Chillax: Diesel Wynwood to Include a Sensory Room for Residents to Disconnect
We are constantly seeing innovative and unique amenities in new condo developments in Miami. Those include helipads, a Dezervator (car elevator), and a “soccer field in the sky.” Now we can add a sensory room to the list thanks to the new pre-construction tower Diesel Wynwood.
Sensory rooms are environments designed to provide the user with an immersive sensory experience that includes varying lights, sounds, colors, sensory cues to calm, and other sensories that promote emotional and cognitive development. They are intended to assist users in engaging with their senses and reaping the advantages of sensory stimulation in a safe and calm atmosphere.
Sensory rooms have been in the news more recently especially in South Korea with the opening of a sensory cafe near Seoul Forest. According to Insider.com, South Koreans are so stressed that they are paying to visit this indoor sensory room so they can relax and do absolutely nothing for any amount of time they would like.
This cafe known as the Green Lab features floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking out at the lush vegetation of the Seoul Forest. In this room, customers must silence their phones and they cannot speak during the experience. According to a Green Lab employee, Bae Hyum, “It’s so hard to find spaces in Korean society where it’s acceptable to do absolutely nothing.”
As for the newest pre-construction tower in Miami, the Diesel Wynwood sensory rooms will feature restorative seating for relaxation, meditative visual features, and media installations. New information on these sensory rooms is being released every day and we are very excited to fo this newest amenity in a soon-to-be iconic tower in Miami.
Aston Martin Residences Construction Update
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.
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.
Rosso Development and Standard International are Partnering to Bring a 228 Unit Condo Project to Midtown
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 Residences Midtown Miami.
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.
E11EVEN Developers Announce Second Tower Called E11EVEN Residences Beyond
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
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.
Groundbreaking for Onda Residences Officially 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.
Aria Reserve has Sold 40% Since Launching Sales in June on the South Tower
The Melo Group has reached another milestone in their pre-construction project for Aria Reserve in Edgewater. Including their construction permit application that is currently in review, the waterfront twin-tower project has also sold 40% of its units well before the groundbreaking.
The permit application for this project will allow for the Melo Group to begin foundation work. The foundation plans were submitted in early September. The plans will also include piling work that was valued at $132,750.
Sales begin in late June for the 62-story Aria Reserve South Tower. Aria Reserve North Tower is anticipated to launch sales closer to construction. According to the Melo Group, over $40 million of all 12 penthouses have sold within 90 days.
Construction deposits include a 30% deposit for all U.S. buyers and a 40% deposit for all international buyers. According to the developer, more U.S. has purchased penthouses.
Aria Reserve will rise 62 stories tall reaching 627 feet, making it the tallest dual waterfront residential development in the United States. The project will feature two towers, each with 390 units and 1,608 parking spaces.
Residential units will begin at $750,000. Although sold out, the penthouses started at $12 million. Units will feature 1 to 4 bedroom floorplans with 1,100 to 2,600 square feet of options. The penthouses themselves range from 3,500 to 9,000 square feet with each of them featuring a 3-car garage.
Tower Amenities:
2-acre recreation deck
Lap pool and spa
Gaming center
Playground
Tennis courts
Basketball courts
Paddle courts
Miniature golf course
Wellness center
Gym
Meditation Garden
Residence Features
Unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and Ocean
Finished residences with two flooring options
All residences include 2 high-speed elevators
All residences include an office/media room
All residences are sunrise-sunset flow-through from East to West
3-month seasonal rentals allowed up to 4 times per year
Once permits have been approved for the Aria Reserve South Tower, construction should begin in the spring of 2022 with an anticipated completion date of 2024. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Aria Reserve, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
57 Ocean Construction Complete and Condo Units are 100% Sold Out at $336 Million
Recently, we have seen a number of residential towers sell out prior to construction or during construction. Towers like Residences of Armani Casa and Aston Martin Residences have either sold out or are very close to selling out, so it is of no surprise to learn about 57 Ocean selling out, right as construction is complete.
The developer and Brazilian billionaire, Jose Isaac Peres’ recently sold out at 57 Ocean as well secured its temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) for the tower. According to a managing partner, Marcelo Kingston, the sell-out includes a recent sale of a luxury penthouse for $36 million, originally listed at $38 million.
Sales previously launched in 2018 with price ranges from $1.5 million to $36 million. According to Kingston, closings will begin in October 2021. The tower sold out at $330 million.
According to the developer, about 60-70% of the buyers were domestic, and with the steady stream of sales, they were able to raise prices.
One of the lower penthouses that sold includes a $13.8 million unit purchased by Chuck Roberts, Stifel’s Managing Director of Investments.
57 Ocean located at 5775 Collins Avenue rises 18 stories and features 69 luxury condo units. Designed by Bernado For-Brescia of Arquitectonica and interiors by Patricia Anastassiadis.
57 Ocean Amenities
World-class spa
A state-of-the-art fitness center with a fully-stocked snack and juice bar
Thermal suite with steam room, aromatherapy saunas, experience showers, and ice fountain
Indoor and outdoor massage treatment suites
Library
Two expansive, infinity pools
Poolside cabanas
Poolside bar and lounge
Sunset terrace with a spa pool, wet deck, and lounge area
Meditation area
Yoga and Pilates area
Outdoor training area equipped with Myisle by Myequilibria
Clubroom with chef’s kitchen
Summer kitchen pavilion
Children’s playroom
Direct access to the beach and beach boardwalk
Services
Full-service concierge
24-hour valet parking service
24-hour security
Pool and beach attendants with food and beverage service
On-call fitness trainers, spa treatment specialists, and private chefs
Residence Features
Terraces, up to 12 feet deep
Wood-like ceiling accents
Glass balustrades
Modern Poliform cabinetry
State-of-the-art appliances
Solid marble waterfall island
Master bedrooms open to the terraces
His and her closets
Bathrooms lined in floor-to-ceiling stone
Floating tubs
Sliding glass doors and vanities by Poliform
Soft hidden lighting
According to Kingston, the project was completed on time. The developer is currently working on another boutique condo in Miami Beach called Ocean Park, which is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2022
Developer for Ocean Terrace Project Seeks Expansion Approval
Photo Credit: Ocean Terrace Holdings
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.
Photo Credit: Ocean Terrace Holdings
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.
Photo Credit: Ocean Terrace Holdings
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.
