New Renderings Revealed for Brickell Gateway Miami
Gazit Horizon in collaboration with Atlantic Pacific, has recently released new renderings for the 61 story tower, Brickell Gateway in Miami’s Brickell. The developers for Brickell Gateway tower are also waiting on the county planners for final clearance of the project.
Located at 90 SW 8th Street next to Brickell City Centre, will be the Brickell Gateway Tower. The 377,000 square foot project will bring residential units, office spaces, a hotel concept, and retail to the neighborhood.
The final submission to Miami-Dade on July 22 states that Brickell Gateway will rise 747 feet above ground and comprise the following:
18,287 sq. ft. of retail space located on the first 2 floors
348 parking spaces
504 residential units
The developers are taking advantage of the property’s position in a rapid transit zone, which enables assessment by county planners, rather than going through the City of Miami planners.
Gazit Horizons acquired the land in July 2017 for $29.5 million and March 1, 2021.
Demolition on the site has been completed and once approved, the groundbreaking will be scheduled for Winter 2022. Corwil is listed as the architect for this project.
Renderings Revealed for Miami’s M Tower
In Downtown Miami, at 56 SW 1st St and 65 SW 2nd St, the 57-story M Tower is moving forward after construction plans were filed and renderings released by developers. The Miami Parking Authority and Downtown 1st Street LLC are collaborating on the creation of the M-Tower.
Last week, the developer filed the plans with the Urban Development Review board and those plans included some significant changes. The newly filed plans included a height increase from 49 stories to 57 stories.
The new plans also have an increase of 675 units, up from 404 apartments. There will also be 694 parking spaces in an 8-story podium connecting to a commercial space expanding 10,531 square feet.
Drive aisle, floor plans, and a parking reduction are among the zoning concessions that the developers are asking for.
Although an unlimited is permitted on the property, the Federal Aviation Administration would still have restrictions on the height.
Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates is listed as the architect. The next Urban Development Review Board meeting is scheduled for July 20th. If this new design is approved, construction would begin in Winter 2022.
Plans for 3 Tower Project at College Station Garage Location Moves Forward
In 2021, an unsolicited plan for a 3 tower project at the College Station Garage in Downtown Miami was submitted to the Miami Parking Authority (MPA). The proposal that has been submitted to the MPA during that time is now moving forward as of June 2022.
The brains behind the project include a partnership between Miami-based builders Related Group (Related) and ROVR Development (ROVR), as well as Terra Group (Terra) and Apollo Global Management (Apollo).
As of January 19, 2022, the MPA has ranked the proposal from Related and ROVR as the top bid ahead of Terra and Apollo. Both partnerships are planning to create substantial mixed-use projects. The replacement of a 1,439-space garage, which was erected in 1973 and is 7 floors tall, will be subject to a 99-year land lease and development agreement, according to the MPA.
According to the developer, 15% of the residential units would be set aside as worker housing for people earning up to 140 percent of the area median income, and 20% of the apartments would be reserved as affordable housing for seniors earning up to 50% of the area median income. Units would range in size from 360 to 1,310 square feet, with an average unit size of 722 square feet. There would be 138 studios, 636 one-bedroom units, 354 two-bedroom units, and 72 three-bedroom units.
In addition to an urgent care facility and a nonprofit art center, the public area might function as a fire station. The lease is anticipated to be finalized by Related and ROVR in 2023, with construction taking place over a 60-month period. The developers would need to find other parking solutions for adjoining residential towers that have previously used the College Station Garage, assuming that this proposal is truly the winning bid. The MPA would retain control of the parking component.
Project Details
1,200 rental units
1,357 Miami Parking Authority parking spaces over 8 levels
Ground floor retail w/potential fire station, urgent care, and art center
The developers stated earlier this year that they anticipate starting construction in early 2023.
PMG and Partners Rebrand Society Residences as The Elser Hotel and Residences
In a bold move, PMG and their partners have recently changed the name of their new construction project Society Residences Miami to The Elser Hotel and Residences. According to their press release, “the new brand provides a more cohesive DNA and identity for both the residences and the hotel which reflects Downtown Miami’s transformative legacy.”
The Elser Hotel and Residences are located in the same lively area and have the same sparkling views of Biscayne Bay that Elser Pier did in the early 1900s. Elser Pier’s prime location in Miami’s thriving downtown area contributed to its status as the city’s top convention and entertainment hub. Tourists and locals alike were drawn to the pier’s variety of venues and waterfront views. The legacy and extraordinary success of Elser Pier altered the future outlook for the corridor and created the foundation for the bustling bayfront metropolis we know today.
The Elser Residences Miami is a development of carefully designed studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom condos. Elser, located in Miami’s most alluring area, Downtown Miami, will provide a vibrant and rich community fuelled by culture, glitz, and wellness. Find a wealth of amenities for living, working, and playing. Units will be available this summer for move-in.
Facts and Features
49-story tower located in Downtown Miami
Developed by PMG and Greybrook Partners
Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Sieger Suarez Architects
Approved for short-term rentals
On-site hospitality management
Views of the Miami skyline, unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
Over 19,000 square foot double-height amenity deck overlooking Downtown Miami
and Biscayne Bay
132-Foot Resort Style Pool with private lounge areas
Two-Level Modern Gym & Fitness Studio
Co-working Lab
Valet Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Latest Smart Building Technology
Only The Elser Hotel & Residences Miami would have a short-term rental program that was expertly run by a five-star operator among the current inventory in Miami. The structure would be open to unlimited day rentals. Delivery is anticipated to occur in August 2022.
Villa Valencia Condos in Coral Gables has Officially Completed Construction and Sells Out at 95%
Four years in the process, the Villa Valencia luxury condo development by Rishi Kapoor’s Location Ventures has officially completed construction.
With $100 million in closings so far, Villa Valencia, a 13-story, 39-unit project at 501 to 525 Valencia Avenue in Coral Gables, is 95% sold out. There are only three units available, one of which is under contract, a $14.9 million penthouse, and two others with an average price of $4 million each.
According to Kapoor, founder and CEO of Location Ventures, the project’s sales averaged $1,100 per square foot, setting a record for that neighborhood.
According to Kapoor, the majority of the buyers are locals from Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, and Coral Gables. In addition, 20% were from New York, 5% from California, and 4% from Illinois, with 2% from Latin America.
The plot was purchased by the developer for $16 million in 2018, and sales of Villa Valencia began the following year.
Kapoor recognized that labor shortages and delays on the project were made worse by the pandemic, but he claimed that setting building cost locks before the pandemic helped him keep costs under control.
Residences
Private foyer with elevator entry
10-foot ceilings in living spaces
10-foot exterior sliding doors
8-foot European wood interior doors with concealed hinges
Exquisite porcelain floors
Custom finished closets
Most residences have outdoor terraces with summer kitchens
Master bedroom suite with spacious bathroom and separate vanity area
Two assigned parking spaces per residence
EV-ready parking spaces available
Amenities
Entertainment space with billiards and golf simulator
Cucina featuring kitchen and full bar for entertaining that opens to the pool deck
Library with outdoor terrace overlooking the park
Grand building entrance with lobby lounge
Covered garden and valet waiting area
Tea room with kitchen and bar for entertaining
Executive room with video conferencing
10,000 SF onsite park and garden with shade trees
Dog park and dog run
High-Speed WIFI in all Common Areas
Bike Racks
Pool Deck featuring two summer kitchens, spacious sunbed relaxation areas
78-foot resort-style pool with lap lane and waterfall
State-of-the-art fitness facility with yoga, Pilates and weight training area
Spa and wellness center with treatment room, hammam / steam room, his-and-her sauna, and hydrotherapy plunge pools
The Coral Gables City Commission approved Location Ventures’ proposals earlier this week for a second, bigger condo development at 1505 Ponce de Leon Boulevard. The site will be sold by a Florida East Coast Realty subsidiary to Location Ventures, which has plans to construct a 16-story, 87-unit condo structure.
Location Ventures Proposes a 16 Story Condo Tower in Coral Gables
Coral Gables’ continued growth is being hinted at by Rishi Kapoor’s, Location Ventures’ proposal for a 16-story condominium. According to documents submitted to Coral Gables, Location Ventures plans to construct an 87 condo tower on a 1.6-acre plot at 1505 Ponce De Leon Boulevard, as well as at 122 and 126 Menores Avenue.
According to the minutes of the June meeting of the Coral Gables Planning & Zoning Board, the developer has a contract with the seller, who is a partner of Tibor Hollo’s Florida East Coast Realty, to purchase the land.
At its meeting on Tuesday, the municipal commission is anticipated to vote on the request. In the event that the proposal is authorized, commissioners will vote on it a second time at the next meeting.
According to documents, Coral Gables-based Location Ventures intends for seven of the units to be live-work condos on the lower levels of the structure and the other 80 would be located on the upper levels. A 319-car garage, 10,500 square feet of retail space, 20,144 square feet of open space, and a public dog park would also be included in the project.
According to property records, the site is mostly empty save from a two-story, eight-unit apartment structure. According to the minutes of the planning & zoning board meeting, the historic structure, built in 1925, will be maintained and integrated into the project, maybe as retail space.
The finished 13-story, 39-unit Villa Valencia condominium at 515 Valencia Avenue is one of the company’s developments in Coral Gables. In 2018, Location Ventures had invested $16 million in the property.
The business spent $20 million buying a pair of commercial structures in Miami Beach at 1260 and 1234 Washington Avenue last year. Under Location Ventures’ Urban co-living brand, the 1260 Washington Avenue property will be refurbished, while the 1234 Washington Avenue building will be rehabilitated.
Related Group Proposes 15 Story Residential Development on Biscayne Bay in North Miami
The Related Group has officially submitted plans for a new development located in North Miami, Icon Residences. The development is projected to cost around $150-million and rise 15-story project sited on a one-acre tract of land at 2305 NE 123 Street. The site currently is occupied by the two-story White House Inn, which was built in 1969, closed in 2014, and vacant.
Icon Residences will feature 54 luxury residences, each costing an eye-popping $4.6 million, to be built right at the Shepard Broad Causeway’s entrance, with views across Biscayne Bay to the towers of Sunny Isles Beach to the northeast and due east across Bay Harbor Islands to Bal Harbour – as well as the yards and windows of the single-family homes of Keystone Point just north across the canal. The site would also allow for 184 feet of water frontage.
The Related Group is requesting that the city increase the building height limit on the land from 35 feet to 169 feet, which is the identical height of the Majorca Bay tower located at 11930 N Bayshore Dr., just a few blocks over. The entire height of Icon Residences would be 184 feet, including the 15-foot mechanical plant near the rooftop swimming pool.
Between the White House Inn site and Majorca Bay, related and other entities are considering or preparing a future skyline of structures of similar height. The White House Inn site is presently limited to 35 feet of construction under North Miami’s 2017 Comprehensive Plan, whereas the bayfront land to the south is permitted to 115 feet.
The Keystone Homeowners Association, which covers the area of more than 900 properties, held a full community meeting on May 19 in the recently opened Wildcat Center at 1600 NE 126th St. to discuss their frustrations with this project.
Pedro Gassant, a Holland & Knight partner representing the Related Group, made his best case, claiming that the Icon project would eliminate the vagrancy and illicit dealings currently plaguing the site and bring in $1.7 million in tax revenue in the first year and $45 million over 20 years for the cash-strapped city.
A 184-foot structure, according to Eric Riel, an urban planner who has lived within 500 feet of the projected skyscraper, is incompatible with the single-family dwellings shown immediately across the canal.
The new North Miami Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for June 28th at 7pm at North Miami City Hall.
New Development Revealed- Surf Row Residences
Surf Row Residences, a new ultra-luxury residential property located at 8800 Collins Avenue in Surfside, is being developed by Lineaire Group, Miami-based real estate development, and investment firm.
Featuring a collection of eight private beach homes designed by award-winning firm Rene Gonzalez Architects (RGA), the development offers refined interiors, the utmost privacy, and unparalleled indoor-outdoor living adjacent to the beach. Only a few residences have been released and sales are currently by invitation only.
Through the careful use of skylights, layered glass, and double-height ceilings, each villa emphasizes the indoor-outdoor link. Three- to five-bedroom residences with 3,500-5,600 square feet of internal space are available. Each residence will feature almost 2,000 square feet of private outdoor living space, including a rooftop with a plunge pool, a summer kitchen, and a large gazebo. Each property will also include a private garage and a front yard that is enclosed. Prices start at around $5 million for a single-family home.
“Surf Row Residences provides buyers with an incredible opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind, exclusive villa, that lives like a single-family home given the sprawling layouts and private outdoor space,” said Alejandro Bonet, Partner at Linéaire Group. “Today’s buyers are seeking a blend of suburban space without sacrificing location, and we believe this development offers an exciting sense of both community and privacy that meets those demands.”
The 0.65-acre development property is located between Collins Avenue and Harding Avenue on 88th Street’s northern frontage. The property was purchased from the previous owner for $7.3 million by an associate of Lineaire Group in August 2021.
The plot of land is listed as 8809 Harding Avenue in property records, but the change to a Collins Avenue address is thought much more acceptable for marketing purposes.
Residence Features
European kitchen with custom-designed wood cabinetry, imported marble countertops, and professional-grade appliances
Large format coral stone flooring with natural wood inlay designs
Floating staircases made with cantilevered solid wood slabs & glass panel railings
Spa-inspired master bathroom furnished with a luxurious rain shower, oversized freestanding tub, and finished with imported fluted marble walls
Skylights flood the interior with natural light via a central light shaft spanning all levels
Rooftop with summer kitchen and plunge pool
Two-car indoor garages, plus one open-air parking space
Latest smart home automation by Savant
Top-of-the-line security system with exterior surveillance cameras
Private elevator
Service/laundry room Upgrades
Kosher kitchen
Elevator lift for additional parking
Interior surveillance package
The project is expected to begin construction in the spring of 2023 and with a completion date in 2024.
New Interior Renderings Revealed for Casa Bella Residences Miami
Casa Bella Residences Miami is one of the newest pre-construction developments that will soon join the Miami skyline. At first, we only were able to see a small glimpse into the design of the project due to just a few exterior renderings being released.
Now, the developer has revealed interior shots of the project and they are a must-see. The newest interior renderings include the lobby, an upper lounge area, a restaurant, a gym, penthouse interiors, and much more.
Casa Bella will feature 3 towers and 2 will rise 57 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.
Tower 1 at Casa Bella 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.
Unit Features
306 luxury condos including an exquisite penthouse collection of 24 penthouses
Residences offer 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom layouts with 10’ ceilings
Penthouses offer 2, 3 + Den, and 5-bedroom layouts with 11-12-foot ceilings
Units range in size from 711 to 5,890 square feet
All residences feature 2 private elevators and a foyer, which is unique in Miami
Biometric access-controlled elevators
Floor-to-ceiling impact-resistant windows
Modern European-style kitchens and bathrooms designed by Piero Lissoni featuring Italian cabinetry by ItalKraft
Premium black glass appliance packages with integrated 36” Sub-Zero refrigerators/freezers, integrated paneled dishwasher, built-in Wolf convection oven, and speed oven, and oversized stainless-steel radius sink with faucet drawer
Master bathrooms, designed by Piero Lissoni, boast frameless glass-enclosed showers, oversized tubs, imported porcelain flooring/wet walls, backlit vanity mirrors, and separate water closets
Two penthouses feature private rooftop terraces complete with private summer kitchens and spa tubs
Select units offer powder rooms
Spacious private terraces with spectacular water and city views
Casa Bella offers an extraordinary opportunity to have your residence curated by B&B Italia, Italy’s leading furniture brand
Tower Amenities
2 full floors of private amenities
State-of-the-art wellness and fitness center offering on-demand services
Yoga room
Spinning room
Salon with manicure/pedicure stations
Adult entertainment lounge
Game room
Kid’s playroom with smartboard and educational games
Residents’ party room
Wine room
Movie theater
Museum-quality curated art collection
High-tech business center with conference room
Co-workspace
Pet spa
Expansive pool deck situated on the 11th floor overlooking Biscayne Bay
78’ lap pool
Outdoor spa
Poolside bar and café
Poolside cabanas and lounge areas
Towel service
Sun-care kiosk
Open-air lawn perfect for yoga
Lush gardens were designed by acclaimed landscape architect Enzo Enea
Pickleball court
BBQ with outdoor dining area
Ground-level restaurant open to the public
56th-floor Sky Terrace boasts rooftop pool and observatory (650 feet) with a high-tech telescope
24-hour valet parking
24-hour security
24-hour maintenance staff
Multilingual team on site
On-demand concierge services are available including housekeeping, grocery shopping, “while you’re away” butler services, dry cleaning, childcare, pet care, courier services, translation service, and more
Residents enjoy a 1-year complimentary membership at the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne
The location of this tower places residences near the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the Miami International University of Art and Design. The Omni Station Bus Loop is also 1 block away.
In May, Casa Bella sold 60% of its inventory in just 5 months. Currently, international buyers are representing around 50% of new construction developments while earlier in the year, they were only representing 20%.
Construction for the development is estimated for winter 2022 with an anticipated completion date of 2025. 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.
