Pharrell Williams Unveils Billionaire Boys Club’s Wynwood Flagship
Fans of the upscale streetwear company Billionaire Boys Club (BBC)/ICECREAM are in for a treat with its newest 5,000-square-foot location designed by Snarkitecture in Miami’s Wynwood. Pharrell Williams and NIGO founded the retail company, which has been shaping societal conventions since 2003 with its cutting-edge collaborations and statement artwork with a sporty flair.
Williams has a long history of influencing Miami culture through several hotel-related projects, most notably The Goodtime Hotel, which he co-founded with Groot Hospitality chief David Grutman. His most recent BBC location in Wynwood is sure to bring about a fresh surge of success for the retail industry.
According to Williams, “I’m very grateful that we have the opportunity to bring our flagship store to Miami. It’s going to be a place where people can come in to get inspired by the mix of fashion, culture, art, and design. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created here, it’s really special.”
By designing the store as an art gallery in an effort to inspire new forms of customer connection, the founders have produced an immersive brand experience that has transformed the D2C paradigm, the brand’s other U.S. flagship located in New York.
While the inside design was imagined through the eyes of an artist and will display regional and international works, the exterior walls of the store will act as a blank canvas for specific art installations by affiliated artists.
With its brick-and-mortar facility situated in a neighborhood infused with the same street spirit the company is established upon, BBC ICECREAM intends to tap into the creative energy of the locals.
The store, which is both modern and earthy, serves as an appropriate backdrop for enduring brands like Bee Line, Human Made, Adidas, MEDICOM, and more, as well as for special collaborative products from designers like Bunny Shapiro and CDG Play, selected by Sarah Andelman.
According to Alexandre, the overall goal of BBC ICECREAM is to act as a platform for creatives, which is what Pharrell and NIGO kept in mind while they created the brand and incorporated its numerous cultural facets.
New Development Announced in Wynwood-The Rider
The Rider, a new project in Wynwood, has just had its designs submitted to the Wynwood Design Committee. The Rider will be a mixed-use upscale rental development that will rise 12 stories tall.
Spanning over 131 luxury units with a total leasable area of 104,625 square feet for the units and 6,000 square feet for ground-floor retail. The Rider will also include 146 garage spaces.
The Rider is situated at the intersection of Miami’s hip and developing Wynwood and Midtown neighborhoods, at 94 NE 29th Street, Miami, Florida on 0.56 acres. Residents will be able to scooter to their preferred locations, such as the Wynwood Walls, trendy shops and restaurants with a variety of flavors, and the shops at Midtown Mall, as well as a stroll to a prospective train station that may be only 85 yards away.
The Rider will have excellent access because it is about a 5-minute drive from the Miami Design District’s world-class shopping and from Interstate 195.
Tower Features
Rooftop Pool
Pool deck
Dog Park
Private hangout area
Resident’s lounge
Cutting-edge gym
Art and Photography by Morrison Hotel Gallery
Rooftop food service establishment that will be open to the public and be serviced by separate elevators
The developer is listed as the Rilea Group with Wynwood Deforma Studio listed as the architect.
On October 12, there will be a hearing before the Wynwood Design Review Committee to continue discussions about the new development.
Groundbreaking Officially Scheduled for The Standard Residences in Midtown Miami
Carlos Rosso, the company’s creator and the owner of Rosso Development, said that the groundbreaking is scheduled for the end of this year.
According to Rosso, condos at The Standard continue to sell at a fast pace. The project has already reached 70% sold as of May 2022.
Situated between the Design District and Wynwood, the Standard Residences will rise to 12 stores and will feature 228 luxury hotel branded units curated by Urban Robot and Standard International. Arquitectonica is listed as the architect on the project.
The luxury units range from 432 to 965 square feet of living space with the studio to two-bedroom floor plan options still available. Prices will range from $469,900 to $949,900
Price Breakdown
Studios starting at $469,900
1-bedroom starting at $699,900
1-Bedroom + Den starting at $809,900
2-bedrooms starting at $949,900
The units will feature cubby kitchens designed by Urban Robot, expansive 6′ deep terraces, and master baths with double showers. Unit owners will be able to rent their units for periods of up to 30 days with exclusive benefits to friends and family.
Amenities:
35,000 square feet of amenities
10,000 square feet of retail space
Expansive lobby with lounge areas and a cafe
Rooftop restaurant
Bar
60-foot resort-style pool
Sweat room and fitness center
Indoor pickleball court
Yoga and stretch studios
Karaoke bar
Pet Spa
Party room
Carols Rosso, owner of Rosso Development has stated that this is his first major development since he left the Related Group. Rosso hinted at additional Standard-branded residential projects in the pipeline.
Standard International, currently operates 16 hotels in the United States and across the world and owns a waterfront hotel on the Venetian Islands in Miami Beach named the Standard Spa.
The sales gallery is still under construction and is expected to be completed in October 2022. Construction on the actual tower has already started and the expected completion date is in 2024.
A Second Soho House Revealed in Miami
A second Soho House, called Miami Pool House, will be launched in Miami in the fall/winter of 2022 by the Membership Collective Group Inc.
The Membership Collective Group (MCG) is a vibrant, and international membership platform that links members through physical and digital places.
The Miami Pool House will be located at 105-107 NE 25th St. at an old printing press called Windward Publishing, which was most recently a private residence. It will house the new Miami facility near the border between Wynwood and Edgewater.
There will be a pool, lounge areas, a restaurant on the terrace, a club area, and a cottage bar in the House. As a result, there will be a laid-back, laptop-friendly workspace where people can hang out during the day and enjoy some entertainment in the evening.
Miami Pool House will emphasize the local Miami artist community through committed relationships, programming, and its art collection.
According to the Area General Manager, Philip Spee, “Soho Beach House has been a part of Miami for nearly 12 years since we opened in 2010, and we’ve loved to help connect a diverse, vibrant, and creative set of members and guests over that time. The team and I are delighted to bring another location to our local and visiting members that will provide a platform for them to come together and connect socially and professionally.”
Exclusively for members and their guests, Miami Pool House will be accessible. Miami Pool House is open to Local House members. Those who belong to a House, however, have access to every Soho House in the world.
Nick Jones established Soho House in 1995. It serves as a space for our varied members to interact, develop, enjoy themselves, and create an effect.
Today, there are members and houses all over the world, along with eateries, spas, offices, and movie theaters. A location where people can exchange ideas and build connections in both physical and virtual environments, Soho House is a platform that supports all forms of creativity.
There are currently 30 Soho Houses, 9 Soho Works, The Ned in London, Scorpios Beach Club in Mykonos, Soho Home, interiors and lifestyle retail brands, and digital outlets are all ways that members from all over the world interact with MCG. The larger portfolio of MCG also includes the LINE and Saguaro hotels in North America.
Newest Wynwood Hotspot Features 2 Restaurants and a Nightclub
“Bad friends, Good Drinks & Expensive Taste,” that’s the Moto for Wynwood newest spot Burdo. Opened just north of Cerveceria La Tropical on North Miami Avenue, Burdo has a 2,700-square-foot dining room and a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace that, like so many other new Miami hot places, morphs from restaurant to late-night party location after dark.
The concept was developed by SinMente Group, a Colombian hospitality company that established a comparable venue in Medellin in 2014. Burdo was brought to Miami by SinMente in collaboration with Buenavista Investment Group. Burdo’s main menu features American fare such as bowls, pizzas, and burgers, as well as sushi rolls.
Green apple and cheese pizza ($20) with blue cheese, mozzarella, bocconcini, green apples in maple syrup, almonds, basil, and spinach; truffle grilled cauliflower ($20); and “Black Wings” ($28) with sesame seeds, chives, and black barbeque sauce are among the highlights.
However, that isn’t the only food available on the premises. Criminal Taqueria at Burdo is located on Burdo’s patio. Tacos aren’t illegal, so don’t be alarmed. Tacos, burritos, quesadillas, esquites, and elote bowls are served at the taqueria, which has a few chairs but is mostly meant for grab-and-go purchases. It has its own separate kitchen and serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, esquites, and elote bowls.
The design of Burdo is just as exquisite as the menu! Mixing a modern yet reclaimed design makes for an inviting atmosphere. A white marble surfaced bar adorns the bar and tabletops with outdoor inspired wood chairs. Mixing with green vegetation, wood paneled walls, and black steel touches creates a unique look that will be an excellent side to your food.
Prices range from $4 to $13 per pound. At the taqueria, you can order a margarita or Michelada, or try Burdo’s more extensive cocktail menu, which includes mezcal-based drinks like La Parca and El Chingon, as well as specialty gin cocktails. Bottle service is provided after dark, when the high-tech sound and lighting systems come on.
Burdo is located at 2509 North Miami Avenue in Wynwood and they are opened from Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm to 3am. Don’t forget happy hour is from 5pm to 8pm.
Brick & Timber Collective Recently Purchased a Wynwood Mixed-Use Property for $9 Million
Brick & Timber Collective just increased their Wynwood portfolio with an off-market $9 million purchase of a newly finished mixed-use property.
The developer and real estate asset manager from San Francisco purchased a 3-story office and retail property at 2724 and 2734 Northwest First Avenue.
The mixed-use property is located across the street from Wynd 27 and Wynd 28. Kushner Companies and Block Capital Group are developing the site, with 152 apartments, 79,500 square feet of office, and retail space.
The building was purchased for $900 per square foot by Brick & Timber Collective, managed by partners Jesse Feldman and Glenn Gilmore. The property is leased to a bay area tech business that finished a 10,000 square feet makeover was finished one month ago.
According to public records, the seller, a subsidiary of Miami-based Fortis Design-Build, paid $1.8 million for the two properties in 2018.
The structure, designed by Florida International University Dean of Architecture Jason Chandler, has ground-floor retail, second-floor office space, and a rooftop deck that may be expanded, according to Polinsky.
This isn’t the first Wynwood project Brick & Timber Collective has been involved in. The company purchased a Wynwood Annex Class A office building in February for $49 million but plans on buying more properties in Wynwood in the future.
Brick & Timber Collective specializes in leasing office space to technology startups, and has been exploring Miami, notably Wynwood, for more than a year. “We were scanning the rest of the country to see which market would profit from the tech industry in the same manner that San Francisco has and we landed in Miami and Wynwood. There is a significant migratory change in progress.”
Miami’s Grand Prix Week is Here
Beginning May 3rd, Supercar Rooms Miami will be hosting the Miami GP Week, an action-packed week of everything cars celebrating the automotive industry and culture right before the Formula 1 big race. Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood at 2022 NW 1st Court, Supercar Rooms Miami is the world’s first member’s only art gallery dedicated to automotive visionaries and interactive experiences.
Elo, the British-born automobile genius, founded and established the company Supercar Rooms Miami. Elo began to amass his own car collection, a desire that developed from a childhood curiosity and admiration for motors. His collection developed to include a vehicle for every mood and occasion.
Elo has been a vehicle collector for over 30 years and is a true automotive aficionado. Presenting on DAVETV’s ‘Modern Wheels or Classic Steals,’ HISTORY UK’s ‘Ultimate Wheels,’ and MTV’s ‘Slips.’ Elo has established himself as a leader in the custom/classic automobile field.
Supercar Rooms Miami is home to one-of-a-kind masterpieces including the 1929 Rolls Royce Bootch, 1961 196 SP Ferrari antique racing car, 2007 Shelby Supercar Ultimate Aero TT vehicle number 1, 1958 450 S Maserati vintage racing car, and 1955 SL 300 Mercedes Gullwing, to mention a few.
Now that Formula 1 is coming to Miami, Supercar Rooms Miami is hosting Miami GP Week. Supercar Rooms Miami invites car aficionados to join them for an incredible week-long event filled with planned activations each day to commemorate the automotive culture that has a stronghold in South Florida.
In collaboration with headline sponsor, IWC Schaffhausen and Crypto sponsor Solana, E11EVEN Vodka, Exotics on Las Olas, and Sunreef Yachts, and
Supercar Room Miami’s Schedule:
May 3– Paddock Orientation Meal- An introduction dinner presented by Supercar Rooms Miami in which a special cuisine is developed and served as you network and enjoy the night among the car community. You will get all of the details and special events for GP Week.
May 4– IWC watchmaker private session- Enjoy lunch at an award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant in Miami’s Design District and be immersed in the world of IWC Schaffhausen. A private Watchmaking lesson will introduce you to the world of high-end Swiss accuracy and workmanship.
May 5- A parade of supercars will cruise down to the Florida Keys for a 60-mile journey. Enjoy a delicious summer lunch while being treated to an exclusive IWC reveal.
May 6– Checkered Flag- The official kick-off celebration for the Miami Grand Prix is preparation for one of Miami’s greatest races. Get ready for a night filled with supercars and the theme of the night is all-access, with special guests in attendance.
May 7– Formula One qualifying day at Hardrock Stadium-From 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
May 7-The first-ever Fabio Lamborghini Lifestyle US Store on Lincoln Road celebrates its grand opening. The event will run from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a private, invitation-only event.
May 7-8– Fabio Lamborghini Miami GP Week Fanfest takes place on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fanfest is free and open to the public, and it commemorates Lamborghini’s F1 history, which dates back to 1991. Come view Lamborghini’s, both vintage and modern collections.
May 8– Holman Fanfest Experience: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., join the Holman family of dealerships next to their luxury flagship dealership in Sunrise, Broward for a day of food, family-friendly entertainment, and all the spectacular action from the racetrack.
May 8– Supercar Rooms on Race Day Miami has leased many suites at Hardrock Stadium, where its members will witness the inaugural Formula One race in Miami.
In addition, Supercar Rooms Miami will provide its members with Red Bull Beach grandstand access to the man-made beach as well as cabanas. This will be a fantastic experience since it will blend Formula 1 racing with a regular day on the beach in Miami.
Sales Launch for NoMad Residences Wynwood
Sales of NoMad Residences Wynwood, a NoMad Hotel-branded condo building featuring a Casa Tua Cucina on the ground floor, have launched sales thanks to a joint venture between Related Group and David Edelstein’s Tricap.
Located at 2700 Northwest Second Avenue in Wynwood will house 329 units in a nine-story structure. The plans were officially approved by the Wynwood Design Review Committee on March 12, 2022.
Tricap, Related, and its project partner, Alex Karakhanian’s Lndmrk Development paid $26.5 million for the development site last year. The almost 1.3-acre property was sold by Chinese lender Seven Valleys, which took over the land from RedSky Capital and JZ Capital Partners.
The project will be NoMad Hotels’ first residential development, according to Andrew Zobler’s Sydell Group. (Last year, Zobler purchased a property in Miami Beach.) Sydell sold its stake in the NoMad hotel in New York, which reopened as the Ned last year as a Soho House property. The NoMad hotels are located in London, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.
The Freehand hotels in Miami Beach, New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago are also owned by Sydell.
NoMad Residences Wynwood, units will range from 464 sq. ft. to 931 sq. ft. and will be fully furnished and finished. Pricing will begin in the mid $500,000 equating to over $1,000 per sq. ft. This development will have not rental restrictions and there will be in-house management team that will handle check-ins and check-outs.
According to Nick Pérez, senior vice president at Related, buyers will be a mix of investors and end users, similar to the buyer pool at Related’s two short-term rental friendly condo projects, the Crosby at Miami Worldcenter and District 225. Pérez also mentioned the slew of IT firms that have or are planning to open headquarters in Wynwood.
The building will feature a rooftop restaurant and bar, which will be directed by James Beard Award winner Leo Robitschek, who was previously the bar director at New York City’s Eleven Madison Park, a three-Michelin-star restaurant.
On the bottom floor of the building, Casa Tua, which has a flagship store in Miami Beach and a food hall at Saks Fifth Avenue’s Brickell City Centre site, will open. Casa Tua has additional sites in Aspen and Paris.
Building Information:
Developer: Related Group and Tricap
Interiors: Design Agency
Architect: Arquitectonica
Building Amenities:
Pool
Deck with cabanas
Indoor and outdoor fitness center
NoMad library and lounge
Shared workspaces
Outdoor theater
Art spaces
According to the press release, the construction hasn’t been secured yet. The groundbreaking is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022.
As More Companies Migrate to South Florida-Miami Commercial Real Estate Booms
As more companies migrate to south Florida, we are seeing more office spaces renting out, new mixed-use construction and now more than ever, new mixed-use projects. More recently, RAL Tricap Wynwood LLC has proposed a mixed-use twin tower project in the Wynwood Arts District.
Located at Northwest Fifth Avenue and 27th Street, these two 8 story buildings are proposed to have over 250,000 square feet of office and retail space. Dubbed the names, Wyn on 5th North and WYN on 5th South, this twin developments was review by the city in March 2022 and the developers are just waiting on final approvals.
Wyn on 5th North will feature 106,414 square feet of office plus 6,961 square feet of retail and 268 parking space with available bike spaces. Wyn on 5th South will showcase 139,254 square feet of offices, 16,000 square feet of retail, and 377 parking spaces. Each garage will be enclosed and will feature a roof deck.
The project was envisioned to encompass work and play into one creative space. The developer is looking to advertise to local and national companies who wish to be at the beginning stages of the Miami’s financial and tech scene.
According to the attorney, Steve Wernick, “Together, the buildings create a landmark arrival and visual gateway into the Wynwood Arts District from NW 5th Avenue, and significant public realm improvements that will enhance the connectivity and pedestrian experience of Wynwood – extending 24/7 activity to the Fifth Avenue corridor.”
The project itself will be designed Arquitectónica. Although the board recommended approval they still had some commend concerning the design, which were called “two decorated boxes.” They wish to see buildings that resembled more of what the Wynwood Design District is and what the area is all about. Another recommendation included the artwork on the exterior of the building to encompass the vibe of Wynwood.
