Construction Update for Una Residences

Una Residences Miami
Una Residences Miami

Construction at one of the newest Brickell towers, Una Residences Miami has gone vertical. Recently, a tower crane was seen being installed to begin the actual construction of the tower.

Since the project began construction in 2022, the developers began with one of the most extensive projects of the construction, the underground parking garage. At 100,000 square feet, the garage is considered one of the most expensive and deepest garages in Miami with the ability to house 236 cars. The garage itself is 3 stores below sea level.

With the parking garage located under the building, the developers were able to increase the height of the lobby and include 20-foot tall glass windows that will overlook the pool deck.

UNA Residences Miami will rise 47-stories located at 175 SE 25th Road. Designers include Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (designers of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa and the Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia) are partnering with Enzo Enea. Developers include the OKO Group and Cain International.

UNA Residences will feature floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces on every floor ‘reflecting the Miami sunshine,’ 10′ 8″ foot ceilings in every residence, and the most spectacular views of Biscayne Bay and the Rickenbacker causeway. Prices for these remarkable units range from $942,000 to $6,643,000.

BUILDING FEATURES

  • 135 luxury condominium residences
  • Iconic 45-story waterfront condominium
  • 2 to 5 bedroom residences ranging from 1,100 to 4,786 sq ft
  • Unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, and the city skyline
  • High-efficiency and noise-reducing floor-to-ceiling exterior glass
  • Three levels of underground parking

RESIDENCE FEATURES

  • Private elevator entries into each residence
  • Expansive terraces with effortless “lift-and-glide” floor-to-ceiling doors and glass balcony railings
  • 10’8″ ceiling heights, above Miami standard
  • Chef’s kitchens with Gaggenau ovens, electric induction cooktops, microwaves, dishwashers, and refrigerators/freezers
  • Master suites with separate his and hers closets and bathrooms
  • Utility rooms with full-sized washers and dryers
  • Flow-through residences with east-to-west ocean and city exposures on the top floors
  • Two penthouses, each with a private pool and 11’7″ to 12’4″ ceilings

AMENITIES

  • Bayfront pool
  • Outdoor lap pool
  • Family pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Catering kitchen
  • Kids’ splash-pad area
  • Owners’ lounge
  • Private dining/party room
  • Movie theater
  • Kids’ playroom
  • Outdoor lounge
  • Baywalk access
  • State-of-the-art fitness center, with yoga and personal training areas, plus his and hers dressing rooms
  • Private marina
  • Spa with steam room and sauna, as well as indoor and outdoor private massage treatment rooms overlooking the bay
  • Dedicated beauty suite for private hairstyling, manicure, and pedicure appointments
  • Beautifully landscaped outdoor terraces
  • Dog-walk area
  • Private air-conditioned storage areas

SERVICES

  • 24-hour concierge service
  • Combination of valet service and self-parking
  • Package room

UNA Residences Miami is estimated to be completed summer of 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Una Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia Reaches 60% Sold

Casa Bella Miami by B & B Italia
Casa Bella by B&B Italia

Casa Bella by B&B Italia located in Downtown Miami on Biscayne Boulevard has just reached 60% sold within the first 5 months of launching sales.

Casa Bella will feature 3 towers and 2 will rise 57 stories while 1 will rise 50. The first tower will feature 300 luxury units although 1,430 residential units have been approved for the site. The towers will have 1,629 parking spaces and will be connected by a podium.

The newest tower will feature 1 to 5-bedroom floor plans with only 6 units per floor. Interiors will be designed by Pierro Lissoni with landscape architecture by Enzo Ena. The double-height lobby will also be designed by Lissoni and will feature a mixture of sophistication and modern designs with a permanent collection of museum-quality art located throughout. 

The location of this tower places residences near the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Miami International University of Art and Design. The Omni Station Bus Loop is also 1 block away.

With the reopening of borders and the lifting of the pandemic restrictions as of November 8, 2021, we will likely see an increase in international buyers, especially for the new construction towers. Currently, international buyers are representing around 50% of new construction developments while earlier in the year, they were only representing 20%.

Construction for the development is estimated for winter 2022 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.

First Look: Bentley Residences Scale Model and Sales Center Revealed

Bentley Residences Miami Sales Center
Bentley Residences Miami Scale Model

Today our team got the privilege of being the first to tour the new Bentley Residences Miami Sales Center and the one word that keeps playing through our heads is stunning. This sales center is so unique and every detail is so intricate that we cannot even begin to describe what we saw and heard…but I am going to try.

For starters, the exterior of the sales center is insane (in a good way). When you approach the building, you immediately notice the rust-colored Bentley statue. The outside of the building appears to be all glass reflecting the statue creating a diamond-like effect. The massive Bentley logo is located right outside the entrance.

Once you enter the gallery of the building, you immediately notice the inlaid lighting on the granite floors wrapping around but upward towards the ceiling creating a unique lighting experience. The lounge features comfortable seating and beautiful hardwood floors, and just around the corner is a sky blue Bentley.

Bentley Residences Miami Bentley Car

During our tour, the scale model arrived at the sales center and we got to see the assembly of the model.

A model residence is just after the scale model. Once you enter, you immediately notice the 4 car garage that each residence will offer. After you exit your private elevator to your foyer, an expansive window overlooks your private pool. The open floor plan showcases a custom kitchen, attractive sitting area, and automatically retracting balcony doors. The innovative doors lead to an expansive terrace with a summer kitchen and access to your private pool.

More About Bentley Residences

Bentley Residences will be located at 18401 Collins Avenue and will be considered the world’s first Bentley-branded residential building. The tower will rise 60 stories and feature what only the Bentley brand can offer.

Featuring 216 fully finished units, each condo will showcase open indoor-outdoor floorplans, an in-unit garage with a car elevator, a private balcony, a sauna, floor to ceilings windows, and a pool. These units begin at $4.2 million.

Bentley Residences Amenities

  • State-of-the-art fitness center
  • Pool with cabanas
  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Whiskey bar
  • Cigar lounge
  • Cinema
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Dezervator car elevator

Construction is set to begin in 2023 with completion in 2026. If you or someone you know have any interest in purchasing at Bentley Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

Construction Begins at Aria Reserve Miami

Aria Reserve Announces Ground Breaking
Aria Reserve Announces Ground Breaking

Today marked the official start of construction for Aria Reserve Miami with a groundbreaking ceremony. In attendance were the developers, the Melo Group, Mayor Suarez, and many others. The groundbreaking took place near the ocean at the Edgewater site just steps away from the sales center.

Speakers included Guopo Melo, Mayor Suarez, and sales staff for Aria Reserve. Refreshments and appetizers were served along with a mini-presentation of Aria Reserve.

Aria Reserve will rise 62 stories tall reaching 627 feet, making it the tallest twin waterfront residential development in the United States. The project will feature two towers, each with 390 units and 1,608 parking spaces.

Sales for Aria began in June 2021 for South Tower. According to the Melo Group, over $40 million of all 12 penthouses have sold within the first 90 days of the launch. Now more than 90% of the units have sold with a total sales of over $600 million.

Residential units begin at $750,000. Although sold out, the penthouses started at $12 million. Units will feature 1 to 4-bedroom floorplans with 1,100 to 2,600 square feet of options. The penthouses themselves range from 3,500 to 9,000 square feet with each of them featuring a 3-car garage.

Tower Amenities:

  • 2-acre recreation deck
  • Lap pool and spa
  • Gaming center
  • Playground
  • Tennis courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Paddle courts
  • Miniature golf course
  • Wellness center
  • Gym
  • Meditation Garden

Residence Features

  • Unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and Ocean
  • Finished residences with two flooring options
  • All residences include 2 high-speed elevators
  • All residences include an office/media room
  • All residences are sunrise-sunset flow-through from East to West
  • 3-month seasonal rentals allowed up to 4 times per year

Construction is anticipated to be completed in 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Aria Reserve, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Cornerstone Group Begins Planning Phase for New Development in Miami-Dade County

New Development by Cornerstone Group
New Development by Cornerstone Group

Royal Pointe Associates, controlled by executives from the Miami-based Cornerstone Group, submitted a pre-application to county officials for the 5.5-acre property at 11350 Dunbar Drive, which encompasses the majority of the block along Lincoln Boulevard and Booker T. Washington Boulevard. It has a deal with Miami-based Anvil Community Development for the unoccupied site.

Anvil Community submitted plans in 2019 to develop the land with 102 units, but construction has yet to begin. Because the land is in a federal opportunity zone, investors can benefit from large tax breaks.

The project would contain 102 units in four 3-story structures, according to Cornerstone Group’s plan. A clubhouse and 174 surface parking places would be provided. The only thing that would be missing from the development is a pool.

The units would range from 714 to 1,259 sq. ft as 30 one-bedroom units, 60 two-bedroom units, and 12 three-bedroom units.

Before filing official applications, developers submitted pre-applications to gain comments from county employees. The project was designed by Miami-based Burgos Lanza Architects & Planners.

Cornerstone Group sold 27 housing buildings in South Florida to Blackstone in January for a total of $575.7 million. Given the steep rise in rents in Miami-Dade, there is a strong need for additional affordable housing, and Cornerstone Group has the resources to develop it.

Sales for Waldorf Astoria Miami Hotel and Residences Reaches 84% Sold

Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami
Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami

Developers for the Waldorf Astoria Miami Hotel and Residences have just announced that sales have officially reached 84% prior to breaking ground on the construction site. This is of no surprise considering most the demand for new construction condos in Miami.

Sales were launched in March 2021, and they claim that the market has been so robust that 75 percent of the inventory has been sold in the first nine months.

The 100-story tower assembled to look like staggered glass boxes in downtown Miami is the result of a collaboration between PMG, Greybrook Realty Partners, and Hilton. Rising 1,048 feet tall, Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will be the tallest Miami tower and Miami’s first supertall skyscraper.

This luxury project will include 360 condo residences, 205-key hotel rooms operated by Waldorf Astoria. 

Towe Amenities:

  • Private bar/wine tasting room
  • Signature restaurant
  • Meeting and boardrooms
  • All-day dining brasserie
  • Waldorf Astoria Kids Club
  • Peacock Alley
  • True Waldorf service and concierge
  • 24-hour valet parking
  • Waldorf Astoria immersive resort-style pool with outdoor cafe and private cabanas
  • 24-hour doormen and lobby desk attendants
  • Live-in resident manager and 24-hour security
  • 24-hour concierge services as well as access to dedicated on-site professionals
  • Signature spa
  • A leading-edge fitness center with private training studios
  • Owners Lounge with high ceilings, billiard and entertainment room, and adjacent catering kitchen
  • Private residential pool deck with whirlpools and lounging areas
  • Frontdoor package and service delivery via signature Concierge Closet
  • Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Miami access and benefits, including preferred spa and restaurant rates and access to a la carte hotel services

Residence Features:

  • The latest “smart building” technology with a custom Waldorf Astoria Residences app linking residents to 24-hour concierge services and building amenities
  • 10-foot-high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows sporting stunning views of the city, Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach, and the Atlantic Ocean
  • All residential interiors designed by award-winning interior design firm BAMO
  • A contemporary lighting package including recessed lighting, dimmers, and lighting control
  • Includes integrated audio, video, and lighting systems
  • Fully built-out closets in all residences curated by BAMO
  • Flooring selections included with specifications recommended by BAMO
  • Built-in top-of-the-line in-unit washer and dryer
  • Valet parking included
  • Pre-wired for high-speed communications and data connection
  • Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance package with wine storage and integrated paneled microwave, dishwasher, built-in convection oven, and refrigerator/freezer
  • Kitchens featuring custom Italian cabinetry curated by BAMO
  • Dornbracht and Duravit bathroom fixtures and accessories
  • Master bathrooms with rainfall showers and custom Italian vanities

The building was designed by Carlos Ott and Sieger Suarez Architects. The design will resemble nine large, staggered/stacked glass cubes. The interiors of Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami were designed by BAMO.

According to the developers, the ground-breaking is expected to be this summer. Residences start at $1 million and the tower is expected to be complete in 2025.

Triple Tower Development Proposed by Hyatt and Gencom on the Miami River

Hyatt and Gencom Proposed 3 Tower Development
Hyatt and Gencom Proposed 3 Tower Development

Hyatt and Gencom have recently formed a partnership with the goal to redevelop downtown Miami’s Hyatt Regency into a 3 tower development site located directly on the Miami River. This development is expected to enhance access in and out of the city, and revitalize a major section of Miami’s riverfront.

The proposal calls for a privately funded makeover that includes a reinvented Hyatt Regency hotel with over 1,500 residential apartments, meeting space, and open-air public space along the Miami River.

Three skyscrapers are planned for the site. 682 multifamily apartments, a 615-room Hyatt Regency with over 100,000 square feet of conference space, and 264 serviced apartments will be housed in Towers 1 and 2, which will rise 61 stories.

Tower three, which is expected to have 860 residential units, will be one of South Florida’s highest structures dubbing it a supertall tower. According to a spokesperson of the joint venture, the supertall tower would be 1,049 feet tall, which is the highest height allowed by Miami’s zoning standards.

The towers will be above a podium structure with 190,000 square feet of Class A conference space, which is a 50 percent increase over the James L. Knight Center’s current capacity.

Tower Proposal

  • 1,806 apartments
  • 20,000 sq. ft. of co-working space
  • 615 rooms under the Hyatt Regency hotel brand
  • 190,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
  • 12,000 sq. ft. of food and beverage/retail space
  • Restaurant and lounge located in a skybridge linking the two shorter towers just 700 ft high
  • 50,000+ sq. ft. of public space
  • 1,100 parking spaces
  • Rebuilt riverwalk spanning 480 feet
  • Covered pedestrian bridge connection to Metromover’s Knight Center Station

Arquitectonica is listed as the architect. Construction on the Hyatt Regency Miami property is planned to begin in 2025 if voters approve the project in November 2022.

Proposed Tower in Miami
Hyatt and Gencom Proposed 3 Tower Development

One Thousand Museum has Officially Sold Out

One Thousand Museum helipad aerial
1000 Museum condos

One Thousand Museum has hit so many milestones since its inception in 2014. Just in the first month of sales in 2016, the luxury tower reached $30 million sold which remember 2022 tower sales launches. Now, One Thousand Museum has officially sold, solidifying the legacy of the late Pritzker-winning architect Zaha Hadid.

One Thousand Museum, also known as the Scorpion Tower, is a monument to brilliance and creativity, Through the views and design of Dame Zaha Hadid, it is a powerful physical statement about the soul of Miami.

With views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Miami Skyline; One Thousand Museum is only minutes from South Beach and the Brickell financial district. This contemporary tower rises 60 stories with 83 total units; 4 duplex townhouses, 70 half-floor units, 8 full floor penthouses and 1 double story/full floor penthouse.

Two lower level floors are dedicated to an indoor/outdoor wellness and spa, as well as the rooftop featuring the Aquatics Center and Sky Lounge.

Developed by Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger, and Regalia Group, One Thousand Museum is South Florida’s first residential complex with its own rooftop helipad, allowing residents to quickly travel to adjacent islands, private and commercial airports, and private boats.

One Thousand Museum Amenities

  • A spacious fitness center with state-of-the-art strength and cardio training equipment
  • Spa with private treatment rooms, steam and sauna rooms, plunge pools, and relaxation lounge
  • Multimedia theater for private movie screenings, lectures, and presentations
  • Sun & Swim Terrace with pools, lounge chairs, cabanas, and poolside towel service
  • Aquatic Center with indoor, infinity-edge pool
  • Private dining room
  • Triple-height event space overlooking Biscayne Bay
  • Private rooftop helipad
  • Specialized security and valet personnel
  • Full-service concierge
  • Bank-quality vault with individual safe deposit box for every residence

One Thousand Museum Residence Features

  • Custom Italian cabinetry by Poliform
  • Fine quartz countertops by Silestone
  • Induction cooktop, oven, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher, and integrated coffee maker by Gaggenau
  • Refrigerator by Sub-Zero
  • Faucets and fixtures by Dornbracht, Duravit, and MTI
  • Interior doors by Lualdi Porte with door handles designed by Zaha Hadid
  • Custom-designed, Italian-made walk-in closets
  • Extensive state-of-the-art home automation by Crestron, allowing residents to control a range of in-residence applications including lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio, video, window treatments, and security
  • Oversized terraces
  • East-to-west flow-through floor plans

Demand for condominiums in Miami has increased within the past year. Residential home shortages, as well as an increase in relocations, are driving factors for this demand. According to Business Insider; bankers, fund managers, and executives are now moving to Miami from New York at an alarming rate. Luxury home sales tripled in December 2020 compared to the previous year and the future for this market looks even better!

Groundbreaking Scheduled for Aria Reserve Miami

Aria Reserve Announces Ground Breaking
Aria Reserve Announces Ground Breaking

The groundbreaking for the long-awaited Aria Reserve in Edgewater has finally been scheduled. With the announcement of the groundbreaking also comes the announcement of sales launching for the second tower.

Aria Reserve will rise 62 stories tall reaching 627 feet, making it the tallest dual waterfront residential development in the United States. The project will feature two towers, each with 390 units and 1,608 parking spaces.

Sales for Aria began in June 2021 for South Tower and since the launch, its sales have been very successful. According to the Melo Group, over $40 million of all 12 penthouses have sold within the first 90 days of the launch. Now more than 90% of the units have sold with a total sales of over $600 million.

Construction deposits include a 30% deposit for all U.S. buyers and a 40% deposit for all international buyers. According to the developer, more U.S. buyers have purchased penthouses but overall units, the buyers have been half from Latin America and the other US buyers.

Residential units begin at $750,000. Although sold out, the penthouses started at $12 million. Units will feature 1 to 4 bedroom floorplans with 1,100 to 2,600 square feet of options. The penthouses themselves range from 3,500 to 9,000 square feet with each of them featuring a 3-car garage.

Tower Amenities:

  • 2-acre recreation deck
  • Lap pool and spa
  • Gaming center
  • Playground
  • Tennis courts
  • Basketball courts
  • Paddle courts
  • Miniature golf course
  • Wellness center
  • Gym
  • Meditation Garden

Residence Features

  • Unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and Ocean
  • Finished residences with two flooring options
  • All residences include 2 high-speed elevators
  • All residences include an office/media room
  • All residences are sunrise-sunset flow-through from East to West
  • 3-month seasonal rentals allowed up to 4 times per year

The Aria Reserve groundbreaking ceremony is set for May 16, 2022. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Aria Reserve, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.