The Estates At Acqualina Unveil Lobby Design By Karl Lagerfeld
Karl Lagerfeld via Estates at Acqualina
Karl Lagerfeld, the head designer and creative director of the fashion houses of Chanel and Fendi as well as his own label, has also designed the lobbies for The Estates at Acqualina. This week he unveiled the design for the first of the two towers. The second tower has been placed on hold due to market conditions. A press release from the development read:
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL (December 7, 2016) – The Estates at Acqualina, the new highly anticipated $1.5 billion residential development, today reveals a rendering of Karl Lagerfeld’s lobby design for its ultra-luxury residential development in Miami’s Sunny Isles Beach, on the grounds of the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach. The rendering is for the lobby of the South Tower, also known as 777 Via Acqualina, scheduled to be completed in 2020. A second North Tower, with a different lobby also designed by Karl Lagerfeld, is planned to be completed as well. The Estates at Acqualina is the first condominium project in the United States to involve the iconic designer.
“The lobbies of The Estates at Acqualina will ‘set the stage’ for the most prestigious and fashionable address in America,” said Jules Trump, developer of The Estates at Acqualina. “You will find precious and rare materials, delicate craftsmanship, unerringly and sophisticated style. You’ll also find unexpected and whimsical details that bring a frisson of excitement and delight. This is one of Mr. Lagerfeld’s supreme talents, knowing how to create in a way that is both timeless and of-the-moment all at once.”
Karl Lagerfeld’s vision for both lobbies blend both classical architecture and contemporary art. For the South Tower, photographic images of Roman fountains and arches – taken by Karl Lagerfeld himself – will be etched into larger-than-life wall panels, ceiling screens and skylights. These images, along with a spectacular working fountain at the center of the lobby, reverberate the expansive oceanfront views that surround The Estates. They also evoke a traditional Roman piazza, which, like the lobby, also functioned as a communal gathering place for residents.
A color palette of cerulean blue, white, silver, and gray, with pale pink hues is a nod to the Miami locale of The Estates. The floors will be hammered metal inlaid with one-of-a-kind rugs, fashioned from mosaic tile as a unique twist.
“Lobbies serve two purposes – they are the first impression of a building and a common living room for socializing.” said Karl Lagerfeld.
Construction for The Estates at Acqualina will take place in two phases beginning in late 2017. Phase I will include the South Tower, featuring 152 units, and Villa Acqualina, a 45,000-square-foot residents-only amenity complex. Villa Acqualina will offer guests luxurious and unprecedented amenities including a Circus Maximus, bowling alley, a spa and fitness center, a speakeasy and a world-class restaurant with unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. The North Tower, also known as 888 Via Acqualina, will be constructed in Phase II and offer 92 units. In total, The Estates at Acqualina will feature 244 units.
When complete, each estate in the sky will be delivered furniture ready, and equipped with the finest appliances, imported stone countertops, smart-home technology and soaring ceilings. Most master suites will boast his and her bathroom suites with imported onyx countertops and walls and marble floors, a steam mist shower, a free-standing tub, an ocean-view shower and elaborate his and her dressing rooms. The Estates’ 5.6 acres of grounds and gardens will boast lush landscaped gardens, multiple infinity pools, a FlowRider® for surfers, a basketball court, a bocce court, a dog park, soccer field, a beachfront restaurant and 502 feet of Atlantic oceanfront with Five Star beach and pool services. 24-hour valet, 24-hour security services, a full service resident concierge and a house Rolls-Royce will also be available.
Those who purchase at The Estates will have access to the neighboring Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa, TripAdvisor’s Top-Rated Beachfront Hotel in The Continental United States and Andrew Harper’s #1 Beach, Spa and Family Resort in the World. Residents will be able to take advantage of luxurious, personalized services from the hotel including daily housekeeping, in-room dining, children’s programming, nanny and child care services, pet care, dry cleaning and laundry services, limousine service, ESPA Spa access and gourmet dining at two restaurants, Il Mulino NY and AQ by Acqualina.
Residences at The Estates at Acqualina are priced from $3.8 – 9.5 million to $29 million for penthouses.
What do you think of the design? Haute or not?
Jade Signature Tops Off at 636 Feet Tall With 57 Floors Plus 3-Story Underground Parking Garage
Photo courtesy of Fortune International
Jade Signature has topped off at 57 stories and 636 feet tall. The construction has progressed at around one floor per week and also boasts a 3 story underground parking garage that is only 40 feet from the coastline…something that has never been achieved.
The tower is on track for completion in late 2017 with 192 residences designed by Herzog & de Meuron, Parisian interior design firm PYR led by Pierre-Yves Rochon and landscape architect Raymond Jungles.
Now that the external structure is in place, you can see the exterior columns that allow for true flow-through interiors. That makes sure each residence has an ocean view. The large overhangs reach out to provide adequate shade from the sun, resulting in an expanded living area of 30% more than the interior space.
Once completed, the building will feature three floors of common spaces for all ages. There will be an entertainment center with billiards, beach bar and grill, a spa featuring a co-ed hamam, cold rain shower, oceanfront massage beds, a yoga deck surrounded by a Zen garden, teen tech lounge, and a toddler sensory and reading center.
Currently there are a few apartments remaining including a selection of three to five bedroom residences as well as double-height sky villas and the penthouses. The residences span from 3,465 to 11,661 square feet and are offered for $4.8 million to $33 million for the upper penthouse. Check out the penthouse views below as well as the drone video we made.
If you’re looking for a great deal – and who isn’t these days? – look no further. Earlier today, I reduced the price of an already well-priced 3 bedroom condo at Trump Palace $150,000, from $2.25M to $2.1M. Unit 3604 is now PRICED TO SELL and should do so quickly given the level of finishes and upgrades in this beautifully renovated and fully furnished 3 bedroom residence. The condo is in impeccable condition, with renovations and furnishings totaling $800,000. The most recent 04 line condo at Trump Palace sold in 2014 for $2M; that unit – unit 3904 – was three floors higher but had no renovation work upon sale.
Unit 3604 at Trump Palace is a spacious, flow-through residence with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and 2,167 interior square feet. It boasts 2 large balconies offering direct views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Property features include: renovated kitchen and bathrooms, Nest thermostat, Sonos surround sound system, private elevators, 10-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, and designer furniture and furnishings. See photos below and VIDEO TOUR of Trump Palace #3604.
Trump Palace is an oceanfront, luxury condominium development located at 18101 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. Upscale amenities at Trump Palace include: full-service concierge, gatehouse entry with 24-hour attendant, an 8,000 square foot spa and fitness center, temperature-controlled lagoon pool, two temperature-controlled lap pools, Jacuzzi, waterfalls, snack bar and grill, complimentary valet parking, tennis courts, and more.
If you or someone you know has an interest in scheduling a showing for this contemporary masterpiece, please contact me via email at [email protected] or on my cell phone at 786-247-6332.
Aurora in Sunny Isles Offers Private Jet Service With Condo Purchase
In the race to offer the most over-the-top amenities and perks, the developers of Aurora in Sunny Isles have upped the ante by including a 1 year membership to JetSmarter with each condo purchase.
JetSmarter is a new service that offers seats in the empty leg of a chartered flight through a smartphone app and website. The level of service and amenities offered are the same as though the members chartered the flight themselves, thus users are flying private for a fraction of the cost. Flights are offered for free to members, with additional seats available for purchase at a discounted rate in case you may want to bring your friends. Membership dues are $10,000/year with a $5,000 initiation fee.
In the app, you can search by date, destination or aircraft type. Flights are offered around the world and custom charters are available. Aurora is a boutique community of 61 residences in Sunny Isles. Prices range between $900,000-$1,600,000. It is scheduled to begin construction by the end of the year and open in late 2018.
Trump Palace Unit 3604 – Repriced to Sell Quickly
Trump Palace #3604 is back on the market and repriced to sell quickly; now asking $2.1M. Unit 3604 is an impeccably designed, contemporary masterpiece with $800,000 spent in renovations, furniture, and electronics. The luxurious, flow-through residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2,167 interior square feet plus 2 spacious balconies, and offers direct, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and intercoastal waterway. Property features include: private elevator; Sonos sound system; 10-foot high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows; and renovated kitchen; master bathroom; and half bathroom. Unlimited valet parking included.
Trump Palace is located at 18101 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. The luxury tower rises 55 stories and has 267 total condo residences. Amenities at Trump Palace include: 1,000 feet of beachfront, temperature-controlled Lagoon pool, two lap pools, Jacuzzis, waterfalls, bar and grill, full-service concierge, two-story spa and fitness center, and men’s and women’s sauna and steam rooms.
For showing requests, please contact Lucas Lechuga at [email protected].
Herzog & de Meuron’s Jade Signature is Really Far Along
May 23rd photo via Jade Signature.
Construction at Jade Signature, designed by starchitects Herzog & de Meuron, is looking really far along from this photo posted to the project’s Facebook page on May 23rd. Count for yourself, but construction has at least reached the halfway point of the luxury condominium tower’s full 57 stories. And that’s including the 50-foot-deep underground parking garage. Meanwhile, the project has dropped a flood of (mostly) new renderings, showing off its penthouse and unit interiors, and some additional common spaces. Check them all out, below.
Regalia Introduces a $45 Million Penthouse
“Life’s Magnum Opus” – That is the tagline for Regalia’s crown jewel, the 43rd floor penthouse. And what a jewel it is!
The penthouse spans the top two floors of the tower and also includes a 6,000+ square foot rooftop pool deck with a 360 degree terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, Golden Beach, Miami Beach and the Miami skyline. There are two other terraces, the 43rd floor has a 360 degree terrace and the 44th floor has one that spans 270 degrees. The rooftop pool deck also has a summer kitchen with retractable Louver shading, an indoor wet bar and a full bath.
Indoors, owners will find 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms spanning 10,000+ square feet. The three levels are tied together with a custom glass elevator and a floating grand staircase in the double height great room.
While visiting, guests can enjoy a dining room that seats 12, custom stone and glass wine cellar, a game room with designer billiards table, and a lounge theater and bar. The dining room and billiard table have custom pendant lighting fixtures. An art gallery mezzanine overlooks the double height great room.
For the owners, the grand master suite leaves nothing to be desired. A private spa holds a steam room, sauna and massage beds. The bedroom has a drop-down ceiling television and midnight bar, wine cooler, glass enclosures and secure safes. The grand master bath offers stone flooring and walls with glass enclosures, couples’ Jacuzzi tub with hydrotherapy and air treatment jets, and his and hers glass showers with rain heads, body jets and hand held fixtures. The dressing areas offer his and hers vanities with a separate make-up area for her and walk in closets.
Given that the name Regalia means, “the emblems or insignia of royalty, especially the crown, scepter, and other ornaments used at a coronation,” this residence is certainly fitting of the name. See below for additional photos and floor plans:
Regalia tower in Sunny Isles Beach
Level 1 Layout
Level 2 Layout
Level 3 Rooftop Pool Deck Layout
Fully Furnished 3 Bedroom Condo at Trump Palace in Sunny Isles Beach – $2.495M
Your paradise retreat awaits you. Wake up each morning to the sights and sounds of the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. A relaxing stroll down the white sand beaches is just an elevator ride away.
Welcome to Unit 3604 at Trump Palace – an impeccably designed, contemporary masterpiece with nearly $800,000 spent in renovations, furniture, and electronics. This flow-through residence includes 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with 2,167 interior square feet plus two spacious balconies and offers direct, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Property features include: a private elevator and foyer; 10-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows; Sonos surround sound system; renovated kitchen with custom Italian cabinets and high-end appliances by Sub-Zero, Gaggenau, and Miele; custom half bath with stone tiled walls; and custom master bathroom with a white pedestal tub, glass-enclosed shower with rainfall shower and body jets, and side vanity for makeup and hair.
Trump Palace offers spectacular amenities,services, and features, which include: gatehouse entry with 24-hour attendant; a magnificent two-story lobby; 24-hour, full-service concierge; 1,000 feet of pristine beachfront; a temperature-controlled lagoon pool; two temperature-controlled lap pools; a Jaccuzi; waterfalls; snack bar and grill; and an 8,000 square foot spa and fitness center with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, men’s and women’s saunas, men’s and women’s steam rooms, and massage and body treatment rooms.
Attractively priced at $2,495,000. Contact me for additional details and/or to schedule a private showing.
Below are additional photos of Trump Palace #3604:
Just Listed – 3 Bedroom Penthouse at Trump Palace in Sunny Isles Beach – Asking $2,350,000
It is with great pleasure that I present my newest listing – an immaculate 3 bedroom penthouse at Trump Palace in Sunny Isles Beach. This one is a beauty and is priced to sell quickly!
The impeccably designed penthouse offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal waterway, and Downtown Miami skyline, along with picturesque views of the sunset from 12-foot high floor-to-ceiling windows. The recently renovated 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath condo has 2,435 interior square feet with balcony access off the master bedroom, second bedroom, living room, and kitchen. Over $500,000 spent in renovations and upgrades. Features include: 36×36 white porcelain flooring throughout; custom LED lighting; electric shades; built-in closets; and custom kitchen with white Quartz countertops, matching cabinets from Spain, stone backsplash, and high-end, stainless steel appliances by Sub-Zero, Bosch, and Gaggenau. Unit includes valet parking for unlimited cars. Asking $2.35M, or $965 per square foot. Furniture not included but negotiable.
Trump Palace is a 55-story, luxury, oceanfront condo development located at 18101 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. Amenities include: 24-hour, full-service concierge; state-of-the-art-fitness center with views of the Atlantic Ocean and coastline; men’s and women’s spa with sauna, steam room, and hot tub; 24-hour valet parking for residents and guests; private beach access; private pool and hot tub; tennis courts; and use of all amenities at neighboring Trump International Beach Resort.
The photos here speak for themselves. For showings, please contact me on my cell phone at 786-247-6332 or via email at [email protected].
Below is a video tour of the unit as the sun is setting:
