Miami Luxury Homes: Top 5 Pre-Construction Condo Developments in 2016 Posted on January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 by Michael Light Miami Luxury Homes top pre-construction condo development picks for 2016 include 5 luxury condo projects that we think are the “Best Overall.” Our picks do not include the lowest price per square foot or the cheapest condos, because that doesn’t make a condo project the best choice. You have to consider the development team, architect, amenities, location and much more. So, our top picks are more what we think are the best overall projects to currently buy, but definitely not the cheapest! #1 – One Thousand Museum, Downtown Miami One Thousand Museum Zaha Hadid’s One Thousand Museum project topped our list as the best pre-construction condo project to buy in 2016. Plans for the 62-story luxury tower include only 83 bespoke units that range from 4,503 to over 15,000 square feet. One Thousand Museum will offer its residents stunning, open-concept, flow-through layouts with 10-20-foot ceilings, Italian-designed gourmet kitchens and spacious terraces with direct bay and ocean views. Oh, and we cannot forget to mention that the luxury tower will be the first building in the country to use a glass-fiber reinforced concrete shell as the permanent frame for its innovative exoskeleton, which is being shipped in from Dubai. Residents of One Thousand Museum will enjoy extraordinary amenities including an exclusive rooftop helipad, double-height aquatic center with indoor infinity-edge pool, state-of-the-art fitness center and spa, resort-style sun deck with swimming pool overlooking Biscayne Bay, private sky lounge, movie theater and much more. And, this luxury development will even offer custom scenting throughout individual units! One Thousand Museum is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2017. There are only a limited number of the 83 total residences still available at this 6-star luxury condo development. #2 – Paramount Miami Worldcenter, Downtown Miami Paramount Miami Worldcenter Terrace Next on our list is Paramount Miami Worldcenter, a 58-story modern residential tower situated in the epicenter of Downtown Miami at Miami Worldcenter, the second largest urban development in the country. Paramount Miami Worldcenter will consist of 513 luxury condos boasting private elevator access with private foyers, 10-foot ceilings, outdoor living rooms and oversized terraces with views of Biscayne Bay and the vibrant Miami skyline. Paramount Miami Worldcenter will offer unprecedented amenities to its residents on the 9th floor roofdeck, spanning 9 incredible acres 120′ above the city. Amenities include a conservatory, social leisure lounges, high-tech fitness center with boxing and aerobic studios, wellness spa and salon, kid’s play center and a resort-style pool. Paramount Miami also features its exclusive, 4-story Yacht Skyview Deck located on the 55th – 58th floors, offering Skyview Lounge, a swimming pool, a soothing yoga area and spectacular bay and city views. Paramount Miami Worldcenter residents are also certain to love the complimentary services of Luxury Attaché, the country’s premier concierge management company. Miami Worldcenter is currently changing its format from a traditional mall to a more high-end, Lincoln Road/Shops at Bal Harbour-esque shopping center and promenade, which is so much better suited for the upscale lifestyle of Miamians and tourists. So, stay tuned for the awesome changes! Paramount Miami Worldcenter is scheduled for completion at the end of 2018. #3 – Park Grove, Coconut Grove Park Grove Rooftop Pool Park Grove, situated on the serene bayfront streets of Coconut Grove, is our 3rd top pick. This ultra-luxury condo development will consist of 3 exquisite towers that have been designed by a team of world-renowned architects, designers and developers. Park Grove condo residents will enjoy high-class architecture by OMA’s famous Rem Koolhaas, interiors custom designed by the famous William Sofield, known for his historical yet modernist principles and creations of harmony between the aesthetically pleasing and everyday comfort, and the lushly landscaped gardens by Enzo Enea. Park Grove will offer only 250 custom residences within the 3 towers allowing it to be a more exclusive place to call home. Park Grove will feature absolutely stunning views of Biscayne Bay and is only steps from the Dinner Key Marina, Kennedy Park and the CocoWalk shops. Park Grove is currently under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2017. #4 – Eighty Seven Park, Miami Beach Eighty Seven Park Eighty Seven Park is a truly-unique, oceanfront condo development designed by Italian starchitect Renzo Piano. Situated at 8701 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, Eighty Seven Park will be an 18-story condo tower consisting of only 70 custom residences nestled in the middle of a 35-acre park right along the Atlantic Ocean. Eighty Seven Park is significant because of its world-class team of collaborators that include development by Terra Group, interior design by Rena Dumas and architecture by internationally-acclaimed designer Renzo Piano, who brings an exceptional sense of fashion to the architectural design world that is quite extraordinary. Internationally famous for many remarkable projects including The New York Times Building, London Bridge Tower and Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art in Norway, Renzo Piano is certain to design Eighty Seven Park, Piano’s first residential development in the United States, as a work of art. Eighty Seven Park will offer extraordinary features and amenities including a botanical exhibition, soul center spa and fitness center, 2 swimming pools with private cabanas and valet services, wine bar and cellar, juice bar, private gardens, children’s recreational room and playbox, direct beach access with exclusive lounge chairs, umbrellas and valet service and a variety of water sports. Eighty Seven Park is slated for a 2018 completion date. #5 – The Estates at Acqualina, Sunny Isles Beach The Estates at Acqualina Amenities, Amenities, Amenities. Even though The Estates at Acqualina is our #5 choice, it should not discount this absolutely extraordinary beachfront condo development that will offer gorgeous designed residences and will be loaded, I mean loaded, with over-the-top amenities. The Estates at Acqualina will consist of 2 luxury condo towers, 777 Via Acqualina which will offer 91 exquisite half and full floor residences and 888 Via Acqualina which will feature 173 luxury units. Residences at The Estates at Acqualina will offer expansive layouts and wrap-around terraces with outdoor living rooms, summer kitchens and breathtaking ocean views. The Estates at Acqualina will boast Villa Acqualina, which will feature 45,000 square feet of unprecedented amenities including a fitness center and wellness spa, a world-renowned 10,000-square-foot 5-star restaurant and Circus Maximus which is a full floor of awesome amenities including a Formula-1 simulator, an ice skating rink with a mural of the ocean, golf simulator, 4 bowling lanes, movie theater, Wall Street trader’s club room, billiard room and kid’s play room. The Estates at Acqualina will also feature 6 pools – a rooftop social pool, lap pool with spas, infinity-edge pool overlooking the stunning ocean, zero-entry children’s pool, children’s pool with water slides and a FlowRider pool, soccer field, Bocce court, running path, dog park, basketball court and volleyball court. The Estates at Acqualina amenities are certain to impress everyone. Residents of The Estates at Acqualina will also benefit from access to The Estates’ sister developments, Acqualina Resort & Spa and The Mansions at Acqualina. The impeccable service by Acqualina Resort & Spa, a Forbes 5-Star and AAA 5 Diamond Hotel, will ensure that The Estates at Acqualina provides an amazing and unique living experience. The Estates at Acqualina is estimated for completion in 2019. If you, or someone you know, are interested in purchasing a luxury condo in Miami or simply have a question about the luxury real estate market in Miami, please contact Michael Light, your trusted Miami condo specialist. You may reach me on my cell at (786) 566-1700, directly at my office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Miami is a Happy City, for Good Reasons! Posted on November 30, 2014 by Michael Light Miami, Florida Since it’s the weekend of Thanksgiving, I think that it’s the perfect time to write about why people, including myself, are thankful and happy to live in this truly one of a kind, “Magic City,” Miami. Miamians are truly fortunate to live in such a beautiful city, but Miami has much more than just beauty to offer. In fact, Hannah Sentenac, a blogger and creator of the Happy Wall, an interactive art piece that will be displayed in Cocowalk in Coconut Grove this holiday season, wrote a blog “Ten Reasons to be Happy You Live in Miami.” Although, I have elaborated in my own words below, I completely agree with all Sentenac’s 10 reasons. 1. Sunshine Regardless of the time of year, Miami is always full of sunshine. What can make a person’s day brighter than sunshine, literally. 2. Art Miami has an eclectic variety of art culture. From the Wynwood Walls to the numerous galleries, the famous annual Art Basel to the variety of art museums, Miami has it all. 3. Living here is like we’re in on a secret Most tourists think that Miami is simply South Beach, but that is simply not true. In fact, Miami has much more excitement and fun in other parts, such as Downtown Miami, Brickell, the Arts District, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. Further, Miami is truly a melting pot and the diversity of different cultures is what makes Miami such a fascinating city. 4. Miami’s philanthropic scene Miami has an abundance of philanthropic organizations that work to make our city a better place and to help those who are less fortunate. We should be most proud of this characteristic. 5. The Stunning Views Plain and simple…Miami has some of the most breathtaking views in the world. From high rise condos in Downtown Miami and Brickell to Key Biscayne to Miami Beach, Miami offers purely stunning views. 6. Events Galore Miami is such an exciting city and always offers fun and exciting events. From Carnival to the SoBe Food and Wine Festival to Art Basel, and the forever-going, vibrant nightlife, there are always fun things to do in Miami. 7. The Keys and the Everglades 2 of the most extraordinary natural treasures are just minutes away from Miami. 8. Rapid Growth Miami is rapidly growing and expanding into a sophisticated, chic metropolis. From the 10-mile linear park planned, to Brickell City Centre and Miami Worldcenter, the 2nd largest urban development in the country, to SkyRise Miami and the 173 new residential condo developments currently in planning or construction phases, Miami is growing at an astronomical speed. In fact, Brickell is soon to be internationally-recognized as an international financial district. 9. We can wear flip flops year round We live in a tropical paradise and should enjoy it. In the middle of February, when other parts of the country are filled with snow, Miamians are enjoying the beach and driving around in convertibles with the top down. It can’t get much better than that! 10. Miami is surrounded by water Not only does Miami feature the beautiful Biscayne Bay and Atlantic Ocean, it boasts many beaches including Miami Beach, Key Biscayne Beach and much more. So, if you live in Miami, be thankful, and if you don’t maybe you should consider moving here or getting a second or third home here! If you are interested in purchasing a house or a condo in Miami, you need a Miami Realtor® you can trust and who has direct knowledge of the Miami real estate market, please contact Michael Light of Miami Luxury Homes. You can reach me on my cell phone at (786) 566-1700, at my office at (305) 350-9842 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. I look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.