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.
YotelPad Has Officially Opened to Guests
As of yesterday, YotelPad has officially opened to guests for the first time since construction has been completed. Sales for the tower began in late 2020 and the development sold out within 15 months after breaking ground.
Developed in a joint venture between Aria Development Group and AQARAT, YotelPad Miami is located at 227 NE Second Street in downtown Miami. The tower include 231 residential units while the hotel features 222 hotel rooms.
Condo units that range from 417 SF studios to 708 SF two-bedrooms. These units are located on floors 15 through 30. There are also 222 hotel units branded by the Yotel Britsh chain that occupy the lower levels of the tower.
Although the units have sold out even without a parking garage, prices for the condo units ranged from $450,000 to $500,000 and the developers have confirmed that more than half of the buyers were from China, Mexico, and Columbia.
The units will also feature high-end appliances including an Electrolux washer and dryer, Grohe and Toto bath fixtures, Smart thermostats, Smart Lock System, and custom furniture packages.
Tower Amenities:
Elevated deck with pool, hot tub, and bar
Full-service restaurant and bar with outdoor paseo
Organic matcha bar
State-of-the-art fitness center
Private meeting rooms with co-working space
Valet parking
TransitScreen displays all your mobility options, in real-time
Private residential lobby with destination dispatch elevators
24-hour security and concierge
Secure storage unit for each residence
Enclosed bicycle storage
Skytop Lounge featuring a game area and chef’s kitchen
Digital package concierge
Stantec is the architect behind Yotelpad. Each unit offers carefully cultivated floorplans with integrated living and dining areas. The fully-finished interiors feature contemporary flooring with floor-to-ceiling glass windows with a European kitchen and baths showcase custom cabinetry with stone finishes as well as Smeg Designer Italian appliances.
Renderings and Sales Launched for Major Residences Miami
Major news for the infamous hospitality group, Major Food Group! Major Residences (renamed 888 Residences), the 1,049-foot-tall skyscraper, is setting a new benchmark from the minute tourists approach the site. Major ushers in lifestyle-driven hospitality and great home architecture for Miami as a combined vision of four industry heavyweights, MFG, JDS, Studio Sofield, and Ken Fulk.
According to the group, “This is the tallest, the most brilliantly designed, the best-in-class hospitality experience, with the best club, in the best city in the world.”
Major Residences will be located at 888 Brickell Avenue in Miami and will have 259 unique luxury apartments ranging from 1 to 4 bedrooms designed by Studio Sofield and set to open in early 2026, with sales for the project commencing July 2022. Each of the Major units will be designed as a hybrid plan, with a “lockout” function that allows for smooth conversions between a private residence, suite, and/or guest room.
Amenities:
Access to the exclusive Major Club
Entertainment
Sports
Leisure
Wellness
Fitness
Pool deck
Terrazzo-clad sun deck
Private cabanas
Poolside service w/ a Major Food Group restaurant
115,000 square feet of facilities
The Food & Beverage program will contain trademark Major Food Group brands and wholly new ideas developed by longstanding partner Ken Fulk, unique to Major Residences Miami.
The tower, designed by William Sofield, has a beautiful façade of ivory travertine and high-gloss steel columns, giving it a defined, graphic look and distinguishing it from the surrounding structures.
The Porte-cochere, in a significant architectural gesture of skill and quality, greets with Gatsby-level enthusiasm via gold leaf trims, massive slabs of travertine, and white-glove service, setting the tone for the building’s mood.
Major Residences Miami is estimated to be completed summer of 2026. If you or someone you know have an interest in purchasing at Major Residences Miami, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at (786)247-6332.
Two Roads Development Buys $150 Million Edgewater Site for a 3 Tower Project
Two Roads Development recently purchased a $150 million development site in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, with the intent to build a 3-tower luxury condominium complex.
With the purchase of Biscayne 21, a 1960s-era condo with 191 units, Two Roads obtained the 3.5-acre beachfront lot located at 2121 North Bayshore Drive for $150 million.
Arquitectonica’s Bernardo Fort-Brescia will design the tower, which will contain branded apartments and luxury condo units.
Three Roads Development plans to build the 3 towers rising 60 stories tall or about 649 feet tall with up to 750 residential units and apartments.
The sellers which include 176 unit owners, were represented by an Avison Young team led by John Crotty and Michael Fay. More than two years ago, the unit owners came together and hired Avison Young to offer their property in bulk to Two Roads Development.
According to the Avison Young team, the unit owners were able “to negotiate for a multiple of more than three times what the sellers would have sold their individual units for on a one-off basis.”
Two Roads is a West Palm Beach and Miami-based developer that is known for its other towers including Elysee and Biscayne Beach.
Casa Bella by B&B Italia Reaches 60% Sold
Casa Bella by B&B Italia located in Downtown Miami on Biscayne Boulevard has just reached 60% sold within the first 5 months of launching sales.
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.
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 International 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 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.
One Thousand Museum has Officially Sold Out
One Thousand Museum has hit so many milestones since its inception in 2014. Just in the first month of sales in 2016, the luxury tower reached $30 million sold which remember 2022 tower sales launches. Now, One Thousand Museum has officially sold, solidifying the legacy of the late Pritzker-winning architect Zaha Hadid.
One Thousand Museum, also known as the Scorpion Tower, is a monument to brilliance and creativity, Through the views and design of Dame Zaha Hadid, it is a powerful physical statement about the soul of Miami.
With views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and Miami Skyline; One Thousand Museum is only minutes from South Beach and the Brickell financial district. This contemporary tower rises 60 stories with 83 total units; 4 duplex townhouses, 70 half-floor units, 8 full floor penthouses and 1 double story/full floor penthouse.
Two lower level floors are dedicated to an indoor/outdoor wellness and spa, as well as the rooftop featuring the Aquatics Center and Sky Lounge.
Developed by Louis Birdman, Gregg Covin, Kevin Venger, and Regalia Group, One Thousand Museum is South Florida’s first residential complex with its own rooftop helipad, allowing residents to quickly travel to adjacent islands, private and commercial airports, and private boats.
One Thousand Museum Amenities
A spacious fitness center with state-of-the-art strength and cardio training equipment
Spa with private treatment rooms, steam and sauna rooms, plunge pools, and relaxation lounge
Multimedia theater for private movie screenings, lectures, and presentations
Sun & Swim Terrace with pools, lounge chairs, cabanas, and poolside towel service
Aquatic Center with indoor, infinity-edge pool
Private dining room
Triple-height event space overlooking Biscayne Bay
Private rooftop helipad
Specialized security and valet personnel
Full-service concierge
Bank-quality vault with individual safe deposit box for every residence
One Thousand Museum Residence Features
Custom Italian cabinetry by Poliform
Fine quartz countertops by Silestone
Induction cooktop, oven, steam oven, microwave, dishwasher, and integrated coffee maker by Gaggenau
Refrigerator by Sub-Zero
Faucets and fixtures by Dornbracht, Duravit, and MTI
Interior doors by Lualdi Porte with door handles designed by Zaha Hadid
Custom-designed, Italian-made walk-in closets
Extensive state-of-the-art home automation by Crestron, allowing residents to control a range of in-residence applications including lighting, heating, air conditioning, audio, video, window treatments, and security
Oversized terraces
East-to-west flow-through floor plans
Demand for condominiums in Miami has increased within the past year. Residential home shortages, as well as an increase in relocations, are driving factors for this demand. According to Business Insider; bankers, fund managers, and executives are now moving to Miami from New York at an alarming rate. Luxury home sales tripled in December 2020 compared to the previous year and the future for this market looks even better!
Sales Launch for Society Residences in Downtown Miami
In the heart of downtown Miami, sits a new construction site of an up-and-coming tower developed by PMG. Society Biscayne was originally announced as an apartment tower but recently the developer decided to transition the apartment tower into residential units due to the lack of inventory in Miami. Now the property is officially Society Residences.
The construction for the 704 unit tower is currently underway at their site located at 398 NE 5th St in Miami. Rising 47 stories (571 feet) tall, units will be presented as fully finished and fully furnished with luxury amenities and outstanding water views.
Visionaries
Developers: Property Markets Group (PMG) and Greybrook Partners
Architect: Sieger Suarez Architects
Interior design: Cotofana Designs
Building Features
47-story tower located in Downtown Miami
Designed by internationally renowned architecture firm Sieger Suarez Architects
Views of the Miami skyline, unobstructed views of Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean
Modern Residential Lobby with 24/7 Concierge
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Features the Latest Smart Building Technology
Destination Controlled Elevator Dispatch
Smart Package Lockers
Custom Society Residences app, linking residents to concierge services and building amenities- Digital Key- Guest Access- Payments- Package Deliveries- Messages from Management
Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service Lockers
Access-controlled entry points throughout
Valet Parking
Amenities
Lobby with Cocktail Bar and Restaurant by Jaguar Sun®
Over 19,000 square foot double-height amenity deck overlooking Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay
Curated art and green walls throughout all common areas
132-Foot Resort Style Pool with private lounge areas
16 ft Poolside Screening LED Wall
Lawn with Theater
Sky Entertainment Lounge & Grilling Terrace featuring eight grills
Fully-furnished studios, 1, 2, and 3-bedroom residences
9’2” ceiling height with floor-to-ceiling windows
Balconies with stunning views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami city skyline
Porcelain wood-grain tile flooring throughout
Built-in full-size washer and dryer(in select residences)
Ecobee smart thermostat
Smart keyless entry
Pre-wired for high-speed communications, multiple telephone lines, and cable
Custom kitchen cabinetry by Italian design house Italkraft
Quartz kitchen counters
Frigidaire stainless-steel appliances including microwave, dishwasher, freestanding range oven, and refrigerator
Frameless glass-enclosed showers
Custom Italian vanities by Italkraft
Modern matte black kitchen and bathroom fixtures
Fully built-out California-style closet
Pricing:
Studios from $600K
One bedroom from $800K
Two bedrooms from $1.4M
Three bedrooms from $1.4M
The building is still under construction but the TCO is anticipated to be received by the end of June.
If you or someone you know have any interest in purchasing at Society Residences, please contact Lucas Lechuga via email at [email protected] or by phone at 786-247-6332.
Tibor Hollo’s Record-Breaking Sale and the Development of Miami’s Brickell
Florida East Coast Realty, owned by Tibor Hollo just sold a Miami Brickell development site for a record price, $363 million, to a company in Delaware under the name Florida LLC. The sale price equated to around $3,340 per square foot or around $145 million per acre.
The 2.5-acre site itself is located at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive and has been in limbo for a major development to come in and utilize the property. It is currently approved for 2 supertall towers rising 1,049 feet tall.
The original plan also included 1,120 residential condo units with underground parking and a walkway connecting the two towers. This project itself was referred to as Villa Magna and was proposed in 2006-07 but was later canceled in 2007.
Florida East Coast Realty, Corigin Real Estate Group, and McCourt Global Properties originally planned the 2 tower development with British architect Foster + Partners.
The buyer LLC (Florida LLC) was created in March 2022 and is managed by Randall Davis, a Houston developer. Although listed as a Delaware company, Randall Davis has a Chicago address.
According to county records, Florida East Coast Realty paid $15.5 million for the property in 2000. The current acquisition outperforms the previous record price for the property, established in 2011 when Genting Group paid $236 million for a 14-acre site that was the longtime home of the Miami Herald in downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District.
Tibor Hollo is an American real estate developer and founder of Florida East Coast Realty. Hollo was born in Budapest, Hungary, and obtained his degree in architecture from Ecole Polytechnique Institute before immigrating to the United States with $18 in his pocket.
Before becoming a big name in real estate, he worked at a curtain factory and shortly after became an estimator for a general contractor. He worked at a curtain factory before landing a job as an estimator for a general contractor. During this work, he noticed that a lot of contractors were turning down jobs in New York so he started his own firm. In 1956, on a business trip, he fell in love with South Florida and then sold his contracting company and moved to Miami. He later founded East Coast Realty in 1972.
According to his biography, Hollo only works on one project at a time and never borrows more than 40% of the cost of the project. Hollo is responsible for the creation of the Vizcaya Tower, Opera Tower, Biscayne Bay Marriott, and the Panorama Tower.
Fortune International Group and Blue Road Group Announces Nexo Residences in North Miami Beach
Nexo Residences, a 254-unit condo building with no short-term rental limitations in North Miami Beach, has been launched by Fortune International Group and Blue Road.
The proposed site is located at 13899 Biscayne Blvd., with Blue Road of Bay Harbor Islands and Fortune of Miami having a deal with Aventura-based Tomaja LLC for the 1.74-acre site. Currently on this site is a 36,661-square-foot office structure, built-in 1958, which would be removed.
Nexo Residences, according to the developers, will be the first condo in North Miami Beach to allow short-term rentals. Some investors choose short-term rentals as a method to supplement their revenue by offering properties on home-sharing services like Airbnb.
According to the President and CEO of Fortune, Edgardo Defortuna, “Nexo Residences will serve as the premier short-term rental offering in North Miami Beach, an area that has been underserved in the hotel and rental products; most projects of this kind concentrate in downtown Miami and Brickell.”
The Nexo’s 15-story units would vary from 525-square-foot studios to 2,190-square-foot townhouses pricing beginning in the $400,000s.
Residence Features:
Fully 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
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
2 Spa pools with loungers
Private event area
The project will be designed by Frankel Benayoun Architects with landscapes and interiors by Urban Robot. According to the press release, Fortune International Group and Blue Road hope to break ground by the end of 2022.
