Approval Pending for Construction on 10 Story Residential Tower in Miami Beach
An application has been submitted for design review approval to build a new 10-story mixed-use building at 6940 Abbott Avenue, the location of a former BellSouth office and parking lot that is no longer in use in the North Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach. The application was filed by 6940 North Beach LLC, a joint venture between entities controlled by Rainer Viete, Jose Boschetti, and Eduardo Otaola.
The 130-foot-tall structure will feature 134,573 square feet of space, including 96 multi-family units, 21 of which would be co-living units, 2,192 square feet of ground floor retail, and 90 parking spaces. It was designed by Arquitectonica with Biscayne Engineering serving as the land surveyor and civil engineer.
Unit floor plans include studio, one, and two bedrooms. The regular size units would be between 550 and 1,250 square feet, while studio units (co-living) will be between 403 and 437 square feet. A cafe, fitness facility, pickle-ball court, and a lap pool will all be on the rooftop.
The traffic engineer is David Plummer & Associates, while the landscape architect is Christopher Cawley Landscape Architecture. The interior of the building will be thoroughly illuminated by natural light thanks to the use of grey glass windows and a glass railing. Mixing these materials will produce a striking, modern appearance that blends nicely with the nearby North Beach neighborhood. A stunning concrete frame with spherical motifs grouped in a bond-like pattern wraps around all elevations of the residential component of the building, emphasizing its distinctive form.
The development organization has also offered hurricane-proof impact windows, passive cooling systems, resilient planting, a study of the elevation of the property and the elevation of neighboring properties, and a recycling or salvage strategy for partial or complete deconstruction. To integrate the loading and parking driveways, they also ask for a waiver. The granting of this waiver will enable the project to be better designed while still adhering to the TC-C district’s development restrictions and without the requirement for variances. The project’s anticipated construction cost is approximately $14,692,224.
New Renderings Released for Shoma Bay in North Bay Village
New images of Shoma Bay, a 24-story mixed-use development proposed for 1850 79th Street Causeway in the waterfront neighborhood of North Bay Village, have been released by Miami-based developer Shoma Group.
The tower will feature 333 residential units, a 35,037-square-foot Publix, and 6,325 square feet of retail space, which includes a rooftop lounge and Shoma Bazaar food hall. It was designed by MSA Architects with interiors by Adriana Hoyos. The pedestrian-friendly location is close to all main freeways, stores, and food options at 79th Street Causeway and East Treasure Drive.
Each floor plan in the 2.8-acre mixed-use development’s furnished studios to three-bedroom units, with sizes ranging from 344 square feet to 2,700 square feet, was created to enhance functionality and comfort.
With only a few changes that improve the building’s appearance, the new tower design, which combines traditional art-deco and modern architecture, indicates a modest departure from the original design. The building now has a more contemporary appearance.
Amenities:
Resident lounge and bar
Spa
Hammam
Golf Simulators
Fitness center with Technogym equipment
Pet spa
Kid’s club
6,030 square foot pool deck
Panoramic views of Biscayne Bay
Pool
Cabanas
Summer kitchen
Library
2,600 square foot cowering business room
Lounge with coffee bar
Gaming area
Movie area
Gated parking
Electric vehicle charging stations
Specialized bike room
Storage areas
The construction of Shoma Bay is anticipated to begin in the summer of 2023 with a completion date in 2025.
New Renderings Released for The Wellness Club at The Village of Coral Cables
Recently released renderings of The Wellness Club at The Village at Coral Gables, will feature over 4,000 square feet of stunning amenities and features.
The Village at Coral Gables is situated at 535 Santander Avenue and spread across 17 lots, bounded by Malaga Avenue, Santander Avenue, Segovia Street, and Hernando Street.
The new images offer a sneak peek at a few of the excellent features that will honor the city’s legacy while providing for contemporary opulent conveniences. The large wellness clubhouse exudes a modern and tropical environment. It was created in the manner of the Mediterranean revival, and its color palette combines natural tones with lush green flora and subtle gold décor accents.
The exquisitely designed amenity spaces raise the bar for contemporary living in historic Coral Gables and were curated by MG Development in association with renowned architect De La Guardia Victoria Architects & Urbanists. Some amenities include like high-speed wi-fi and a large monitor screen to host virtual meetings and more. They also include a fitness wing, a luxurious plunge pool, a library, and a conference center.
The carefully chosen interiors draw inspiration from Seville, Spain’s visual appeal and way of life, MG Developer sought to carry on George Merrick’s legacy. The boutique 48-home private enclave will honor Merrick’s tradition and history in a timeless yet contemporary manner.
A full block of courtyards will be incorporated into The Village at Coral Gables, which will be surrounded by gardens with alcoves modeled after those in the Plaza de Espaa. Fifty percent of the site is anticipated to be covered with lush vegetation and hidden parking garages with decorative elements that go well with the Coral Gables neighborhood.
Townhomes, Lofts, Villas, and Flats are the four main groupings offered at The Village at Coral Gables. The style and size of the residences will vary, ranging from elegant flats with two bedrooms, a study, and a balcony to attractive townhomes with four bedrooms that are between 1,750 and 3,100 square feet in size.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2024.
Michelin Names 8 New Miami Restaurants to The Florida Michelin Guide
Eight new Miami additions to the Florida Michelin Guide were unveiled by Michelin. The Michelin Guide classified the businesses as “New,” encouraging diners to try new and exciting restaurants in Miami.
The yearly Michelin announcement of Bib Gourmands and stars has yet to be released and Michelin occasionally “teases” its annual guides by presenting brief lists in prominent cities.
The announcement was explained in a statement by Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guides, “We improve our digital tools to further strengthen the bonds that unite us to food lovers. By revealing some of the new additions made by our inspectors throughout the year.”
According to the press release, any of the 8 restaurants on the list may be awarded a Bib Gourmand or star during the annual star ceremony.
It mostly indicates that the Michelin team of inspectors is actively looking for restaurants in Miami to include in the 2023 Florida Michelin Guide. A restaurant also needs to merit its inclusion in the annual guide. Ten restaurants in Miami received one star when the Florida Guide was published in June 2022, giving them a total of 65 spots. The only establishment to be awarded two stars was L’Atelier de Jol Robuchon. The coveted three-star rating only goes to a select few great restaurants like the French Laundry, Alinea, and Eleven Madison Park. No Miami eateries have ever received this honor.
No location or date for the 2023 Michelin Florida Star Reveal Ceremony has been determined. The ceremony was previously Orlando in June 2022.
Michelin Guide Florida: New Miami Additions, February 2023
Brasserie Laurel- French-inspired cuisine inside downtown Miami’s new Miami Worldcenter.
Rosie’s- Brunch garden in Little River with Akino West as Chef.Fiola Miami- Coral Gables Italian restaurant by Michelin-starred, Fiola D.C.
Walrus Rodeo- Wood-fire cooking by the Boia De team.Lido- Surf Club with a champagne bar and delectable Italian food.
Lion & the Rambler- Chef Michael Bolen makes a classic spin on American cuisine.
Tambourine Room by Tristan Brandt- Modern/classic French and Asian inspired dishes.
The Gibson Room- American fare with modern inspired cocktails.
National Developer PMG Announces West Eleventh Residences in Miami
In Miami’s Park West neighborhood, Property Markets Group unveiled plans for a condominium tower with short-term rental options.
West Eleventh Residences will offer short-term rental flexibility and a first-time opportunity for owners to enjoy fully centralized management with the ability to host guests 365 days a year on Airbnb.
At 18 N.W. 11th St., which is currently owned by Miami-based Block 17 Land Trust, West Eleventh Residences would rise 44 floors. For the project, PMG has joined forces with the Marc Roberts Cos. and the Miami-based Lion Development Group, directed by Michael Simkins. On the bottom floor, there would be a 30,000-square-foot entertainment facility and food hall in addition to 659 completely equipped condos.
Although Miami’s short-term condo rentals were just introduced a few years ago, they are now a significant part of the city’s most recent condo development boom. They give condo owners the option to occupy them themselves or rent them out for however many days are necessary, allowing them to potentially profit from higher daily rental rates.
The E11even Hotel & Residences, another condominium for short-term rentals, and the E11even Residences Beyond are being constructed by PMG, Simkins, and Roberts directly west of the West Eleventh Residences.
“The demand for short-term rental properties with on-site support for seamless hosting is high in South Florida, especially in downtown Miami,” said Ryan Shear, managing partner at PMG. “Not only will West Eleventh Residences offer flexible living options and luxury condo ownership for buyers, but it will also provide impeccable residences and superb amenities for Airbnb guests and owners to enjoy.”
Condos at West Eleventh Residences will range in size from 334 square feet for studios. The units would contain smart home technology for lighting, audio, video, and other features. Costs start at roughly $300,000. The real sales push will begin on February 20.
The project was designed by Sieger Suarez Architects.The structure would have a restaurant, a lounge, a fitness center, and a pool.
Simkins asserted that “our collaboration with PMG and Marc Roberts Cos. on West Eleventh Residences will once again underscore the area’s potential, solidifying Downtown Miami’s District 11 into a true live-work-play community for all.”
Significant Archaeological Find In Miami From A 7,000-Year-Old Settlement at New Construction Site
For the last 18 months, archaeologists have been excavating at a new development site on the Miami River, where developer Related Group plans to build three residential towers.
Researchers claim to have discovered a significant archaeological discovery at the location, including 7,000-year-old relics and other proof that the area was once occupied by prehistoric people.
One of the towers will include Baccarat Residences Miami. Ancient artifacts and fossils found at the site are giving researchers a glimpse into a civilization that once thrived along the river. One of the earliest populations in the region is thought to have been the Tequesta people.
Will Pestle, a bioarchaeologist and University of Miami Professor stated “There is a very important ceramic phase of this site so there is pottery, broken pieces of pottery, there are stone tools, arrowheads, projectile points, abundant animal remains, deer and fish, but there are also remains of sharks. There are remains of giant sea turtles, remains of whales, remains of an extinct kind of seal, the West Indian monk seal.”
The Miami Professor also stated that the site could date back to as early as 7,000 years which he states is older than the pyramids in Egypt and Colosseum in Rome.
The site is significant and they believe it to be “potentially eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places based on criterion D, that it contains well-preserved cultural deposits that could contribute to our knowledge of prehistoric subsistence and settlement patterns,” according to a 2021 report submitted to the city by Archaeological and Historical Conservancy, Inc. Additionally, the location has human remains that fall under Chapter 872.05 of the Florida Statutes.
According to the group, archaeologists have “collected cultural material” that includes “tools and jewelry made of stone, shell, and bone. Ecofacts contain animal teeth and bones as well as shells that indicate food waste.
According to the paper, “Other elements of importance include wood, seeds, and charcoal. Historical artifacts include some items connected to European interaction, most likely Spanish artifacts from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The objects connected to Miami’s American settlers from the nineteenth century are among the additional historical items.
Pestle also stated, “Let’s design the buildings in such a way that what is there can be preserved and seen by the public visiting, so when you walk into that Baccarat hotel, which is going to be on the parcel that is currently being excavated, you can see through a glass floor and you can see the ancient remnants of this city.”
On April 4th the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board is meeting to discuss the importance of the findings as well as the procedures that were followed in the excavation.
Our Pick for Miami’s Most Romantic Valentine’s Restaurants 2023
Valentine’s Day is next week and if you haven’t made plans yet, now’s the time. Whether you want to impress a romantic interest for the first time or finally confess your feelings, Miami has a restaurant — and special Valentine’s Day menu — to match your intentions on the most romantic holiday of the year.
Here are our top restaurants to visit in Miami on Valentine’s Day, ranging from lounge-like restaurants to waterfront dining establishments. Reservations are highly advised.
Carbone
Carbone’s retro glam and universally acclaimed Italian-American cuisine have made their way to Miami. If you get a table, you can expect one of the best veal parmesans in the world, dapper servers who can practically read minds, and tons of vibe in a legendary Ken Fulk-designed space. To make reservations, click here.
The Queen Miami Beach
Tucked inside the meticulously restored Paris Theater on Washington Avenue in South Beach, Queen breathes new life into the storied Art Deco landmark, embodying a wildly lavish and extravagant 21st-century Japanese-style grill that pays homage to its history of opulence and theatricality. Click here for reservations.
Contessa Ristorante Miami
Contessa, a glamorous dining destination by Major Food Group that transports guests to Lake Como, is inspired by the old-world sophistication of Northern Italy’s iconic resorts and estates. Antipasti include a Carpaccio of Chianina Beef and the most coveted Italian prosciutto; signature pizzas and perfectly crafted pastas such as Tortellini en Brodo and Garganelli Verdi Bolognese; and celebratory secondi that highlight the world’s best meat, poultry, and fish. For reservations, click here.
COTE Miami
COTE is Simon Kim’s vision for the Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-nominated KOREAN STEAKHOUSETM. The restaurant is known for combining the excitement and fervor of Korean barbeque with the hallmarks of a classic, regal American steakhouse. The end result is a one-of-a-kind and convivial environment that infuses a fine dining experience with world-class ingredients and service, complemented by a show-stopping beverage program. Click here to reserve a table.
Klaw
Klaw provides a beef and king crab selection that focuses on raw product preservation, sustainability, and environmental concerns. Executive Chef Michael Paley and his team carefully select the best suppliers and believe that treating the product with respect and cooking it properly can greatly enhance the flavor. Martin Brudnizki Design Studio created our main dining room, which honors its Spanish Renaissance roots with a large dining room decorated in deep colors and dark woods, massive colonial arched windows, a private dining room, and a theater kitchen. The roof top bar has an amazing view and a great selection of cocktails created by beverage manager James Macinnes. We are close to the Opera Tower, Margaret Pace Park, and the DoubleTree by Hilton.
Avra Estiatorio
You’d almost think you were in the Greek islands, with the salt stone sculptures and bougainvillea-filled pergola, not to mention the sound of crashing waves in the background. This New York mainstay is large, opulent, and glam, with a menu full of seafood specialties that transport you to the Mediterranean with every bite. For more information or reservations, click here.]
Komodo Miami
Komodo is a three-story indoor/outdoor eatery and lounge in Miami’s booming Brickell neighborhood that combines contemporary Southeast Asian cuisine with a South Florida vibe to elevate the dining and nightlife experience. Signature dishes on the menu include Peking Duck, Tuna & Toro Roll, and Lobster Dynamite. The 300-seat restaurant and lounge features several unique multi-level dining options, including three bars with handcrafted cocktail menus and the signature outdoor floating “birds nests” seating, which creates a playful treehouse feel perfect for any occasion day or night. Komodo serves dinner seven days a week. Reservations can be made here.
Hip Hop Legend Lil Wayne Sells Waterfront Miami Mansion on Allison Island
Five-time Grammy award-winner and hip-hop legend, Lil Wayne, recently sold his Miami mansion after listing the property last year for $29.5 million. Weezy sold the waterfront property on Allison Island for a price pending after a recent $1.5 million price reduction to $28 million.
The 23,760-square-foot house, which was created by the architecture company Choeff Levy Fischman, has 110 feet of water frontage, a private dock, a pool, and an outdoor kitchen. It is located on the border of Biscayne Bay. Despite being a brand-new construction, Wayne upgraded the seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion.
There is also an elevator, a movie theater, a wine cellar, two family rooms, staff quarters, a chef’s kitchen, and a butler’s kitchen inside the 10,300-square-foot, two-level residence. Almost every room has floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that let in the beautiful Miami weather. The chef’s kitchen and one of the family rooms also lead to a lush, green indoor courtyard.
The expansive main suite is stunning at 2,500 square feet. There is a huge sitting area, a walk-in closet in the form of a boutique, two bathrooms, and a huge terrace that views the backyard.
Weezy originally purchased the property in 2018 for $16.8 million.
The stunning Allison island is situated in the Indian Creek canal in the La Gorce neighborhood and is regarded as a component of North Beach, a larger area of Miami. 63rd Road divides the 8.5-acre island into a North Island and a South Island.
Condos and townhomes can be found on the southern Island, also called Aqua, while only waterfront mansions with several enormous lots and ultra-modern architecture can be found on the northern Island. This neighborhood’s great demand is in part due to the fact that every single home on the Island has immediate water access to Biscayne Bay.
New Renderings Revealed for The Perigon Miami Beach
Mast Capital and Starwood Capital Group recently revealed new renderings for the highly awaited Perigon Miami Beach project that is expected to top off next year.
In June 2021, Mast filed the development plans for the property and the official approval came in December 2021. Rem Koolhaas is named as the architect for the project while Tara Bernerd is listed as the interior designer. The design resembles a series of towers merged together allowing the residents optimal views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline, and the Atlantic Ocean
The development will rise 17 stories and feature 83 total units, with 10 of those units labeled as ‘guest suites,’ which will only be available to purchase by unit owners.
Units will range from 2 to 4-bedroom floor plans with 2,100 to 6,700 square foot options. Units will start at $3 million and will feature a number of luxury amenities and residence features.
Services
Residential butler
Dedicated lifestyle concierge
24-hour security and valet service
House car
On-site general manager
In-residence dining and catering from a signature on-site restaurant
Home management services from cleaning and maintenance to floral and pantry stocking (available for additional costs)
Tower Amenities
Signature oceanfront restaurant by a celebrated chef exclusive to residents
Beachside swimming pool and outdoor spa with sunbeds and cabanas
Pool and beachside food and beverage service
Direct entry to the dedicated beach, equipped with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and service
Sprawling conservatory offering daily breakfast bar
Stylish cocktail lounge and speakeasy
Dramatic double-height lobby with an open lounge area
Luxury guest suites for friends and family
Sunrise lounge with catering kitchen for entertaining and events
Private spa with sauna and treatment rooms
A state-of-the-art fitness center with a high-impact training room overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
Bespoke wine room
Private salon for personalized beauty services
Screening room
Imaginative children’s playroom
Intimate garden and meditation lounge areas overlooking the Atlantic
Bicycle storage
Residence Features
Direct, private elevator entry to each residence
Gracious 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows
Private 10- to 12-foot-deep terraces designed to provide direct views of the Atlantic from every residence
Expansive living, dining, and entertaining area accented with linear cove lighting
Custom Italian kitchens designed by Tara Bernerd & Partners featuring honed marble countertops, backsplash, and island
Sub-Zero Wolf Appliance Suite
Primary bathrooms feature natural stone flooring and walls, custom bathtub, bespoke mirrors, and light fixtures
Walk-in wardrobes in each bedroom
The building is expected to be delivered in 2025. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Perigon Miami Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
