THE WELL In Bay Harbor Celebrates Groundbreaking Posted on November 2, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Tucked away in one of the most serene neighborhoods in Greater Miami and Miami Beach, THE WELL Bay Harbor is preparing to rise. Terra Group, in partnership with ‘THE WELL’, a complete health and wellness spa hailing from New York, has broken ground on their new comprehensive development in Bay Harbor Islands. This is no ordinary condominium development with a fancy spa. THE WELL is a private club that offers a complete and comprehensive selection of wellness-focused amenities that includes a full array of whole body care as well as both modern medicine and ancient healing. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Rooftop Cabanas | Image courtesy of Terra Group In Bay Harbor Islands, the wellness-focused club will incorporate private residences as well as LEED-certified office space just a stone’s throw from the Shops at Bal Harbour at 1177 Kane Concourse. The boutique development will offer 54 private residences in a location where residents can enjoy the walkability and serenity of the quiet enclave so close to the action of Miami Beach. Inside the residences, owners will find many wellness-focused features including meditation nooks, integrated yoga mats, and the primary bathrooms have therapeutic tubs and rain showers. The kitchens boast workstation sinks and faucets with an array of water options. The interiors are designed by New York’s Meyer Davis Studio with the natural landscape of Miami Beach in mind. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands ’04 Line Kitchen & Dining | Image courtesy of Terra Group Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands ’04 Line Primary Bathroom | Image courtesy of Terra Group In the amenity areas, ‘THE WELL’ Bay Harbor will offer a full range of wellness experiences. This includes merging of Eastern and Western therapeutic experiences that center on complete holistic well-being. There will be the expected dedicated spots for pilates, meditation and yoga, but also thermal treatments, saunas, steam rooms, hamamm, and therapy rooms with diverse treatment offerings. On the rooftop there will be a feng shui-friendly circular heated pool as well as a lap pool. In the fitness area, a variety of fitness activities are arranged around floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views. The boardroom and serene reading room are optimized for productivity and creativity nestled in a comfortable and mentally calming environment. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Rooftop Pool Deck | Image courtesy of Terra Group Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Sauna | Image courtesy of Terra Group Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Gym | Image courtesy of Terra Group Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Board Room | Image courtesy of Terra Group The exterior of the development has been designed by Miami-based juggernaut architect, Arquitectonica. In order to ensure it is in fact a complete development, 102,000 square feet of office space has also been incorporated into the project. The office spaces are fully customizable with a lobby, the office spaces as well as a rooftop area. On the rooftop, professionals will find meeting spaces, creativity zones, outdoor workspaces and other wellness-related amenities. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Condos Prices start at $1.275 million up to $5.3 million with nearly half of the building already in contract. Closings are expected to begin in 2026. You may see more specifics about THE WELL Bay Harbor here, or via the downloads below. Douglas Elliman is the exclusive, in-house broker for the project. If you are interested in a private presentation, 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. Image Credit: Michal Bobrowski and Luxhunters Productions The Well Bay Harbor Islands Groundbreaking Kane Sarhan David Mar THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Condo Features 54 luxury residences that provide an optimal at-home wellness experience 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom open, light-filled layouts ranging in size from 924 – 3,291 SF Residences promote fluid energy flow throughout that encourage connection with nature Neutral engineered wood flooring Floor-to-ceiling windows Built-in air purification systems Aromatherapy in each residence Built-in red-light therapies to boost overall wellbeing and energy In-unit meditation corners with yoga mats and accessories Primary bedrooms boast finished walk-in closets Eat-in kitchens feature Kore™ workstation kitchen sinks, faucets with filtered cold and carbonated water options, Quartz countertops/backsplash, custom Italian cabinetry, chef’s islands, built-in wine refrigerators, Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, Vitamix and air fryer accessories Primary bathrooms boast rain showers with dual pressure, affusion spa shower options to stimulate the lymphatic system, free-standing or built-in soaking tubs, compact skincare refrigerators for cosmetic and beauty cream storage, stone flooring/walls and custom Italian cabinetry Ample storage space throughout Most residences offer spacious private balconies THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Building Features 9-story boutique building designed to put wellness at the center of your life Developed by Terra and designed by Arquitectonica with creative direction by Anda Andrei Design and interior design by Meyer Davis 22,000 square feet of amenities A space designed to promote complete balance in our daily lives Serene arrival lobby immersed in diffused natural light Holistic sense of serenity with subtle aromatherapy and restorative water feature Sustainably minded, Florida Green Building Design Certified Natural lighting optimized throughout Limited collection of residences allowing for authentic community engagement THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Services & Amenities 24-hour security and valet parking In-home plant design and maintenance Local CSA delivery for fresh organic produce, fish and meats Energy-clearing ceremony of each new residence Toxin-free, organic cleaning services Wellness products curated by THE WELL Practitioners, designed to enrich your at-home wellness experiences and support your daily wellness rituals – from essential body oils and body care products, to diffusers, dry brushes and more Rooftop pool deck featuring a swimming pool, hot tub, cabanas, chaise lounges and a summer kitchen Membership to THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands, holistic wellness and fitness center offering an extensive menu of treatment and experiences for the mind, body and spirit (See below) Quiet reading room and tea lounge Dedicated board room to promote work life balance Kid’s programming and wellness activities Exclusive access to a private beach club Dedicated electric house car for local excursions THE WELL locker: latest collection of wellness tech, including Theragun, Therabeam, infrared blankets, lymph boots, Faceware Pro and others, for exclusivity by residents Dedicated collection of outdoor equipment exclusively for residents, including bicycles, paddle boards, tennis racquets, kayaks and more The Club at THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands THE WELL is your one-stop for wellness, integrating modern medicine and ancient healing, focusing on whole-person care Restorative purifying Bath House Rejuvenating saunarium, infused with radiating heat and low-level humidity to dry the body in preparation for your wellness treatment Miami’s first caldarium, a relaxing social wellness experience that supports respiratory, circulatory and immune health Halotherapy steam room to facilitate advanced detox, support the lymphatic organs and promote deep relaxation Energizing cold dip experience that widens the arteries, stimulates blood flow, accelerated recovery and boosts the metabolic system Vitality treatment rooms to boost skin health and radiance Daily fitness and movement classes throughout our Mindful Movement program Spacious private lockers and personal styling suites Fresh juice and organic snack bar IV vitamin therapy Infrared and sound dome combines the healing benefits of infrared heat with sound therapy to treat the body at a cellular level Full-service concierge services Calendar of events, lectures and experiences Weekly fresh juice and snack program Dedicated private indoor and outdoor classes Bi-annual health coaching session and annual whole-person health assessment to guide residents in creating personalized wellness plans Preferred pricing on treatments and services Exclusive benefits across all THE WELL locations globally Access to in-home services from massages to facials and health coaching and guided meditations Early access to booking and unlimited mindful movement classes THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Downloads THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Fact Sheet THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Brochure THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Floor Plans
Inside THE WELL, A New Boutique Wellness-Focused Development In Bay Harbor Islands Posted on September 17, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs On the small island community of Bay Harbor Islands, Terra Group has partnered with ‘THE WELL’ from New York to bring a new luxurious development whose main focus is wellness and serenity. From modern medicine to ancient healing, the project’s focus is on whole-person care. Located at 1177 Kane Concourse in Bay Harbor Islands, residents of the 54 condos will relish in the walkability and serenity of the community. Bay Harbor is a very small and quiet community, that is nestled on two islands located between Bal Harbour to the east and Indian Creek to the south, which is also known as “billionaire’s bunker” and home to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, Carl Icahn and Tom Brady. And, most recently, Jeff Bezos purchased a nearby home, with plans to demolish it and build new. Within the two private islands of Bay Harbor, the small town has its own school and police force but is also located within the greater Miami area, so has all of the modern amenities that you could imagine. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands THE WELL, A Private Wellness Club THE WELL was formed in 2009 by a team in New York City that includes Sarrah Hallock, Rebecca Parekh, and Kane Sarhan, the main focus was to become a private place where people could go in order to focus on their wellness. This is a private, members-only club, where you can find anything from traditional Chinese medicine, to sleep therapy, massage, health and immunity. The Bay Harbor outpost will be the first residential location of THE WELL. Buyers of residences at THE WELL Bay Harbor will be given a membership that includes the flagship New York location, in the event they are traveling. “We believe in bio individuality which means there is no one-size-fits-all protocol,” says Hallock. “THE WELL is a place where members receive trusted, personalized plans to help them achieve their individual health goals.” The Team For their first residential development, THE WELL has teamed up with David Martin’s Terra Group on the development side. They are fresh off of the success of Mr. C Residences in Coconut Grove, where they worked with hospitality legends Ignazio and Maggio Cipriani to bring a luxurious European-style boutique development to the community that is currently in a renaissance. The development team chose Miami’s Arquitectonica to design the building itself. They are a household name here locally and have almost single-handedly marked the city’s famed skyline with towers that include Brickell City Centre, Five Park and others that are too many to count. For the interiors of the project, the New York-based Meyer Davis Studio design firm was chosen, which is also responsible for several global locations of The Four Seasons resorts as well as 1 Hotel in South Beach, among others. Together, the team will deliver an all-encompassing wellness haven that brings calm and serenity from start to finish, from work to home and even in travel. The Amenities Beginning when you arrive at the private development, the spirit of wellness will be all-encompassing. Tall windows with muted lighting and aromatherapy will surround the serviced lobby with 24-hour valet and concierge. The lobby will be completed with many different textures and materials, just elevating the tranquility throughout. “As you arrive in the lobby, you immediately get a sense of ancient materials, stone, natural light, air and space. It begins the transformation from the outside world into the world of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands.” – Will Meyer, Owner & Co-Founder of Meyer Davis Studio. Inside the project, a purifying bath house will host an array of services that will include a saunarium that infuses heat and low level humidity to prepare your body for wellness treatments. Halotherapy will facilitate advanced detox with a focus on lymphatic organs and deep relaxation. You will be delighted to complete your spa retreat with a cold dip experience that stimulates blood flow, widens your arteries and boosts your metabolism. Additional spa treatments will be available to boost your skin’s health and radiance as well as daily fitness classes. Residents will also be offered fresh juice and an organic snack bar as well as IV vitamin therapy…quite THE WELL rejuvenating experience. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Sauna Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Pool Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Gym Inside the Residences With only 54 total residences, THE WELL will be a true boutique building and the attention to wellness will carry through to the residences themselves. Each home will boast floor-to-ceiling impact windows with aromatherapy diffusers and air purification systems. The integrated kitchens will be outfitted with Wolfe and Sub-Zero appliances as well as a built-in Vitamix and air fryers. The primary bathrooms will feature either installed or free-standing soaking tubs and separate dual-pressured Affusion lymphatic massage showers. They have even thought to include a skincare fridge for optimal care of skincare creams and solutions as well as a meditation center on the terrace. Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands ’08 Line Living Room Rendering of THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands ’04 Line Primary Bathroom The Office Spaces at THE WELL Another useful aspect of THE WELL is the fact that a generous portion of the project will be dedicated to brand new, Class A office space. This space will be delivered with plenty of natural light, fiber optic internet, valet and self-parking options and all of the conveniences todays’ executives would ask for. Overview & Downloads When completed, THE WELL will stand 9 stories tall with floor plans ranging from one to four bedrooms and square footages from 924 square feet up to 3,291 square feet. There will be over 22,000 square feet of amenity space including the private, members-only wellness club. Prices start at $1.275 million up to $5.3 million with nearly half of the building already in contract. Please download more information about the project below: THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Fact Sheet THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Brochure THE WELL Bay Harbor Islands Floor Plans Douglas Elliman is the exclusive, in-house broker for the project. If you are interested in a private presentation, 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. cassa brickell Condo Building in Miamicassa brickell Condos in Brickell Miamicassa brickell Pool Deckcassa brickell Condos in Miamicassa brickell Miami Condos
Terra’s $1.2 Billion Downtown Miami Deal Is Off. What Does This Mean For The Miami Real Estate Market? Posted on June 30, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Well, that’s a wrap. The record-breaking $1.2 Billion development site deal between Terra Group and Genting at 1431 North Bayshore Drive is not moving forward. What was heavily touted in every news outlet as the most expensive deal in the history of Miami is canceled. What does this signify about the market? Is the news media onto something that we are about to come to a screeching halt? Let’s break it down. The Deal And Why It Fell In order to really get ahold of what this signifies for the market, we first have to look into the development deal itself. Why it was a marker to begin with and why the deal failed. Of course, the sheer dollar amount of the purchase is the reason that the deal was so newsworthy. Genting had big plans for the site. At the time, their purchase price of $236 million was in and of itself groundbreaking. But their plans did not make it through the governmental red tape and Downtown Miami is just not the spot for table games and gambling. Genting really did make a solid go of it too. I don’t really gamble, but that Superfast mini-cruise ship/Bahamas ferry was a lot of fun (for those who remember). Rather than continue to put good money after bad, they finally said forget it and flipped the property to someone with a different plan. After a short period of collecting bids, Genting chose Terra Group’s bid of $1.2 Billion. The actual plans were very hush-hush, potentially because they were still in the conceptual state and not ready for press. But as quickly as the deal started, it stopped. It turns out that the problem with the deal was simply that Terra Group requested an extension of the due-diligence period for the deal and Genting said no. This is pretty common in development deals, and in my opinion, the deal should have already passed the due diligence period before being released to the press because so many things can happen during this delicate time. It could have been that the soil testing came back in a way that needed more testing, the seawall needed more work than anticipated and they needed to get more bids. It could have been that the return on investment at sell-off needed some tweaking, it could have been ANYTHING. This is in no way an indicator that either party is acting in a negative way toward the other or that the market is too unstable to withhold a development of this magnitude. What this does mean is that Genting is in a position of power. They have four other buyers eager to send them ten-figures for their land. Why should they give extensions? This is business and they are here to sell their land to the person who will close as quickly as possible and for the highest amount possible, so everyone can move along to their next deal. It’s a good position to be in. Can Terra come back and bid again? Certainly. And we love Terra Group’s product, so we hope that this does happen. Either way though, we are as eager as everyone to see how this pans out. Rendering of Casa Bella Rooftop Pool View North What this means for the Miami Real Estate Market In the time that the Terra/Genting deal was starting and failing, sales have not slowed down. Casa Bella Residences, which is gearing up to begin construction directly to the west of the development site at 1444 Biscayne Boulevard, has recently announced that they have sold over 70% of their 312 residences. They are now busy offering the 23 penthouses, which is the last step of the new development sales cycle. To reach this point in less than 18 months with the amount of competition the Miami new development market is offering is outstanding. Rendering of EDITION Residences Edgewater Arrival To the north of the development site is a flurry of action. Two Roads Development’s EDITION Miami Residences in Edgewater is located just to the north at 2121 North Bayshore Drive, and is gearing up to begin construction. Within a month of launch this spring, they had sold over $160 million of their 185 residences. This all happened before they were even able to open their $10 Million sales gallery. Rendering of Villa Miami Entrance And we cannot finish this analysis without looking at the all-star luxurious foodie-haven Villa Miami, which is also a Terra Group product in partnership with Major Food Group. This project has 75 super-luxury residences that embrace an array of culinary-focused amenities. The residences start at $4.5 million and have debuted in the market with much fanfare. I’m not going to rule out the possibility that maybe Terra Group realized its plate is a bit too full (see what I did there?) with Villa Miami and other projects in its pipeline this month, so asked for another month to complete the due diligence on Smart City with Genting. I do not know this to be a fact, it is purely speculation. My point is that nobody really knows why the Smart City transaction failed, but it doesn’t really matter either. Someone else will buy it (or maybe Terra Group will buy it again) and sales traffic has not slowed in the neighborhood. As long as there are new taxes and increased inflation in New York and other key areas of migration, there will be opportunity in Miami. If you are interested in continued updates on the development site, stay tuned here. If you are interested in a private presentation, more details and/or specific pricing for any of these projects, 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.
Villa Miami Launches Sales To Select Brokers At Contessa Miami Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs The all-star development team of the upcoming Villa Miami in Edgewater has officially launched sales to a select group of Miami brokers and agents. Hosted by Contessa Ristorante Miami, the latest outpost of development partner Major Food Group, agents were able to hear the latest information about the project from the partners themselves. We were honored to be included to the chic presentation. This project is particularly interesting as it is the first real estate venture for Major Food Group, the iconic hospitality conglomerate. Their concepts include 18 eateries with locations around the world. Contessa Ristorante is the newest of six concepts that have outposts in Miami and fits in perfectly to the Design District with its elegant yet energetic atmosphere. Villa Miami has received quite the welcome into the Miami real estate scene, as its value proposition is entirely unique. Both Terra and 1000 Group are pros at bringing sophisticated and unique properties to us, so what more could we expect? 1000 Group’s portfolio includes the iconic One Thousand Museum condos, designed by Zaha Hadid. Terra Group is also making waves with its recent purchase of the original Miami Herald site just south of where Villa Miami will be built. Rendering of Villa Miami Villa Miami will be a 55-story tower with 49 residential levels. There will also be 3 levels of amenities and an exclusive lifestyle club all designed by Charles & Co. The building itself was designed by ODP Architects, also responsible for Downtown’s One Thousand Museum as well as Paramount Miami Worldcenter. The grounds and greens are all designed by a household name, Enzo Enea. Of course, the amenities we would expect including 24-hour doorman, concierge, security and valet, private workspaces and boardroom, fully-equipped wellness center with staffed fitness center and spa will all be offered. There will be a club and library with lounge rooms, a dedicated family lounge, a screening room and a game room… but there are also many amenities that you cannot find elsewhere. Rendering of Villa Miami Entrance With Major Food Group as a development partner, they will be curating the food and beverage experiences throughout the building. There will be a new signature restaurant spanning 2 levels that offers waterfront dining and private dining rooms, at-home private chef services and cooking lessons, and of course catering. A juice bar and coffee lounge awaits you in the morning as you rush off to your day, or poolside dining and drinks as you lounge. The on-site Estate Manager and In-House Curator will coordinate all personal needs including maid service, in-home grocery stocking, preferred event tickets and reservations as well as charging privileges across all Major Food Group restaurants. Safety deposit boxes and private vaults are also available. Should you wish to come and go via air or water, there is also a private dock with boat slip as well as a helipad. Rendering of Villa Miami Indoor Outdoor Flow Through to Balcony Inside the residential portion of the tower, there will be a total of 72 residences consisting of half-floor homes with 3 to 4 bedrooms and full-floor homes with 4 to 5 bedrooms. Each residence flows through the building, experiencing both sunrise and sunset views as well as view of the Biscayne Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. At night you will see both the glittering lights of Downtown Miami and Miami Beach. The residences themselves offer spacious layouts with integrated kitchens designed by Mario Carbone himself. They have La CornuFe dual-fuel ranges with gas cooktops, convection ovens, even pasta cookers. Rendering of Villa Miami Kitchen The primary suites are quite spacious with lounge areas, private terrace access, atelier-style dressing rooms. The primary spas are encapsulated with Greige Onyx porcelain walls, fluted glass shower doors and oversized soaking tubs. Rendering of Villa Miami Primary Bathroom Prices for Villa Miami begin at $4.5 million up to $30 million. You may find an overview of the project, including floor plans, details on finishes and the building layout on our Villa Miami page here. If you are interested in a presentation, more details on Villa Miami Residences and/or specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman, the exclusive broker for the project. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com. Photo credit: Villa Miami
Terra Group Has Big Plans In Downtown Miami With Smart City Posted on April 27, 2023May 9, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Later this year Smart City, led by Terra Group, will close the most expensive development site in the history of Miami. For $1.2 Billion, they will acquire the old Miami Herald/Resorts World Miami site at 1431 North Bayshore Drive. The site boasts 800 linear feet of water frontage and 15.5 acres of developable land. This is an interesting feat for all involved as the price works out to just under $1,800 per square foot. There was a time in the not-so-distant past when individual condos that were listed at $1,800 per foot were considered astronomically priced. Of course, those days are gone but this is still something for everyone to celebrate. This means that Terra and Smart City really have something monumental in the works. Speaking of celebrations, Genting is likely having themselves a large party. They purchased the land a decade ago for $263 million, so are enjoying a profit of over $900 million. It should also be noted that the (now) second most expensive land purchase in the history of Miami was just a year ago when Citadel purchased Tibor Hollo’s 2.5-acre site at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive for $363 million, or $145 million per acre. These groups are clearly invested in the Magic City’s future. We are anxiously awaiting their plans! About the site. If you have ever attended Art Miami, you know this site. It is situated along the Biscayne Bay waterfront directly between Miami Beach and Miami International Airport. There are wide views, easy access to Miami Worldcenter and all of the attractions that the Miami Arts & Entertainment District and Edgewater offer. It is adjacent to the Adrienne Arscht Center for the Performing Arts and will have plenty of access to the Miami Metromover to easily cruise to Brickell and the Miami Riverfront. “This is a prized piece of real estate in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic and fastest-growing cities, and we are honored to have been selected as the property’s next owner. At Terra, we have a long history of enhancing communities and transforming neighborhoods through careful planning, beautiful design, and a focus on connectivity and resiliency. Our development on Biscayne Bay will continue this tradition.” said David Martin, CEO of Terra Group. What are the plans though? It’s impossible to say at this point. We assume it will be some sort of luxurious live-work-play area on the waterfront, but no clear word yet. Certainly don’t quote us on it. It’s just an idea we had. What we do know is that Martin said via a statement, “The scale and location of this site offers the opportunity to do something spectacular, something that all Miamians can take pride in, and we will deliver nothing short of that. For now, our team is focused on understanding the full potential of the property and the surrounding area. Our vision will evolve as we learn more. Over time, we will arrive at a plan that elevates Downtown Miami, improves access to the waterfront, and is welcomed by our community.” If you are interested in more information about this area and possible nearby investments, 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. Photo credit: Avision Young
Villa Residences Releases Interior Renderings, Floor Plans And Prices As Sales Launch Posted on April 4, 2023April 5, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs Just one week after announcing a newly-expanded partnership between Miami mega-developers and Major Food Group, the new team has released a slew of details on their much-anticipated project, Villa Miami Residences in Edgewater. Located at 710 Northeast 29th Street along one of the Biscayne Bay inlets, the 58-story tower will soon rise where the previously-planned unofficial sister building to One Thousand Museum was set to be built. The iconic building design combines a unique cast bronze exoskeleton not unlike the exoskeleton at 1000 Museum just a few blocks away. At Villa Miami, the exoskeleton is anchored by a multifaceted, gemstone-inspired glass amenity podium. Villa Miami Key Plan Rendering of Villa Miami Edgewater Entry Levels 2 and 3 of the project is reserved for a MFG-branded concept to be announced at a later date. We do know that it is planned to be an Italian-inspired culinary experience that will include bayfront dining as well as private dining rooms that are exclusive to residents as well as a club level. The amenity levels are rounded out on the 6th floor and are set to offer boardrooms with private work spaces, entertainment areas for billiards, poker and shuffleboard, a screening room, and a resident’s club with a library and intimate lounge rooms. The wellness center features spa experiences inspired by the thermal spas of Italy. These include plunge pools, steam and sauna, and an extensive treatment menu. The expansive recovery lounges are distributed through the spacious and light-filled center that will also have a fully equipped fitness area with yoga, pilates and boxing studios. Rendering of Villa Miami Living Room Balcony There are two categories of floor plans that can be customized to fit the needs of each resident on levels 6-53. Villa Mezzo layouts each encompass a half floor, with 3-4 bedrooms and each featuring flow-through designs with East and West exposure as well as either North or South views. These layouts are roughly 3,000 square feet each. Villa Piano plans are full-floor residences that offer as many as 5 bedrooms and 360 degree views. The full-floor residences are in the neighborhood of 6,000 square feat each, depending upon the floor. Browse and print each layout at Villa Miami here. Prices of the half-floor plans start at $4.5 million. Full-floor layouts begin at $8.5 million and penthouses will be released as soon as the designs and details are finalized. Rendering of Villa Miami Kitchen Rendering of Villa Miami Dining Room The interiors of Villa Miami offer a subdued tranquility, promoting a leisurely calmness throughout the project. Lush private gardens are designed by Enzo Enea and the floating pool vessel is inspired by Lake Como life. Taking advantage of the prime waterfront location, a private marina is offered to residents as well as a rooftop helipad. The building is a true seamless, next-level lifestyle for those who are accustomed to a fully serviced building that goes further than a 24-hour doorman and valet. The on-site estate manager and in-house curator work in tandem to oversee all household leisure and personal needs. This includes in-home private chef services and cooking lessons, preferred reservations, concierge services and charging privileges across all Major Food Group concepts as well as VIP and priority access to events. Grocery stocking and provisioning is also offered to residents. If you are interested in a presentation, more details on Villa Miami Residences and/or specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman, the exclusive broker for the project. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Terra And Major Food Group Join All-Star Development Team For Villa Miami In Edgewater Posted on March 31, 2023April 1, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs It’s a new development party! An impressive team of creative minds have come together with plans to construct a new 55-story tower in Miami’s Edgewater district. The condo is slated to be called Villa Miami, and will replace a Zaha Hadid design that was planned a few years back. The all-star development team includes Louis Birdman, who was also one of the developers of 1000 Museum. As of this week, Terra Group and Major Food Group have also joined in the partnership, offering a new spin and a new design (pictured above). Located at 710 Northeast 29th Street, the initial development team secured FAA approval to build a 649-foot tower that was to be called 710 Edge (pictured below). Designed by Zaha Hadid, the tower’s design gave it the appearance of being a “little sister” to 1000 Museum just blocks away. Details of Villa Miami are still coming together, but we do know that the building will be 55-stories tall and include 72 fully-finished residences. Rendering of 710 Edge by Zaha Hadid – Previous Design Inside the building, residents and visitors will be able to experience the influence of Major Food Group, which is led by Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi. They will naturally operate and brand the restaurants, lounges, bars and amenities including a waterfront restaurant on the ground floor. Upstairs, thoughtfully curated interiors will be done by Vicky Charles of Charles & Co from NYC. Prices have been released, with 2,939 +/- square foot half-floor residences starting at $4.550M and 6,083 +/- square-foot full-floor residences starting at $8.5 million. Villa Miami is the first residential tower that Major Food Group is to be a part of. The restaurant group had previous plans to take part in Michael Stern’s project at 888 in Brickell, before the arrangement fell apart. They have been present in the South Florida culinary scene with Carbone in South Beach that was opened over 2 years ago, adding Contessa in the fall. Contessa is their 10th restaurant in South Florida. Terra Group is a household name in the Miami residential development arena. They are currently building Mr. C Residences in Coconut Grove and are also undertaking a joint venture of Five Park in South Beach. If you are interested in a presentation, more details on Villa Miami Residences and/or specific pricing, please contact Michael Light, Broker and Executive Director of Luxury Sales at Douglas Elliman, the exclusive broker for the project. You may reach Michael directly at (786) 566-1700 or via email at michael@miamiluxuryhomes.com.
Keep Your New Year Resolutions At The Residences Coconut Grove – A Wellness-Focused Development Posted on January 4, 2023March 4, 2023 by Sarah Elles Boggs New year, new me! This can certainly be you at any time of the year at The Residences Coconut Grove, which is slated to begin construction in 2023. Terra Group and Arquitectonica have partnered up to bring a new wellness-focused midrise development to the area and it will be a welcome addition. The new project will rise 5 stories, with 148 residential condominiums, just over 22,000 square feet of commercial space, and 344 below-ground parking spaces. With this number of parking spaces, we expect that each residential condo will receive one assigned space and a second valet space. That would leave ample parking for the commercial space as well as those residents who require more than one space. Located at 2855 Tigertail Avenue, the existing Malone Hotel is planned to be demolished in order to make way for the development. Since the design does not request any variations to the zoning code, it is anticipated that the project should move forward quickly. Neither Terra or Arquitectonica are new to this area. Terra is responsible for such skyline-changing projects as Park Grove and Grove at Grand Bay in Coconut Grove and Arquitectonica’s designs are synonymous with Miami’s skyline after 40-something years of projects rising. They are responsible for the design at the nearby Mr. C Residences along with countless others in Miami-Dade County. The renderings show a coral rock façade with an expansive rooftop amenity deck that includes a pool and lush gardens, presumably designed by ArquitectonicaGEO. Even beyond the development walls, there is ample opportunity for wellness. The project is located just 1 block from Dinner Key, where you can find all sorts of healthy activities including sailing, jogging, yoga, sportfishing, petitioning City Hall, work out outdoors, etc. Afterward, you can go just one block to the south and ruin all of your progress with any number of restaurants right at your doorstep. Of course I am joking about ruining your progress, but the point is that you will never be lacking for something to do in the location of The Residences Coconut Grove. Details of the interiors are still scarce at this time, so we do not yet have plans or prices. If you would like to be added to the list to be notified once the whisper campaign begins (i.e. if you would like to know more before the public), simply reach out. We are just around the corner and happy to keep you informed. Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Streetscape West Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Streetscape Point Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Streetscape Evening Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Streetscape Bikes Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Rooftop Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Motorcourt Rendering of The Residences Coconut Grove Aerial View