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DEPARTMENTS 20 NEW ADDITIONS NORTHEAST 22 1399 Park Avenue Heritage Real Estate Partners 24 Manhattan View Kuafu Properties 25 565 Broome SoHo Bizzi & Partners Development 26 6 Cortlandt Alley Imperial Development Group 28 Waverly Brooklyn Orange Management 30 The Chamberlain Simon Baron Development 31 287 East Houston Street Hogg Holdings 32 The Williams Midwood Investment & Development

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Spear Group 36 Sophie Allure Development Group

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40 SoFi House One Realty Capital 41 The Fairchild Coconut Grove ROVR Development

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ORAL REPRESENTATIONS CANNOT BE RELIED UPON AS CORRECTLY STATING THE REPRESENTATIONS OF THE DEVELOPER. FOR CORRECT REPRESENTATIONS, MAKE REFERENCE TO THIS BROCHURE AND TO THE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY SECTION 718.503, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO BE FURNISHED BY A DEVELOPER TO A BUYER OR LESSEE. Plans, elevations, specifications, features, colors, designs, dimensions and materials are all subject to availability, and subject to change or substitution at any time and without notice. 321 Birch, LLC expressly reserves the right to make modification, revisions and changes as may be required for lot fit or by governmental bodies and law, or other reasons as set forth in the Purchase Agreement. Illustrations of elevations and plans are artist’s depictions only. Plans are only for illustrative and conceptional purposes, are not to scale, and may be the reverse (mirror image) of those shown. The drawings and floor plans in this brochure should not be relied upon, express or implied, for the final detail, feature or dimensions of any home. All measurements, including, but not limited to, room dimensions, balconies, porches and ceiling and wall heights are approximate and may vary from those shown as a result of, among other things, (i) the elevation and home-site selected, and/ or (ii) construction materials, construction practices, field conditions and flooring thickness. Square footages are approximate and are measured from the outside of exterior walls. In production, plans and elevations may vary in precise details and dimensions, and may not actually be constructed as shown. The fixture shapes shown are graphical in nature and are not necessarily indicative of a particular style or model. In addition, some features shown in the model homes may not be included in the purchase price of the home as quoted. Please consult your sales representative and refer to the Purchase Agreement in order to determine which features, specifications and elevations are included in any home you may purchase. Stock photography includes stock images and is used to depict the spirit of lifestyle and not for specific references. Map is for illustration purposes, not to scale and for approximate location only. For exact locations consult a sales representative. CBC017578

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The team will take the groundwork that has been laid and take 9fi5th to the next level. Telling you to “expect great things” would be an understatement. As for me, I am now based in sunny Dubai and pursuing investment and real estate related endeavors between the UAE and the US East Coast. What can I say, it’s hard to let go. But aside from personal and 9fi5th-related news, this edition has a lot to offer! We toured a myriad of projects between both New York and South Florida and have rounded up the latest and greatest between the two. Take note of Magnum Real Estate’s 100 Barclay, a historic tour de force in TriBeCa, sure to excite not only the architecture lovers among you. South Florida has a variety of interesting projects with even better price points - from Miami all the way to Fort Lauderdale. We went to Baja California Sur, to taste the local flavor and can only recommend Playa de La Paz as a destination to take the edge off. If swimming with whale sharks, horseback riding on the beach, and morning coffee coupled with dolphin sightings are your thing, then La Paz is definitely up your alley. There’s that and much more, so take a gander. And on that note, I bid you adieu!

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IBLA chair

DESIGN ROBERTO LAZZERONI

 A delicate design characterizes the basic structure in solid ash wood of the Ibla collection of chairs and small armchairs. A slight curve that completes the upper part of the backrest and arms on the small armchair version is reminiscent of the centuries old tradition of building wooden chairs, where studying the details could reveal the place and era during which the piece was built. For this project, Roberto Lazzeroni redesigned the proportions of the dining chairs found in bourgeois homes of the 1950s, offering a new interpretation of the aesthetic equilibrium associated with the period. The seat and backrest are polyurethane foam and the removable covers are fabric and leather.

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The new Memos table has a sculptural presence that makes reference to the plastic shapes used in furniture during the first half of the twentieth century. The wooden base in ash wood is generously thick and enhances the organic harmony created by using artisanal woodworking techniques and high-technology machinery. On this structure rests a laminated tempered crystal glass top, offered either round or rectangular with slightly curved sides, achieved by pairing transparent glass with a bronze or grey color to obtain a retro look. The special base insert, in ash or gold Calacatta or Portoro marble in both versions, makes this design unique. The round version is available with the top in ash with a revolving crystal insert, which does not hide the decorative strength of the base.

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With two or three seats, plus a larger maxi version, the Drive sofa represents a new chapter in Carlo Colombo’s collaboration with Giorgetti. Departing from the minimalist aesthetics of contemporary style, the details are reminiscent of design features seen in the 1950s. The sofa has a rigid body with steel profiles and flexible polyurethane, its sinuous shape enveloping the goose down filled cushions offered in two sizes to arrange on the seat in an overlapping pattern. The cover is available in fabric or leather with leather piping. The legs are in solid walnut Canaletto wood with bronze colored inserts.


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NEW ADDITIONS

NORTHEAST

WITH A GREAT SELECTION OF BOTH MANHATTAN AND BROOKLYN DWELLINGS, we bring you New York at its best. You can either choose to go for park proximity with quiet, manicured streets, or edgy cool with a touch of mystery. Whatever your property pounding heart desires, we’ll have an option.

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A BEACON of EAST HARLEM 1399 Park

1399 Park Avenue

caliber — location. Situated along Central Park, residents of

Avenue brings

has raised the bar for

1399 Park Avenue will not be hurting for views of what Mar-

luxury standards in East

kowitz called “prime” Central Park and the East River. In

a new aesthetic

Harlem. The building com-

addition to the views, the best transportation and lifestyle as-

and towering

bines natural, classic, and

pects of the city are just around the corner. “We are located

modern aesthetics to deliver

right above Metro-North and around the corner from the 6

a towering architectural

train, which allows access to Midtown East in ten minutes,”

tour de force that is stacked

said Markowitz. “Furthermore, we are situated two blocks

with modern amenities. We

from Central Park and all of Fifth Avenue’s best museums.”

architecture to the neighborhood.

met with Jeremy Markow-

But the stunning views and accessibility to cultural

itz, CEO at Heritage Real

landmarks and recreational areas are not the only things

Estate Partners, the team

that make 1399 Park Avenue a great prospect. It is also

behind the development of

amenitized to suit the needs of the families who will be living

1399 Park Avenue, to get

there. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast, a bookish type,

a sense of what makes the

someone who likes to sit on a terrace and bask or one who

finer features of this beauti-

enjoys a good round of billiards every once in awhile, the

ful project so unique

property is poised to accommodate.

and appealing. A good spot from

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Though 1399 Park Avenue accommodates the lifestyle, it also establishes an architectural space that expresses the best

which to look upon one’s

aspects of this neighborhood’s pre-war architecture while

surroundings is a sine qua

adding its own modern twist. We got the behind-the-scenes

non for any project of this

look at what went into this tower’s creation when we sat

Get to Midtown in under 15 minutes with the 6 train just 1 block away


THE LOBBY

specifically for sound atten-

pains to make 1399 Park

uation to crate true silence

Avenue a best-in-class

throughout the building.

development that any

While this separation will

family would be happy to

of course keep the noise

call home.

levels to a minimum, it also plays a further role in, to use West’s words, “setting the residences on their own level in the sky.” The interior reflects this aesthetic as well. The entryway combines the outside concrete with a steel back wall, both of which are intended to, “patina with beautiful and welcoming

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down with David West,

als, such as the broad and

Partner at GWHA, the firm

open pore walnut reception

responsible for the exterior

desk finished with natural

architecture, and Karen

oil, to add a richness that

Asprea, head designer

seems lost when man-made

at Whitehall.

products take the place of natural ones. As Asprea told

building is a beacon as

us, “A lot of design went

you come into or leave the

into the lobby. We wanted

city. It is a counterpoint to

to take the beacon idea of

the neighborhood, so we

the exterior and reflect it in

wanted to make it stand

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the design of the interior.” From the amenities to the

out by giving it large glass

East Harlem, New York

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have used natural materi-

According to West, “The

PLACE

time,” in order to create a experience. The designers

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expanses, which makes it a

neighborhood’s architecture is reflected in between the woods,

location to the interior and

welcoming place for people

concrete, and glass of the exterior.” The residences are

exterior architecture and

to come home to. Moreover,

separated from street level by four stories, and the building

design, it’s clear that the

this counterpoint to the

itself is designed with a Ultra-OITC rated system designed

developers have taken great

PLANS 464 - 2,530 square feet

PRICE $645,000 $4 million+

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PERKS Doorman, parking, gym, library, billiards room, outdoor terrace, kid’s playroom, cold storage, bike room

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MIDTOWN ˚ MANHATTAN ˚ NEW YORK

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PARTICULARS MANHATTAN VIEW

PLACE Midtown, New York

PROPERTY 147 Residences

Boulevard Park, which ties right into the High Line and allows you to have a green space all the way down to the Whitney.” If you’re more of a home body and like to have everything just the way you want it, then don’t worry: the Kuafu team have given you the option of choos-

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ing between three different

566 - 2,138 square feet

Drake has covered all the

interior design styles. Jamie base building finishes, i.e.

views from THE TOP SCG America and Kuafu Properties’ Manhattan View dishes out only skyhigh condos with world-class perks.

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kitchens bathrooms, wood

$1.37 million $7.25 million

floors, molding, the eleva-

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Complete

PERKS residence, whether they are empty nesters, pied-à-terre buyers, or those who simply don’t have a lot of people living with them, they can

Luxury Attaché 24-hour concierge, grill area, Dog City playroom, basketball court, Equinox gym, pool, office space, rooftop lounge, theater

tor and lobby, but you can further engage him to outfit your specific unit as well. Whether you’re a fan of the exuberance of Jamie Drake, Michael Gabellini’s purity of style, or the multifaceted bespoke designs of the world-renowned Alexandra Champalimaud, Manhattan View sets you up

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buy one of these smaller

from the outside, then the

set up the infrastructure

condo cherry on top. As part of what might turn out to be

ties and perks, Manhattan

anticipated development of

for that. That is the basic

the biggest development project in the history of New York,

View includes a smorgas-

the surrounding area should

package. Because we have

Manhattan View will offer, unsurprisingly, stunning views from

bord. With more than an

have enough to get your

a number of different unit

the 51st floor up as the building’s top 13 floors encompass the

acre of amenity space, a

head out of the clouds. “We

sizes, we do not necessarily

property’s condo segment, while the lower floors comprise

Yotel, high-end retail names

are only at the beginning of

have a catalogue that shows

luxury rental units. The tower already includes an enviable

on the ground floor, a dry

the build-up of the Hudson

you what you get when you

array of amenities and interior designs by three of the best

bar, two different coffee

Yards district and the great

go with a specific designer’s

names in the business.

shops, and a signature

thing about this property

package for an apartment of

Frank Gehry public theater

is that residents will have

specific size. Rather, we team

we set aside some time to talk with Jeffrey Dvorett, Head of

featuring fantastic program-

access to the great new

up with, say, Michael Gabel-

Development at Kuafu Properties. “From Mandarin to Eng-

ming, Manhattan View

buildings that are coming

lini, who will work with

lish, Kuafu roughly translates to ‘bridge,’” explained Dvorett.

has it all. For the residents

up in the area without being

the package and develop a

“The concept behind Kuafu was to create a platform that

alone, the amenities also

directly on top of them,”

custom design for your resi-

could bridge Chinese capital and the demands that Chinese

include a 24-hour concierge

said Dvorett. “Related

dence with your input.”

investors have with New York investment and development

by Luxury Attaché, a Dog

Group is planning to build

opportunities.” One glimpse at Manhattan View and you’ll

City playroom, basketball

a Neiman Marcus, 100

proposition, and the copious

see how the firm has impressively blended New York City

court, Equinox gym, pool,

restaurants, and to install a

amounts of amenities didn’t

taste and style with East Asian scale. “Because our units start

and rooftop lounge. If this

beautiful sculpture that is

already sway you, we think

on floor 51, our blend is all the way in the sky, which means

seems like you’ll only be

being donated to the city.

the fresh interiors by one

that we offer studio apartments that are on the fifty-first floor.

living in some strange ce-

Furthermore, Manhattan

of three outstanding design

That never happens. For people who want to have a smaller

lestial paradise far removed

View is right next to Hudson

teams just might.

to choose from one of these top-notch interior designers

ith Hudson Yards continuing on course,

and still enjoy wonderful

prospective buyers who are interested in

views and access to ameni-

the soon-to-launch master project can

ties without having to buy a

yours. “Everyone will want

already benefit from Manhattan View, the

four-bedroom apartment.”

different features, so we

existing rental property on 42nd Street with a newly converted

To figure out what was going on at 460 West 42nd Street,

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Speaking of the ameni-

to give your home that little touch that makes it distinctly

So, if the views, the value


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TWO HEADS IN THE CLOUDS 565 Broome SoHo combines elegant design with a stellar location for out-of-thisworld luxury.

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here’s something silently outstanding about the

manner in which the two towers of 565 Broome SoHo will impose themselves on their SoHo surroundings. We sat down with Stacy Spielman, Sales Director at Douglas Elliman

Development Marketing, the firm overseeing the sales and marketing side of this architectural and design tour de force, to catch up on the unspoken aspects of 565 Broome SoHo. According to Spielman, the three things that make 565 Broome SoHo more than just your run-of-the-mill luxury development are the architecture, location, and amenities. “565 Broome SoHo will be the tallest residential building in SoHo, which means the views to the East are stunning and protected because of the landmarked status of SoHo. To the

the interior design while Bizzi & Partners, known for their

PARTICULARS 565 BROOME SOHO

PLACE SoHo, New York

PROPERTY 115 Residences

auspicious undertakings at 400 Fifth Avenue and Tribeca’s 101 Leonard, dealt with the development side of things. Together, this trio is delivering what is sure to become an oasis of repose among the cramped Manhattan hustle and bustle with a design that expresses an understanding of and appreciation for airflow and breathability. Spielman put it nicely: “565 Broome SoHo is very organic, luxurious, and endowed with subliminal details that indicate an artistic sensibility.” With front doors and floors in white oak, Basaltina lava stone kitchen countertops, and large slab Calacatta marble stone

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on the walls and floors of the master bathrooms, 565 Broome

1,000 - 6,600 square feet

SoHo is endowed with an organic sensibility that will make you feel like you’ve been lifted out of the city.

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it modestly, otherworldly. Though the curated library and

$1.2 million $30+ million

terraces are far beyond standard additions to even the best

PERIOD Fall 2018

PERKS Concierge, gated driveway, automated parking, gym, yoga room, pilates room, children’s playroom, 55-foot lap pool, sauna and steam room, ninth floor terrace, curated library, six units with private saline swimming pools

Last but not least are the amenities, which are, to put the six units that actually have their own pools on outdoor Manhattan high-rises, neither these perks nor the others are what distinguish this development from other luxury hot spots popping up across the city. “Among many of the amenities is a private gated drive way and the port cochere, which eliminates the challenges of life, and is exactly what true luxury should do.” What separates the quiet dignity of 565 Broome SoHo from that of its counterparts is something else entirely, something which is summed up perfectly in Spielman’s closing statement: “565 Broome SoHo showcases Renzo’s vision of how light, air and their relationship to water all mix together. There are lots of open spaces, which make the building very breathable.”

West, they are very open, particularly as you get higher up in the property, which shows the Hudson River starting to expand. Outside of 565 Broome SoHo is Hudson River Park, which has four to five miles of outdoor recreational opportunities including bike paths, jogging paths, dog parks, walking paths, and playgrounds. There is also tremendous accessibility to public transportation with the E, C and 1 trains only one block away.” In addition to a stellar location, the pedigree of the architects and the results of their collaboration are something to smile about. If you’re a fan of the Shard in London, the Whitney Museum or the New York Times Building, then you’ll be happy to hear that 565 Broome SoHo is Renzo Piano’s first residential building in the Big Apple. Paris-based RDAI handled

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TAKING on TriBeCa Imperial Development Group’s 6 Cortlandt Alley fuses traditional TriBeCa with top-level finishes.

he eight stories at 6 Cortlandt Alley pack quite a punch. Three luxurious lofts support two exquisite penthouses in this historic East TriBeCa Italianate building dating back to the mid-1800s. In addition to witnessing 160 years of New York City history, 6 Cortlandt Alley also gives its residents a space in which to quietly and discreetly tuck themselves away from the busy streets of one of Manhattan’s most iconic neighborhoods. We got a chance to see the property up close when we toured it with Ryan Kaplan, Partner at Imperial Development Group,

the team codeveloping 6 Cortlandt Alley with Megalith Capital. Before we got into the building itself, Kaplan filled us in on what makes East TriBeCa the place to be. “What makes TriBeCa so great is that it is close to the Financial District, so many people making money on Wall Street decide to move here because they need a place nearby. It has the best public schools

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Steps away from 11 subway lines and is very well amenitized. East TriBeCa and West TriBeCa share the industrial architecture, but West TriBeCa is a bit more quiet and has less access to transportation. There are 11 subway lines that cross Canal and Franklin Streets and the world-class SoHo shopping district is just four blocks away.” Even though East TriBeCa has the best of everything you need to keep you occupied into the next millennia, when the inevitable urge to wander back to your residence be-

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sets you, you will be amazed at the level of serenity that befalls you upon entering Cortlandt Alley. Constructed and designed with the theme of repurposing, the interiors and exteriors of 6 Cortlandt Alley both reflect the diverse architectural background of the area and incorporate local materials, giving this building a distinctive flair. Experts in restoration have worked on the exterior to endow it with the marble and red brick that distinguishes the historic architec-

PARTICULARS 6 CORTLANDT ALLEY

PLACE TriBeCa, New York

PROPERTY 5 Residences

PLANS 3,400 - 3,700 square feet

ture of TriBeCa from other

PRICE

neighborhoods. When you

Starting at $6.995 million

enter the lobby, you’ll first notice the reclaimed heart pine from the building’s

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previous floor joists and the

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exposed brick walls lining the space. Moving on to the residences themselves, each one gives you a sense of the building’s history and how it fits into the wider neighborhood context. As Kaplan pointed out, “None of these

PERKS Doorman, gym, resident’s lounge, children’s playroom, private storage units

“They were all artist studios or manufacturing locations. It was only after people started coming down and seeing these tremendous proportions, the tall ceiling heights and windows, coupled with the fabric of a time long gone, that they started repurposing them into residences.” –Ryan Kaplan

buildings were originally meant to be residential spaces. They were all artist studios or manufacturing locations. It was only after people started coming down and seeing these tremendous proportions, the tall ceiling heights and windows, coupled with the fabric of a time long gone, that they started repurposing them into residences.” Each unit has ceilings that are no shorter than 10 feet in the primary living areas. Some even boast 12-foot ceilings. Furthermore, Imperial Development Group has gone the extra mile to source local materials such as the Poconos-milled custom walnut cabinetry and the Imperial Danby countertops made of marble quarried in Vermont. Finally, because of 6 Cortlandt Alley’s sizable subcellar, the boutique building boasts amenities that you may only see in other large-scale projects — think gym, playroom, and private storage units. With all this in mind, if you’re looking for the best in boutique real estate, consider your search complete.

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CLINTON HILL ˚ BROOKLYN ˚ NEW YORK

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WAVERLY

NO SPACE PUT TO WASTE Waverly Brooklyn makes the most of its Clinton Hill location.

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s the site of the former mansion district for wealthy merchants who made money at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Clinton Hill was, in the words of Orange Management Principal Andrew Bradfield, “pretty and multidimensional in terms of its architectural presentation and, as such,

one of the prime landmark districts of Central Brooklyn.” The developers of Waverly Brooklyn have followed up on this by outfitting the 48 residences at 500 Waverly Avenue with great amenities and a sleek design.


PARTICULARS WAVERLY BROOKLYN

PLACE Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

PROPERTY 48 Residences

PLANS 515 - 1,650 square feet

BATH

PRICE $605,000 $2.15 million

PERIOD Current

PERKS Lounge, library, 2ndstory terrace with grill, rooftop terrace, fitness center, private storage, bike storage, fully-automated onsite parking WELL-PROPORTIONED SPACES

Before we get into the development’s finer aspects,

cious and gracious manner.” And while everyone would love a

though, we thought we’d get you up to speed on the quaint

huge apartment they, “often have space that doesn’t give you a

lifestyle that Clinton Hill affords you. Firstly, if you’re in the

sense of openness. An apartment at Waverly gives you a great

mood for a jog or just need to plop down on some green

open feel by having perfectly proportioned rooms without any

space for a few minutes, both Fort Greene Park and Prospect

wasted space.”

Park are less than two blocks away. Furthermore, sandwiched

In addition to its grand spaces, the Waverly offers a

between Waverly Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, and Fulton

fitness center, rooftop terrace, and lounge. Finally, future

Street are Habana Outpost for coffee, Belli Osteria for

residents will also be able to boast that they’re the first

brunch, and Emily for those of you who crave the occasional

Brooklynites to enjoy fully-automated on-site parking,

wood-fired pizza. Finally, if you’re willing to venture out a

which, though admittedly quotidian, is still pretty cool.

little farther, you’ll be able to make it to the Barclay’s Center, Grand Army Plaza, and the Brooklyn Museum by walking just a few blocks from your doorstep. When standing at the base of the Waverly’s Bauhaus-inspired façade, Bradfield was keen to point out that the lobby, though using, “some elements that you see in many luxury buildings such as concrete columns, and masonry elements for warmth,” employs these materials in a, “judi-

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UPPER WEST SIDE ˚ MANHATTAN ˚ NEW YORK

it fits in with its surround-

PARTICULARS THE CHAMBERLAIN

PLACE Upper West Side, New York

COURTYARD

PROPERTY 39 Residences

CO-OP THAT LOOKS AND FEELS LIKE A CONDO

looks, smells, and feels like

to make it seem like The Chamberlain had been here for 30 to 40 years, which is why we opted for a modern take on the Art Deco design. Also, because it is located right where the landmark district cuts off, it

1,500 - 4,200 square feet

maintain the character and integrity of the neighbor-

PRICE

something that had a lot

$2.5 million $13 million

a number of public and

PERKS

are no co-op limitations. It

told us that, “we wanted

was very important to us to

2018

is nominally a co-op, there

about the architecture, he

PLANS

PERIOD

THE CHAMBERLAIN

ings. When we asked Baron

Bike room, children’s playroom, gym, outdoor garden, multipurpose room, Nestequipped units

hood while also creating of family apartments. With private schools in the area, we are expecting future residents to be people who already live here or those who are looking to move here because of the schools.” Though The Chamberlain is admittedly marketed to families, let’s not forget that the Upper West Side is a neighborhood for everyone with exquisite culinary destinations, boutique-style

a condo. The advantage

shopping, celebrated cul-

of the co-op designation is that we had very low

for culinary islands and

tural landmarks, and those

land costs going into the

banquet-style seating. Then,

diamond-in-the-rough spots

project. This allowed us to

there are the Great Rooms

you’ll want to discover. Fi-

spend more money on the

that will combine hand-laid

nally, since you’ll be within

finishes and construction

oak flooring and custom

two blocks of Central Park,

of the building to deliver a

imported hardware with

Riverside Park, and the

product that offers luxury

either corner window bays

Subway, The Chamberlain

T

finishes at a lower cost than

or Juliet balconies. Finally,

will offer the ability to enjoy

comparable new construc-

there are the amenities: a

a top-tier NYC lifestyle at

he Chamberlain, the latest project undertaken by

tion projects.” So, there’s

bike room, a children’s play-

literally a hop, skip, and a

Simon Baron Development, has given the Upper

no need to worry about

room, an outdoor garden,

jump away.

West Side a facelift by transforming a former

those co-op horror stories

Nest-equipped units so that

parking garage into a brand new development

that might have popped

you can have the tempera-

that echoes all the charm of old New York. The co-op will

into your head. At The

ture in your home just as

feature tasteful Art Deco architecture, prewar-inspired styles,

Chamberlain, you’ll be able

you want it right when you

and masterful compositions by architects FXFOWLE and the

to sit back and enjoy the

arrive, and a multipurpose

interior design team at Champalimaud Design.

unique condo-style luxury

room for moviegoers,

at a far lower price point.

basketball players, and rock

Simon Baron replaces an Upper West Side parking garage with Art Deco-laced luxury.

Simon Baron President, Matthew Baron, gave us the skinny on what makes The Chamberlain the best prospect

Simon Baron chose to

climbers alike.

for those in the market for a luxury condominium, nay co-

include intelligently de-

op! “This is a co-op, not a condominium,” explained Baron,

signed, bespoke Smallbone

Chamberlain out of con-

“because it is on a 99-year land lease. However, although it

kitchens that provide room

text, let’s take a look at how

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To avoid taking The

With two parks on either side, you’ll have plenty of greenery around


LOWER EAST SIDE ˚ MANHATTAN ˚ NEW YORK

WHEN THE JOURNEY IS

THE DESTINATION

Lower East Side is in transit, flowing from a rich history of immigration and blue collared workers, into the urban hip present. Vinci Partners and Hogg Holdings’ 287 East Houston Street is purposely placed into the mix, shaping and enriching the neighborhood.

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ith much of the L.E.S. being repurposed for mixed-use developments, known as Essex Crossing, slated for completion by 2024, some are drawing early compari-

sons to the thriving and nearby SoHo. Considering the trajec-

But Hogg and Vinci

PARTICULARS 287 EAST HOUSTON STREET

this comes as a great endorsement for would-be investors

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looking for a great opportunity. Andres Hogg, CEO and Founder of Hogg Holdings, predicted this trend four years ago when he was already shopping for lots in the neighborhood. Two years after that, Hogg along with Brazilian JV partner Vinci Partners purchased the 287 Houston Street lot to be developed into a boutique luxury condominium. The 11-story property will boast unobstructed views via oversized windows (specially treated for privacy), ample natural light, plenty of green space (some units have exterior gardens), and generous 10-foot ceilings. Each unit at 287 East Houston Street will offer a unique layout and walls that disappear on command, turning otherwise private rooms into an expanse that feels very spacious and free.

living space that would appeal to investors and future tenants. They celebrate the Lower East

Lower East Side, New York

PROPERTY

tunity to build a fantastic

also seized the chance to

PLACE

tory of one of New York’s iconic and thriving neighborhoods,

didn’t just see an oppor-

Side’s mix of contemporary, contrasting styles and character built over years of input from an everchanging and diverse cast. With a central location,

PLANS

great amenities, inspired

624 - 1,386 square feet

design, and architecture from Aldo Andreoli of AA Studio, the team

PRICE

capitalized on what their

$1.15 million $5.45 million

instincts told them was a great opportunity. “I was

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spending a lot of time on

Early 2018

the Lower East Side,” said

PERKS

to SoHo and NoLita at

Hogg, “which is very close

Part-time doorman, fitness room, common roof terrace with outdoor kitchen

only 7 or 10 blocks away,” he continued before comparing the disparate values of real estate in the two regions at the time. “Now that we see Essex Crossing on the way, things are coming along.”

The signs sure seem to be pointing in that direction. “It’s the same trend we saw in the Meatpacking District and Chelsea,” said Hogg. With great transportation infrastructure already in place, a boon for commuters, and a neighborhood filled with vibrant restaurants and an electric night scene, the L.E.S. can certainly hope to be following in the footsteps of Meatpackers. Meatpacking jokes aside, Hogg truly sees the history of the neighborhood as a one-of-a-kind asset. “You can’t create character,” he stated plainly. “This place has character; it has something to say.” But what exactly does the L.E.S. say, anyway? It really depends on who you ask. Be it the wide-eyed tourist, the long entrenched local, or one of the many newcomers, the answer changes with every single person, which is what makes the location so interesting and enticing. But who exactly will be filling in the new blanks at 287 Houston Street? At the moment, it would seem with its 1- and 2-bedroom units, that the invitations have been sent out to younger professionals who have yet to settle down. But that doesn’t mean that it can’t happen in the future. “First the young crowd comes, then families are created.” It’s all part of the transformation, the journey of the Lower East Side and everyone who comes to play a part in it.

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South Williamsburg’s The Williams combines easy transport access with stunning finishes. THE WILLIAMS

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SOUTH WILLIAMSBURG ˚ BROOKLYN ˚ NEW YORK

RENTING in WILLIAMSBURG


R E N T A L

PARTICULARS THE WILLIAMS

MULLIONED WINDOWS

W

PLACE

illiamsburg has another 13 stories to add

South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

to its growing skyline. With 82 luxury rental units ranging from studios to twobedrooms right across the East River

PROPERTY

from Manhattan, The Williams serves up everything you need

82 Rental units

to cultivate your self image in ways that very few rentals allow. We toured The Williams with Mehul Patel, COO at Mid-

PLANS

wood Investment & Development, the property’s developers.

Studios 2-bedrooms

When we walked in, we were more than impressed with the magnificent entryway. When asked about it, Patel told us that the idea behind the design was, “to create a warm and welcom-

LOBBY

PRICE

ing entrance to your home and to make sure that the lobby stood out. We wanted to create a space where, when you come

have left no stone unturned. Patel was keen to point out that,

home from a long day, you are coming home to a place that not

“since this was our first residential development, we really

only reflects you but also has a feeling for the neighborhood.”

wanted to think about the quality of the design.” The prop-

Speaking of the neighborhood, Williamsburg notably hosts

erty’s mullioned windows with solar shade treatments keep all

a number of bars, restaurants, gyms, green spaces, and enter-

but the desired rays of sunshine outside where they belong. In

tainment venues, but South Williamsburg has a slightly less

the kitchens you’ll find stainless steel appliances and quartz

crazed more laid back flair. If you need a quick getaway from

countertops and backsplashes showcasing artfully crafted glass

the humdrum rhythms of the daily grind, it may provide just

mosaics. Trust us, it’s hard to find this local touch in many of

the right amount of distance to be close enough for comfort

the city’s best rentals.

but far enough for serenity. You can take a walk to Brooklyn

Last but not least are the amenities. Of course, The Wil-

Brewery for a sip of the best brews the borough has to offer

liams has integrated what you would expect from a project of

and if you are more health conscious, The Williams is less

this scale: doorman, gym, storage, bike room, etc. However,

than a subway ride away from the Williamsburg SoulCycle.

the developers have gone a step further. There is a yoga studio,

We also understand that the occasional need to get out of the

a lounge with a billiards table, a children’s playroom, and of

neighborhood might beset you, so you’ll be excited to hear

course, the aforementioned roof deck. Finally, for those who like

that the stop for the J, M, and Z trains is right around the cor-

to get in touch with the natural side of life and live their dream

ner. However, if all you need to enjoy yourself is a great view

of being an urban gardener, Midwood has set up the opportu-

of the cityscape, simply make your way up to The Williams’s

nity to rent your very own garden plot where you can plant your

rooftop terrace and take in the enviable views of Manhattan,

tomatoes or just do a bit of gardening. With Brooklyn being the

Brooklyn, and Queens.

place to be, The Williams clearly offers you everything you need

As far as the building itself goes, rest assured that Midwood

to cultivate a bespoke lifestyle.

$2,695 - $5,000 per month

PERIOD Current

PERKS Parking garage, bike room, children’s playroom, doorman, gym, storage, recreation facilities, garden, patio, roof deck, billiards room, yoga room, lounge, dog run path

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SOUTH FLORIDA

WITH ENDLESS SUNNY DAYS and palm trees abound, South Florida is always home. We here at 9fi5th, believe in indulging our urges and hence give you both beachfront and Downtown chic. This way, your every Floridian real estate dream can come true.

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NORMANDY ISLE ˚ MIAMI BEACH ˚ FLORIDA

HIDDEN ISLAND ENCLAVE

PART OF MIAMI BEACH Spear Group’s Iris on the Bay boasts quiet Miami Beach-

N

ormandy Beach

to the lull of the gulls and the rolling in of the gentle tide or

has something to

you’re more of the type to set sail on Biscayne Bay for an

be excited about

afternoon, everything bayside is available by foot. Addition-

since the Spear Group’s lat-

ally, because Iris adjoins a gated community, there is an added

est development of 43, four-

level of security intrinsic to the property.

story, fee-simple town homes

But what really separates the development from those

like lifestyle

known as Iris on the Bay

found in the rest of South Florida are the price points and

on Normandy

has arrived on the island.

layout. As Spear told us, “Iris is a special product in Miami

Set on a quiet and enclosed

Beach. We are a very good value at 2,300 - 2,500 square feet

waterfront location that is

that goes for under $500 per square foot. Where else in Mi-

part of Miami Beach, you’ll

ami Beach can you do that?” Yes, the homes are practically

Beach.

be removed from all the hustle and bustle of actual South

a steal, especially when you consider the garages and roof

Beach living. Moreover, if those pesky price points, boisterous

terraces in each residence. For those of you out there with

partygoers or condo-only options have always seemed to keep

more than two cars, you shouldn’t make too much of that

you from booking that perfect plot of land, then Iris on the

“two-car garage” designation. With their towering ceilings,

Bay may just have that peace, quiet, and sunshine that will put

they can easily be converted via car lift to accommodate up

both your mind and body at ease.

to three cars.

We met with Jeff Spear, President of the Spear Group,

Finally, and perhaps most perfectly, there is a private

to get up to speed on what gives Iris on the Bay that little

elevator in each townhouse. If you’re one who needs to haul

something extra. “There is a big sense of community here,”

heavy grocery bags up to the second-floor kitchen, bring that

said Spear. “You don’t find the crowds you see in South Beach,

fifty-pound suitcase down from the third floor, or, as Spear

so it’s a little quieter. There is also a beautiful golf course,

does, send the cart packed with party favors up to the rooftop

tennis courts, a park, and many nice restaurants. Finally, even

where you’ll entertain your guests during breezy evenings, the

though it’s on Normandy Isle, it is still part of Miami Beach,

elevator is ideal. What’s next? Take a peek at Iris and see what

so residents here have that lifestyle available to them as well.”

waterfront living can really be about.

PARTICULARS IRIS ON THE BAY

PLACE Normandy Isle, Florida

PROPERTY 43 4-story town homes

PLANS 2,152 - 2,513 square feet

PRICE $825,000 $1.123 million

PERIOD Early 2018

PERKS Pool with bay view, waterfront promenade, boat slips, private elevators, 2-car garage, roof terrace overlooking Miami Beach

But don’t let that tuckedaway community ambiance fool you into thinking that this location is only suited for those who simply want to sit back and relax in sunsoaked solitude. With boat slips for boating enthusiasts out there, Iris on the Bay opens up a way for residents to enjoy the best of the waterfront lifestyle. Another perk of this French-inspired neighborhood (the iris is the national flower of France, after all) is its characteristically European friendliness toward pedestrians. Whether your tastes align with an evening stroll along the paved waterfront boardwalk to listen IRIS ON THE BAY

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SOPHIE

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BAY HARBOR ISLAND ˚ MIAMI ˚ FLORIDA

MAKING A NAME in MIAMIDADE

Allure Development Group's Sophie brings much needed family-style luxury to Bay Harbor Islands.

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PARTICULARS SOPHIE

PLACE Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

PROPERTY 26 Residences

PLANS 1,025 - 2,355 square feet

PRICE $600,000 $1.04 million

PERIOD December 2018

PERKS Rooftop terrace, pool area, kid’s area, gym, commuting service to community hotspots, private grills, jacuzzi, yoga studio, dry and wet spa, valet parking, beach club memberships, smart home units

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SLEEK DESIGN

f you’ve grown weary of searching for a nest

The unique history of Allure Develop-

egg on the Miami mainland, make your way

ment Group has given it a perspective on

across the Broad Causeway to get a glimpse

real estate that many new firms lack. Livsit,

of Allure Development Group’s new devel-

an economist by education who came into

opment “Sophie” hitting Bay Harbor Island.

real estate after working as a global asset

We sat down with Nicolas Livsit, Co-Founder

manager, in partnership with Oscar Acosta,

and President of Allure Development Group,

who started his career as a commercial pilot

to learn a little about the firm itself and their

and turned to real estate upon realizing that

distinctly personal development that will

he possessed an uncanny knack for product

open you up to a lifestyle of grandeur and

definition, sales, marketing, and public rela-

sophistication.

tions, have cultivated a philosophy for the


Looking for a Valentine’s gift? Bal Harbour Shops are mere minutes away

OPEN CONCEPT LAYOUT

Residents at Sophie will enjoy all the familiar bells and whistles of traditional luxury living.

For buyers who want to set up shop in Sophie,

However, luxury in an Allure development means

the surrounding area and the residence itself dish

something different. As Livsit told us, “Luxury

out a unique array of perks and amenities that

is knowing my neighbors and having something

will spice up your already sultry South Florida

that is unique. For example, we are going to invite the artist Sophie Rouillon to be a part of our project in order to give a personality to the building and to allow residents to bond over part of the

MASTER BATH

family or those hoping to start one.”

lifestyle. Bay Harbor Island offers one of the best public schools in the country and is just a stone’s throw from world-class beaches as well as Bal Harbor Shops and the laid-back area of Surfside. Inside So-

building’s identity.”

phie, all 26 units are

For those who are

equipped with smart

impressed by how

home technology

familiar Sophie is,

that complements the

they will be equally excited by how familial it is. According to Livsit,

cleverly landscaped interior breezeway rising from the third floor to the

company centered around guardianship of detail

“Sophie is something for

and enhancement of contemporary grandeur.

families. If you look at the de-

With a feel for the dynamic changes our lives

velopments on the island, there are

undergo as a result of new technologies, Livsit

many small-unit projects with very few things

the possibility of soaking up the sun poolside,

and Acosta work hand in hand with architects,

for families. The area attracts a lot of families,

keeping fit at the gym, or finding your inner peace

contractors, legal teams, and auditors to deliver in-

who need more space. Though we do have a few

at the yoga studio has you excited in anticipa-

novative and inspired developments whose daring

small units, most of them will range from 1,600 to

tion, the $430 per square foot that you’ll pay for a

designs tap into true beauty. Sophie is no different.

2,500 square feet, which is ideal for those with a

residence at Sophie will likely seal the deal.

rooftop terrace that serves to ventilate the building during those stifling summer days. Finally, if

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SOUTH OF FIFTH ˚ MIAMI ˚ FLORIDA

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MODERN LIVING

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

A

South of Fifth’s lack of generous 3-bedroom living spaces, and ones that offer the privacy and feel of a true home, created the perfect void for SoFi House’s

soaring fiction this is not.

design and value proposi-

SoFi House presents a truly

tion — generous amounts of

eloquent, and importantly

outdoor space, the feel of a

unique opportunity to own

single-family home, with the

a town home in Miami’s

security of a condominium.

Miami Beach’s

exclusive South of Fifth neighborhood. SoFi units are

SoFi House derives

priced within the range of $3 to $3.5 million, making it

individual private pools and

even more palatable.

rooftop terraces Casano

its name from its

But it’s no mystery why One Realty Capital, the minds

PARTICULARS SOFI HOUSE

With the addition of

was clearly aiming to create

PLACE South of Fifth, Miami, Florida

PROPERTY 4 Townhouses

PLANS 2,600 square feet

PRICE

behind Green Roads on Brickell Avenue, chose to build

point of origin,

the utmost in value. With

townhouses in a land laden with condominium buildings.

a focus on privacy, each of

South of Fifth, but its

“We wanted to start and finish regardless of the market,

the four town homes has its

loans, and presales,” said One Realty Founder Sebastian

own elevator and sundeck in

true value is derived

Casano. “We noted that this means a solid completion

addition to large living rooms,

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date.” Casano then added that he’d become very familiar,

bespoke kitchens, and bath-

2017

and fond of the area of South of Fifth when noting that,

rooms decked out with top-of-

“Knowing the area is a key component of setting up the

the-line appliances. The only

business plan.”

thing you’ll be sharing here,

from a lot more than just location.

which happens to be the only feature that warrants a common fee, is the parking lot. But, until you experience something firsthand, you’ll never know what it’s really like, which is why we highly recommend strolling through the area and understanding what South of Fifth’s laidback and quiet charm will do for your joie de vivre.

SOFI HOUSE

$3 million $3.5 million

PERKS 4 stories of indoor and outdoor living area, 2 covered parking spaces per residence, private entrance, private elevator, private roof terrace and swimming pool with sundeck


COCONUT GROVE ˚ MIAMI ˚ FLORIDA

PARTICULARS THE FAIRCHILD COCONUT GROVE

PLACE Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida

PROPERTY 26 Residences

PLANS 1,700 - 4,200 square feet

PRICE

Waterfront

IN THE GROVE ROVR Development’s The Fairchild

C

$1.4 million $4.5 million

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pool for you on what Rodriguez called the Sunrise Deck. If you value your quiet time and enjoy taking

oconut Grove has undergone many changes

in the vegetation in placid

since it was first homesteaded by Edmund and

repose, then the developers

Ann Beasley in the mid-nineteenth century. Still,

have set you up with a pri-

it has managed to retain the sleepy Bohemian

vate lounge on the Sunset

charm that Oscar Rodriguez and Ricardo Vadia, Principals

Deck. Finally, all residents

plays it cool

at ROVR Development and developers of The Fairchild

will have the opportunity to

Coconut Grove, recall from their youth. Named after David

enjoy the eastern evening

with a waterside

Fairchild, a botanist who traveled the world and bought a

sky from The Fairchild’s

nine-acre waterside plot in Coconut Grove in 1916, where he

Bay Lounge. To top it all off,

introduced a myriad of plants over the course of his tenure,

the property is equipped

this luxury waterside mid-rise condo project holds onto the

with an outdoor movie

Coconut Grove

location in Coconut Grove.

neighborhood’s colorful and rich historic identity. With tasteful

hammam, and boat slips for

Grove is an addition to the South Florida shoreline that any would-be resident would enjoy.

those who don’t like to wait

We toured the development with Rodriguez to get a sense of what made it such a unique

PERKS Two rooftop “sunrise and sunset” decks, pool, outdoor movie theater, gym, steam room, sauna, hammam, 24-hour concierge, direct waterfront location, floating dock, private boat slips, bayside lounge, jungle path, dog park with grooming station

theater, a gym, a sauna, a

amenities and naturally distinctive architecture in a stunning location, The Fairchild Coconut

project and how context played a key role in its development. According to Rodriguez, “Rath-

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Secondly, in order to further reflect the surrounding area

to hit the ocean. In addition to the ameni-

in the materials we used for

er than creating a brand, we wanted to generate a product that was indicative of the roots of

ties, views, and location,

The Fairchild’s construction,

the Grove. Therefore, the idea behind The Fairchild Coconut Grove was not only about scale

the price points for The

we opted for Oolite. Why?

but also about natural habitat and surroundings, which we incorporated into the architec-

Fairchild will leave you a

Because it’s a local stone and

tural design. For example, we use a lot of wood and limestone that comes right from the area,

happy camper. Rodriguez

can be manufactured and

which, when taken together with the landscaping, is really what sets this building apart. That

explained that the develop-

used in many ways that en-

is why it simultaneously looks natural, tropical, and Bohemian.” Seamlessly surrounded by

ers were able to achieve the

hance both the aesthetic and

jungle and sea, the developers’ tag line for The Fairchild, “where the jungle meets the bay,” is

competitive price points in

historic culture of the Grove.”

clearly more than just a sales pitch.

two ways: “Firstly, when you

So, if you’re swayed by

do a unique project like The

the organic sensibility of the

Speaking of the waterside location, we’re sure you can imagine the types of perks you’ll enjoy when you’re right up against the water and the trees, but we’ll fill you in on what The

Fairchild that is low-scale

property in a location that

and more than just a shell

will truly deliver a natural

minium in Coconut Grove being developed. Others have water views, but they are not right on

of a 40-story high-rise, you

and green lifestyle, it might

the water.” That location really pays off. For example, conscious of the allure of both the rising

are setting yourself up to

just be the right time for you

and setting sun, the developers of The Fairchild have gone a step further in order to serve up

offer a much more economi-

to take a look at The Fair-

cal option to future residents.

child Coconut Grove.

Fairchild offers you anyway. As Rodriguez indicated, “This is the only new waterfront condo-

more than mere ocean views. If you’re the soak-up-the-sun type, there’s a rooftop swimming

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395 LEUCADENDRA DRIVE, CORAL GABLES


LUSH LANDSCAPING AND POOL AREA AT THIS TAHITI BEACH HOME

29 TAHITI BEACH ISLAND ROAD CORAL GABLES

6 bedrooms/7 bathrooms/2 half bathrooms 41,320-square-foot lot

FEATURES • Gated community – Tahiti Beach • Swimming pool • Jacuzzi

• Three-room wine cellar • Top-of-the-line appliances • Outdoor BBQ

This spectacular Tuscan estate sits on a 41,320square-foot lot in the esteemed private guardgated community of Tahiti Beach. Set amongst a lushly landscaped garden and sparkling pool, the home provides a serene setting for entertaining or relaxation. Intricate design details are highlighted throughout, including the grand family room with 38-foot ceilings, master bedroom with sitting room and en-suite bathroom, and an incredible three-room wine cellar where all your favorite bottles will have more than enough room to mingle. Community amenities include a private INTRICATE TUSCAN DETAILS WOVEN INTO EVERY CORNER

beach and three tennis courts.

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364 FEET OF BREATHTAKING WATERFRONT

9385 BALADA STREET CORAL GABLES

Boasting 364 feet of direct water frontage and access to

5 bedrooms/

Biscayne Bay, this property

7 bathrooms/

is located on a cul-de-sac in

1 half bathroom

the gated community of Old

31,181-square-foot lot

Cutler Bay. All five bedrooms have water views and en-suite FEATURES

bathrooms. The master bed-

• 364 feet of

room offers a custom-designed

waterfront

420-square-foot closet to house all your most beautiful

• 34-foot dock

belongings, in addition to a

• Gated community –

well-appointed sitting room to

Old Cutler Bay

ponder the night’s outfit. Ad-

• Swimming pool

ditional home features include

• Elevator

a library with floor-to-ceiling

• Full-home generator

mahogany shelving, a gour-

• Three-car garage

met kitchen, gym, three-car

• Surveillance system

garage, full-home generator,

• 13 feet elevation

and an elevator.

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DIRECT ACCESS TO BISCAYNE BAY

above sea level


With an incredible 327 feet of expansive water frontage, including two boat docks, this estate

6 bedrooms/

epitomizes Florida’s

9 bathrooms

famed waterfront living.

30,970-square-

The 30,970-square-foot

foot lot

lot sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and blends privacy with luxury while maintaining warmth and comfort. Attention to detail

waterfront • Two boat docks

home with the use of coral

• No fixed bridges to

onyx in the bathrooms, Brazilian cherry wood,

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• 327 feet of

helps define the lavish rock stone on the staircase,

EXPANSIVE WATERFRONT AND TWO BOAT DOCKS

FEATURES

ocean access • 15+ car parking capacity

Italian marble floors

• Designer finishes

throughout, and a 15+

• Chicago brick

car driveway fully laid in Chicago brick.

driveway • Surveillance system

KEY BISCAYNE

A TRUE KEY BISCAYNE GEM

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FEATURES

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• Saltwater pool • Top-of-the-line Trane A/C system • Impact windows and doors • 3M window film for increased energy efficiency • Elegant dual-layer fabric window shades • Home security system with DVR • Smart light switches • Wired for multiroom audio

ELEGANT ARCHITECTURE BLENDING SEAMLESSLY WITH MODERN FINISHES

4941 SW 75 LANE PONCE/DAVIS 7 bedrooms/

Located in serene Stonegate, one of Ponce/Davis’s few private gated communities, this renovated home offers a luxurious take on

8 bathrooms

elegant design and modern finishes. The spacious property features 12-foot ceilings, new LED lighting, new Trane AC, impact win-

1 half bathroom

dows and doors, and is wired for multi-room audio network and WiFi. The beautifully appointed exterior includes a saltwater pool and covered seating allowing future residents to enjoy the indoor and outdoor lifestyle. The surrounding community has a tennis court and children’s play area making it the perfect family property.

395 LEUCADENDRA DRIVE CORAL GABLES 5 bedrooms/ 7 bathrooms/ 1 half bathroom 1.3-acre lot

Located on a 1.3-acre lot in the well-regarded gated community of Gables Estates, this home boasts 160 feet of waterfront access. Unobstructed access to Biscayne Bay makes this home a boater’s dream. Beautiful wood and marble floors are used throughout, which includes the expansive living areas and master suite with adjoining sitting room. Large impact

A BOATER’S DREAM WITH DIRECT BAY ACCESS

windows and volume ceilings allow natural light to fill the interior. Great

FEATURES

• Direct access to

for entertaining, the home

• Gables Estates

features a swimming pool,

• Gated community

• Impact windows

large yard, and private

• 160 feet of

• Swimming pool

tennis court.

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waterfront

Biscayne Bay

• Tennis court


WATERFRONT MODERN DESIGN

1796 SOUTH BAYSHORE LANE COCONUT GROVE 4 bedrooms/ 5 bathrooms 13,346-squarefoot lot

Completely rebuilt and redesigned in 2011, this modern property in Coconut Grove features 85 feet of gorgeous waterfront. Large windows and doors let in natural light showcasing the seamless views of Biscayne Bay. The home features a heated saltwater pool and indoor/ outdoor spaces overlooking the water. Helping define the striking home are designer finishes

HEATED SALTWATER POOL

such as Brazilian teak wood

FEATURES

and basalt stone countertops.

• Rebuilt and

With its excellent location near

redesigned in 2011

parks, shopping, fine dining, and

• 85 feet of

entertainment, it captures what

waterfront

the Grove is truly about.

• Boat dock with space for 70-foot boat • Gated home

• Heated saltwater swimming pool • Stand-alone air conditioned storage room • Two-car carport • Surround sound home entertainment system

SLEEK INTERIORS

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Palazzo Nasciaro, a grade II listed National Monument, was once home to generations of the Sammut and Amato lines, and has also variously served as a primary school and as a regional police headquarters.

During the Second World War, its labyrinthine underground shelter, which was hand-excavated with pick-axes, provided a maternity unit for the local community and remains intact.

The basic design of Palazzo Nasciaro revolves round a grand central courtyard planted with a pair of ancient orange trees, mature stephanotis, and old climbing roses. The higher terraces are planted with Cestrum Nocturnum, Night Blooming Cereus and Star Jasmine, which infuse the air with their heady perfumes on summer nights. EAST COAST WINTER 2016

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After a seven year restoration, modernisation, and enlargement, the property, which now includes a separate but interconnecting apartment, comprises 700 sq metres of internal surface area and approximately 500 sq metres of outdoor space.`

At basement level, two external yards were provided.

The former chapel has been converted into a family kitchen, and the former sacristy has become a working pantry.

Every square inch of the structure has been scoured and repaired showcasing Malta’s coralline limestone, which blushes pink in the evening sun.

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The heated pool can be enjoyed during winter and at summertime, it can be accessed directly from the central courtyard, thereby linking its shady interior with the bright outside.

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AT HOME The extravagant expanse which looks out over the façade and would once have served for formal receptions (‘sala nobile’) has been turned into a magnificent Master Bedroom and Bathroom suite.

The new roof terrace, shielded from neighbouring buildings and offering valuable privacy during the daytime, gazes out over the façade toward the lights in the distance.

Rather than adopt sharpedged contemporary designs, the bathrooms feature curvilinear, traditional styles of the late 19th century imported either from London or from Paris.

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INSIDE GIVING YOU A PLETHORA OF IDEAS to tickle your design buds, this edition will have you longing for a new home to decorate. Take a look at the star-studded cast of furnitre and accessories we have lined up.

BERT & MAY

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INSIDE

INTERNATIONAL

MARRIAGE of DESIGN

MORADA HAUTE FURNITURE BOUTIQUE TAKES THE LEAD IN WORLD-INSPIRED, ITALIAN-CRAFTED DESIGNS.

THE THRONE

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SHANGHAI

room in the Design District to get a

carefully hand-carved ornaments.

glimpse of the fruits of their tailor-

“The Shanghai” is a bit more syn-

made, client-centered labor and

thetic in texture. Featuring Art Deco

found that the brand has become

styles spiced up with Asian flavor,

a hallmark for unique designs that

this piece adds a sophistication to

feature materials and styles from

communal spaces by coupling simple

the most exotic destinations - think

geometric lines with titillating tassels.

Indonesia, Laos, and Myanmar. First and foremost, each of Mo-

PETRA

The team conducts an intimate sit-down with each client in order

“Our dining tables always have a story to tell — they are conversation pieces.”

rada’s pieces tells a story. When we

to pinpoint how best to express

asked Odenstein about their breath-

each individual’s inspiration. “Our

taking “Petra” dining table, which

specialty is to always understand

uses 2 million-year-old petrified

what the client wants because every

wood from Indonesia, he answered,

person has a different personality.

“Our dining tables always have a

For example, one of our clients was

he Miami luxury furniture market

story to tell — they are conversation

inspired by fast cars. She wanted to

has been offered the perfect inter-

pieces.” Conversation indeed. If the

have a bedroom like a fast car, so we

play between European elegance

design alone doesn’t have your din-

designed a red bedroom that looks

and Latin American vivacity. Un-

ner guests going on for hours, then at

like the cockpit of a Formula 1 car.”

able to find something unique in

least they have ample room for shar-

Miami where, “everything looked

ing their thoughts about the day’s

hospitality angle by currently work-

the same,” partners Fernan Hernan-

events or next year’s travel plans.

ing on outfitting an Asian-fusion

bedroom like a Formula 1 cockpit,

dez and Holger Odenstein, Found-

Two further pieces that caught

–Holger Odenstein

Finally, Morada is expanding its Whether it’s the ability to dress a

restaurant in Panama. When asked

the capacity to let loose and go wild

ers of Morada Haute Furniture

our eye where an ottoman and sofa,

about their approach and how it

in the outfitting of a Panamanian

Boutique, decided to go out on a

that Hernandez and Odenstein

differed from designing residential,

sushi restaurant, the Italian-crafted

limb in December 2015 to, “deliver

called the “The Throne” and “The

Hernandez explained, “I like de-

designs, the globally sourced and

high-end furniture with great and

Shanghai.” The former, inspired by

signing restaurants because you can

inspired materials and styles, or

comfortable design in order to

the court of the King of Siam, will

go completely crazy and create a

something else entirely, the team at

reflect what Miami was becoming: a

do nothing but bring attention to

fantasy world. With residential, you

Morada pride themselves on offer-

cosmopolitan beach city.”

your living space with its peculiar yet

have to think about the inhabitant’s

ing something that can appeal

comfortable contours adorned with

personality.”

to everyone.

We visited them in their show-

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INSIDE

Bert & May is a design house that celebrates the beauty of natural materials. 9fi5th meets Lee Thornley, the man behind this innovative brand.

B

ert & May founder Lee Thornley never intended upon a

career in design. In fact, this straight-talking Yorkshireman started life as a barrister, a guise that became redundant after he decided to live abroad in the 90s. “I got very ill and moved to Spain, to take some time out and learn Spanish. I never looked back.” He said, relaxing on the brand’s own barge, moored on London’s Regent’s Canal outside the Vyner Street showroom. This was the start of a journey that today sees Bert & May established as one of the UK’s most

HIS RAW MATERIALS RUSTIC DINING

exciting young lifestyle brands, selling to private clients includ-

Although enamored

look and feel, a reaction

ing Sir Paul McCartney, and trade customers such as the Soho

with Spanish design, this

that cemented the demand

House Group. The origins of this success story are rooted

wasn’t the only thing

for the early Bert & May

back in Andalucía, Spain, where Thornley decided to open a

Thornley fell in love with

aesthetic. However it was

hotel, Casa La Siesta.

on his travels, meeting wife

a relationship with Juan

Amelia, at the same time.

Menacho, the owner of

cases, wood and reclaimed tiles from all over Spain; I fell in

When the hotel opened its

a family firm making

love with the materials, the patterns and the color palette.”

doors, guests adored the

encaustic tiles by hand with

“Whilst renovating, we found antique railings, doors, stair-

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Enjoy the flavors of local chefs at B&M’s monthly supper clubs


traditional techniques, that

with an architectural atten-

saw the launch of Bert &

tion to detail.

May proper. Both shared a

“It was really important

belief that the future lay in

to us that the kitchens were

taking inspiration from the

made in the UK and that

past, made with their own

each kitchen celebrates the

modern designs. A deal was

material it is made from.

struck, and production of

Brass, concrete, marble, and

Bert & May’s gorgeous tiles

reclaimed and engineered

began. Organic and tactile,

timber are combined to

these handmade tiles are

make something raw,

available in myriad designs

exciting, and surprising.”

and colours, and act as a

Whilst Thornley is pas-

blueprint for the Bert &

sionate about, “genuine,

May philosophy. Thornley

honest pricing,” and keen

said: “We are committed to

to impress that Bert & May

raw materials, natural pig-

can find affordable solutions,

ments and fine craftsman-

the best of made-to-measure

ship to create a simple and

kitchen design doesn’t come

elegant aesthetic.”

cheap, with a price tag of up

It’s a principle that’s

to $200k. But with all Bert

clearly struck a chord with

& May manufacturing and

clients. Bert & May started

sourcing facilitated within

selling tiles, expanded to

the UK as standard, why

wooden flooring and are

should it?

now looking at alterna-

THE ULTIMATE HOUSEBOAT

CONTINUED

The current wow-factor

tive ways that they can use

kitchen project is a house in

these materials to create

Highbury, where the island

new products. Thornley

alone is costing a whop-

explained: “We’ve used

ping $20k. According to

reclaimed wood for one of

Thornley: “It’s made from

our kitchen ranges and our

a solid piece of bronze,

colour palette has inspired

with a cast sink. This is no

the whole collection.” A

easy task, but it’s going to

fabric range inspired by the

look incredible – we’re even

tile patterns is in the pipe-

matching the exact tone

tive mentality has also seen the creation of Bert’s Boxes, of

line for September, a look

of the brass to the light

the brand’s most innovative and out-there products to date,

that will be implemented

fittings.” A team effort,

made in partnership with Box 9. Beautiful pre-fab units, Bert’s

across a new furniture line

Thornley believes in sharing

Boxes are essentially “posh caravans,” stunning wooden-clad

too. The brand will also be

resources – and his address

cabins – technically classed as mobile homes – providing space

revamping the aforemen-

book – to work with the best

solutions to just about anyone. “Londoners might want to add

tioned barge in time for

in the business, rather than

an extension to make extra space for an office or playroom, or

London Design Festival.

assemble a huge in-house

people in the country might like additional accommodation to

Add to this the launch of

team. “We don’t want to

work as a granny annexe or similar.” The latest Bert’s Box is

Bert & May Kitchens and

be a department store and

being used as a pool house, and one has recently been sold to

Bert & May Bathrooms,

offer everything under the

The Pig, a glorious New Forest hotel. To give you an idea of

and you’ll appreciate it’s

sun. We’re specialists, and

just how luxurious these units can be, the hotel counts its Bert’s

been an exceptionally busy

we collaborate with great

Box as its most expensive class of room.

year. The kitchen collec-

names at the top of their

tion, in particular, has got

game to offer an enhanced

where this brand really excels is in celebrating raw beauty,

London talking. Designed

result.” On that note, Bert &

made with respect to nature and the environment. This men-

in collaboration with Red

May works with Michaelis

tality is perfectly expressed in Thornley’s dream project. “My

Deer Architects, the range

Boyd architects in Notting

ideal would be a self-build, a riverside escape for me and my

comprises of three made-

Hill (lead designers at Soho

kids, using Bert & May materials to make the ultimate family

to-order, entirely bespoke

House Berlin), and Sussex

bolt-hole.” We’re already dreaming of an invitation to come

kitchens. Bert & May focus

ironmongery masters Studio

and visit, but in the meantime we’ll make do with dinner in

on honest materials and

Ore, for all things brass and

the showroom, at one of Bert & May’s fabulous monthly sup-

simplistic forms, combined

beautiful. This collabora-

perclubs. The best bit? You’re invited too.

TILES TO DIE FOR

“We are committed to raw materials, natural pigments and fine craftsmanship to create a simple and elegant aesthetic.” -LEE THORNLEY

Clearly, Bert & May does luxury very well indeed, but

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ECOLED


their vast knowledge of metals, that enabled Ecoled to produce the most efficient, small LED light fittings in the industry. Modular and assembled to order, these lights are created to spec, ensuring that customers are able to design exactly the kind of light they are looking for. The Ecoled website features a Light Builder tool, a handy new add-on that allows customers to go through an easy step-by-step process to create the right product. “We worked out that with all the different products, the different specs, colours of light, angles and finishes, we can offer up to 11 million different possible combinations of the product,” James said. An additional Project Builder tool – for those who want lights for more than one ambience – is also available to use. This new tool allows users to create a

STEALING the SPOTLIGHT

comprehensive project portfolio and personalize their lights down to the last detail, showing both the aesthetic and effect that the custom-designed lights will produce, saving valuable time. According to Cadisch, Ecoled, “can custom design any finish because of its expertise with metals.”And it’s this flexibility that makes Ecoled products unique. Speciality finishes are another Ecoled design feature, one which has won them many projects globally, including the Harbour Club Resort in the

Good lighting is crucial to the success of a design

Caribbean. “The lighting designer really liked the modularity of our products,

scheme and notoriously tricky to get right.

He added, “This is a real asset for us, as our customers have greater control in

and for every space they wanted a different color, finish or feel,” said Cadisch.

Always on the lookout for pioneers in their field,

executing their designs.” Ever wanted to match your lights with your door-

9fi5th meets Ecoled, experts in illumination that

terms of cost? “We tried to position ourselves at the bottom of the top, price

are lighting up the industry.

handles? Ecoled has now made that possible. How does Ecoled compare in wise,” explained Cadisch. “As we have such a wealth of knowledge with metals, it means we can be very efficient with materials and production processes.” De-

A designer and manufacturer of LED lights, Ecoled has been in business since 2008. A spin-off of the Cadisch group, a family-owned company specializing in architectural metals since 1883, they

signer lighting is built to make an impact, however, high-end doesn’t necessarily mean flashy. Indeed, Ecoled lights are as discreet as possible. “Light is meant to accent and amplify the aesthetic of a room, not overtake it, so we decided to be one of the first to develop

were one of the first to see the overwhelming potential in LED lights – their

a range of really small yet powerful fixtures that did exactly that.” Unlike

very own lightbulb moment, some might say. “We saw a real overlap between

some of their competitors, Ecoled enjoys the benefit of a wider knowledge

the metal business and this emerging technology which was LED,” said James

base; they know how to obtain more light from a unit because they under-

Cadisch, Director of Marketing. “With the ability of our designers and engi-

stand exactly the right grade of metal and manufacturing processes to use.

neers, as well as our deep under-

This means that a lot more light

standing of metals, we decided to

can be obtained from a very small

design and manufacture the lights

unit. But what happens when it

that we do today.”

breaks? “Because our products are

Although the technology was

so modular, you get the benefit and

new, the creation of Ecoled was

performance of the luminaire, but

an organic process for the Cadisch

the ease and use of a unit that can

group. “We were really building

be changed exactly like a bulb.”

on our experience and heritage,”

With a consumer-friendly website,

James explained. After buying out a

a high quality product and an

technology company based in South

overall excellent value package, it’s

West England, it was this LED

clear that the future is bright for

experience, which complemented

Ecoled.

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THE ONLY WAY IS UP

Just three years after founding award-winning

design practice, Design House Liberty, Dara Huang is already shaping London's skyline. 9fi5th meets one of the next generation of architects driving the industry to new heights.

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“People create their own luck,”

matter how much they contrast. In fact, Huang revels in the juxtaposition

said Dara Huang, confi-

of ideas, preferring DH-

dently. ‟Every person I

Liberty not to have a set

have ever met, every con-

style. “I love a combination

nection or collaboration I

of different things that you

have done, has led to now.”

wouldn’t normally expect

Outspoken in her ap-

to work together, whether it

proach to success, Dara Huang

be textural qualities like marble

has created a formula that has seen Design Haus Liberty (DHLiberty), the company she founded in 2013,

DESIGN THINK TANK

stand out from the crowd. A young firm, DHLiberty approaches each project with fresh eyes, focused on generating something new. The layers of culture and history that make up the urban fabric of London are the starting point of every concept. “When I approach a project, I try not to have any preconceptions about what it should be. Every site is like a story; you get an intuition of how you feel about it, from the whisper of the air or the direction of the wind, and then turn this into a solution for the client.” The practice, although relatively small, is made up of a workforce that comes from many intense, design-led backgrounds, the world over. Huang describes DHLiberty as a, “more formal version of a design think tank,” and similarly, every project starts with a conversation between departments, where all ideas are thrown into the mix, no

and concrete, or form,” she said. “I really like combining a contemporary interior with antique, intricate furniture.” This take on design has led to unique

solutions, which have helped make DHLiberty the success it is now. Current projects include a 550-unit, new-build, graduate housing scheme for The Collective, a 110-unit, new-build, mixed residential/commercial development in Central London, and a collection of $26m penthouses in South Bank Tower. The DHLiberty international portfolio includes restaurants, offices, hospitality, and commercial spaces. Not stopping at interiors and architecture, DHLiberty has recently designed bespoke light installations, now commissioned by luxury hotels and airports all over the world. A definite hit, Huang hopes to create smaller, more affordable pieces in the future. “I want to improve people’s lives through design. Habitat has the power to affect mood – if you’re living in a slightly depressing flat, all you need is one beautiful light to make a difference.” DHLiberty is certainly making a difference in the London design community. With three RIBA competition wins for social projects under its belt, along with a constant stream of interesting new proposals on its desks, the company is becoming a force to be

EVERY SITE IS LIKE A STORY; YOU GET AN INTUITION OF HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT, FROM THE WHISPER OF THE AIR OR THE DIRECTION OF THE WIND.” - DARA HUANG

reckoned with. When asked what the best piece of advice to her former self would be, Huang kept it simple. “Always follow your heart. Don’t go into something just thinking about the money. If you truly believe in what you are doing, people will share your vision; that’s when the money comes in to keep the DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS

business going.”

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100 BARCLAY


Magnum Real Estate's 196 Orchard and 100 Barclay feature the best Manhattan has to offer.

Differing Luxuries ON THE LOWER EAST SIDE AND IN TRIBECA

LOFTY INTERIORS AT 100 BARCLAY

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everything you need.” If you find that hard to believe, con-

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sider these features: oversized industrial casement windows that shower each residence with sunlight; property-wide white oak wide-plank flooring; living areas with 9- to 12-

PLACE

foot ceilings; Incorporated kitchens featuring Miele appliances, Nero Marquina marble backsplashes, Zen Black

Lower East Side, New York

quartz countertops, blackened nickel faucets and hand sprays by Waterworks; and Northern European custom-

PROPERTY

designed bathrooms that showcase a blend of crisp lines,

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novel textures, and natural materials in walnut vanities, lacquer medicine cabinets, and Bianco Dolomiti marble

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shower surrounds. Furthermore, with amenities that

555 - 2,069 square feet

include a two-story, 30,000-square foot gym by Equinox

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you need to enjoy your surroundings from the comfort of

$1 million $5.6 million

PERIOD March 2018

PERKS 30,000-squarefoot Equinox gym, landscaped roof terrace, personal storage, bicycle storage, 24-hour doorman service

and a landscaped rooftop terrace, you’ve got everything moving downtown has always been in the back

your home. Speaking of the surroundings, the qualities of the

of your mind but you

neighborhood alone should have you packing. According to

haven’t quite found the

Shaoul, “This is a neighborhood that I go to in the morn-

right property in the right neighborhood, then you’re in luck. Magnum Real Estate, headed by Benjamin Shaoul, has two exciting new properties hitting the New York City downtown market that will accommodate both families and individuals looking to buy either a pied-a-terre or a new nest egg. We sat down with Shaoul to gain a little more insight into these two projects: the Lower East Side’s 21st-centurystyled development at 196 Orchard and the older, more storied 100 Barclay in TriBeCa. Shaoul didn’t hold back his immodesty when he described 196 Orchard as,“the best building ever built on the Lower East

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Side, maybe even the best downtown. It has great amenities, finishes, quality, detail, mechanical systems, window quality, craftsmanship, and much more. It also features a rooftop that offers unobstructed views on a wide street. I would live there in a second. It is very beautiful and has

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196 ORCHARD

ings for breakfast even though I live on the West Side. It’s for someone who wants close proximity to transportation, restaurants, and nightlife. For example, you can go to Katz's and grab a sandwich or you can go to Dirty French and have a fancy dinner with friends and then go a little farther south to an art gallery.” The Lower East Side has been a popular hang out for a while and Shaoul reminded us that, “If you like this neighborhood and want to live here, 196 Orchard is the development you want to live in.” However, if the Lower East Side isn't your neighborhood of choice, Magnum serves up its own twist on a TriBeCa landmark. “They don’t make them like they used to,” prefaced Shaoul. “I wanted to purchase this property because it was absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, timeless, and impossible to recreate.” Built for the American Telephone

“YOU CAN GO TO KATZ'S AND GRAB A SANDWICH OR YOU CAN GO TO DIRTY FRENCH AND HAVE A FANCY DINNER WITH FRIENDS AND THEN GO A LITTLE FARTHER SOUTH TO AN ART GALLERY.” –BENJAMIN SHAOUL

company in the mid-1920s, the building boasts the title of world’s first Art Deco skyscraper as its claim to fame. Since in the days of its construction, “the size of your company was identified by the size of your building,” Magnum has paid homage to this principle by retaining the 500-foot shell of the building in order to preserve a piece of 100 Barclay’s history while simultaneously complementing the Art Deco styles with a modern take on the interiors. Moreover, for those who like a good visual story to make them feel like they are a part of such timelessness, the landmarked lobby features murals that show the progression of communication technology, from smoke signals and carrier pigeons to the telephone. Suffice it to say that it showcases an equal amount of finery as 196 Orchard. The amenities are spread over 40,000 square feet and include a kids’ swimming pool and adult lap pool as

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“TRIBECA CATERS TO A LOT OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS. WITHIN A FIVE-BLOCK RADIUS YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU CAN THINK OF. 100 BARCLAY IS FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN LIVING UPTOWN THEIR WHOLE LIVES AND ARE MOVING DOWNTOWN ONCE THE KIDS GET OUT OF THE HOUSE OR ARE LOOKING TO SET UP A FAMILY IN ONE OF THE MANY THREE- OR FOURBEDROOM APARTMENTS.”

100 BARCLAY'S STORIED PAST

PARTICULARS 100 BARCLAY

PLACE TriBeCa, New York

PROPERTY 157 Residences

PLANS 1,209 - 3,656 square feet

well as a health club and yoga room managed by 15 CPW’s the Write Fit. For those of you unafraid of heights, there are four outdoor terraces perched 180 feet up in the air. Moreover, as with 196 Orchard, the building itself is not the only thing that should have potential residents jumping at the bit to get in on the action. “TriBeCa caters to a lot of

PRICE

young people and adults.

$3.2 million $11.5 million

Within a five-block radius you have everything you

PERIOD

for people who have been

Complete

PERKS Wine storage, bike room, children’s playroom, concierge, gym, media room, kids’ and adults’ swimming pool, community recreation facilities, valet parking

can think of. 100 Barclay is living uptown their whole lives and are moving down-

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“IT WAS ABSOLUTELY BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL, TIMELESS, AND IMPOSSIBLE TO RECREATE.”

town once the kids get out of the house or are looking to set up a family in one of the many three- or fourbedroom apartments.” With the location, style, and history that are featured in 196 Orchard and 100 Barclay, Magnum finally offers you a way to escape your worn out, passé uptown lifestyle.

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OCT BAY

When it comes to design, the architects at Laguarda.Low know how to design and conceptualize some of the world’s biggest and most diverse stages. Since its inception at the beginning of the new millennium, the firm has garnered 60 awards in a diverse array of cities including Dallas, Troia, Warsaw, Budapest, Tokyo, Berlin, Las Palmas, Shanghai, and many, many more. We sat down with John Low, Co-Founder and Principal at Laguarda.Low, in the firm’s New York office to talk about their design philosophy and to highlight two of their most celebrated projects: OCT Bay in Shenzhen and the more recent mixed-use urban development in Jining.

With a team of over 80 professionals working out of offices in New York, Beijing, and an affiliated site in Tokyo, Laguarda.Low have eschewed the development of one specific aesthetic to produce designs for buildings and sites that incorporate the historical context and culture of the specific location. As Low told us, “We try to create a neutral background for the building and to develop a style that is particular to the place. We also try to design according to how we know people react to and interact with space in the different cultures in which we operate. In Asia, for example, as opposed to the US, the average consumer is not afraid of big spaces. That is something we take into consideration when we do a project.” But enough about how they do what they do. Let’s get some on-the-ground insight from the work they have done.

If you take a look at some pictures of Shenzhen’s OCT Bay project, it is easy to get a sense of how the team at Laguarda.Low drafted the design to embrace

The indoor environment of the northern part of OCT Bay draws its inspiration from traditional European retail arcades, incorporating courtyards, landscaping, and natural light to create distinctive spaces that shy away from often generic mall design.

both the shopping experience and the traditions with which the landscape is in conversation. For starters, the indoor environment of the northern part of OCT Bay draws its inspiration from traditional European retail arcades, incorporating courtyards, landscaping, and natural light to create distinctive spaces that shy away from often generic mall design. Furthermore, as a firm that, according to Low, “creates its design based on a deep respect for Chinese culture,” the

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JINING MASTER PLAN

Laguarda.Low chose white stone for the eastward-facing faรงades that match the the colors with which the plaza is paved in order to endow the space with a material unity.

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Facilities Group in August 2016, will incorporate a plan that showcases respect for the surrounding environment and for Chinese culture. Though the plans feature a new hotel, a retail center, four office towers, and two high-end residential buildings, the architects were keen on making sure that the mixed-use space did not outweigh the importance of the TO ALLOW FOR PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY PLAZAS

four museums that are included in the design that feature the work of Mario Botta and a fine art gallery by SANAA. The design

eastern side of OCT Bay displays a modicum of

also includes a grand public plaza that integrates

sinophilia by drawing its inspiration from the tradi-

landscaped plantings, courtyards, and water instal-

tional Chinese fishing village. With subtly choreo-

lations into the experience of the space between

graphed waterways and shopping streets that seem

the museums and the mixed-use buildings. Finally,

to dance among the boutique hotel, the open-air

as if to create a canvas on which the movements of

stage spanning the canal, the waterside bar street,

time are painted and wiped away, Laguarda.Low

and the numerous retail shops, the experience of

chose white stone for the eastward-facing façades

OCT bay is designed to be unique no matter how

that match the the colors with which the plaza is

many times you visit it. The firm’s design for the four-million-square-

"WE ALSO TRY TO DESIGN ACCORDING TO HOW WE KNOW PEOPLE REACT TO AND INTERACT WITH SPACE IN THE DIFFERENTCULTURES IN WHICH WE OPERATE. IN ASIA, FOR EXAMPLE, AS OPPOSED TO THE US, THE AVERAGE CONSUMER IS NOT AFRAID OF BIG SPACES.” –JOHN LOW

paved in order to endow the space with a material unity. In short, if there existed an Olympics for

foot mixed-use project in Jining, which received

architecture and design, Laguarda.Low would be

the go-ahead after winning an international design

its Usain Bolt. Who knows: they might even design

competition conducted by the city’s Public Cultural

the stadium.

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NEW ADDITIONS / SOUTH FLORIDA

FLORIDA ˚ FORT LAUDERDALE ˚ NORTH BEACH VILLAGE

321 AT WATER’S EDGE

taking it to the limit

SobelCo’s 321 at Water’s Edge offers Fort Lauderdale shoreline living for the privileged few.

T

irso San Jose understands property development from the ground up.

Having been in the business for 30 years, he is now VP of

Development at SobelCo, and working on their latest luxury Addition to Fort Lauderdale Beach: 321 at Water’s Edge. The boutique-style waterfront condo of 23 residences has

all the perks and amenities the domestic and international buyer is looking for in a neighborhood currently undergoing a groundbreaking makeover.

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BAYSIDE LIVING

One of the many benefits of living in a prime

Lauderdale Beach market. To put it bluntly: “Anyone

Fort Lauderdale Beach

who purchases in the Fort

location is its proximity to

Lauderdale market is mak-

just about everything you

ing a much safer bet.”

could ever need. As San

The less severe

Jose told us, “If you want to

fluctuations in real estate

be in the middle of every-

markets aren’t the only

thing,” you are a hop, skip,

thing that should draw you

and a jump from it. “If you

to the area, though, as 321

want to live a more relaxed

at Water’s Edge fits into the

life, you are only 700 feet

entire rejuvenation project

away from the shoreline.

of the neighborhood. North

You are also one mile from

Beach Village, a historic

Las Olas where you’ll

area of the city that is at

find shops and fine dining.

the heart of the evolution

Finally, you have direct

of Fort Lauderdale Beach,

access to the Ritz, the W

is being transformed under

Fort Lauderdale Hotel, the

a progressive development

ARRIVAL

Four Seasons, and the other

model that is designed to ac-

Avenue is having its sidewalks widened, and major thorough-

luxury amenities being built

commodate change. Many

fares are being constructed to connect the Intracoastal with

in the area.” Additionally,

of the two- to three-story

the shoreline. Finally, with newly planted vegetation allowing

San Jose reminded us that

boutique hotels are slowly

for shade on the streets connecting the refined and distinctive

the many ups and downs

being remade to appeal to

mid-century skyline, developers of the area are making sure

of Miami real estate prices

the strong local and Euro-

that, “residents and visitors will not want to leave the village to

are rarely seen on the Fort

pean visitor base, Breakers

supply their everyday wishes.”

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VIEWS ACROSS THE BAY AND THE BEACH

“ANYONE WHO PURCHASES IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE MARKET IS MAKING A MUCH SAFER BET.” –TIRSO SAN JOSE As for the development itself, San Jose was keen on pointing out that the SobelCo team is, “starting to see buyers migrating out of Miami to Fort Lauderdale because they can purchase property found in a relaxed atmosphere, built with less density, for a lower price point. On the other hand, if you are someone who is looking to move out of that 7,000or 8,000-square-foot house and live in a condo that feels like a single family home, 321 is a good fit for you.” Apart from that, the 23 units at 321 offer exclusive amenities including a fitness center, wine storage area, cocktail bar and expansive rooftop terraces featuring views of both the Fort Lauderdale skyline and shoreline. For those looking to dock their yacht, 321 will offer four boat slips (two of which are already spoken for) accommodating yachts up to 70 feet in size. With units starting at $2 million and a completion date in the first quarter of 2018, 321 truly is a development reserved only for the privileged few.

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PARTICULARS 321 AT WATER’S EDGE

PLACE North Beach Village

PROPERTY 23 Residences

PLANS 2,600 - 4,200 square feet

PRICE $2.1 million $3.6 million

PERIOD Early 2018

PERKS Fitness center, pool, cocktail bar, wine storage area, private storage area, 24-hour valet 4 BOAT SLIPS, 2 OF WHICH ARE ALREADY SPOKEN FOR EAST COAST WINTER 2016

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MCLAREN 570 GT


BANNENBERG & ROWELL STORM THE SEVEN SEAS 9FI5TH SITS

DOWN WITH DICKIE BANNENBERG AND SIMON ROWELL OF BANNENBERG & ROWELL TO TALK THE YACHTS AND THE SEASONS AHEAD.

ALL ABOARD

search of privacy. Weight is always an issue, but only becomes crucial for high-performance, lightly-built yachts. I’m pleased to say we’ve not yet gone overboard on marble to such an extent that it’s caused a problem. In any event, marble can be sliced thin,

Personal background and history of the company.

and glued to super-light, super-strong,

Bannenberg & Rowell is an award-

ing you to have all the beauty of it,

winning interior and exterior design

but less of the weight.

honeycomb substrates, thereby allow-

studio based in London. They special9fi5th: What are the current

ize in luxury yachts, residential projects, aircraft interiors and distinctive custom furniture. Jon Bannenberg,

trends in yacht design? Are there

AQUATIC ENDEAVOURS

any common mistakes? What are some tricks and tips that

a Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) and founder of the original studio,

9fi5th: Any odd requests?

9fi5th: What are the limitations

most people wouldn’t think of ?

was universally considered the forefa-

B&R: To design and install a

for yachts? Is weight a problem

B&R: I have a wretched record as

ther of modern yacht design and had

hydroponic garden on a yacht, large

(i.e. using too much marble)?

a trend spotter, always arguing that

an unparalleled reputation stretching

enough to be self-sufficient in

B&R: “It starts with one person’s

the sheer variety of clients and their

over forty years.

vegetables and salad.

imagination” my father once said

tastes blurs the trend picture. That

(Jon Bannenberg). In that respect,

said, there is an undeniable move

9fi5th: Inspiration and

9fi5th: Favorite brands to use?

and with the luxury of money, there

towards a greater connection with

aesthetic behind designs:

B&R: We work with a multitude of

needn’t be many limitations. Of

the sea itself in the form of exterior

do you have a signature style

suppliers, some small and artisan;

course, there is a raft of legislation

balconies, terraces and beach clubs.

or is it different from yacht to

others big names. What unifies them

as you would expect, becoming

The use of glass for structural glaz-

yacht, client to client?

all is quality, reliability and great

increasingly onerous as the size of a

ing is becoming more prevalent.

B&R: I think we undoubtedly do

design. We’re always on the hunt

yacht increases. There are practical

Explorer-type yachts, by which I

have a recognizable studio style.

for new stuff, unusual materials and

considerations like draught, particu-

mean those with a slightly more pur-

However, clients are looking to have

textures, and people who think along

larly where someone may spend the

poseful, commercial appearance and

a unique yacht, designed to their

our lines. At a larger scale, we design

majority of their time in shallow

function, are being built in greater

requirements, so versatility and flex-

a lot of custom furniture – dining

waters like the Bahamas. Yachts over

numbers while their cousins, large

ibility is needed on our part. If you

tables, coffee tables, desks – and work

about 80 metres will find some of the

custom sailboats, are appearing on

pushed me to describe our style, I

with several specialist cabinetmakers,

prettier ports, harbors, and anchor-

the endangered species list.

might invent a trinity of flamboyant,

notably Pollaro in New Jersey, Linley

ages unavailable to them, which may

but approachable, modernism.

and Silver Lining in the UK.

be a problem, or not for those in

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MCLAREN MAKETH MAN Olivia Palamountain puts her driving skills – and her faith – to the test in the new McLaren 570GT.

THE NEW MCLAREN 570GT

I don’t believe in God, but driving the McLaren 570GT can only be described as a religious experience. Whipping

top speed of 204 mph, it’s clear that the 570GT

around the perilous bends of Tenerife’s Arafo

crawling through the dense, low-lying cloud, I’m

region, towards the del Tiede observatory, I’m

practically in reverse. As quickly as it arrived, the

concentrating furiously on the road, heart in

white-out lifts, offering panoramic views of the

mouth, hoping that Jesus, Allah, Buddha, and

Pico del Tiede ringed with a wispy halo. Every

Brahma are all rooting for me: these are some

climb brings new terrain, and at the summit,

seriously sheer drops. Babysitter she ain’t, but

it feels like I’ve landed on Mars; all around is

the 570GT is sophisticated enough as almost to

rust-coloured rock, juxtaposed against an azure

sense my tension, handling the winding terrain

sky, and peppered with wildflowers of lurid

like she was born here. A wave of relief ripples

chartreuse. So extreme is the landscape of this

through my body as the road begins to flat-

volcanic national park, this drive feels most like

ten out into a zen forest, thick with tall trees.

a next-generation video game. Foot down, my

The calm is short-lived. Within seconds, I am

confidence grows as we accelerate, and the car

plunged into heavy fog, just managing to avoid

begins to open up and show me what it can do.

a cyclist who appears out of nowhere. With a

The 570GT might be a serious car, but she sure

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can fly, but I am pleased to report that this car also goes really slowly. So slowly, in fact, that

A DRIVER'S CAR


The 570GT is priced from £154,000 in the UK, with first deliveries due to commence late in 2016.

knows how to party. I flick into sport mode and scream the final leg towards the observatory, buzzing as its zinc-white domes peek into view. Jenson Button, watch out. The most luxurious and refined of any McLaren to date, McLaren 570GT joins the 570S Coupé and 540C Coupé as the third model in the recently announced

the Sports Series, craftsmanship throughout the

Sports Series family. Not just a show pony, the

interior is of the highest level, with butter-soft

two-seat, mid-engined sports car is also the most

leather upholstery and the latest technologies

practical model ever launched by McLaren

throughout. An eight-speaker McLaren Audio

Automotive. Targeted towards longer journeys

Plus system is fitted as standard, so you can blast

and weekends away, it offers increased levels

your favourite driving tunes. Looking to stand

of functionality and comfort, while remaining

out from the crowd? Available from launch is a

a true McLaren. But what exactly constitutes

range of ‘By McLaren’ designer interior specifi-

a true McLaren? “The DNA of a McLaren

cations, designed to demonstrate the breadth of

is focused around the pursuit of building the

personalization available. These are available in

world’s best drivers car, using cutting edge and

a choice of luxury or sport configurations, and

leading technology,” said CEO Mike Flewitt. “It

are designed to showcase the interior design of

is understanding what delights our clients, and

the 570GT, and complement the exterior color

knowing what we can create within our param-

choices. We’re dreaming of Pinot Noir with baby

eters to realize their dreams.”

pink: swoon. And who isn’t going to fall in love

Lofty aspirations, perhaps, but Top Gear’s

DIHEDRAL DOORS

with the signature dihedral doors, now improved

Manufacturer of the Year has achieved all this

to open with a more upward arc, for enhanced

and more with the 570GT. A driver’s delight,

posing appeal. McLaren Automotive still as-

no detail has been overlooked, and no expense

sembles every car by hand from its pristine Wok-

has been spared in ensuring that this car is a

ing factory, and the 570GT is another flawless

winner. Despite a low profile, the view from the

example of this labour of love. So much more

ergonomically-optimized cabin is superb, with a

than a slick ride, this motor is the embodiment

fixed glass panoramic roof running through to

of skill and passion, guaranteeing McLaren a

the large rear glass hatch, creating an open driv-

place in pole position on our supercar lust list.

ing environment. As seen on the other models in

Amen to that.

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NO. 11 CADOGAN GARDENS



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ME HOTEL, IBIZA

MODERN DESIGN

Location: Nestled in a secluded bay near Santa

island-style, in big shades, bikinis, and kaftans.

a unique fusion of artrock indie and electronica.

Eulalia, ME Ibiza is a serene haven within just 30

Live DJs bring the beats poolside on the ground

Also currently in residence at ME Ibiza is a

minutes of the main party hotspots, and right next

floor, while the rooftop offers a smaller, more

fabulous exhibition of vibrant works by fashion

door to the world-renowned Nikki Beach. Direct

exclusive pool with Bali beds to book in advance.

photographer and filmmaker Alberto Van Stok-

yacht access makes this hotel a must for anyone

kum, which will be touring the properties over the

arriving by boat, and there’s even scope to hop on

Service & Facilities: This hotel has it all:

board a private plane, with Jet ME.

a rooftop restaurant with breathtaking 360°

coming months.

views, an outdoor spa, adults-only pool, and a

Rooms: Check in to one of 205 airy guest rooms,

The Vibe: Bliss out and enjoy barefoot chic at its

24-hour gym. The concierge can arrange passes

including 29 ME+ suites and an ultra-luxurious

best. Open since July 2014, ME Ibiza is beauti-

to all the hottest nightclubs, and has its own

Suite ME, and indulge in the hotel chain’s sig-

fully designed and inspired by its surroundings,

fleet of Range Rovers to transport you in style.

nature blend of minimal luxury. There’s plenty

all whitewashed decking in typical Ibicencan

The best bit? ME by Mélia hotels around the

of space for storing clothes and an imaginative

chic. Airy, open-plan communal spaces offer a

world collaborate to offer a revolving program

minibar for late-night revelry. Book any suite and

cool escape from the heat, with plenty of space

of superb events, sharing the cream of each

for lounging. Guests – predominantly glamorous

location between its properties. The recent series

internationals – are encouraged to treat the hotel

of ‘Come with ME’ parties saw US group Life

like home, so feel free to go native and hang out

on Planets entertain the crowd at ME Ibiza with

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HOW MUCH? FROM $297 PER ROOM IN LOW SEASON.


COOL VIBES

THE BAR

enjoy the exclusive ME+ service, which offers a host of luxury features including the option of a private pool, and a personal ‘Aura Manager’ to tailor your experience. Food & Drink: Choose from either the Rooftop Restaurant, specializing in seafood, tapas, and insane views, or dig in at Salt & Sea, the go-to for simple, Mediterranean dishes. We love… the people. ME by Meliá hotels are all about personality, and ME Ibiza is no exception. The service is top-notch: warm, relaxed and professional, staff clearly love working for the brand and will go above and beyond to see you are happy. Don’t bother… dining at the hotel. Head to Babylon Beach Club for chilled out lunches (the vegan curry is a winner), and STK for dinner. A fusion of food and BRIGHT AND AIRY

entertainment, STK is the island’s latest hotspot, specialising in steak and exquisite seafood from its raw bar, alongside high-energy performances from a central stage.

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NO. 11 CADOGAN GARDENS, SW3 Location: Just a short walk

dinosaur: the chic marble

from Sloane Square tube

bathrooms and outdoor

station, No. 11 Cadogan

terrace with gravity-defying

Gardens sits across from a

vertical garden scream mod-

lush garden square in Chel-

ern luxury. A friendly hotel,

sea. Surrounded by classic

No. 11 Cadogan Gardens

Victorian redbrick buildings,

offers a wealth of tradition,

the boutique site was once

heritage, and charm.

a gentleman’s club and remains almost unrecogniz-

Service & facilities:

able as a hotel. A discreet

Whether you’d like a scotch

entrance offers privacy and

in the Library or afternoon

seclusion from city life, while

tea in the Drawing Room,

the fabulous restaurants,

the cheery and accommo-

shops, and amenities of

dating staff will go out of

Sloane Square are just a

their way to make it a great

heartbeat away.

experience. They also offer a 24-hour concierge service,

MAKE A DISCREET ENTRANCE INTO THE GORGEOUS LOBBY

The Vibe: Built by Lord

and will happily order you

Chelsea in the late 19th-

a pizza at midnight. It’s this

four floors, all uniquely

century, the hotel originally

sort of detail that makes

decorated, with some enjoy-

comprised of four separate

No. 11 Cadogan Gardens

ing private street entrances.

Victorian townhouses,

a true home away from

The Sloane Suite (a favorite

which explains the myriad

home. Don’t believe us? Ask

of Elizabeth Hurley) is a

of corridors, staircases,

one of the regulars, who

time capsule ready to trans-

and hallways. From period

you can usually find enjoy-

port you back to the days

artwork to dark and moody

ing aperitifs and cigars on

of Winston Churchill. With

color palettes, this is a hotel

the terrace.

large living areas painted in

HOW MUCH? DOUBLE ROOMS FROM $215.

moody tones, and portraits

to get lost in. Despite the traditional décor, No. 11

Rooms: The 56 spacious

of historical figures hung

Cadogan Gardens is no

guest rooms are spread over

from the walls, you can’t fail to feel nostalgic for days

YOUR VERY OWN SUITE

gone by. pone is a must. Small but

Don’t bother… with

Food & drink: The on-

perfectly formed, enjoy four

breakfast. Head to Café

site restaurant Tartufo is a

courses for $65.

Colbert instead. At just a hop, skip, and

gentle take on fine dining,

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in a very romantic setting.

We love… the insanely

jump from the hotel,

Truffles are a signature

comfortable beds. If you

you’d be mad not to miss

here, and the chef ’s choice

never manage to get up and

the people-watching

of truffle tortellini with

out to experience London,

opportunities from its

fresh walnut and mascar-

we understand.

outdoor tables.


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MONTENEGRO

INTEREST AND EXCITEMENT IN MONTENEGRO HAS BEEN BREWING FOR A WHILE NOW, BUT WITH AT LEAST THREE NEW LUXURY DEVELOPMENTS IN BOKA BAY, THE SECRET IS DEFINITELY OUT.

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The epitome of small but perfectly formed,

Montenegro, with its population of just over

621,000, is currently Europe’s hottest destina-

tion. A picturesque land of rugged mountains, medieval villages, and a narrow strip of

beaches along its stunning Adriatic coastline,

it’s little wonder that this backdrop was chosen as a location for the hit HBO series, Game of Thrones. Attracting an international mix of clientele, this tiny Balkan country offers buyers a mix of ancient charm and traditional courtesy, alongside great investment potential. Development has been thriving in the likes of Budva for some time, but international interest has now turned to Boka Bay, Europe’s only fjord and home to the town of Kotor, winner of Lonely Planet’s ‘Best in Travel 2016’ accolade. The luxury sector in this area is booming, with three primary developments leading the way. From a marina big enough for your mega yacht, and a mixed-use destination resort that will include Europe’s first One&Only hotel, to an entire new-build town, you’ll find it here in Boka Bay.

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LUŠTICA BAY From Orascom comes an ambitious project that looks set to shape Boka Bay forever. The Luštica Bay site spans 690 acres of rich vegetation and panoramic vistas (only 6% of which will be developed), with a masterplan that will include a 110-key marina hotel, a boutique hotel, residences, both bespoke villas and marina town-

houses, a 176-berth marina and an 19-hole Gary Player golf course, all within phase 1. Luštica Bay, which is anchored in the philosophy of healthy and active living, is one of the largest integrated destination projects currently under development in the country. Last summer proved somewhat of a landmark time for Luštica Bay, for it welcomed its first homeowners who, in turn, became the foundations of a bur-

geoning community. This year, construction continues apace, with building work already begun on the F Buildings, the next phase of real estate, while the Kuzmarin buildings will follow a month later. Sales at Luštica Bay continue to impress, with 90% of the Lavanda and Kuzmarin clusters already sold. Significant progress has also been made over the winter months at Luštica Bay’s marina, due to complete by Summer 2017.


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PORTO MONTENEGRO

PORTONOVI A 360 lifestyle destination, the Portonovi site commands a glorious coastal position and will comprise 290 homes. Ranging from luxurious, spacious townhouses set in the heart of its Mediterranean-style village, to stylish villas in landscaped gardens, and sleek penthouse apartments overlooking Portonovi Marina, this resort has been designed as an elegant Montenegrin village. A graceful pedestrian environment will reflect the surrounding architecture of the Dalmatian coast. In its first foray into Europe, the One & Only will be bringing its superior brand of luxury resort to Portonovi, offering approximately 140 rooms, villas and residences, as well as an Espace Chenot spa, two beach clubs, and tennis courts.

Porto Montenegro is the most vibrant marinaside shopping village in the Adriatic, offering premium real estate opportunities alongside first-class living. Bringing together established international brands and local businesses, this dynamic mix of designer boutiques and restaurants is the anchor to a gorgeous marina, capable of welcoming mega yachts. The apartments around the marina have been hugely successful, and now the next phase of development is underway for further luxury residencies at Porto Montenegro, next to the fabulous Regent Hotel. Open, airy interiors feature high ceilings, large windows, and expansive terraces, while the architecture reflects the historic influences of the Venetian Republic. Internationally acclaimed designer Tino Zervudachi has planned each property, individually sourcing materials both locally and from around the world. Within easy walking distance is the chic Porto Montenegro Yacht Club, a prestigious hedonist’s playground with room to host large-scale events, overlooking the stunning 64m infinity pool.

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FINDING PEACE IN LA PAZ

THE VIEW FROM THE RESIDENCES

PUBLISHER MINA KAVCAR TAKES THE HIGH ROAD AND TRAVELS TO MEXICO’S BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR TO EXPERIENCE TRANQUILITY IN ITS TRUEST FORM.

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“WHEN I SAW THE AREA FOR MYSELF, I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PLACE.”

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“I CAME TO SEE MY SON, WHO HAD COME HERE A FEW YEARS EARLIER, AND DECIDED TO OPEN A DIVING SCHOOL,” PREFACED JEFFREY CURTISS, THE ENGLISH-BORN DEVELOPER BEHIND PLAYA DE LA PAZ. “AND WHEN I SAW THE AREA FOR MYSELF, I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE PLACE.” That’s the reaction you’ll find with most people who have visited La Paz, Baja California Sur, México, since the, “natural paradise,” as Curtiss dubbed it, truly wicks away any strain or pressure you may have, and puts you in an entirely different state of mind. A peninsula, two hours north of Los Cabos airport, La Paz is the capital of Baja California Sur. Lovingly called “the world’s last natural aquarium,” the small city on the Sea of Cortez is reminiscent of a sleepy beach town, where the weather is almost always perfect and the people are smiling. “You’ll find warm friendly people,” said Curtiss, “and it’s impossible to be a stranger here.”


“IT’S VERY DIFFICULT TO GET UP IN THE MORNING AND NOT SEE DOLPHINS, WHALES, OR SEA LIONS.”

LUXURY OF SPACE

And he’s right, considering that yours truly made a handful of friends having spent an entire two days there. More than just another vacation spot or tourist destination, La Paz is perfectly unspoiled. It’s not a planned resort or created systematically — it’s an authentic town. With desert cacti dotting the landscape right next to the sea, it’s an environment taken straight from a Clint Eastwood movie and set in a sleepy West Coast beach town. Having witnessed this very rare combination of natural beauty and local warmth, Curtiss decided to purchase a plot of land and the entitlement to the beach frontage a few years

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back, to build what he called: “a dream home no more than 30 feet from the ocean.” And that he did, with Playa De La Paz. When pulling up to the grand gates at Playa De La Paz,

condo development built for profit, it’s individual homes stacked to be part of the landscape. There are no square corners (on either the outside or inside of the homes) and the

you’ll note the way the Mediterranean-style property melds

sheer size of all the spaces will truly make you understand

seamlessly with its surroundings. This is not a cookie-cutter

that Curtiss would not, “settle for anything but the best.”

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“THIS COULD BE YOUR FIFTH HOME, BUT IT HAS TO BE YOUR FIRST CHOICE.”

INDOOR/OUTDOOR LIVING

ROUNDED CORNERS FOR AN ORGANIC FEEL

in 5-star hotels around the world.

yond - it almost serves as a “jacuzzi,

So, I thought: ‘why not build your

with the main pool just ahead,” as

own paradise and make it a full

Curtiss quipped.

ownership group of residences.’” The residences all include indi-

THE PROPERTY

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The 23 custom residences offer

“It’s very difficult to get up in the morning and not see dolphins,

vidually handmade marble floors,

whales, or sea lions,” he added with

expansive spaces with ensuite bath-

a sheepish grin. And he’s right. The

rooms — showers that could host

waters beyond Playa De La Paz are

an entire dinner party of guests,

home to a veritable garden of eden.

and views from every single room.

Residents and guests can delight

There are grand outdoor terraces

in swimming with dolphins or take

unique layouts and finishes to ap-

fit to host a multitude of parties

the boat out a mere 10 minutes to

peal to varying tastes. Curtiss built

or a quiet get-together between

the plankton-rich waters just be-

the property with two partners,

friends. “This could be your fifth

yond the coastline to actually swim

both of whom, just like Curtiss,

home,” said Curtiss, “but it has to

with whale sharks. True story.

are self-made men, and decided to

be your first choice.”

include the most luxurious finishes

The olympic-size pool in front

There is an abundance of sea life and locals have made every

to appeal to their own liking. “I

of the property does more than

effort to keep the waters and sur-

travel a lot and am used to staying

frame the view of the beach be-

rounding seascape clean.


“YOU’LL FIND WARM FRIENDLY PEOPLE, AND IT’S IMPOSSIBLE TO BE A STRANGER HERE.” And yes, the sun is shining, it’s

There is a six-kilometer

generally a comfortable 80 degrees,

boardwalk that stretches across

and the people actually do smile

the seaside where you’ll find locals

from what we saw. Curtiss, who

walking or running along daily.

suffers from bronchitis, noted the

And apparently Bill and Melinda

importance of wellness and longev-

Gates come and walk about

ity when it comes to La Paz. With a,

at times.

“dry humidity,” that is not damp as

“You can be whatever you want to

you’d find in say, Hong Kong, you’ll

be here,” said Curtiss. The question

note that your airways are soothed,

remains, when will you pack your

but your hair stays frizz free.

bags and head there yourself ?

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NORTHEAST NAME 1399 PARK AVENUE

NORTHEAST NAME MANHATTAN VIEW

NORTHEAST NAME 565 BROOME SOHO

NORTHEAST NAME 6 CORTLANDT ALLEY

PLACE East Harlem, New York

PLACE Midtown, New York

PLACE SoHo, New York

PLACE TriBeCa, New York

PROPERTY 72 Residences

PROPERTY 147 Residences

PROPERTY 115 Residences

PROPERTY 5 Residences

PLANS 464 - 2,530 square feet

PLANS 566 - 2,138 square feet

PLANS 1,000 - 6,600 square feet

PLANS 3,400 - 3,700 square feet

PRICE $645,000 - $4 million+

PRICE $1.37 million - $7.25 million

PRICE $1.2 million - $30+ million

PRICE Starting at $6.995 million

PERIOD Spring 2018

PERIOD Complete

PERIOD Fall 2018

PERIOD 2017

PERKS Doorman, parking, gym, library, billiards room, outdoor terrace, kid’s playroom, cold storage, bike room

PERKS Luxury Attaché 24-hour concierge, grill area, Dog City playroom, basketball court, Equinox gym, pool, office space, rooftop lounge, theater

PERKS Concierge, gated driveway, automated parking, gym, yoga room, pilates room, children’s playroom, 55-foot lap pool, sauna and steam room, ninth floor terrace, curated library, six units with private saline swimming pools

PERKS Doorman, gym, resident’s lounge, children’s playroom, private storage units

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NORTHEAST NAME WAVERLY BROOKLYN

NORTHEAST NAME THE CHAMBERLAIN

NORTHEAST NAME 287 EAST HOUSTON STREET

NORTHEAST NAME THE WILLIAMS - RENTAL

PLACE Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

PLACE Upper West Side, New York

PLACE Lower East Side, New York

PROPERTY 48 Residences

PROPERTY 39 Residences

PROPERTY 28 Residences

PLACE South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York

PLANS 515 - 1,650 square feet

PLANS 1,500 - 4,200 square feet

PLANS 624 - 1,386 square feet

PRICE $605,000 - $2.15 million

PRICE $2.5 million - $13 million

PRICE $1.15 million - $5.45 million

PERIOD Current

PERIOD 2018

PERIOD Early 2018

PERKS Lounge, library, 2nd-story terrace with grill, rooftop terrace, fitness center, private storage, bike storage, fullyautomated on-site parking

PERKS Bike room, children’s playroom, gym, outdoor garden, multipurpose room, Nest-equipped units

PERKS Part-time doorman, fitness room, common roof terrace with outdoor kitchen

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PROPERTY 82 Rental units PLANS Studios - 2-bedrooms PRICE $2,695 - $5,000 per month PERIOD Current PERKS Parking garage, bike room, children’s playroom, doorman, gym, storage, recreation facilities, garden, patio, roof deck, billiards room, yoga room, lounge, dog run path PAGE 32

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SOUTH FLORIDA NAME IRIS ON THE BAY

SOUTH FLORIDA NAME SOPHIE

SOUTH FLORIDA NAME SoFi HOUSE

SOUTH FLORIDA NAME THE FAIRCHILD COCONUT GROVE

PLACE Normandy Isle, Florida

PLACE Bay Harbor Islands, Florida

PLACE South of Fifth, Miami, Florida

PLACE Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida

PROPERTY 43 4-story town homes

PROPERTY 26 Residences

PROPERTY 4 Townhouses

PROPERTY 26 Residences

PLANS 2,152 - 2,513 square feet

PLANS 1,025 - 2,355 square feet

PLANS 2,600 square feet

PLANS 1,700 - 4,200 square feet

PRICE $825,000 - $1.123 million

PRICE $600,000 - $1.04 million

PRICE $3 million - $3.5 million

PRICE $1.4 million - $4.5 million

PERIOD Early 2018

PERIOD December 2018

PERIOD 2017

PERIOD Spring 2018

PERKS Pool with bay view, waterfront promenade, boat slips, private elevators, 2-car garage, roof terrace overlooking Miami Beach

PERKS Rooftop terrace, pool area, kid’s area, gym, commuting service to community hotspots, private grills, jacuzzi, yoga studio, dry and wet spa, valet parking, beach club memberships, smart home units

PERKS 4 stories of indoor and outdoor living area, 2 covered parking spaces per residence, private entrance, private elevator, private roof terrace and swimming pool with sundeck

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PERKS Two rooftop “sunrise and sunset” decks, pool, outdoor movie theater, gym, steam room, sauna, hammam, 24-hour concierge, direct waterfront location, floating dock, private boat slips, bayside lounge, jungle path, dog park with grooming station

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NORTHEAST NAME 196 ORCHARD

NORTHEAST NAME 100 BARCLAY

PLACE Lower East Side, New York

PLACE TriBeCa, New York

PROPERTY 94 Residences PLANS 555 - 2,069 square feet PRICE $1 million - $5.6 million PERIOD March 2018

PROPERTY 157 Residences PLANS 1,209 - 3,656 square feet PRICE $3.2 million - $11.5 million PERIOD Complete

PERKS 30,000-squarefoot Equinox gym, landscaped roof terrace, personal storage, bicycle storage, 24-hour doorman service

PERKS Wine storage, bike room, children’s playroom, concierge, gym, media room, kids’ and adults’ swimming pool, community recreation facilities, valet parking

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