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From Bentley to Cipriani, brand-name condos dominate Miami’s skyline
Welcome to the battle of the manufacturers.
From über-luxury automobile producers like Porsche, Bentley and Aston Martin, to style homes like Missoni, Fendi, Diesel and Armani, decor designers like French crystal producer Baccarat, Italian furnishings firm B&B Italia and even darling restaurant firms Main Meals Group and Cipriani — residential buildings by companies recognized for every part however actual property are taking on Miami.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that almost each hotly-anticipated residential improvement within the metropolis that’s been not too long ago introduced or debuting over the following few years has a non-hotel designer identify hooked up. Given the success these tasks are seeing, it’s an explosion that exhibits no indicators of abating.
Les Woods, 54, a boxing promoter who lives in Toronto, not too long ago splurged on a three-bedroom residence in Aston Martin. A longtime fan of the automobiles, Woods owns two fashions.
“There’s a sure status related to Aston Martin, and after I heard that the model was doing residences, I knew I needed to stay there,” he mentioned. “You get to stay a way of life that Aston Martin homeowners aspire to.”
Business specialists say that Miami presents a major alternative for non-real property luxurious manufacturers to ascertain a footprint within the area and they’re partnering with seasoned builders for these nascent ventures.
“Miami, very similar to Dubai, is a world metropolis that likes its bling,” mentioned Chris Graham, the founding father of the London-based luxurious actual property branding consultancy Graham Associates. “It’s additionally an epicenter of hotel-branded residences which have carried out very nicely so it’s a lovely setting for different luxurious manufacturers to increase into the residing area.”
In reality, Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of the actual property appraisal agency Miller Samuel, says that Miami’s latest actual property growth is being buoyed by these massive manufacturers.
In response to his analysis, Miami Seashore noticed near $2.2 billion in condominium gross sales within the first quarter of 2022, in contrast with $510 million within the first quarter of 2020.
“Judging by numbers to this point, gross sales are on observe to interrupt an all-time document within the second quarter, and these high-end designer condos positively determine in,” he mentioned.
Condos with prestigious manufacturers hooked up to them is perhaps at a fever pitch at the moment, however the pattern goes at the very least way back to the Trump Worldwide Seashore Resort opening in 2003 in Sunny Isles Seashore, as much as 2012 when gross sales launched for Porsche Design Tower, a group of 132 residences additionally in Sunny Isles. That improvement debuted in 2016.
The condominium, a partnership between Porsche and Dezer Growth, provided facilities for homeowners that had been unparalleled on the time — non-public balconies with 15-foot-long swimming pools and a non-public automobile elevator that transports automobiles immediately into an proprietor’s dwelling, the place they change into a part of the decor.
“We bought out instantly after launching gross sales,” mentioned developer Gil Dezer.
The success of his Porsche collaboration impressed Dezer to create Residences by Armani Casa in Sunny Isles, which bought out with nearly $1 billion in gross sales. The mission accomplished in 2019.
As lavish as these developments are, town’s newest crop of branded condos are much more ostentatious.
Dezer, for instance, is behind Bentley Residences, debuting in Sunny Isles in 2026. Gross sales simply launched, and whereas the event’s full roster of facilities hasn’t all been introduced, Dezer says that the houses will likely be giant sufficient to accommodate three or 4 automobiles — presumably Bentleys. Residences begin at $4.2 million.
“Our greatest criticism with Porsche is that individuals didn’t have sufficient room to retailer all their automobiles,” he mentioned. “Our reply to that’s Bentley.”
In the meantime, Aston Martin’s residences, developed by G&G Enterprise Developments, have 47 ocean-facing items that include, after all, a limited-edition Aston Martin.
Springing for the triplex penthouse, listed for $59 million, will get its proprietor a $3.2 million Vulcan mannequin.
The constructing is debuting subsequent yr in Biscayne Bay and has 391 condominiums priced between $1.5 million and $59 million.
In the meantime, Main Meals Group — the restaurant firm behind ultra-trendy spots like Carbone, Soiled French and ZZ’s Clam Bar — is behind Main, the tallest constructing in Miami so far. Rising within the coronary heart of Brickell and developed by JDS, it’s going to characteristic quite a few meals and beverage venues, all designed by the famend decorator Ken Fulk.
“Our constructing will give residents something they need at a really excessive stage, which is what we stand for as an organization,” mentioned managing associate Jeff Zalaznick.
Competing restaurant model Cipriani is opening its personal residences which may also have an eponymous restaurant as its anchor. Residents may order Cipriani to take pleasure in at dwelling.
The event is scheduled to debut in 2025 in Brickell and has 397 houses with a beginning value of $1.1 million.
The style model Missoni will ship its Missoni Baia residences this summer time. They’ll be decked out in daring Missoni materials, furnishings and artwork in its signature zigzag sample. Costs for the 249 residences begin at $600,000 (one other style home, the Fendi Château Residences on Miami Seashore, opened again in 2016).
Branding condos has a twofold profit for each constructing and purchaser, in keeping with Graham, the posh actual property marketing consultant.
“Builders get a leg up by partnering with a designer as a result of they improve their possibilities for profitability,” he mentioned. “For patrons, it means a cachet and level of differentiation.”
Juan Pablo Verdiquio, 45, who owned a footwear firm in his native Argentina, presently lives in Porsche Design Tower full time together with his household. He moved into the constructing in 2017 as a result of he knew that it will include a assure of high-quality residing.
“Irrespective of the place I journey on this planet, after I inform folks that I stay within the Porsche constructing, they ask me concerning the automobile elevators. It’s a improvement with an immediate attraction,” he says. “I additionally assume that it helps the residences retain their worth.”
Verdiquio is now contemplating shopping for a residence in Bentley.
“I haven’t absolutely determined but as a result of I really like residing at Porsche a lot,” he mentioned. “However, then once more, it’s laborious to beat a Bentley.”
Miami, FL
How to watch the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets – NFL: Week 18 | Channel, stream, preview, pediction
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — One of the last playoff spots in the league will be determined on Sunday afternoon as the Miami Dolphins look to win their way into the postseason when they visit the New York Jets.
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Miami Dolphins (8-8) vs. New York Jets (4-12)
- When: Sunday, January 5
- Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
- Where: MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, N.J.)
- Channel: FOX
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The Dolphins, despite all of the adversity they have faced this season, can still punch their ticket to the playoffs. With grit and willpower, they bounced back from losing six of their first eight games of the season to win six of their previous eight, including a 20-3 whipping of the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. Along with beating the San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams, Miami looks like they could be a threat if they can sneak into the postseason.
However, the Dolphins will need some help if they want their season to continue. Along with having to beat the Jets, they need the Denver Broncos to lose to the Kansas City Chiefs, who are resting some key players.
The Jets are eyeing a pretty comfortable spot in this year’s NFL Draft. Thanks to complete disarray with the trainwreck that is this franchise, the other team that plays in New Jersey has been just as bad as the other. The team heads into the final week of the season, having lost six of its last seven games, only beating the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 15.
The Jets did give the Dolphins a run for their money in Week 14, with Miami needing overtime to come out on top. The Dolphins have won 12 of the last 14 meetings with the Jets.
MY PICK: Dolphins win, 21-17
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Heat Add Promising Guard Duo In Proposed Blockbuster Involving Jimmy Butler
With the Miami Heat exploring offers for veteran star Jimmy Butler league-wide, there’s no telling how many contenders will come forth with a trade package.
The Heat’s preference to acquire win-now pieces in exchange for the 35-year-old trims down the list of possible destinations a sizeable amount. One organization that could offer a mix of established talent and future assets is Miami’s in-state rival, the Orlando Magic.
If the Magic are to acquire the six-time All-Star, The Sporting News’ Stephen Noh predicted the blockbuster deal to look similar to the following:
Magic receive: Jimmy Butler
Heat receive: Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony, Anthony Black, up to four first-round picks
This move gives the Magic an unstoppable trio at shooting guard, small forward, and power forward with Butler, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner. Not having to part with guard Jalen Suggs in this proposed trade is also a huge benefit, as he would act as the primary facilitator for this hypothetical Big Three.
Isaac gives the Heat an elite defender, but the issue is he simply struggles to stay healthy. The main appeal of the package is the promising guard duo of Anthony and Black. Despite neither flashing serious All-Star potential so far in their NBA careers, both are less than 25 years old.
Under coach Erik Spoelstra’s leadership and the Heat’s development program, the sky is the limit.
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Weaver Linked to NFL Head Coach Openings
Anthony Weaver was a legitimate NFL head coach candidate last offseason and his work in his first year as Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator has only helped his cause.
Weaver, who interviewed for the openings with the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders last year, figures to get more interviews in this cycle, and a couple of potential landing spots already have been identified.
Even more specific, Weaver has been identified as a strong candidate for the head coaching job with the Chicago Bears, which was vacated when the team fired Matt Eberflus last in the season, according to NFL reporter Diana Russini of The Athletic.
In a story published Saturday, Russini wrote the folllowing about the Bears’ coaching search: “The Bears are gearing up for their head-coaching search, and a few big names are already on their radar: Vrabel, Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores, Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury and Weaver, the Dolphins’ DC. GM Ryan Poles has been doing serious homework on these candidates, particularly Weaver.”
Additionally, Russini wrote that if the Jacksonville Jaguars end up firing head coach Doug Pederson, Weaver would be among the candidates who would be in consideration.
That Weaver would be a hot candidate is no surprise at all, given all the rave reviews he’s gotten at all of his stops, not to mention the Dolphins’ performance on defense this season.
Weaver is aware of his situation, but his focus was solely on trying to get the Dolphins into the playoffs when he conducted his weekly media session Thursday.
“It’s funny because I spoke to my agent last night and he’s like, ‘What are you doing to prepare for those ops?’ ” Weaver said Thursday. “I’m like absolutely nothing. Absolutely nothing. Yeah, I’m so focused right now. I’m just controlling what we control, beating the Jets and praying that we get the help we need in order to continue this run. Because I think if we can get in, if we’re blessed with that opportunity, we can make some noise.”
With one game left in the 2024 regular season, we easily can make the determination that the hiring of Weaver to replace Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator was a massive hit for the Dolphins.
The team will go into the season finale against the New York Jets ranked third in the NFL in total defense and tied for eighth in points allowed — all this despite not having Bradley Chubb all season and having Jaelan Phillips for only a month.
The defense also produced the team MVP in lineman Zach Sieler.
If the Dolphins indeed are to make some noise in the first few weeks of January, it’s more than likely it will have to be the defense leading the way given Tua Tagovailoa’s uncertain status because of his hip injury and injuries on the offensive line.
If the Dolphins don’t make any kind of run, Weaver’s focus then would shift to his personal opportunities and the Weaver watch will go into full effect.
And if it turns out he’s one-and-done because he becomes a head coach elsewhere, Weaver can leave knowing he did a great job in his short stint in Miami.
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