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.
New Renderings Released for Hilton Hotel Concept at Okan Tower
The projected Hilton Hotel inside the Okan Tower has just released new renderings.
Okan Tower recently underwent thorough piling tests, as required by the city’s building ordinance for extremely tall structures. The pile drilling phase has begun, and the developer declared, after all, the pilings passed their testing successfully. The foundation work’s contractor is named Jacob Companies Inc on permits issued by Miami’s Building Department. Ant Yapi Construction, a Turkish company with a Miami office, and Civic Construction, a Miami-based company, are the general contractors for Okan Tower.
Okan Tower, a mixed-use development with 70 stories and a tulip-shaped design that is destined to become a landmark in Downtown Miami, has revealed a new exterior rendering. The 902-foot towering megaplex, which was created by Okan Group and Behar Font & Partners, is situated at 555 North Miami Avenue at the intersection of Miami’s shoreline, with great dining, entertainment, and culture. A Hilton Hotel will be the development’s focal point, and there will be a variety of upscale facilities available in the homes.
When Okan Tower is finished, it will include more than 900,000 square feet of space, including a 64,000 square foot “Class A” office building, a 316-key Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel, 163 Sky Residences with amenities solely for owners, 236 Short-Term Rental Residences powered by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and 236 such residences. The development is slated to grow to be one of Miami’s tallest structures.
According to the architect’s website, the Okan Tower’s delicate profile was modeled after the tulip in honor of the company’s Turkish roots, where the tulip is the national flower.
Amenities:
24-hour reception and concierge
70th-floor rooftop pool and sky deck with private cabanas
12th-floor lap pool with clubroom and lounges
State-of-the-art health and fitness center with yoga studio, Peloton bikes, and fitness MIRROR.
Sauna, steam, and treatment rooms
Children’s sensory and playroom
Theater
Wine cellar
Owner’s lounge
The completion date for Okan Tower is set to be in 2027. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Okan Tower, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
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. 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.
Financing Secured for The Crosby Miami Worldcenter
The vertical construction of The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, which is positioned to provide further density to the existing buildings at Miami Worldcenter, has been successfully funded with a sizeable $94.2 million by The Related Group and Merrimac Ventures. According to building permits submitted to the FAA in January, the residential tower is planned to rise 33 floors high and is anticipated to reach its peak at about 377 feet above ground, or 390 feet above sea level.
The loan was given to DT G Block LLC, a joint venture organization connected to the developers, by the Arkansas-based Bank OZK. The project’s interior design and architectural design are being handled by AVRO|KO and Cohen Freedman Encinosa & Associates.
The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, which commenced work earlier this year, is planned to have 3,370 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 450 completely furnished, ready-to-rent condos.
The Crosby’s construction should advance more quickly now that the finance is secured. It will stand out for its remarkable architectural design, which embodies contemporary luxury. The tower’s sleek design, which is accentuated by modern finishes, is made to blend perfectly with Miami’s dynamic cityscape.
The Crosby is cleverly constructed to take full advantage of its location, with the lower floors laying out a sizable retail area that is open to the public. The amenities offered by the skyscraper are designed to fit a contemporary urban lifestyle. The Crosby residences’ allowance for completely furnished units to be posted for short-term rentals on websites like Airbnb represents an important trend in the Miami condo market and is a standout feature of the development.
Beauchamp Construction serves as the general contractor and according to the current schedule, The Crosby is expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2025.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at The Crosby Miami Worldcenter, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Ora By Casa Tua Development and Construction Update
An Urban Development Review Board hearing about the construction of the 76-story tower at 1210 Brickell Avenue, Ora By Casa Tua for May 17, 2023.
The ORA’s design was created by the internationally renowned and award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica. The company drew inspiration from today’s constantly changing culture to design numerous outdoor levels at ORA that connect to nature and the environment, with the goal of allowing visitors to enjoy and experience the city of Miami from a unique angle.
The interiors of the residential and amenity areas are being designed by m2atelier, a company founded by Marco Bonelli and Marijana Radovic and renowned for its personalized approach.
Residences at ORA will start at $800,000 and range from 500 square-foot studio homes to 2,400 square-foot, four-bedroom fully furnished residences that will be ready for immediate listing as short-term, seasonal, or long-term rentals.
Edgardo Defortuna, the creator of Fortune International Group, is a pioneer in real estate development, financing, construction management, sales, and marketing. In addition to others, they are currently building the Nexo Residences in North Miami Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Pompano Beach, and the St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. They most recently built The Ritz Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach and the renowned Jade Signature, designed by Herzog & de Mueron.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at ORA at Casa Tua, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
