Ora By Casa Tua Development and Construction Update
An Urban Development Review Board hearing about the construction of the 76-story tower at 1210 Brickell Avenue, Ora By Casa Tua for May 17, 2023.
The ORA’s design was created by the internationally renowned and award-winning architecture firm Arquitectonica. The company drew inspiration from today’s constantly changing culture to design numerous outdoor levels at ORA that connect to nature and the environment, with the goal of allowing visitors to enjoy and experience the city of Miami from a unique angle.
The interiors of the residential and amenity areas are being designed by m2atelier, a company founded by Marco Bonelli and Marijana Radovic and renowned for its personalized approach.
Residences at ORA will start at $800,000 and range from 500 square-foot studio homes to 2,400 square-foot, four-bedroom fully furnished residences that will be ready for immediate listing as short-term, seasonal, or long-term rentals.
Edgardo Defortuna, the creator of Fortune International Group, is a pioneer in real estate development, financing, construction management, sales, and marketing. In addition to others, they are currently building the Nexo Residences in North Miami Beach, The Ritz-Carlton Residences in Pompano Beach, and the St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. They most recently built The Ritz Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach and the renowned Jade Signature, designed by Herzog & de Mueron.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at ORA at Casa Tua, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Supertall Tower One Brickell City Centre Breaks Ground
Miami’s first ever supertall office tower just broke ground in Brickell.
The groundbreaking includes the demolition of a parking structure that is currently on the site. Major Suarez, representatives from Swire and Related were in attendance.
Project approval came in September 2022 after city commissioners voted unanimously on the 1,049 foot One Brickell City Centre. The 80 story tower will be crowned the largest building ever building in the city of Miami
The skyscraper will be connected to Brickell City Centre, which was built by Swire Properties and has over 500,000 SF of retail, eating, and entertainment space, and will be situated at 700 Brickell Avenue and 799 Brickell Plaza. The project will feature 1.6 million square feet of office space.
The news represents strength and expansion for the Miami office market, which continues to draw major financial and technological firms from high-tax areas like New York and California.
Swire Properties and Related are listed as the developers for this project.
New Renderings Revealed for Six Fisher Island
The completion of The Residences at Six Fisher Island, a luxurious 11-story structure, is targeted for 2025. The 50 units in the Kobi Karp-designed high-rise project will have floor designs with three to five bedrooms. Each one ranges in size from 3,870 to 8,400 square feet.
The invitation-only development will also feature a select number of penthouses.
The Residences at Six Fisher Island is located at 6 Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach. It is situated on the northern side of Fisher Island, east of Florida 395.
Residence Features:
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and convenient elevator access
Outdoor kitchens and private pools.
Kitchen, wardrobes, and bathrooms were created by Tara Bernerd & Partners
Tower Amenities
Swimming pool
Pickleball court
Spa
Fitness facility
Residents’ lounge
Kobi Karp is listed as the architect, and the overall design is inspired by the idea of connecting indoor with outdoor spaces. Units start at $15 million.
Oprah, Julia Roberts, and Mel Brooks are all known to have lived on Fisher Island in the past. The enclave has also received some accolades: Bloomberg found in April 2018 that Fisher Island, with an average income of $2.5 million in 2015, was America’s wealthiest ZIP code.
David Martin of Terra Group Acquires Prime 15.5 Acre Previous Miami Herald Site in Downtown Miami for $1.225 Billion from the Genting Group
Terms have been agreed upon for the purchase of a 15.5-acre development property on Biscayne Bay in Downtown Miami by SmartCity Miami LLC, an investment company led by Miami-based Terra and its CEO, David Martin. Genting Group will sell the property to the organization for $1.225 billion (USD). The closing is scheduled for later this year.
The property, which is located at 1431 N Bayshore Drive in Miami, has 800 linear feet of direct Biscayne Bay frontage and highly aggressive zoning in one of the city’s most vibrant and connected neighborhoods. A notable mixed-use commercial, retail, residential, hospitality, and entertainment destination could be developed on the location.
The buyer of the property is a longtime Miami resident, Miamian David Martin, CEO of a Miami-based development firm, Terra Group.
According to Martin, “This is a prized piece of real estate in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, and we are honored to have been selected as the property’s next owner. At Terra, we have a long history of enhancing communities and transforming neighborhoods through careful planning, beautiful design, and a focus on connectivity and resiliency. Our development on Biscayne Bay will continue this tradition. “
Martin continues, “The scale and location of this site offers the opportunity to do something spectacular, something that all Miamians can take pride in, and we will deliver nothing short of that. For now, our team is focused on understanding the full potential of the property and the surrounding area. Our vision will evolve as we learn more. Over time, we will arrive at a plan that elevates Downtown Miami, improves access to the waterfront, and is welcomed by our community.”
The rare riverfront location in the Omni District was valued at just about $1.5 billion. The 15.5-acre development site, known as BayCity Miami, now hosts ArtMiami’s Art Wynwood show in February as well as CONTEXT Art Miami every year during Miami Art Week. The Miami Herald’s main office had stood on the land and was destroyed in 2014.
The Resorts World operator Genting Group, which owns 10 acres of land west of Biscayne Boulevard, will continue to be involved in the Omni neighborhood. Genting Group is one of the biggest resort, entertainment, and gambling organizations in the world.
The property, which spans many lots and once housed the Miami Herald’s headquarters, is zoned RTZ for mixed-use in Miami-Dade and is in the Metromover subzone (Rapid Transit Zone). The land has limitless buildable square footage, no setbacks, a height limited only by the FAA standards (649 feet), and a potential density of more than 8,000 units according to South Florida’s most benevolent zoning designation. The RTZ zoning offers builders a sizable, incredibly flexible building envelope as well as the chance to create a unique waterfront development on the site.
By comparison, Miami Worldcenter is 27 acres.
The Standard Residences Midtown Breaks Ground
The Standard Residences Midtown Miami has officially broken ground. Standard Residences is being built by real estate and hospitality pioneers Standard International, Rosso Development, and Midtown Development.
Along with Miami District 2 Commissioner Sabina Covo, Jay Phillip Parker, CEO of Douglas Elliman Florida, President of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing Florida, Raymond Fort of Arquitectonica, Giancarlo Pietri of Urban Robot Associates, William J. Real of Civic Construction, and the South Florida broker community, Standard International’s Amar Lalvani and Rosso Development’s Carlos Rosso celebrated the groundbreaking.
The 12-story building is a collaboration between the highly regarded architecture firm Arquitectonica, renowned interior designers Urban Robot Associates, The Standard’s in-house design team, landscape architect Naturalficial, and Civic Construction acting as general contractor.
The project’s ground breaking speaker was Lalvani, Executive Chairman of Standard International, who emphasized the company’s longstanding ties to Miami and praised their collaboration with Carlos Rosso. The project’s lively environment and the need for such a lifestyle-driven building in a good location were stressed by Rosso, the founder of Rosso Development.
Standard is located at 3100 Northeast 1st Avenue in Midtown, tucked between the Design District and Wynwood. The development offers 34,000 square feet of carefully chosen amenity space and 228 residential units.
Upon completion, residents will have the chance to enjoy the distinctive style, amenities, and service of the renowned hotel brand. The building will be the first to provide flexible living, allowing owners to lease their units for periods as little as one month.
Between 432 square feet and 965 square feet in size, the units, which range from studios to two-bedroom homes, strike a balance between design and usability.
A 60-foot resort-style sunset pool on the rooftop, a renowned restaurant and bar, and wellness amenities like a cutting-edge fitness facility, an infrared sauna, yoga, and stretch studios are just a few of the amenities available. A karaoke bar, a screening room, co-working areas, Zoom rooms, and a private boardroom can be found on the social floor.
A small number of homes, starting at $499,900, are still available at The Standard Residences, which is anticipated to be finished by the end of 2024.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at the Standard Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Vita Residences at Grove Isle Breaks Ground
Ugo Colombo of the CMC Group, one of Miami’s most well-known luxury developers, has started construction on Vita Residences at Grove Isle. The opulent boutique condominium is situated on the gated 20-acre private island of Grove Isle, which is close to the city’s fashionable Coconut Grove neighborhood.
The 65 exquisitely designed houses in the seven-story building, which is being constructed on the island’s final remaining beachfront parcel, will showcase unhindered panoramic bay views, exquisite detailing, and the finest materials and craftsmanship. The project is now under construction, and completion is anticipated in 24 to 28 months.
The majority of Vita at Grove Isle’s customers are from America, and more than 40% of the units there have already been pre-sold. The homes will range in size from 2,500 to 6,500 square feet and feature three-, four-, and four-bedroom units with dens. A group of twelve upscale penthouse houses will have private rooftop terraces with full-size swimming pools, full bathrooms, and summer kitchens that are each 3,400 to 6,600 square feet in size. Penthouses start at $12 million, with units starting at $5.5 million.
In order to create one-of-a-kind interior and amenity spaces for Vita at Grove Isle, Ugo Colombo collaborated with international architecture and design firm CallisonRTKL, regional architectural firm S & E Architects, and Italian designers Carlo and Paolo Colombo of A++ Architecture. The three buildings—Mare, Luce, and Sole—are designed to exhibit a singular architectural design and will provide a boutique living environment surrounded by beautiful, local vegetation. The graceful, curving shape of the structure, which was inspired by the island’s natural contours and maximizes views of the glittering Biscayne Bay, is a reflection of its distinctive Grove Isle position.
The waterfront retreat will offer a wide range of carefully chosen interior and outdoor amenities, including a private bayfront pool for residents exclusively, a poolside bar and lounge, a cutting-edge fitness facility, spa, and kids’ play area. Residents of Vita will also be given a house membership to the “Vita at Grove Isle Club,” which has lighted tennis, padel, and pickleball courts in addition to a club pool and a bar nearby. Additionally, residents will have access to the island’s private marina as well as a gourmet restaurant and bar offering lunch, supper, and cocktails that will be open to the general public.
Only the attention to detail in its design matches the level of preparation put into Vita at Grove Isle’s location and facilities. Each home will have a private elevator, a private foyer, modern open concept kitchens with hidden top-of-the-line appliances, elegant bathrooms with hand-selected book matched marble, masterfully crafted Italian stonework, custom Italian cabinetry, and pre-installed smart home technology like lighting, climate control, and water/air filtration systems, as well as at least 10-foot-high ceilings.
In addition to 24/7 valet service, private, individually covered garages with EV charging stations, accessible bike storage, and the most cutting-edge technology and WiFi capabilities installed throughout the building, residents also enjoy additional amenities.
Residents will also profit from Vita at Grove Isle’s personal concierge service, which will be available to help with a variety of arrangements and services, including home provisioning, housekeeping, child and pet care, personal shopping, private events, private drivers and transportation, car detailing, mail collection and forwarding, package deliveries, and more. This service is in addition to Vita at Grove Isle’s restaurant.
Additionally, Vita at Grove Isle residents will have access to the ‘Vita Linc’ app, a digital concierge service, which will enable them to register visitors and give them electronic keys, get in touch with the building’s management, send each other private messages, check on pending and delivered packages, access appliance manuals and condo documents, and request vehicles from valet.
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Vita Residence at Grove Isle, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Elite Villa Collection Launched in Bay Harbor Islands-La Maré
La Maré, an elite collection of two light-filled modern contemporary boutique condo towers, have launched in Bay Harbor Islands by Chicago-based Regency Development Group. Kobi Karp, a renowned international architect, created the vertically stacked tropical luxury villas with Debora Aguiar Arquietetos, a Brazilian designer best known for creating the interiors of 1 Hotel South Beach among other projects, is in charge of the exterior design.
La Maré is the first venture for Regency Development Group in the South Florida region. The construction is anticipated to begin later this year and be finished in 2025. The price of the villas will be between $1.375 million and $8 million.
Thirty-three units can be found in the eight-story Regency Collection glass-clad contemporary boutique building. Nine to ten foot floor-to-ceiling windows open out to large wraparound outdoor living spaces. The homes units will feature direct private elevator access with 1,600 to 4,000 square feet of living space, two to four bedrooms, and two to four and a half bathrooms.
The north and south corners of the second floor are adorned by two opulent 4,200 square foot Bay Villas, each with a spiral staircase leading to a ground deck with a private pool and a summer kitchen. Two of the building’s four penthouses, which have access to their own private rooftop pools and summer kitchens, are flow-through corner residences.
Nine units in an eight-story structure from the Signature Collection will be meticulously created for families with seclusion at the forefront and will range in size from 2,100 to more than 4,200 square feet.
The Signature and Regency Collections will feature bayfront verandas and outdoor spaces with landscaping, boat slips, lounge areas, and a resort-style rooftop pool deck with a pool, jacuzzi, and lounge chairs.
Low impact, all-glass buildings that are LEED certified and blend in with Bay Harbor’s community will be built on elevated piles to allow them to be independent of high and low tides and adapt to South Florida’s constantly changing weather.
A modern fitness center, a wine cellar, and an outdoor kitchen and bar lounge are just a few of the exclusive Signature Collection building features. The price range for these villas will start at $2.875 million to $6.3 million. Later this year, construction is slated to begin, and it will likely be finished by the end of 2024.
Nexo Residences in North Miami Beach Completion Date Set for 2025
Nexo Residences North Miami Beach will rise 15 stories tall and feature 254 units. With construction continuing for the project, the completion date was officially announced for 2025.
Nexo Residences is located at 13899 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami Beach, Florida, 33181. The developers for this project include Blue Road and Fortune International Group. The landscape architect for Nexo Residences is Urban Root, and the building was designed by Frankel Benayoun Architects Inc. Homes range from $500k to $2.2 million.
Floor plans will range from 531 to 2,092 square fee with studio to four bedrooms layout options.
Residence Features:
Fully furnished and finished
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Porcelain flooring
Built-in bedroom closets
Dedicated lockable owners’ closets
Expansive balconies with glass railings
European style kitchens
Quartz counters
Matte black fixtures
Smart key access
Self-service package system
10 to 15 foot ceilings
Amenities
Lounge
Tech hub with a café and coworking space
Playground
Clubroom
Fitness center with a yoga studio and virtual trainer
Rooftop observatory deck
Pool deck
Private event area
Movie theater
Summer kitchens
Fire-pit lounges
Hammock lounge
If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Nexo Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Construction for Alana Bay Harbor Islands Set to Top Off in 2024
A multi-million dollar residential development called Alana Bay Harbor Islands is planned to top-off and complete construction in 2024.
Alana Bay Harbor Islands is sited at 9901 W Bay Harbor Drive, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida 33154. The developer was required to demolish a low-rise apartment prior to development.
There will be 30 units in the seven-story residential tower, with one- to three-bedroom floor plans. Homes range in size from 1,229 square feet to 1,662 square feet. Units will start at $761,000.
A fitness center, kids’ play area, residents’ gathering room, and rooftop sanctuary are among the communal features. A pool with an infinite view is also present. Alta Developers is listed as both the developer and the general contractor.
The architect is Revuelta Architecture International. In its conceptual representations, a posh mid-rise structure with an art deco exterior made of glass is seen. In addition, the project has David J. Odishoo-designed lush gardens and high-speed wi-fi throughout all of the common areas.
Interior designer Bea Interior Design is responsible. The project was created using soft natural materials, custom millwork, and finishes that express a one-of-a-kind perspective on island life.
