prestigious investors. These companies include international investment business Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, national developer Property Markets Group, Canadian private equity firm Greybrook Realty Partners, global hospitality giant Hilton, and general contractor John Moriarty Associates.
Two tower cranes are planned to rise 1,255 feet above ground level, or 1,266 feet above sea level, according to the FAA file from May 31. The estimated work timeline for the cranes is from October 24, 2023, to August 23, 2027, demonstrating the precise planning and long-term dedication required for this enormous undertaking.
The Waldorf Astoria Miami, which is situated at 300 Biscayne Boulevard, will have nine spiraling, offset glass cubes that are evenly placed and covered in what is sometimes described as a “glass skin” to set it apart from other East Coast properties. In order to develop an iconic edifice in Downtown Miami that offers 360-degree views of Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean, Sieger Suarez Architects and famous architect Carlos Ott collaborated.
Additionally, the developers collaborated with award-winning interior design company BAMO, which takes pride in designing enticing surroundings that flow, function, and inspire individuals to live and dream more completely. Along with guest rooms and suites inside the five-star hotel, the resort will have 360 private houses. Peacock Alley, a specialty restaurant, indoor/outdoor pre-function, and event spaces, conference and boardrooms, a resort-style pool deck with private cabanas, a spa, and a fitness facility will all be considered signature areas.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Penthouse at Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia Sells for Record-Breaking $12.6 Million
A 5,893 square-foot penthouse on the 54th floor at Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia just sold for a record $12.6 million. This record-breaking price per foot is of no surprise due to the robust sales that have been happening at Casa Bella Residences which have reached $50 million in the past 60 days.
The 56-story tower offers 317 residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, all of which feature soaring ceilings, sweeping views, private elevator access, state-of-the-art kitchens with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances and an exquisite selection of European-fixtures.
Casa Bella’s Penthouse Collection comprises 10 exquisitely-designed homes with seven distinct floor plans, the crown jewel of which is a pair of 54th-floor triplex residences with private rooftop terraces, each featuring spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens with stunning water views. Of these two penthouses, the remaining triplex is available for $12.3 million. The 54th-floor is also home to two outstanding duplex penthouses, spanning 4,100 and 4,560 square feet and priced between $8 million and $10 million.
Unit Features
306 luxury condos including an exquisite penthouse collection of 24 penthouses
Residences offer 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom layouts with 10’ ceilings
Penthouses offer 2, 3 + Den, and 5-bedroom layouts with 11-12-foot ceilings
Units range in size from 711 to 5,890 square feet
All residences feature 2 private elevators and a foyer, which is unique in Miami
Biometric access-controlled elevators
Floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant windows
Modern European-style kitchens and bathrooms designed by Piero Lissoni featuring Italian cabinetry by ItalKraft
Premium black glass appliance packages with integrated 36” Sub-Zero refrigerators/freezers, integrated paneled dishwasher, built-in Wolf convection oven, and speed oven, and oversized stainless-steel radius sink with faucet drawer
Master bathrooms, designed by Piero Lissoni, boast frameless glass-enclosed showers, oversized tubs, imported porcelain flooring/wet walls, backlit vanity mirrors, and separate water closets
Two penthouses feature private rooftop terraces complete with private summer kitchens and spa tubs
Select units offer powder rooms
Spacious private terraces with spectacular water and city views
Casa Bella offers an extraordinary opportunity to have your residence curated by B&B Italia, Italy’s leading furniture brand
Tower Amenities
2 full floors of private amenities
State-of-the-art wellness and fitness center offering on-demand services
Yoga room
Spinning room
Salon with manicure/pedicure stations
Adult entertainment lounge
Game room
Kid’s playroom with smartboard and educational games
Residents’ party room
Wine room
Movie theater
Museum-quality curated art collection
High-tech business center with conference room
Co-workspace
Pet spa
Expansive pool deck situated on the 11th floor overlooking Biscayne Bay
78’ lap pool
Outdoor spa
Poolside bar and café
Poolside cabanas and lounge areas
Towel service
Sun-care kiosk
Open-air lawn perfect for yoga
Lush gardens were designed by acclaimed landscape architect Enzo Enea
Pickleball court
BBQ with outdoor dining area
Ground-level restaurant open to the public
56th-floor Sky Terrace boasts a rooftop pool and observatory (650 feet) with a high-tech telescope
24-hour valet parking
24-hour security
24-hour maintenance staff
Multilingual team on site
On-demand concierge services are available including housekeeping, grocery shopping, “while you’re away” butler services, dry cleaning, childcare, pet care, courier services, translation service, and more
Residents enjoy a 1-year complimentary membership at the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne
Construction for the development is estimated for winter 2023 with an anticipated completion date of 2025. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Casa Bella, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Two Tower Development by Swire Properties Revealed-One Island Drive Miami
One Island Drive, an exceptional residential and hospitality destination located on a private island sanctuary just minutes from Miami’s lively metropolitan core, has unveiled its first official features, according to Swire Properties. One Island Drive, which is surrounded by beachfront views, will be among the pinnacles of Swire Properties’ portfolio of world-class properties and is destined to become a distinctive landmark on the Miami skyline.
One Island Drive will be a tranquil haven with two magnificent buildings, situated at the southernmost tip of Brickell Key, the private island community that Swire Properties has been building for more than 40 years. The luxurious collection of 220 two- to four-bedroom private homes with expansive floorplans of up to 4,700 square feet and two prestigious duplex penthouses at the top of the building, each spanning over 6,000 square feet, will be found in the first tower, known as “The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami,” which rises to a height of over 800 feet. The second tower will rise 400 feet tall and will feature 151 rooms with the famous North American Mandarin Oriental Hotel in addition to 61 private Residences and 28 hotel Residences.
Residence Features
Panoramic views of Biscayne Bay
Resort-style podium
100,000 square feet of amenities
Multi-tiered landscaped infinity pools
Private cabanas
Work lounges
Private dining room
Chef kitchens
Top-notch restaurants
Signature spa
Cutting-edge health and wealth facilities
An award-winning international design team, each at the top of their respective industries, will work together to create One Island Drive, a landmark of understated elegance on the waterfront. The bold exterior design by Kohn Pederson Fox Associates (KPF) will redefine the skyline; the interiors of The Residences by Parisian designer Tristan Auer; the interiors of the hotel by AD 100 and Elle Décor A-List Parisian designer Laura Gonzalez; and the landscape architecture by renowned Thai firm Shma. For Auer, Gonzalez, and Shma, this is their first commission for new development in the country.
One Island Drive will be the first residential building to be constructed on Brickell Key in the last 15 years. Pricing will begin at $3,500,000 when sales begin in the latter half of 2023.
New Tower Proposed in Miami-Clear Residences
Clear Residences, a 52-story tower proposal is now being examined by the Miami Planning and Development Department. Located at 130 SE 1st Street, the site itself sits on 0.55 acres or 23,750 square feet, with the current site now being used as parking.
The proposal with a letter of intent was submitted to the review board in December 2022 with Clear Residences featuring 545 residential units, 4,190 square feet of ground floor retail, and 199 parking spaces.
The tower would rise 694 feet tall with Kobi Karp listed as the architect.
The developer is listed as Clear Communities Miami North Limited Partnership, and Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes is their legal counsel during the approval procedure.
Joseph R. Colletti is listed as the officer for Clear Communities Miami North Limited. Clear Communities originally purchased the site in 2019 for $18 million while obtaining a mortgage for $10 million through the Pacific National Bank in Miami. The price equaled $756 per square foot.
According to the site’s T6-80-O zoning, an 80-story tower could be built there, requiring Federal Aviation Administration height approval.
Exclusive Private Terminal Coming to Miami International Airport
Miami International Airport has been chosen by the exclusive private terminal service PS for expansion from its original location at LAX. The historic former PanAm headquarters will house the airport’s first private, opulent terminal for commercial flights, which is scheduled to open in 2025.
From hubs like Atlanta and Dallas-Fort Worth, PS is a first-of-its-kind, premium travel service. When it opens, PS MIA will provide members and visitors with improved privacy, security, efficiency, and luxury amenities in a quiet haven.
In addition to Private Suites with private balconies and a landscaped courtyard for soaking up a few last moments of Miami sunshine, the terminal will feature an elevated lounge experience called The Salon.
PS MIA members and guests will be escorted through on-site TSA screening after unwinding at the posh new terminal before being chauffeured to their commercial flights at any of MIA’s concourses. They will use the jet bridge stairs to ascend the plane directly from the tarmac. The entire experience, from tarmac pickup to airport departure, will be offered to MIA arrivals.
Other benefits include complimentary parking, spa showers and services, car washes, and amenities for kids and pets. These benefits vary depending on your membership level.
Similar to mid-century terminal rehabs like the recently finished TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport, PS MIA will breathe new life into Miami’s former Pan American Regional Headquarters, located at Building 874 across the airfield off 36th Street. Richard Heisenbottle, a renowned architect and Florida preservationist, will oversee the restoration while keeping Art Deco accents and 1960s nods throughout.
The cost of membership has not yet been disclosed for PS MIA, although rates for the LAX location’s Salon and Private Suites begin at $1,250 annually and $4,650 for up to four guests. The PS experience is available to non-members for $4,650 for up to four guests (Private Suite) or $995 per person (Salon).
It is reported that PS MIA would bring in $16 million for the County over the course of the initial 20-year contract.
EDITION Residences Edgewater Construction Update
Construction is moving along for the 56-story EDITION Residences tower in Edgewater with its building permit application as well as a seawall permit application.
According to the permit application, the 56-story Edition will include a total of 187 residential units, a 13-level parking garage, and 3,500 square feet of business space. There will be 1,206,774 square feet of new building in total, with a hard construction cost of $215,750,000.
The builders announced last month that they anticipated commencing ground this Summer as a result of receiving $160 million in unit reservations.
One-bedroom-plus-den to four-bedroom floorplans with sizes ranging from 1,952 to 3,864 square feet and starting at $1.9 million will be available in immaculately finished homes. The tower will also have three lavish tri-level penthouses, each with a private rooftop pool and garden, representing the height of luxury.
The EDITION Residences, Miami Edgewater will have approximately 45,000 square feet of beautifully designed amenity spaces where owners can live, work, play, and entertain guests while exuding the same degree of luxury as the renowned hospitality brand. Two resort-style pools, a club bar, a library, private training studios, an extensive spa program, and six Guest Suites are just a few of the lauded features.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at EDITION Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Miami Riverbridge Project Receives Approval for Construction in Downtown Miami
On May 11, Miami commissioners voted overwhelmingly to accept the waivers required for the reconstruction of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Miami, Miami Riverbridge. This new supertall tower has also seen the release of new renderings.
Estimated to cost approximately $1.5 billion, the project calls for three new towers, two of 61 stories and one 95-story supertall, which would contain over 1,500 residential units, a new flagship 615-key Hyatt Regency hotel and 264 branded serviced apartments, 190,000 square feet of Class A meeting and events space, commercial and retail spaces, over 1,000 parking spaces and 50,000 square feet of open public space including a 480-foot-long rejuvenated riverwalk.
Arquitectonica is the architect of the Miami Riverbridge, which is being built by Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Gencom under the HRM Owner LLC.
The public benefits that the massive project would bring to the site and vicinity were underlined by Miami Riverbridge’s developers. Improvements to the streetscape for a better pedestrian experience and quicker access in and out of Miami’s urban core would relieve the congestion and traffic flow in this area of the city, which is frequently crowded and polluted by traffic.
The developers consented to give $25 million to help fund affordable housing in Miami. The project’s development would result in the creation of 4,500 jobs, with a rise in permanent employment from 350 to 900. Miami RiverBridge would bring in nearly $1.5 billion in city taxes, levies, and ground rent that could be used to expand public benefits throughout the city. Land leasing rent would rise from $250,000 to a minimum of $2,500,000, or 2.5% of gross receipts. A project park impact fee may also be used to pay for the renovation and reopening of the nearby Fort Dallas Park and the preservation of the nearby historic Flagler Worker’s House, which is located on city-owned property.
The convention center and the 40-year-old Hyatt Regency would be demolished to make room for the new complex if the proposal were to be accepted. By 2023’s end or the beginning of 2024, the developers hope to secure financing. The third tower is expected to be completed in Q3 2029, with the first two towers arriving by Q3 2028. Construction is anticipated to start in 2025.
700 N. Miami Avenue Site at Miami Worldcenter Construction Update
New York-based developer, the Witkoff Group, is steadily working to change the Miami Arena’s former location in Park West. The thriving Miami Worldcenter’s premium real estate is getting ready to welcome three towers rising 57 stories tall.
Recently, Witkoff signed the utilities deal for the site at 700 N. Miami Avenue at Miami Worldcenter. The expected total for the connection fees for utilities and the Biscayne Basin Sanitary Sewer Special Connection fee is $2,085,466.50 and $1,265,004. Alex Witkoff signed the contract on behalf of the construction company, WG 700 North Miami LLC.
The signing of the utility deal and obtaining FAA height approvals for the towers are significant steps in the development process, even though Miami’s Building Department has yet to get construction licenses for the project.
On this large-scale undertaking, Monroe Capital, based in Chicago, is working with Witkoff Group. The location, which is within the confines of Northwest 8th Street, Northwest 1st Avenue, and North Miami Avenue, was previously slated to become the Marriott Marquis Miami Worldcenter Hotel & Expo Center, but is now in line for a dramatic overhaul. This includes the development of three imposing structures that could rise as high as 685 feet. Nichols Architects created the design.
The proposal promises a diverse mix of apartment buildings, shops, and dining establishments. With the utility agreement signed the 700 North Miami Avenue project is preparing for its vertical construction phase, marking an important step in the redevelopment of the former Miami Arena site.
This mixed-use project will undoubtedly become a landmark addition to Miami’s skyline due to its massive scale, prominent location, and reputation of its development and design team. It will also undoubtedly play a significant role in future developments at Miami Worldcenter.
