Dolce & Gabbana Partners with 888 Brickell on 90-Story Residential Tower
Dolce & Gabbana debuts its first real estate project in Miami at 888 Brickell Avenue in Downtown Miami. Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana ‘selected’ the condominiums, which come in several marble selections and colors.
Michael Stern, CEO and founder of the developer JDS Development Group stated that the involvement of the fashion house in residents’ daily lives will go beyond the structure of the one- to four-bedroom condos and/or the building’s opulent amenities. Instead, each of the 259 homes will have a full “curation” of everything inside.
The three color schemes include: white with Bianco Striata Marble, black with Nero Marquina Marble, and gold with Giallo Imperiale Marble.
According to Stern, the homes include “very elaborate marbles, amazing light fixtures… and an incredibly luxurious palette.” People have a lot of freedom to make from the options for their units.
The building was designed by Studio Sofield, the same company that also worked on notable projects like New York’s rail-thin Steinway Tower, and depictions show opulent details like Venetian chandeliers and freestanding bathtubs in front of expansive ocean views.
The company’s CEO, Alfonso Dolce, indicated that the ultimate objective is to become “ambassadors of ‘Made in Italy’ in the world” and to expand “the perimeter of the company’s activities with a view to an all-round lifestyle experience.”
The amenities that are often found in high-end buildings, such as restaurants, bars, fitness centers, shared offices, and conference rooms, will be available to 888 Brickell residents. Additionally, there is a 4,000-square-foot pool deck with a 44-foot pool and views of Miami Beach, Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean.
The most luxurious condos will cost more than $35 million, with prices starting at about $3.5 million.
Dolce&Gabbana is not the only luxury brand investing in Florida in this way. Bentley and Porsche, two Volkswagen Group-owned car companies, have also built towers along the state’s coastline, while Armani provides residents with access to a private beach from its skyscraper.
Meanwhile, the number of fashion industry leaders opening branded hotels throughout the world has increased recently. Examples include Bulgari, Versace, and Roberto Cavalli. They do this by drawing on their well-established aesthetics and identifiable designer brands.
New Residential Tower Announced in Brickell
Chicago-based developer Focus has recently released renderings for a new 39-story residential tower in Brickell. The abandoned Starlite Motel land in Brickell is where the residential tower will be built. The Starlite Motel has already been demolished in preparation for construction.
On August 30, Miami-Dade County received the zoning and general plan applications. The project is being approved through the county’s Rapid Transit zoning procedure, which has grown to be a popular substitute for the City of Miami approval procedure. From a pre-application submission on August 4, renderings have been revised. Gensler is the architect.
Development Information:
517 residential units
8,282 sq. ft. of ground floor
indoor/outdoor and rooftop amenity space
506 parking spaces
According to a letter from the developer, the project also has cross-block connectivity on the ground floor via a driveway and walkway on the west side of the property, which will enhance both vehicular and pedestrian circulation inside and outside the development.
St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach Breaks Ground
The St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach has officially broken ground! St. Regis Residences will be the tallest residential development on the ocean in Sunny Isles Beach with 2 towers rising 63 stories each.
St Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach will be designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by So Paulo-based Anastassiadis and landscaping by EDSA. The site itself will feature 435 feet of beachfront property with panoramic views of both the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
The two towers will be referred to as the north and south towers. Sales will be launched on the South Tower first with options of 194 residences that range from 2 to 4-bedroom floor plans including a selection of penthouses. The North Tower is planned to feature 180 residences but sales will launch at a later date.
The residences themselves are exactly what you would think of when you hear the name St. Regis, and that’s luxury.
Sales for St. Regis have reached over $110 million this summer alone, adding to the project’s incredible total of $850 million in sales thus far. The popularity of these landmark houses served as evidence of the development’s broad range of amenities, excellent architecture, and prime location, which is a monument to Fortune International Group and Château Group’s shared vision. The St. Regis Residences intends to raise the bar for beachside living and establish new benchmarks along Miami’s highly sought-after coastline.
Residence Features:
Spacious floor plans boasting unobstructed ocean, city, and Intracoastal views
Ceiling heights clearing 10ft in regular units and 12ft in penthouses
Fully finished with flooring and closets
Private elevator and entry foyer in all residences
Service elevators
Italian-designed kitchens with Quartz countertops
Miele appliances including a wine cooler
Walk-in closets in all primary bedrooms
Laundry rooms with full-size washers and dryers
Smart home technology ready
Service quarters in select residences
Full-floor residences with spacious floor plans
East and West terraces with pool on the east
Spacious terraces with luxurious private pool and jacuzzi
Summer Kitchen
Custom-designed Italian cabinetry
Graciously appointed primary suits and separate service quarters with separate entrance
Stunning, 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway
Indoor BBQ
Indoor/Outdoor living space
Spread throughout the 2 towers will feature 70,000 square feet of amenities.
Managed by the St Regis Hotel Company, without hotel premises.
Grand entry driveway and 2-story porte-cochere
Impressive two-story lobby
10 Guest Suites per Tower
Concierge Services
Pet-friendly and much more
Private beach facilities
Oceanfront and Sunset pools
A signature restaurant
Wellness center
Spa
Athletic club
The construction plans show 1,000 parking spots available for residents and the starting price for units begins at $3.5 million. The project is expected to be delivered in 2026.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Beach, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Miami Freedom Park Begins Construction- Set to Open in 2025
Miami Freedom Park development has officially started construction, with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled to take place later this year. The Miami Freedom Park development will include the Inter Miami CF stadium, a 58-acre public park, and an entertainment zone spreading over 131 acres with a 25,000-seat soccer-specific stadium at 1802 Northwest 37th Avenue in Grapeland Heights, Miami.
A 58-acre public park, the largest new park in Miami, youth athletic fields, a full range of entertainment and commercial offerings, including office space, a hotel, shops, restaurants, and additional experiences and attractions are all included in the privately funded recreational project.
A construction crew is currently working on-site in preparation for vertical construction. Miami Freedom Park’s first phase will advance quickly during this multi-phase project. Both the rehabilitation proposal for the former Melreese Country Club and the lease for Miami Freedom Park have previously received approval from the City of Miami Commission and the general public.
In order to improve this iconic new destination for Miami, leasing and commercial partnership efforts are being made to entice best-in-class partners, tenants, and retailers, including existing and developing brands and companies.
At the beginning of the year, Inter Miami CF ownership hired Devon McCorkle, a seasoned megaproject and sports-anchored real estate investment and development veteran, to head the initiative as President of Miami Freedom Park. For Miami Freedom Park to reach this milestone and advance the project into the execution phase once it has finished the planning and approvals phase, Devon has further assembled a team of best-in-class design, engineering, project management, and construction firms.
Miami Freedom Park will bring further retail, hotel, and commercial phases through 2030 when the stadium is delivered in 2025, along with the initial retail and entertainment services.
Miami-based architecture firm Arquitectonica, international arena and stadium design company Manica, and industry-leading large-scale stadium project managers CAA Icon make up the renowned Miami Freedom Park team.
Demolition Permit Filed for Mohawk at Wynwood
Mohawk at Wynwood’s developers file for demolition permit along with updated plans in an effort to quickly begin site preparation for the mixed-use project
The plans for Mohawk now include 35 more units totaling 260 residential units, 20 of which will be two-story lofts. There will also be 335 parking spaces, 1,500 square feet of retail space, and 31,000 square feet of private offices as additional additions. Electric vehicles will receive a 25% allocation.
Mohawk’s design brings the edginess of local artist’s murals and modern steel framing to create a master piece that targets young entrepreneurs.
Building Features:
12-story building
225 residences
3,500 square feet of office space (for residents only)
22,000 square feet of retail space
Designed by Deforma Studios
1, 2, and 3 bedroom unit options
Building Amenities:
Rooftop pool
Bar
Lounge
Chef’s dining room
Children’s room
Game room
2-story gym
Yoga room
Dog park
Outdoor greenway
The development will be sited on a 1.5-acre build site with rooftop pool, fitness facility, dog park, indoor yoga studios, and other amenities are available to residents. Additionally, The Rider at Wynwood, a 131-key hotel/apartment intended for short-term rentals, will be close by.
Both projects were created by Rilea Group. Jaxi Builders is in charge of demolishing Mohawk in Wynwood, and DeForma Studio is in charge of the design. The exterior of Mohawk at Wynwood will emulate metal-accented Chicago brick facades. Mohawk in Wynwood is located at 50 N.E. 29th Street, Miami, Florida 33137.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell Construction Update
The construction application was just submitted to Miami’s Planning Department for a site work permit for The Residences 1428 Brickell.
The application includes a building permit for site work in the category of excavation, piling, site work, and soil work was made to Miami’s Building Department. According to building department records, demolition permission for a 10-story office structure on the property is all but authorized and just needs proof that the electricity has been turned off.
The application for a second permission to build the new tower vertically was made in March and is still being reviewed. The contractor is listed as John Moriarty.
At 861 feet above the ground, the tower will rank among Miami’s highest structures. According to the developer, it will also be the first residential high-rise in the world with 500 photovoltaic-integrated windows that are partially powered by the sun.
With architecture by Arquitectonica, the building is being designed by ACPV Architects, under the direction of Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel. Ytech is the developer.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Residences at 1428 Brickell, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
The Wharf Miami to Close and Reopen as Riverside Wharf
The Wharf, a Miami River outdoor entertainment destination that influenced the direction of regional hospitality, is officially closing. Breakwater Hospitality’s waterfront gathering place, which debuted in 2017, is making way for the Riverside Wharf project, which is anticipated to break ground before the year’s end.
A new iteration of The Wharf is one of the development’s goals. However, the 30,000 square foot original Wharf Miami, which featured seven bars, five culinary concepts, and 185 feet of dock space, will no longer exist
The 10-story Riverside Wharf project will also have a new wharf, a 30,000 square foot nightclub and rooftop dayclub, 16,000 square feet of eateries, a 12,000 square foot event space, and a marina in addition to the opulent Dream Hotel. The new home’s architecture was created by Cube3 architects’ Jon Cardello, with help from iCrave for the interior design and Savino-Miller Design Studio for the exterior landscaping.
Along with erecting a new seawall to prevent sea level rise, the developers are also constructing a new public riverwalk on the property. Additionally, there will be a Garcia’s Fish Market where people may purchase fresh fish. According to Mantecon, the new Wharf will have a similar design to the first one but be a permanent structure rather than a pop-up. There will be new eating concepts, with chefs working in dedicated kitchens rather than food trailers. However, don’t anticipate an elegant, red carpet setting.
The Wharf Miami will officially be closing on September 17th, and of course, there must be a party or two to say goodbye. The venue has a history of hosting theme parties, and according to Guerra, they intend to celebrate all the memories shared by bringing out all the old favorite props.
One of the parties is schedule for Friday, September 15, 4 p.m.–3 a.m., 114 SW North River Dr., Miami. includes enormous inflatables and unique bars with particular themes, such as Christmas, the ’90s, Blowfish & Friends, St. Patrick’s Day, and Cinco de Mayo. The last party will take place on September 16th from 12 noon to 3 a.m. With an RSVP, the first 500 visitors can spin the prize wheel to win prizes.
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter Receives Construction Permit
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, a future 33-story mixed-use building situated within Miami Worldcenter at 601 North Miami Avenue in downtown Miami, has recently received a construction permit from Miami’s Building Department. The 376-foot-tall building will include 450 units that can accommodate short-term rentals, more than 22,000 square feet of amenities, and 3,370 square feet of retail space.
Designed by Cohen Freedman Encinosa & Associates Architects, with interiors imagined by Avro|KO, and developed by DT G Block LLC, a joint venture between Related Group and Merrimac Ventures.
The vertical construction permit was issued on August 7th and states the anticipated gross square footage is 394,240. The construction expenses are around $68.4 million.
Residence Sizes
studios ranging from 300 to 400 square feet
1-bedroom units with sizes of 600 to 650 square feet
2-bedroom layouts covering around 825 square feet
Residence Features:
Avro|KO-curated furniture
9-foot-tall ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows
balcony with each residence
finished interior and exterior flooring
gourmet kitchens with custom Italian cabinetry
Bosch appliances including paneled refrigerator/freezer
dishwasher
built-in convection oven/microwave
cooktop
rain showers in primary bathrooms
custom Italian vanities
full-sized washer and dryer in the unit
contemporary lighting packages
smart-home systems with touchless controls including a smart keyless entry system accessible via smart app, door code, keycard, or Apple Watch
Building Amenities:
rooftop pool
Jacuzzi
cabanas
private restaurant/bar
fire pit lounge
fitness center with saunas/plunge pools
clubroom with private dining
co-working center
gaming lounge
media room
curated art
Security services and concierge assistance are available 24/7
Top-off and construction completion is expected in early 2025.
Bentley Residences Set to Break Ground in Q4 of 2023
Following the start of sales in early 2022, this innovative development has quickly elevated Bentley Residences to the top of Miami’s real estate market. Dezer Development’s brilliant auto-inspired design has generated a lot of attention and heralded a new era in Miami’s real estate future.
Bentley Residences will be better positioned for success as a result of the next development milestones, which include the impending demolition of the current site and the highly anticipated groundbreaking.
Bentley Residences is planned to rise 62 stories at 18401 Collins Avenue in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach district, offering 216 luxurious units with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects in collaboration with Bentley Motor’s unmistakable design trademarks, craftsmanship, and exquisite details. The homes will include all doors, knobs, and pulls with Bentley’s distinctive textured handles, chrome finishes, and famous diamond patterning.
Each residence features extensive outdoor terraces with sundecks and private heated pools, top-tier Gaggenau kitchen appliances, roomy interiors with 10-foot ceilings, Italian kitchen cabinets with motorized door handles, premium quality stone countertops, backsplashes, and master bathroom saunas. The Dezervator, a cutting-edge car elevator that delivers vehicles and people directly to their apartments, is a major highlight.
Bentley Residences, which spans 3.6 acres of Sunny Isles beachfront, offers 20,000 square feet of facilities over three levels, evoking a luxurious five-star resort vibe. The extensive amenities include an oceanfront beauty salon, cabanas, a well-being spa, a wellness center, a whiskey and cigar bar, a wellness cinema, and a private dining establishment created by renowned celebrity chef Todd English. Beginning in 2023, work is anticipated to be finished in 2026. Pricing starts at $5.6 million.
