Category: Miami New Construction

Miami New Construction Spotlight – Reach Brickell City Centre

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Project Exterior Night (1) Reach Brickell City Centre 68 SE 6 St., Miami, FL 33131

Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last year, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype about the mega project that is Brickell City Centre.   This $1.05 billion mixed-use development by Swire Properties  is the single largest project currently underway in Downtown Miami, which will consist of  a 565,000 square-foot shopping center, 128,580 square feet of offices, a 131,651 square-foot wellness center, 790 condominiums in two towers (“Reach” and “Rise”), 263 hotel rooms, 89 serviced apartments, and 2,600 parking spaces above and below ground.

Currently, only one of the two condo towers has been released for sale: Reach Brickell City Centre.  I had the opportunity to tour the sales office yesterday and hear from the sales team about this exciting new project.  Designed by internationally acclaimed Arquitectonica, Reach will consist of 43 stories with 383 luxury condominiums, and floor plans ranging from 1-4 bedrooms.

The building models were beautiful and incredibly detailed; read on for photos and more info on Reach Brickell City Centre.

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Building models at Reach Brickell City Centre

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We also got to check out the model kitchens and bathrooms  by Italkraft.  The units are being delivered “furniture ready” (i.e. finished), and buyers can select between two color palettes: “espresso” and “latte”:

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“Espresso” bathroom model featuring imported marble flooring and geometric mosaic marble tile walls in wet areas.  Elegant soaking tub with frameless glass-enclosed shower and rain-shower showerhead in master suite. Duravit Sensowash “water closets” (aka a toilet and bidet in one).

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Quartz stone vanity tops with integrated-light mirrors by Electric Mirrors, designer Danze faucets, and modern Italian cabinetry.

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“Espresso” model kitchen with cabinets by Italkraft, quartz stone counter tops and back-splash, and imported marble floors.  Premium Bosch appliance package including 36″ refrigerator & freezer, 300 series microwave, integrated panel, extra-quiet dishwasher, built-in convection oven and ceramic glass stovetop.  Uline 48-bottle temperature-controlled wine storage and oversized, stainless steel, square-edge sink with European-style pullout faucet sprayer.

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“Latte” model bathroom featuring a lighter color palette.

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Model walk-in closet.

Other residence features include:

  • 9’4” to 11’4” ceilings
  • Penthouse residences with 12’4″ ceilings featuring upgraded appliance packages, outdoor/summer kitchens and some with private rooftop pools and outdoor spas.
  • Ten luxurious corner Tower Suites featuring 3 bedrooms and 4 baths
  • Residences are delivered fully finished and “furniture ready” with choice of two interior finish packages (“Espresso” and “Latte”) including Italian cabinetry and imported marble floors
  • Bio-metric technology elevator access
  • City-view terraces with glass and aluminum railings directly accessible from living areas and bedrooms
  • Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors
  • Over-sized, fully finished walk in closets in all master bedrooms
  • Powder room in most residences
  • Pre-wired for high-speed data, telephone and cable, with USB charging outlets in bedrooms and master closets

Building amenities at Reach Brickell City Centre will include:

  • Interiors by renowned design firm Richardson Sadeki
  • Expansive half acre amenity deck including tropical gardens, bbq grills, outdoor fitness areas and children’s play areas
  • Heated lap and social pools with two heated spas
  • Poolside beverage and cafe service
  • Library
  • Spacious, state of the art fitness center
  • Tech-savvy children’s playroom
  • Exclusive spa for residents’ use featuring dipping pools, showers, steam rooms, as well as treatment rooms and blow-out bar for touch ups with mani-pedi station
  • Entertaining suite with furnished living room, dining room and kitchen
  • Business center with ample meeting room
  • Wi-Fi throughout the lobby and amenity deck
  • On premise concierge
  • Assigned parking for all units in secured garage plus optional valet parking services

Looking for more info?  Contact me today at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com and you can always call me at 305-799-2124.

Miami New Construction Spotlight – ECHO Brickell

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It’s no secret that Miami is undergoing a new condo boom; in fact, Cranespotters reports that more than 145 new condo towers with nearly 20,000 units have been proposed in the tricounty South Florida region of Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach as of July 31, 2013.  Since I am frequently asked about these new projects, I thought it would be helpful to highlight some of the new buildings.  This week, I’m kicking things off with one of my favorite new construction condominiums: ECHO Brickell.

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Echo Brickell, a boutique luxury development with 180 units and 57 stories, is truly a special project.  Located  at 1451 Brickell Ave. on the east-side of Brickell Avenue, many of the units will have unobstructed bay views.  Developed by New York-based Property Markets Group (PMG), Echo Brickell is the sister project to Echo Aventura, which broke ground last year.

Echo Brickell will feature conceptual design by world-renowned architect Carlos Ott and interior design by yoo Studio.  One of the most unique features of Echo is that all units will be delivered “furniture ready” – completely finished!  This is a major difference from the standard “designer ready” model of other buildings where units are delivered with kitchens, baths, and bathroom floors, but are otherwise raw and require finishing, from lighting to paint to baseboards and floors.

Units at Echo will be totally finished, complete with a contemporary lighting package, including recessed lighting, dimmers, and lighting control.  Buyers will have their choice of paint and gorgeous Italian marble finishings – even on the terraces.  And speaking of the terraces (which will be 6′ – 8′ deep), all units feature summer kitchens aka a built-in barbecue on your balcony.

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Other residence features include 9′ – 14′ ceilings, 8′ Italian entry doors, fully built-out his and hers walk-in closets in the master suites, semi-private elevators with biometrics technology (facial recognition cameras), custom PMG Smart Home technology, master suites feature Dornebracht and Duravit fixtures, side-by-side paneled Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, built-in coffee and espresso machine and custom Italian cabinetry.

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Building amenities include a vanishing-edge pool and deck with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami, South Beach and the Atlantic Ocean, state of the art fitness center and spa overlooking pool, Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami, resort-style poolside food and beverage service, four hot tubs with bathing deck overlooking the spectacular Brickell skyline, concierge services, and robotic parking.  Oh, and if you’re interested in one of the penthouses, your purchase comes with a brand-spankin’-new Tesla Model S.  Starting prices for penthouses are around $10 million.

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Out of the 180 units, roughly 55 remain available for purchase.  Floor plans consist of 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units (you can see the actual floor plans on Echo’s website, here), and prices start around $900/sf and up.  Condo fees are priced at $0.99/sf.  Ground breaking is expected to take place in the next 30 – 60 days, with completion expected in 2017.

For an awesome virtual tour of Echo Brickell, check out the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5Uq83SW6U

For more information on Echo Brickell or any other new construction project, contact me at lindsayrubens@avatarflorida.com or 305.799.2124.