Developer for Ocean Terrace Project Seeks Expansion Approval

Plans that were originally approved in 2019 for the historic Ocean Terrace district are being revisited in hopes to expand the project located at 7409-49 Collins Avenue and 7400-50 Ocean Terrace.

The original approved plans included 78 hotel rooms that will be renovated through the historic Broadmoor and Ocean Surg hotels, 58 residential units, and 18,060 square feet of retail space.

The new plans, submitted by developer Ocean Terrace Holdings, would include 75 residential condo units that would range from 1,198 to 2,555 square feet options. In the revised plans, it includes 2 top-floor penthouses that range from 4,028 to 4,332 square feet of living space, each with a rooftop pool.

Hotel rooms would also increase to 127 with 55 of the units residing in the historic building. The rest of the units will reside in the new 11-story building that will feature a rooftop pool.

The retail space will include 3 pools and 17,474 square feet of space. The new construction will total 525,692 square feet including the parking garage. The original proposal was approved at 359,590.

Architect includes Revuelta Architecture Internation and RJ Heisenbottle Architects is in charge of the historic preservation design.

The Historic Preservation Board will be meeting on September 13 to consider these revised plans. These plans will also include an oceanfront public space. Once the plans are approved, the developer would like to begin construction immediately. The public space and condo tower construction would start in 2022.

Natiivo Miami Tower Construction Update

With all the buzz happening over new construction in Miami, here is something else to get hyped about! Over the weekend, 1,400 tons of rebar was reinforced along with 4,400 cubic yards of concrete poured for Natiivo Miami. In the next few weeks, we should start seeing construction go vertical.

Natiivo will mix all of the amenities of a luxury hotel with the hospitality of a residential tower. Located in the heart of downtown Miami at 601 NE 1st AvenueNatiivo will rise 51 stories with incredible views of the Miami skyline as well as Biscayne Bay.

Designed and curated by Urban Robot, Natiivo is the first home-sharing condo/hotel residential tower that will utilize services to their owners with the ability to rent out their condos as short-term or long-term rentals. Owners have the ability to manage their own rentals or utilize Natiivo’s services.

Natiivo will feature finished and fully furnished 448 residential units with 16 types of floor plans. Units range from studio to three-bedroom suites with 492 to 1,633 square foot options. 601 Miami will also feature 240 hotel rooms managed by Gale Miami Hotel. The building will also offer 3 floors of 70,000 square feet of amenities including offices, food, and beverage rental spaces.

Work Amenities:

• Co-working spaces
• Private offices
• Flexible office arrangements
• Video-capable conference rooms
• Quiet rooms
• Phone booths
• Cutting-edge technology and connectivity
• Office host
• Coffee and juice bar
• Amphitheater
• Meeting/presentation rooms

Social Amenities:

• Specialty restaurant and bar
• Dining terrace
• Social area with full-service cafe and cocktail bar
• Drink and dine lounge areas
• Media lounge
• Live show and events lounge
• The porch
• Speakeasy
• DJ and live performances
• Programmed events

Splash Amenities:

• Sun deck
• Poolside beverage and food service
• Native tropical landscaping
• Cabana bar
• Pool towel services

Fit Amenities:

• Juice bar
• Yoga and Pilates studio
• Boxing ring with punching bags
• Peloton equipment
• Weight station
• Cross-training/Crossfit
• Spa/treatment rooms
• Sauna/steam rooms
• Locker rooms
• Outdoor terrace/training
• The Fit Boutique

Construction will continue for Natiivo with an anticipated completion date of 2023. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Natiivo, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at lucas@miamicondoinvestments.com or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Related Group Revives 1400 Biscayne Project – Previously Known as Auberge Residences

As the old sales gallery lights come on for what once was the Auberge Residences, rumors began circulating about the development that never started. Will they begin the project? What’s happening at the sales center? It has been officially confirmed that Auberge Residences, now called 1400 Biscayne is making a come back.

We are unsure why the project was first canceled but we are excited for what’s to come of this development. Located at 1400 Biscayne Bay Road in the heart of downtown Miami, 1400 Biscayne will be centrally located just steps from Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Pérez Art Museum Miami, Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, and just minutes from the Design District.

The original plans for this project featured a three-tower complex with an eleven-story retail/restaurant podium, 1,629 parking spaces, and resort-style amenities. The new plans for this project include a 60 story ‘uniquely angled’ façade tower with ocean views from every residence.

The double-height lobby designed by Italian designer Piero Lissoni will feature a mixture of sophistication and modern designs with a permanent collection of museum-quality art located throughout. The developer for this project is The Related Group with landscape architecture by Enzo Enea.

Sales for 1400 Biscayne will begin in early August 2021. Construction for the development is estimated for spring of 2022 with an anticipated completion date of 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at 1400 Biscayne, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at lucas@miamicondoinvestments.com or by phone at (786)247-6332.

1 Million Square Foot Mixed-Use Project Proposed for Wynwood- 29N

L&L Holding Co. and Carper Real Estate Partners have recently purchased 3 acres located at 95 N.W. 29th Street in the Wynwood Arts District. Making up nine parcels, the New York-based companies plan on developing a multi-use project totaling 964,693 square feet.

Dubbed the name 29N, this planned project will rise on the former Rubell Family Art Museum Building and will feature multiple buildings 12 and 8 stories tall. There will be a ‘pedestrian paseo’ connecting the towers and lot will feature 313 feet of frontage along NW 29th Street, sharing a block with the Gateway at Wynwood.

Featuring 523 apartments, 200,618 square feet of office space, 26,372 square feet of retail, and 668 parking spaces, 29N will be considered one of the largest projects in Wynwood. Amenities for this project would be on floors seven through nine.

The residential units would range from studio to 2-bedroom apartments with 504 to 1,093 square feet floor plans. This project will be designed by Gensler, a San Francisco-based firm along with Fortis Design + Build.

The renderings for the building design feature a colorful aesthetic that showcases the culture of Miami as well as the Wynwood neighborhood. Art murals with reds, greens, and browns will be showcased on the ground floor level of the buildings.

Renderings and Site Plan Released for Downtown Miami’s Newest Tower The District

Renderings, floor plans, and site plans have recently been released for Miami newest 37-story condominium tower called The District. In April, The Related Group and Parcel C LLC’s proposed and received approval for the project.

This tower is in pre-construction and is proposed to include 347 residential condos with 2,297 square feet of retail space. This project will not have any parking but the developer is requesting an off-site parking waiver.

Rising 393 plus feet tall, The District will be located at 233 N Miami Avenue in downtown Miami. The floor plans will be fully finished and furnished ranging from 446 square feet to 874 square feet with studio to 2 bedroom options.

Building Information

• Developer: Related Group and ROVR 
• Architect: Sieger Suarez Architects 
• Interior Designer: Meshberg Group 

Residence Amenities  

• Smart home technology
• Includes integrated audio, video window treatment and lighting systems
• All residences come equipped with a contemporary lighting package, including recessed lighting, dimmers, and lighting control
• Fully built-out closets in all residences
• Built in top-of-the-line in-unit washer and dryer
• Flooring selections included with specifications recommended by Meshberg Design
• Pre-wired for high-speed communications and data connection
• Kitchens feature custom Italian cabinetry curated by Meshberg Design
• Smeg appliance package includes integrated paneled microwave, dishwasher, built-in convection oven and refrigerator/ freezer

Building Amenities

• Rooftop Amenity Deck : Expansive resort-style rooftop amenity deck with plunge swim spa, fire pit, summer kitchen, and gorgeous views of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay. 
• Basketball & Racquetball Courts :Full-height indoor basketball court and regulation-size racquetball court and Rock climbing wall.
• Co-working Space :Co-working floor with multiple seating options, high-speed Internet, private meeting rooms, conference room and a full-service kitchen.
• Fitness Center :State-of-the-art fully equipped fitness center including a private yoga/spinning room with virtual trainer and men’s/women’s sauna/ sauna and locker rooms. 
• Museum-quality Art :Double-height lobby featuring professionally curated museum-quality art.
• Monitoring Services :24/7 security services and controlled property access.
• The District App :Customized password-protected app for home/away smart-home management.
• Parking :24/7 valet services and self parking.
• Dining :On-site café servicing the residences and recreation areas.
• Electric bikes with charging stations are available for residents on the go. 
• Housekeeping  :On-demand full housekeeping services available at your convenience.
• Climatized receiving  and storage room
• Resort Style pool deck with lounge and recreation room

Unit Distribution

Deposits

• 10% down with executed contract
• 10% 60 days after executed contract
• 10% at groundbreaking (scheduled end 2021)
• 10% at top off (schedule 3^rd quarter of 2022)
• 60% at closing (scheduled 2^nd quarter 2023)

Multiple waivers have been approved on April 9, 2021 but the construction permits have not been filed. Some of paperwork also includes transitioning some units in hotel room. The ground breaking is scheduled for the end of 2021 with estimated completion date of 2023.

New Construction Tower-Ambienta Bay Harbor Islands Plans Ground Breaking for June 2021

Ambienta Bay Harbor Islands is one of the newest condo developments in Bay Harbor Islands. Located at 9901 West Bay Harbor Drive, this 7 story and 30-unit building will feature quality craftsmanship, high-end materials, and flawless finishes that is truly awe-inspiring.

Although limited to 30 units, this tower will showcase two bedroom + den to three bedroom units ranging from 1,229 to 1,662 square feel. Upon entering the building, you will be greeted with a double-height lobby, glass façade throughout, and gorgeous gardens with tropical plants. Each unit will includes its own two parking spaces and a storage unit. The prices for these units will range from $761,000 to $1.2 million.

Construction Information:

• Developer: Ambienta Developers
• Architect: Revuelta Architecture International
• Landscape Design: David J. Odishoo
• Interior Design: Bea Interiors Design

Building Features:

• 360-degree Rooftop Oasis for outdoor enjoyment
• Infinity-edge swimming pool
• Outdoor yoga/meditation space
• Children’s play area
• Fully outfitted Fitness Center with cardio and weight training equipment
• Resident’s social room with bar, large-screen televisions, and lounge seating perfect for events or meetings of any kind
• Impressive double-height lobby with reception seating

Residence Amenities:

• Two covered parking spaces per residence
• Corner residences offer wrap-around terraces
• High impact floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and windows
• All bedrooms have access to expansive balconies
• Walk-in closets in master bedrooms
• Master bathroom with double sink, glass shower enclosure with rainfall shower head and hand shower
• Expansive glass-framed outdoor terraces accessible from bedrooms and living areas
• Italian kitchens with custom quartz counter tops and Italkraft® cabinetry
• Bosch® appliance suite includes induction cooktop, built-in stainless steel French door refrigerator, convection oven, microwave oven, and dishwasher
• Private storage available on same level as residence
• Bluetooth® enabled keyless entry system with camera technology

Sales have already started on this development and it is expected to break ground in June with a top-off date of July 2022. Closings are set to begin in spring of 2023.

Dezer Development Launches Bentley Residences

Miami welcomes the first-ever Bentley-branded luxury residential tower. The news was announced today that this remarkable tower will stand tall along with other luxury car brands like the Porsche Design Tower and Aston Martin Residences. This remarkable project will have a sophisticated and sleek design standing at 749 feet tall in Sunny Isles Beach. This tower will be the tallest beachfront tower in the U.S. and its height already has FAA approval.

Dezer Development and Sieger Suarez Architects will be partnering to create a luxurious design worthy of the Bentley brand. Dezer and Sieger Suarez has previously worked on Armani and Porsche towers. Gil Dezer, President of Dezer Development states, “Partnering with Bentley Motors, a true global luxury brand and being able to create another first in the Miami marketplace is an extraordinary opportunity.”

According to the press release, there will be 200+ residences, each with a multi-car garage with a car elevator delivering your car straight to your residence (similar to that of Porsche Design Tower). Each unit will also feature its own private balcony, pool and sauna. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the residences with ocean and bay views.

Building amenities will include a gym, pool, spa, restaurant (TBD), lounge, cabanas, cinema, whiskey bar, and garden. According to Forbes, Bentley Residences will be built according to the the Florida Green Building Council Certifications with anticipations that the building will use less energy.

The ground breaking is expected to begin in 2023 and construction is expected to be complete by 2026. We will update this article as more information is published about Bentley Residences.