Brickell’s Ora By Casa Tua Releases New Renderings And Details As Sales Begin Posted on March 31, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Not to be outdone by the current theme of restaurant-branded condo developments, Ora by Casa Tua has released details about FOUR new restaurant concepts that will be incorporated into the new residential tower at 1210 Brickell Avenue. These details along with new renderings have all been released with the official sales launch currently being undertaken. Plans that have been filed with the city list the project as a 76-story tower that rises 900-feet into the skyline. It is just shy of supertall status (984-feet), yet still offers an all-encompassing vertical community. Ora is envisioned as “a true vertical community where people rediscover their relationship with themselves, with others and the natural world,” said Miky Grendene, the founder of Casa Tua. Rendering of Ora by Casa Tua Brickell South Miami Ave Inside the project, a total of 540 residences are planned and will be delivered fully finished and furnished so that owners may utilize them for short term rentals if desired. The units consist of diverse living spaces that range from 500-square-foot studios up to luxurious and expansive residences that boast 4-bedrooms over 2,400 square feet. The building will allow a variety of rental lengths including short-term (nightly/weekly), seasonal (3 months), or long-term (yearly) contracts. Within the development is also 25,000 square feet of restaurant space that is dedicated to four new concepts by Casa Tua. Terra will be a first of its kind 24-hour market and bakery. This is where you will find your pastelitos and croquetas to go with your cafecito on your way to the first meeting of the day. Uva is planned as an enoteca for wine enthusiasts. There will be a hundreds of sommelier-selected labels from across the globe with exquisite Mediterranean cuisine. Fuoco will be available for those who desire a more intimate dining experience with simple, timeless dishes served in an atmosphere that allows gusts to savor the essence of each dish. This is where you will find the foodies and others who dine out for the culinary experience even over the company. Vento is where you will find your friends enjoying craft cocktails high above it all, enjoying the ocean breeze and sweeping views of the iconic skyline. It will be a great place to unwind by the pool in a relaxed yet elevated (literally and figuratively) atmosphere. Rendering of Ora by Casa Tua Brickell View From Vento Rooftop Bar Rendering of Ora by Casa Tua Brickell Vento Rooftop Bar Drawing inspiration from today’s ever-evolving society, Arquitectonica has meticulously created multiple levels within the tower that seamlessly connect to nature and the environment. If you are busy but not hungry or thirsty, you can also find creative workspaces with private offices, conference rooms, content creation rooms, a bar lounge and outdoor seating areas. Those who are bored will find an entertainment lounge including a 3-story open sky garden with hanging greenery on the 44th floor, providing residents with a serene space to unwind amid the bustling city. The wellness center encompasses two floors with a hammam, couples treatment rooms and an expansive fitness center. Inside the residences themselves, each one will feature beautiful views of the Brickell Financial District, the Biscayne Bay and Coconut Grove. Each home features ten-foot ceilings with floor-to-ceiling windows and curated window treatments that embody the airy and bright theme that Miami is known for. The kitchens have Italian-designed cabinetry with top-tier appliances and imported fixtures. The Italian theme carries through to the sophisticated bathroom spaces. Rendering of Ora by Casa Tua Brickell Patio While still in the permitting stage, the developer plans to begin construction later this year or perhaps early next year with a construction timeline of 3 years. With prices ranging from $800,000-$2.4 million currently, we expect the pre-sales to go quickly. Alternative projects are selling quite quickly with higher price points. If you are interested in a private presentation on Ora by Casa Tua with specific Tier 1 pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Casa Tua Miami Expands With New Brickell Condo Tower Named Ora Posted on December 17, 2022December 19, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs A few short years back, there was a trend of luxury brands diversifying into South Florida condo developments. This ushered in buildings such as Residences by Armani Casa, Missoni Baia, and Fendi Chateau. After this trend set in, we started to see new auto-themed developments, receiving Porsche Design Tower, Aston Martin Residences, and Bentley Residences. It seems that 2022-2023 is bringing us an era of new developments from famous restaurant brands, starting with Cipriani Residences in Brickell, and now Casa Tua’s Ora at 1210 Brickell Avenue. Casa Tua has long been a staple in Miami’s social scene, operating in both Miami Beach and Brickell. The Brickell location is a well-known food hall that is an anchor in Brickell City Centre, being attached to Saks Fifth Avenue. The more exclusive Miami Beach location is a private members-only restaurant and night club that is one of the most coveted memberships to be granted in the 305. This combination of exclusivity, atmosphere and attention to detail will ring through to the new 70-story tower in the Brickell Financial District. “Since opening Casa Tua more than 20 years ago, my wife Leticia and I have always dreamt of applying the warmth and soul of Casa Tua to a pioneering mixed-use development,” Casa Tua co-founder Miky Grendene said in a statement. Inside Ora by Casa Tua Ora by Casa Tua will include roughly 460 units, two new restaurant concepts, a rooftop lounge and a 24-hour gourmet market. These amenities along with a poolside restaurant, staffed wine bar and activated lobby are designed to appeal to a younger demographic. “We want a building that connects people, following the pandemic when we were all isolated,” the developer said. “That’s why we created this building with a lot of potential interaction, a lot of programming.” Since the Grendene’s are skilled in the restaurant and hospitality industries, they will certainly feature the most popular recipes from their Italian eateries, and have partnered with Fortune International, led by Edgardo Defortuna, to bring the concept into a residential mixed-use development. Mr. Defortuna has announced that the residences will range from 500 square foot studios up to 2,400 square foot residences with four bedrooms. The prices will range from $800,000 to $2.5 million when reservations begin early in 2023. Buyers will be abe to rent their units on a short-term basis. Once constructed, Ora will be located just across the street from Ken Griffin’s new Class A office tower that will house Citadel Securities. This will make for an incredibly convenient location for corporate visitors, who can use the residences during their stay for work. Timelines for Ora by Casa Tua The site for the development is currently in contract, with closing expected early in 2023. Once the site is in the developer’s control, the existing parking garage will be demolished. The office building at 1200 Brickell Avenue, which also is hope to Major Food Group’s will remain. Construction of the tower could begin at the end of 2023 or at the beginning of 2024, depending upon sales milestones. As reservations open in early 2023 with Tier 1 pricing, Defortuna said that buyers who enter into early contracts can use the purchase to hedge against inflation since they can lock in the lower purchase price without having to leverage the purchase through a mortgage until 2026. “The perception is that interest rates will be lower,” he added. If you are interested in a private presentation with specific Tier 1 pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.