St. Regis Sunny Isles Beach Breaks Ground With Lavish Ceremony Posted on August 30, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs At 18801 Collins Avenue, Cheateau Group and Fortune International have broken ground on the St. Regis Sunny Isles with a lavish beachfront ceremony. The twin-tower development is designed by Arquitectonica and features dual 62-story towers with 336 total residences. The towers will rise 750 feet over Sunny Isles Beach, making them the tallest in the area. Chateau Group has partnered with Fortune International in order to develop the project. At the point of groundbreaking, they had sold 75% of the first tower including the $55 million penthouse. This amounted to $900 million of sales so far. It is expected for the purchase opportunities in the second tower to be offered this winter. Rendering of St Regis Sunny Isles Beach Towers About The Project Being built on a 5-acre beachfront site with 435 linear feet of private beach, the St. Regis Sunny Isles is slated to be the epitome of luxury. Despite being branded as a St. Regis property, there is no hotel component on this project. It does offer amenities and finishes that are set to the brand standard for St. Regis, however the project is residential only. This is a new trend of hotel-branded super luxury hotel condominium towers in the Miami area of late. Other towers to follow suit are the St. Regis Residences, Miami in Brickell and the Edition Residences Miami, Edgewater. Rendering of St Regis Sunny Isles Balcony View In addition to the 435-feet of private serviced beach, the project will offer over 70,000 square feet of elevated amenity space that will include an extensive wellness center with fitness and rejuvenation areas, social lounges and more. The pool level will offer lounges and cabanas as well as full-service for towels, food and beverage or whatever the owners may need. This is on top of the two restaurants that will be announced soon. Even with all of this service and luxury, there is also a practical side to the Arquitectonica-designed towers. They will feature over 53,000 square feet of photovoltaic glass on the west side of the façade, naturally generating over 530,000 kilowatt hours per year while reducing infrared radiation yet without detracting from the beauty of the architecture. Rendering of St Regis Sunny Isles Towers “The St. Regis brand is rooted in superior service and The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach will execute this lifestyle effortlessly, with every detail carefully considered,” said Manuel Grosskopf, CEO of Château Group. “With infinite 360-degree views, this extraordinary oceanfront site is stunning from entrance to pinnacle. With a dramatic two-story lobby entrance to extensive amenities including a jaw-dropping infinity pool, the magic of the St. Regis brand is evident throughout the property. The sales gallery was designed to perfectly capture the views and atmosphere of the future residences.” Purchase opportunities are available in the north tower, starting in the $3 million range. The south tower is expected to be released by the end of 2023. The towers are expected to be delivered in late 2026. If you are interested in a private presentation of the project, with specific 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. Event Images courtesy of World RedEye Renderings courtesy of Fortune Internatioal and Chateau Group The St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Groundbreaking The St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Groundbreaking The St. Regis Residences Sunny Isles Groundbreaking
PHOTOS: Inside Villa Acqualina, The Estates At Acqualina’s 45,000-Square-Foot Amenity Complex Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Nestled between the elegant soaring towers of The Estates at Acqualina in Sunny Isles Beach is a private amenity complex that appears to be an opulent estate of its own. This 45,000-square-foot complex is known as “Villa Acqualina” and has been recently revealed for the first time. In collaboration with Reddymade Architecture & Design with STA Architecture Group from Miami, the developers also brought in the late Karl Lagerfeld to design the interiors in his first United States project. The Estates at Acqualina South Lobby Spreading over four floors, Villa Acqualina is designed for convenience, relaxation and entertainment for the whole family. In ‘Circus Maximus’ guests will find a cinema, a golf simulator, Formula One racing simulator, a night club and and an ice skating rink designed to evoke the feeling of an underwater ice cave. “It’s the perfect venue for celebrations of all kinds from anniversaries and birthday parties to weddings and bar mitzvahs,” Jules Trump, developer said to Haute Residence. “As we have an international clientele, the speakeasy matches everyone’s wishes, dreams and style. It’s for residents only so it’s a very special amenity not found in other residential projects. There will be incredible lighting from highly specialized lighting experts where the lighting will change colors with different settings to match the mood and feel of the event. It’s multi-purpose where you can host events on the upper and lower levels, such as a reception with canapes and wine upstairs and the main event downstairs.” Villa Acqualina Ice Rink Villa Acqualina Golf Simulator Villa Acqualina Theater Villa Acqualina Theater Screening Room Villa Acqualina Sports Room Villa Acqualina Simulator Villa Acqualina Pool Table Villa Acqualina Game Room Villa Acqualina Kids Room Villa Acqualina Bowling Villa Acqualina Billiards Health-focused residents will gravitate toward ACQUAFIT, the wellness space in the upper level of Villa Acqualina. This space is divided into 3 arears, each with ocean views. There is a cardio/fitness area in the center, a studio for spinning, yoga and pilates to one side and on the other side is a cardio center with a boxing ring and stretching area. The entire space is inspired by the ocean, with the color palette of contrasting black and white with splashes of green marble. In the ceiling, mirror-polished stainless ovals evoke a water rippling effect. There is also a fully-staffed spa with an extensive menu of treatments that are available to residents and guests. Villa Acqualina Steam Shower Villa Acqualina Spa Villa Acqualina Spa Treatment Villa Acqualina Spa Relaxation Villa Acqualina Sauna Villa Acqualina Sauna Dry Villa Acqualina Wellness Center Locker Room Villa Acqualina Fitness Studio Villa Acqualina Fitness Center Villa Acqualina Fitness Center Cardio Villa Acqualina Fitness Center Spin Ballet Villa Acqualina Fitness Center Studio Villa Acqualina Boxing Villa Acqualina Boxing Ring For the culinary-inclined guests, Villa Acqualina offers Avra Miami. This is the Miami location for the acclaimed Greek restaurant in New York. Offering a covered outdoor patio overlooking the ocean, the Miami location offers an authentic, laid back Greek atmosphere and cuisine. Also onsite is the Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Acqualina Resort & Spa. This is ranked TripAdvisor’s #1 Beachfront Hotel in the Continental United States. As a true full-service ultra-luxury development, The Estates At Acqualina also offer luxurious personalized services including concierge, nanny & childcare services, pet care, dry cleaning, laundry services, limousine and other luxury car offerings, as well as other gourmet dining options. This highly-anticipated $1.8 billion ultra-luxury residential development has purchase opportunities currently ranging from $10 million-$45 million. For more information or a private tour of the The Estates at Acqualina, please contact Douglas Elliman Real Estate broker Michael Light at 786-566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Villa Acqualina Restaurant Villa Acqualina Restaurant Patio Villa Acqualina Ocean Villa Acqualina Bistro Villa Acqualina Bistro Bar
Bentley Residences Showcases New Renderings Ahead Of Gil Dezer Day In Sunny Isles Posted on February 11, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs March 1 is a fun day for Sunny Isles Beach. The high season is in full swing, billionaires are basking in the sun along the beach, it is Gil Dezer’s birthday, and the City of Sunny Isles Beach has coined the day “Gil Dezer Day” in appreciation for his contribution(s) to the skyline. This year, he has released new renderings and timeline updates for the new Bentley Residences Miami. This marks the first-ever residential partnership for the luxury brand, but far from the first partnership with a luxury brand for Mr Dezer. Many of you are already familiar with his work at Armani Casa and Porsche Design Tower which like Bentley Residences, also features a Dezervator. The Dezervator is a specially-designed elevator/car lift that allows residents to remain in their vehicle as it is carried to their doorstep in the sky at 800 feet per minute and stored in a 4-car garage adjacent to the residence (pictured below). A video of the patented elevator/car lift in action can be found here. Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Wet Bar This time last year, Dezer was getting ready to open his $10 million sales center on the build site. It did open, and sales took off. We are now anticipating the groundbreaking of the 63-story tower, which is scheduled for June 1, weather and permits permitting of course. Considering everything goes according to schedule, the residences will be delivered in late 2026/early 2027. When completed, the tower will become the tallest oceanfront building in the United States at 749 feet tall. There will be 216 residences that each feature private 4-car garages and private pools on the balconies of each unit. The balconies are also unique, offering a true indoor/outdoor feel that maximizes the ocean breeze and our amazing South Florida climate. Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Terrace Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Indoor Outdoor The building’s design and façade are inspired by the recessed diamond patterning in the interiors of Bentley automobiles. It features reflective glass triangle panels that are each set 3 inches deep to form a glittering diamond shape, according to Sieger Suarez. Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Crown Suarez also gushed about the interiors of the residences and their nod to the distinctive style of Bentley’s brand. The faucets in the bathroom and kitchen feature the same grippy texture of the metal shift knobs in the cars. The fully-integrated kitchen hides behind sliding walls of deep walnut tones and high gloss finishes, emulating the feel of the high polish wood grain trim. Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Primary Bath Rendering of Bentley Tower Residences Sunny Isles Kitchen Since the opening of the sales gallery, residences have sold quickly. In under a year the development is nearly 50% spoken for with prices ranging from $5.5 million to $57 million for the upper penthouse. The average price for a preconstruction residence is between $7 million to $9 million according to Dezer. If you are interested in a presentation and specific 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.
Rapper Future Buys Bentley Residences Condo For $7.5 Million Posted on December 6, 2022December 12, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs While everyone else was seeing and being seen at Art Basel, Future was busy planning his future in Miami. The rapper purchased a $7.5 million 3 bedroom residence at the waterfront Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach this week, just one month after purchasing one of the spectacular waterfront homes on Allison Island, a private gated enclave of just 49 homes. While the Allison Island home is indeed something to discuss, with neighbors including Shakira, Pitbull and Lil Wayne, today we are here to delve into the equally luxe and secure Bentley Residences. It is easy to see why the “Life is Good” rapper would be attracted to Bentley Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. Bentley Miami Tower Lobby Rendering Rising 60 floors above the sand at 18401 Collins Avenue, Bentley Miami Residences will have 200 condominiums reaching 749 feet into the sky. Each residence has at least 3 bedrooms and between 2,800-3,000 square feet with water views and expansive terraces with private heated swimming pools and outdoor kitchens with Gaggenau Vario electric grills. The new tower will represent Bentley throughout. This is not a simple licensing deal for the tower and the brand. For starters, Bentley vehicles have a distinct diamond stitching on the leather seating surfaces, so that diamond pattern was added to the exterior glass of the building allowing for the development to be unmistakably Bentley from the moment you drive in from the street. They have also incorporated the special metal feel that the cars offer on every touch point into the apartments. This includes manufacturing their own faucet handles, door handles, etc. so that they have that special Bentley knurling. Interior Finishes Inside the residences, owners enjoy stone floors, walls, backsplashes and countertops, Gaggenau appliance packages with wine coolers, steam & convection ovens, built-in coffee bars, and Italian kitchen cabinets with motorized doors. Primary suites include behind-mirror televisions, saunas, water-view soaking tubs, towel warmers and heated floors. Primary closets all feature safes, and each door in the ultra-luxury development features the Flying B on the lever. Keeping the Bentley theme flowing throughout the development, the common areas and amenities also emulate the luxury brand, from the three-story lobby to the cinema that is designed to be a reproduction of the comfort and style experienced from the vehicles themselves. Bentley Miami Tower Cinema Rendering The “Dezervator” While the tower itself is new, the development and design team have plenty of history together. Gil Dezer, a car enthusiast who is known for unapologetically flaunting his wealth on the road, has teamed up with Sieger Suarez Architects to design the project. This is the same team that designed Bentley’s sister project, Porsche Design Tower, in 2016. The central feature of Porsche Design Tower was Dezer’s newly-patented “Dezervator.” The Dezervator is a special elevator that takes residents from the ground level of the building directly to their apartments without leaving their vehicles, so they can park by the door as though they were in a home. This is far more convenient than having to deal with valet. With Bentley Residences, the experience will always be upgraded. The residence that Future chose has a sky-garage that holds 4 cars at a time, allowing him to demonstrate his collection to others as he comes and goes from the building. To see a preview of the Dezervator from Gil himself, check out this Youtube video. “Owners of collector cars purchase them as pieces of rolling art, and we are happy to be able to provide a proper showcase for them in each residence by bringing the car up in the Dezervator and parking it adjacent to the unit, on view through a glass wall dividing the garage from the living room,” says Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development. “Having four parking spaces adjacent to your unit . . . is a game-changer.” If you are Future, life is indeed good. Construction is slated to begin in 2023, with closings taking place in 2026. If you are interested in a presentation and specific 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.
Dezer Prepares to Launch Sales of Bentley Residences With $10M Sales Center Posted on February 26, 2022February 26, 2022 by Sarah Elles Boggs Bentley Motors and Dezer Development are ramping up to launch sales of their new ultra-luxury development, Bentley Residences Miami, the first ever Bentley-branded residential tower in the world. In proper Dezer form, no expense has been spared in the 12,000 square foot opulent waterfront sales gallery, located at 184th and Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach. The gallery includes an entire 6,000 square foot residence built-out as it will be delivered in 2026 as well as a massive theater and fully-staffed brokers’ lounge with champagne and Macallan whiskey flowing, at a cost of over $10 million. Keeping true to its name, a Bentley Brand Room will occupy a dedicated area within the gallery to offer an immersive Bentley experience for those who still can’t get enough of all that the flying B brings with it. Setting an entirely new standard for luxury living, these two pioneering industry brands have joined forces for one of the most revolutionary, highly-anticipated partnerships in the world of luxury and hospitality. Bentley Miami Tower Fitness Center Rendering When completed, Bentley Residences will rise 749 feet over the Atlantic Ocean, making it the tallest building on a United States beachfront. There will be 216 residences, each at least 6,000 square feet with an additional 2,000 square feet of outdoor living space. Each terrace has a private pool overlooking a dramatic seascape up to 60 floors up. Gil Dezer, a car enthusiast who is known for unapologetically enjoying his wealth said, “Shorter is easier, cheaper, faster. It was about fitting in all the available square footage that we could sell in the tower.” Also staying true-to-form, Dezer is building another of his patented Dezervators for the Bentley project. For those who are new to Miami real estate, Dezer patented a state-of-the-art car elevator for his 2016 project, Porsche Design Tower. The Dezervator takes residents from the ground level of the building directly to their apartments, so they can park by the door as though they were in a home. This is far more convenient than having to deal with valet, who would be all sweaty in your car and mess with your seat settings while you wait. With Bentley Residences, the experience will be upgraded. Each residence includes 3 or 4 spots, allowing car enthusiasts to demonstrate their collections to others as they come and go from the building. To see a preview of the Dezervator from Gil himself, check out this Youtube video. “Owners of collector cars purchase them as pieces of rolling art, and we are happy to be able to provide a proper showcase for them in the residence by bringing the car up in the Dezervator and parking it adjacent to the unit, on view through a glass wall dividing the garage from the living room,” says Gil Dezer, president of Dezer Development. “Having four parking spaces adjacent to your unit . . . is a game-changer.” Bentley Miami Tower Lobby Rendering Aside from the Dezervator, the new tower will represent Bentley throughout. This is not a simple licensing deal for the tower and the brand. For starters, the cars have a distinct diamond stitching, so that was added to the exterior glass allowing for the development to be unmistakably Bentley from the moment you drive in from the street. They have also incorporated the special metal feel that the cars offer on every touch point into the apartments. This includes manufacturing their own faucet handles, door handles etc so that they have the special Bentley knurling. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. A life-sized Bentley sculpture is being installed in front of the sales center and will be moved to the entry of the development when completed. The development sits on a 3.6-acre waterfront site at 184th and Collins Avenue. It is designed by Sieger-Suarez Architects, the same team that is responsible for other super-luxury developments that include Porsche Design Tower and Residences by Armani Casa. Prices of the 216 residences are slated to begin at $4.2 million, up to $6 million. Penthouses are expected to begin in the range of $20 million. The sales center is expected to open within the coming weeks, stay tuned for a followup on the interior finishes and floor plans of the residences. If you are interested in a presentation and specific 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. Bentley Miami Tower Beach View Rendering Bentley Miami Tower Cigar Lounge Rendering Bentley Miami Tower Fitness Studio Rendering Bentley Miami Tower Fitness Terrace Rendering Bentley Miami Tower Spa Terrace Rendering