New Restaurants to Open at Miami Worldcenter in 2024

Miami Worldcenter Land Purchased for $30 Million
Miami Worldcenter

The long list of tenants at Miami Worldcenter, a $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use complex remaking the center of Downtown Miami, will grow by four national food and beverage concepts.

A dual-concept location for BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings has been signed by the development’s ownership group, as well as leases with Serafina, an internationally renowned Italian restaurant group founded in New York City; Sixty Vines, a sustainable restaurant with an exciting wine-on-tap program and food inspired by vineyards.

The development’s exceptional lineup of recently opened food and beverage outlets, which already includes three concepts from Michelin-starred Chef Michael Beltran of Ariete Hospitality Group’s Brasserie Laurel, Chug’s Express, and El Vecino Cigar & Cocktail Bar, as well as two more eateries anticipated to open soon, Earls Kitchen & Bar and Chicago’s Maple & Ash, will be strengthened by the development’s newest restaurants, which are anticipated to open in 2024.

The 300,000 square feet of retail, dining, and entertainment space at Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest privately owned and developed urban real estate developments in Florida, complement the diverse mix of residential, commercial, and hospitality uses that it offers. Approximately 84% of the retail space in the property is leased. In collaboration with CIM Group, Miami Worldcenter is being built by master developers Miami Worldcenter Associates, headed by Managing Partners Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani.

Ten city blocks make up Miami Worldcenter, which is next to Museum Park, home to the Frost Museum of Science and Pérez Art Museum Miami, Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Wolfson Campus of Miami Dade College. Miami Worldcenter is the largest and best-connected transit-oriented development in Florida thanks to its proximity to Brightline’s MiamiCentral station, which provides direct train service to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando and access to Tri-Rail, the Metromover, and the Metrorail.

Demolition Permit Filed for Mohawk at Wynwood

Mohawk at Wynwood
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.

St. Regis Residences Miami Construction Update

St. Regis Residences
St. Regis Residences Miami

Construction is progressing at St. Regis Residences Miami with the newest construction permit submission.

The application was submitted on August 9 but without the full plans, the permit review will not begin. The permit has not yet been assigned to a contractor. The owner is identified as 1809 Brickell Property Owner, LLC, and the contact information is a Related group email. According to the permit, the hard construction cost will be $201,740,547.

By a 4-0 vote in June, the UDRB recommended approval of the project, subject to the developer’s agreement to “study the balconies at the lower levels in an attempt to widen areas that cannot currently be fully furnished.”

After around four months of evaluation, the Federal Aviation Administration authorized the tower’s permanent height at 630 feet above the ground, or 639 feet above sea level, on July 14.

For the location, total demolition permission was requested in June and is currently being handled.

St. Regis Residences Miami is planned to rise 52 stories or 639 feet and will include 391 parking spaces as well as 152 residential units.

Robert A.M. Stern Architects is creating the project with a nautical concept. CFE is the architect of the records.

The Residences

  • Private elevator and entry foyer to each residence
  • Double-door entry in select residences
  • 11-foot ceilings with integrated linear diffusers in living areas
  • Custom European marble flooring throughout
  • European solid wood doorways
  • All homes feature a powder room and laundry room
  • Integrated smart home technology

Kitchens

  • Gourmet kitchen with custom Italian cabinetry designed by Rockwell Group
  • Marble countertops and backsplashes
  • Fully integrated Sub-Zero and Wolf appliance packages, including:
    • Paneled refrigerator
    • Paneled freezer
    • Full-height wine refrigerator
    • Convection oven
    • Steam oven
    • Microwave
    • Dornbracht fixtures

Primary Suites and Bathrooms

  • Oversized walk-in closets
  • Midnight Bar and Butler’s Pantry
  • Split marble top vanities with Dornbracht fixtures
  • Oversized marble showers and free-standing bathtubs
  • Private water closets with Toto toilets

St Regis Residences Miami Amenities

  • 40,000 square feet of amenity space
  • On-premises ground floor, fine dining restaurant
  • Exclusive beach club access
  • Park-like grounds and lush terraces
  • State-of-the-art media room
  • Business center with coffee bar and conference rooms
  • Children’s entertainment room
  • Teen video game lounge
  • Programmable golf simulator
  • Salon equipped for all beauty services
  • Pet spa, grooming, and dog walking services
  • Private, secure climate-controlled storage
  • Private marina
  • Fully equipped fitness center
  • Relaxation and juice bar
  • Indoor lap pool and cold plunge pool
  • Pilates and yoga studio
  • Salt spa room
  • Dual saunas and steam rooms
  • State-of-the-art treatment room
  • Bayfront infinity pool and whirlpool with private cabanas
  • Poolside bar and cafe
  • Bayfront garden with seating area
  • St. Regis Butler service and in-room dining
  • St. Regis housekeeping services
  • St. Regis global membership privileges

31st Floor Sky Lounge

  • Double-height bar and lounge with water views
  • Signature St. Regis Cognac Room
  • Traditional St. Regis Tea Room
  • Billiards room
  • Catering Kitchen

Technologies

  • Keyless residential entry
  • Smart home climate and lighting control systems
  • State-of-the-art fiber optic WI-FI service throughout residences and amenities
  • Easy to use St. Regis residents-only app

If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the St. Regis Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

St. Regis Residences Miami Exterior Rendering

David Guetta Buys Indian Creek Waterfront Mansion for $69 Million

David Guetta Buys Waterfront Indian Creek Spec Home
David Guetta Buys Waterfront Indian Creek Spec Home

David Guetta, a well-known DJ and producer, is under contract to purchase a beachfront spec mansion in Indian Creek that was recently listed for $69 million.

Guetta, who owns a condo at the Setai Miami Beach, reportedly sold his record collection to Warner Music for roughly $100 million two years ago. At the time, he had sold 50 million records and had more than 14 billion streams of music.

The celebrated French DJ is buying the almost 16,000 square foot, 12-bedroom estate at 37 Indian Creek Island Drive. The 1.2-acre property has 118 feet of water frontage. The property is being sold to Guetta by developer Todd Michael Glaser and his associates.

The Indian Creek property was sold to Glaser, Jim Randall, Scott Robins, and Jonathan Fryd two years ago for $23.8 million by longtime “Sábado Gigante” host Don Francisco. They started work on the spec mansion after demolishing the old residence.

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner’s property, which they acquired for $24 million in 2021, is right next door to the residence.

Indian Creek, a gated community, is located north of Miami Beach. Additionally, multibillionaire hedge fund manager Eddie Lampert, musician Julio Iglesias, Hotels.com co-founder Bob Diener, and auto industry titan Norman Braman own homes at this exclusive neighborhood.

In an off-market transaction that established a record for Indian Creek in June, hotelier Tulia Soucy de Gonzalez Gorrondona sold her beachfront mansion at 11 Indian Creek Island Road for $68 million. For his neighboring mansion at 26 Indian Creek Island Road, seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady obtained a $35 million construction loan in that month.

Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club Secure Financing for Construction

Indian Creek Residences and Yacht Club
Indian Creek Residences and Yacht Club

Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club, a boutique residential development that will have condominium units and a private marina, is being built on Miami’s Bay Harbor Islands by the New York and South Florida-based Landau Properties. Financing has now been secured for the property with official sales projected to start in Fall 2023.

Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club’s $29 million construction credit was originated by Miami-based private real estate lender BridgeInvest. Its flagship fund, BridgeInvest Specialty Credit Fund IV, focuses on development, bridge, and value-add financing across the United States. BridgeInvest provided the construction funding, which was organized by Raffi Landau of Estreich and Company.

According to the CEO of Landau Properties, Jonathan Landau, “We are pleased to have the confidence of BridgeInvest on this very special project that will offer an unparalleled opportunity on the Bay Harbor Islands. We received strong lender interest for this project, and this financing package affirms our team’s ability to create an incredible residential experience with a combination of an amazing waterfront location, service-oriented lifestyle, and world-class design. BridgeInvest, a highly regarded lending institution in South Florida, proved to be the perfect partner given their established local presence and robust construction abilities…”

Nine opulent condominium residences and six exclusive yacht docks will be part of Indian Creek Residences & Yacht Club. One of the only private yacht clubs in the region is housed in the boutique structure, and guests may enjoy a sought-after view of the prized Indian Creek Island. Kobi Karp is designing the waterfront complex, and Linda Zarifi of Zarifi Design is handling the interiors.

Indian Creek Residences and Yacht Club Aerial View

Construction Continues on 7918 West Drive In Miami’s North Bay Village

7918 West Drive in North Bay Village
7918 West Drive in North Bay Village

Construction is underway at 7918 West Drive, a 21-story, 54-residence waterfront condominium development in Miami’s North Bay Village.

The foundation through the third level is now complete, and significant progress has been made on the parking garage. The columns and shear walls as well as the sixth level have also had concrete poured. The parking garage’s south section’s foundation is also finished.

Where east and west converge at 7918 West Drive, there are a number of striking units with Aerial views that display the unique architectural and natural features that characterize each floor plan. The idea stands out from the competition because of its unique fusion of a contemporary, high-tech lifestyle with Japanese culture. The development will provide a Zen Garden, a yoga room, and water features to create an indoor-outdoor atmosphere.

Modern SieMatic cabinetry, Cosentino worktops and surfaces, and high-end Miele equipment can be found in the kitchens. Additionally, Hansgrohe and Kohler plumbing fittings will be included in the homes. Additionally, the cutting-edge technology at 7918 West Drive will incorporate automated software customization for the utmost convenience, security, and privacy.

Priced from $2 million to over $17 million, homes range in size from 1,677 to 7,086 total square feet, including a minimum of two bedrooms, and have at least two views of Biscayne Bay. There are only four units per floor, all of the houses are corner units, and each balcony has an irregularly shaped ceiling that offers places that are both partially sheltered and partially sunny.

7918 West Drive will have 16,224 square feet of common areas, 148 parking spaces, and a 33,600 square foot property on the Intracoastal Waterway.

The project architect is Juan Azulay, founder, and director of MTTR mgmt, and the general contractor is listed as Thornton Residential. A multidisciplinary architectural design business with its headquarters in Tokyo, ONE DESIGNS Co. Ltd., created the lobby of the skyscraper. The company includes architectural designers and top-tier certified architects that provide knowledge of Japanese construction and interior design for people looking for a home that simply redefines attention to detail.

7918 West Drive is distinctively designed and equipped with cutting-edge technology throughout. Due to its outstanding design and painstaking attention to detail, the development has made significant progress since its groundbreaking ceremony in February 2023, confirming its place as a benchmark of architectural excellence in South Florida.

River District 14 Development Now Accepting Reservations

River District 14 Exterior Rendering
River District 14 Exterior Rendering

River District 14 development has officially launched and is now accepting reservations. With its 283 exquisitely designed studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and walk-up condominium homes, River District 14 gives owners a real turnkey experience.

Featuring more than 20,000 square feet of amenities, River District 14 provides residents with a resort-style pool with cabanas, two indoor pickleball courts, a relaxation area, a cutting-edge fitness facility, a fully furnished co-working floor, and much more. There will be furniture kits available for all homes, making them all move-in ready.

Residence Information:                       

  • Studio 520 SQ.FT. (48 sq. m.)                              $471,000 – $525,000
  • 1Bed / 1Bath 560 – 660 SQ.FT. (52 – 59 sq. m.).             $498,000 – $636,000
  • 2Bed / 2Bath 865 – 910 SQ.FT. (65 – 110 sq. m.)             $727,000 – $866,000
  • Walkup Villas / 1bed-2bed 700 – 1130 SQ.FT. (65 – 110 sq. m.)            $612,500 – $994,400

The Miami International Airport, the Port of Miami, and the Brightline Train Station are all nearby important transit hubs. The tower is minutes from the UHealth Towers and Hospitals, one of the most renowned and significant public health districts in the country, and is a short stroll from the excellent dining, shopping, and entertainment options at River Landing.

Owners will have the option to rent out their homes on a daily, weekly, or long-term basis. They can do so independently or through a third-party service like VRBO, Airbnb, etc. Nothing else like it is available. lone long-term rental communities are available in the neighborhood, and the lone hotel in the area has ordinary hotel rooms without kitchens for $250 or more per night and $350 or more per night at other hotels. Early 2024 is the anticipated start date, followed by a mid-2025 completion date.

Hakimian South Tower Proposed in Downtown Miami

Hakimian South Tower
Hakimian South Tower

A 42-story residential tower with a central location in Downtown Miami has just had its plans submitted to the city’s Urban Development Review Board. Rising 42 floors or 467 feet tall, the Hakimian South Tower is planned to have the following features:

  • 631 residential units
  • 3,140 square feet of commercial space
  • 469 parking spaces on 8 levels

The submittal did not include any plans for the north tower. A property to the north of it is designated for potential development. A 30% parking reduction is among the seven coning waivers that are being asked for.

The architect is Corwil Architects with the developer listed as 16th Street Partners, LLC. The next hearing is scheduled for the Urban Development Review Board on July 19th.

Hakimian South Tower Aerial Rendering

Miami Riverbridge Development Approved

Miami Riverbridge in Downtown Miami
Miami Riverbridge in Downtown Miami

The lease between the City and the joint venture led by Hyatt and Gencom was unanimously authorized by the Miami City Commission with a vote of 5-0. This choice represents an important step forward for the ambitious Miami Riverbridge project at 400 Southeast 2nd Street, paving the way for the revitalization of Downtown Miami’s riverside area.

The agreed lease deal opens the door for joint initiatives between Hyatt and Gencom to improve accessibility, encourage walkability, and bring a variety of offerings to the bustling city. The joint venture may now go forward with finalizing the construction plans in close collaboration with the City thanks to this significant endorsement.

The Miami Riverbridge project has already had resounding public support, garnering an amazing 64% of voters’ approval in the November election. This broad acknowledgment of the project’s transformative potential emphasizes its significance to the local community and visitors alike, sparking excitement for Downtown Miami’s future.Riverbridge in Miami. Credit: Gencom and Hyatt.

Both Phil Keb and James Francque, speaking on behalf of Gencom and Hyatt respectively, acknowledged how grateful they were that the City Commission had approved the lease. They reaffirmed their steadfast dedication to bringing about a great development that satisfies the community’s ambitions while also making a major contribution to Miami’s economic development.

Now that the leasing arrangement is finalized, the Miami Riverbridge project can move forward, realizing the riverfront’s full potential and creating a vibrant urban environment. The joint venture’s goal is to accommodate the rising demand for homes, hotel rooms, and event venues while also bringing in a sizable sum of money for the City in the form of taxes, fees, and ground rent.

Three towers affording residents and hotel visitors sweeping views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay are part of the site’s plans, which were created by Miami-based Arquitectonica. 682 multifamily apartments, a 615-room Hyatt Regency with more than 100,000 square feet of conference space, and 264 serviced apartments will be housed in Towers One and Two, which will rise 61 stories. A Skybridge with an upscale destination restaurant and lounge positioned 700 feet above the city will connect the towers at their highest point. Tower three will rise 1,049 feet in the air and contain 860 residential apartments, making it one of the tallest structures in South Florida.