Introducing the “Sky Collection” at Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences
Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences

Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will rise 1,049 feet tall making it Miami’s tallest and its first supertall skyscraper. The tower itself offers 100 floors of luxury residences and amenities expanding over 1.5 million square feet vertically.

With nine offset, stacked glass cubes rising over Miami, this tower will be like no other residential project in Miami or in the world. Sieger Suarez, responsible for the Burj Al Arab tower in Dubai, and Carlos Ott, responsible for Echo Brickell, have partnered on the design of this remarkable tower.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences Miami will feature 361 condo units and 205 hotel rooms. The condo residences will range from 1 to 4 bedrooms (located in cubes 4 through 7), not including the “Sky Collection” or the penthouses.

Until today, the developer of Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami had only released cubes 4 through 7. In a two-part VIP Broker event this afternoon, Cube 8, known as the “Sky Collection”, was unveiled.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Sky Collections Unveiling

The sky collection consists of four units per floor totaling 40 units altogether (floors 80-89), ranging from 2 to 4 bedroom floor plans. The 2 and 3 bedroom units will be west-facing while the 4 bedroom units will be east-facing. The residences will feature 2,465 to 2,575 total square feet including terraces. Sky residences will feature 12-foot ceilings and will have the same finishes as the penthouse residences. Sky collection pricing range from $5 to $9.2 million.

For buyers requiring more living space, Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will have five, full-floor penthouses, all located in Cube 9 of the supertall tower. Each floor will total 13,155 square feet, including east and west terraces, and feature 14-foot-high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling glass windows. The west terraces will include a summer kitchen and plunge pool. Two of the five penthouses have already sold, and the remaining three are asking $40 million.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences

Tower Amenities:

  • Peacock Alley
  • True Waldorf Service and concierge
  • Unobstructed views of city and downtown skyline, Miami Beach and the Atlantic Ocean
  • Waldorf Astoria immersive resort-style pool with outdoor café and private cabanas
  • Private Bar/ Wine Tasting Room
  • Signature Restaurant
  • All-Day Dining Brasserie
  • Pre-function and function spaces
  • Meeting and boardrooms
  • Waldorf Astoria Kids Club
  • 24-hour valet parking
  • Signature spa
  • A leading-edge fitness center with private training studios

Residential Amenities:

  • 24-hour doormen and lobby desk attendants
  • Private porte cochère with 24-hour valet service and private residential entry
  • 24-hour concierge services in addition to dedicated on-site professionals
  • Live-in resident manager and 24-hour security
  • Front-door package and service delivery via signature Concierge Closet
  • Owners Lounge with high ceilings
  • Billiard and entertainment room with panoramic bay views
  • Designed for private functions and equipped with adjacent catering kitchen
  • Private residential pool deck with whirlpools with lounging areas
  • Exclusive Waldorf Astoria Miami access and benefits, including preferred spa and restaurant rates and access to à la carte hotel services

Currently, Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami is 60 percent sold. At today’s VIP broker event, it was announced that full sellout (totaling $1 billion) is expected by March 2022. Groundbreaking is still planned for Q1 2022.

Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami

Aston Martin Residences Construction Update

Aston Martin Residences New Construction
Aston Martin Residences Construction

Aston Martin Residences is nearing the top off of the 66-story ultra-luxury tower located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way. Situated in Downtown Miami, this remarkable tower will be one of the Miami skyline’s most unique towers. Designed by BMA Arquitectos & Asociados with Revuelta Architecture International, the 816-foot tall sail-shaped skyscraper will vertically span 1.9 million square feet making it the 2nd tallest tower in Miami.

With Miami-based developer G&G Business Developments and the general contractor as Coastal Construction, the tower is progressing quickly. In October, the tower had already reached the 63rd floor. Now construction is at the 65th floor with netting taking the place of the floor-to-ceiling windows that will eventually be installed.

Vegetation is currently appearing on the pool deck located on the 55th floor as well. We are also seeing contractors carrying large sheets of floor-to-ceiling glass windows and installing them on the 52nd floor. Most of the mirrored siding/windows have been installed from the main to the 52nd floor. Rebar is also being placed on the perimeter columns of the top-floor penthouses.

Units range from studio to 4 bedroom floor plans with square footage beginning at 698. The largest square footage is 27,191 square feet for a penthouse unit that spans over three floors. Sales for Aston Martin Residences began in 2020 and since then a majority of the inventory has sold. River and Panoramic units start at $750,000 and rise to $8+ million depending on the floor plan and unit location. As for the Sky and Penthouse residences, units begin at $14 million reaching well over $50 million.

Aston Martin Residences Tower Construction

Development Information

  • Developer: G&G Business Developments
  • General Construction: Coastal Construction
  • Architect and Design Team: Luis Revuelta of Miami and Bodas-Miani-Anger of Argentina

Residence Features

  • Private service entrance at basement level for all move-ins and personnel
  • Bulthaup custom cabinetry in kitchens
  • White marble floors throughout the entire unit and porcelain in all balconies
  • Quartz countertops in the kitchen. Piatra Grey (Ceasarstone) or similar
  • Gagganeau appliances in all residences: (sizes depends on units)
  • Duravit wall-mounted toilets in all units throughout the building and bidets in select units
  • All bathrooms feature marble floorings and walls (Thassos or similar
  • Hansgrohe faucets in secondary bathrooms and exclusive Axor model in master and powder bathrooms
  • Italian Bertolotto doors with AGB hardware in all units
  • Wood-paneled front doors to residence with programmable smartphone technologies such as NFC and Bluetooth
  • Floor soundproofing system installed throughout all units including all bathrooms
  • Walls dividing units with corridors will be 10″ wide with layers of Quiet Rock improving soundproofing
  • German Schuco hardware on sliding glass doors
  • ThyssenKrupp “Destination Dispatch” elevator system from main lobbies getting passengers to their destination in the shortest travel time and enabling access only to their own floor for enhanced security
  • High-speed elevators going up to 1200 feet per minute
  • High-speed internet and Wi-Fi hotspots in all common areas
  • Cast iron pipes and risers avoiding Waterflow noises

Amenities

  • Full-service building with concierge and hospitality-inspired services
  • Super Yacht Marina facilities
  • “The Aston Martin Club” membership
  • Rooftop infinity pool located on 55th floor
  • Fitness Spa and Fitness Center with Meditation
    Room and Treatments Suites
  • Private Steam, Sauna, and Locker Facilities
  • Pet-friendly building
  • Building designed with a helipad on the rooftop
  • 24-hour valet and covered garage self-parking
  • Valet charging stations for electric cars
  • Valet Butler
  • Additional bicycle and private storage spaces
  • 10 destination controlled super hi-speed elevators
    and separate dedicated service elevators
  • Digital connection to concierge and all building
    amenities from every residence
  • State-of-the-art Business Center and Conference Rooms
  • Art Gallery and Art Lobby on 53rd floor
  • Private Residence Movie Theatre, Event Space,
    Kids Playroom, Teen Center, and Game Rooms
  • Virtual Golf
  • Beauty Salon with blow-dry station, pedicure chair,
    manicure table, and wash stations

Construction for Aston Martin Residences is expected to be completed in 2022.  If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Aston Martin Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.

Construction on Aston Martin Residences

Smart Brickell Tower 3 Coming Soon

Smart Brickell Towers
Smart Brickell Towers

Smart Brickell is one of the newest condo-hotel projects located in the heart of West Brickell. This mixed-use development will comprise three towers total that features 170 condos and 150 hotel rooms spanning over the three towers.

The most unique thing about the Smart Brickell Tower, besides its futuristic design, the smart technology is so advanced that it will set the stage for all pre-construction towers going forward. Some of the smart features include Lifx Wi-Fi enabled LED smart bulbs, Samsung’s digital home appliances, concierge app, and Nest thermostats.

Tower 1 rises 26 stories featuring 50 condos with 1 to 2 bedroom floor plan options. Floor plans will range from 558 to 1117 square feet starting at $318,000. The first 7 floors will feature a boutique-style hotel managed by Habitat Hotels with floors 11-23 will be condos.

Units will be fully furnished and finished. Top-off was completed in May 2021. The exterior is still will be completed with stucco and prime paint has started on the south facade. Interior drywall and framing is 90% complete.

Tower 2 will feature 50 condos as well as 50 hotel rooms with one to two-bedroom floor plans. Units will also be fully furnished and finished and can be rented up to 50 times a year on a short-term basis like Airbnb. Completion for tower 2 is anticipated for 2022.

Construction on Tower 3 will begin soon and will feature 20 condos and 100+ hotel rooms. These units will also be fully finished and furnished.

On the ground level, the development will feature 12,000 square feet of commercial space with retail, a cafe, and a restaurant.

Building Features

  • 25 Story tower designed by the well-known architect, Hernando Carrillo
  • The building is Leed certified
  • One assigned parking space per unit in secured parking garage plus valet parking services
  • Electric car charging stations
  • 24 Hour concierge and security services
  • The café is on the ground level
  • Stunning amenity deck located on the 8th floor with landscaped recreational area and expansive terrace
  • Resort-style pools with lap area and sun deck
  • In-water lounge chairs near a waterfall
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Fully-equipped business center on the 9th floor
  • Chic and spacious event room on the 10th floor
  • Sky fitness center located on the 24th floor
  • Lounge bar located on the 25th floor
  • Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and amenity deck

Residence Features

  • Renowned design firm, Arquitectonica Interiors, designed the units that take full advantage of every square foot
  • Each unit is equipped with smart, Wi-Fi enabled features to compliment the look and feel of the future of living including Nest thermostat, Lifx Wi-Fi enabled LED smart bulbs and Amazon echo/Alexa home and personal assistant
  • City-view terraces with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Every residence has the ease to always be in control from the comfort of their smartphone with the Concierge App
  • The kitchen will be fully equipped with Bosch and Samsung appliances and contemporary cabinetry
  • The penthouse is located on the 23rd floor and has 12-foot ceilings
Pool Deck for Smart Brickell

Rosso Development and Standard International are Partnering to Bring a 228 Unit Condo Project to Midtown

The Standard Midtown Residences
The Standard Midtown Residences

In its very first partnership, Standard International along with Rosso Development are collaborating on a residential project that will bring a 12-story tower to the Midtown neighborhood of Miami, the Standard Midtown.

Sales are slated to begin on November 30. Arquitectonica and Urban Robot are collaborating on the project, which will be located on the southwest corner of Northeast First Avenue and Northeast 32nd Street across from a grocery store development that is currently under construction.

The Standard Midtown will feature 228 luxury condos ranging from 432 to 965 square feet of living space with studio to two-bedroom floor plan options. Prices will range from $329,000 to $829,000

Payment Structure:

  • Deposit 10% at reservation
  • Contract and Groundbreaking 20%
  • 6 months after contract 10%
  • Top off 10%
  • Closing 50%

The units will feature cubby kitchens designed by Urban Robot, expansive terraces, and master baths with double showers. Unit owners will be able to rent their units for periods 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.

Construction is planned to begin next year and be finished by the middle of 2023. The site at 3100 Northeast First Avenue, as well as the air rights above the existing neighboring garage, are owned by Vadia’s Midtown Opportunities VIIIB LLC.

Notable Real Estate Developers Purchase the White House Inn Property in North Miami

White House Inn Motel
White House Inn Motel
Location for the Related Group's Newest Tower

Teddy Sagi and Jorge Pérez, Miami’s most notable real estate investors, have chosen their second South Florida property to invest in: the White House Inn at the gateway to North Miami. What once was a motel that opened its doors in 1969 later became a dilapidated building that saw many problems throughout the years, which later closed in 2014.

Along with BH Group, Pérez’s Related Group, and Sagi’s LabTech Investments Limited are teaming up to buy the waterfront property located at 2305 Northeast 123rd Street.

The 1-acre property is expected to be redeveloped into a luxury apartment complex that would cost around $85 million. Sagi and Pérez are expected to close on the $11 million sale next week.

The North Miami property was sold by a firm led by Mario Murgado, the owner of Murgado Automotive Group for $7.8 million in 2014. Murgado planned to demolish the White House Inn and replace it with a seven-story Ocean Cadillac dealership with a self-contained parking structure, top-floor showroom, and ground-floor restaurant.

Local residents were outspoken in their opposition to the dealership, fearing that it would bring a flood of traffic to the neighborhood. Later Murgado proposed an 11-story tower, Biscayne Harbour, that was approved by the city council but was never finished.

“One of those rare bayfront sites that’s gone underutilized for far too long,” and that the partnership plans to give North Miami “the entrance it deserves,” according to Pérez.

Not only is Pérez known for his work with the Related Group but he is a big player in the residential market as well. In July, he sold his Coconut Grove mansion for $33 million. Pérez also sold his Apogee Beach penthouse for $6 million.

Allure North Miami Tower Just Announced by Tate Capital

Allure North Miami Pre-Construction Tower
Allure North Miami Pre-Construction

Plans for a mixed-use project in North Miami known as Allure North Miami has just been revealed. Tate Capital has brought forth plans for a conditional use permit to the city’s Planning Commission. The meeting was scheduled for November 2, 2021 and the current status of the conditional use permit has been released.

The site located at 1810 N.E. 146th Street features 2.11 acres. In an agreement with the city of North Miami, Tate Capital agreed to lease the property for 99 years at $100,000 annually. The developer has also requested a grant from the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency for $15.2 million for infrastructure of Allure.

Jimmy Tate, a Tate Capital representative stated that they wanted something “unique and transformative” to showcase to residents that North Miami is the next city for urban development. Tate Capital wants to brand North Miami as a “new district” staring with Allure North Miami

Designed by Kobi Karp Architects, Allure will rise 20-stories and feature 360 apartments and 603 space parking garage. Around 8,429 square feet will be dedicated too retail with 36 apartments strictly for workforce housing.

Units will range from 608 to 1,411 square feet with studio to three bedroom floor plans. There will be around 30 studio apartments, 187-1 bedroom apartments, 132-2 bedroom apartments, and 11-3 bedroom apartments.

Amenities

  • Pool deck
  • Fitness center
  • Summer kitchen
  • Club room
  • Picnic areas
  • Package lockers
  • Elevated pedestrian bridge between tower and garage

If the project receives approval, the anticipated groundbreaking would take place in Spring of 2023 with a completion date of Winter 2024.

E11EVEN Developers Announce Second Tower Called E11EVEN Residences Beyond

E11EVEN Residences Beyond Just Announced
E11EVEN Residences Beyond Just Announced

E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has been one of the hottest pre-construction developments in Miami since the day it was announced. So hot that it sold out even before breaking ground. Now we have a new tower to get excited about, and it’s directly next door, E11EVEN Residences Beyond. This tower will be the twin to the original when it comes to the luxury amenities and design but Beyond will be way more exclusive.

Located directly next to E11EVEN Hotel & Residences at 20 NE 11 Street in the Park West neighborhood, Beyond will be connected by a signature bridge allowing residents to go back and forth but only Beyond residents can have access to the original building and not the other way around. Like we said, exclusive.

Co-developed by PMG and E11EVEN Partners, E11EVEN Residences Beyond will feature 461 fully furnished and fully finished luxury units. Floor plans will range from studio to two bedrooms plus a selection of limited penthouses. E11EVEN Residences Beyond, designed by Sieger Suarez Architects will rise 65 stories tall and will feature a similar design to that of E11EVEN Hotel & Residences.

All residences were designed by the award-winning design firm, Avroko Hospitality Group. These units have been specially curated with luxury in mind. Residence amenities will feature high-end appliances like Sub-Zero and Wolf, which will include a microwave, dishwasher, and a built-in convection oven. A custom lighting package, fireplace, and a top-of-the-line washer and dryers are also in the units. One valet-only space is included with each standard unit.

E11EVEN Residences Beyond will feature all of the same luxury amenities that E11EVEN Hotel & Residences has to offer. That includes a signature restaurant, 93-foot resort-style pool with a private lounge on level 14, a state-of-the-art fitness center, access to E11EVEN Beyond Member’s Club, executive office suites, and workspace. One of the most exciting features is the helipad which will allow residents the ability to charter for travel. Beyond residences can also enjoy all of the amenities that the E11EVEN Hotel & Residences tower has to offer.

E11EVEN Residences Beyond will allow cryptocurrency for deposits.

Breakdown of Payments

  • 10% at contract
  • 10% within 3 months of contract
  • 10% at groundbreaking (May 2022)
  • 10% at 12 months from groundbreaking
  • 60% at closing (Summer 2025)

Seventy-three units have already been reserved. The groundbreaking for Beyond is expected in May 2022 with a completion date in the summer of 2025. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at E11EVEN Residences Beyond, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Related Group Announces Casa Bella Tower with Sales Beginning Soon

Related Group Announces Casa Bella
Related Group Announces Casa Bella

The Related Group is on the verge of launching sales for their newest tower in downtown Miami; Casa Bella. This residential tower will be built at 1400 Biscayne Blvd in the Miami Arts and Entertainment District and is on the same site where Auberge Residences was originally planned.

According to the renderings, it appears Related is continuing with the same design and specifications that were planned for Auberge. Those designs include full glass exteriors in a wave-like pattern, as well as the unit floor plans. According to The Real Deal, the Related Group is likely reusing them since they have already been approved and to fast-track construction.

Casa Bella will feature 3 towers and 2 will rise 60 stories while 1 will rise 50. The first tower will feature 300 luxury units although 1,430 residential units have been approved for the site. The towers will have 1,629 parking spaces and will be connected by a podium.

The newest tower will feature 1 to 5 bedroom floor plans with only 6 units per floor. Interiors will be designed by Pierro Lissoni with landscape architecture by Enzo Ena. The double-height lobby will also be designed by Lissoni and will feature a mixture of sophistication and modern designs with a permanent collection of museum-quality art located throughout.

The location of this tower places residences near the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Miami Internation University of Art and Design. The Omni Station Bus Loop is also 1 block away.

With the reopening of borders and the lifting of the pandemic restrictions as of November 8, 2021, we will likely see an increase in international buyers, especially for the new construction towers. Currently, international buyers are representing around 50% of new construction developments when earlier in the year, they were only representing 20%.

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 Casa Bella, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.

Auberge Residences and Spa Miami aerial rendering
Auberge Miami pool deck
exterior photo of Auberge Spa and Residences Miami

Groundbreaking for Onda Residences Officially Scheduled

Onda Residences Groundbreaking Scheduled
Onda Residences Groundbreaking Scheduled

The long-awaited Onda Residences has officially set a groundbreaking date for the beginning of November. According to a press release, the groundbreaking will take place on November 3 at 10:30 am located at 1135 103rd Street in Bay Harbor.

‘Onda Residences will rise 8 stories tall along the shore of Bay Harbor Islands. The tower is designed by award-winning architect Bernardo Fort-Brescia that will harness Italian-style finishes.

‘Onda’ itself in Italian means wave, and that’s exactly the effect the tower will have once seen off the shore. Developers include Ugo Colombo of CMC Group and Valerio Morabito of Morabito Properties. The lush landscaping will be designed by Enzo Enea who is responsible for the projects One Ocean and Icon.

This boutique waterfront tower will provide more than 300 feet of bay frontage with a private marina and views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The 41 luxury residences feature 2 + den to 4 bedroom options from 1,809 to 3,523 square feet floor plans. There are also 4 penthouses currently available as well.

Construction Information

  • Developers: Ugo Colombo and Valerio Mortabito
  • Interior Design: Carlo y Paolo Colombo
  • Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia

Residence Amenities

  • 2 Bedroom + den (1,809 square feet) to 4 bedroom + den (3,523 square feet)
  • 4 penthouse options
  • Spacious terraces available

Amenities

  • Private Marina with 15 boat slips ranging from 36 to 60 feet
  • Direct ocean access through Haulover inlet
  • Watersports launch dock with available kayaks, paddleboards, and inflatables
  • Covered valet drop-off
  • Personal parking spaces in a fully enclosed garage
  • Electric vehicle charging stations
  • Bicycle storage
  • Secured individual residential storage space
  • Front desk reception
  • 24-hour security video surveillance
  • 24-hour valet
  • Wi-fi available throughout all public spaces
  • FTTH (fiber to the home) for voice, video, and high-speed internet
  • Integrated digital concierge

Pricing

  • Price ranges from $1.8 million to $9.5 million
  • HOA is $1.29/sf
  • Deposit Breakdown:
    • 10% with Reservation
    • 10% at Contract
    • 10% at Ground Breaking
    • 10% at Top Off (summer 2022) /
    • 60% at Closing

Construction is expected to be complete in early 2023. Onda is also at 60% pre-sold and a majority of the buyers are domestic.