As winter approaches, northerners miss South Florida’s sun, sand and waves. A week at the hotel may not be enough for you. Consider a place called “home” instead — one that captures the luxuries you truly want in a place you truly want. Here are some of them:
Eighty Seven Park by Renzo Piano; Surfside.
Designed by architectural expertise Renzo Piano, this eighteen-storey tower will be a bright spot for anyone trying to find luxury accommodations in South Florida. With residences ranging from 1,000 to over 4,000 squad feet, Eighty Seven Park will boast 70 residences with amazing views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Miami skyline. Amenities unique to the facility include a wine cellar, library, Start Center (for business or pleasure), and a botanical exhibit, amongst the more traditional condo offerings.
Sweeping modern design peppered with sculptural art by constructivist Pablo Achugarry, Gran Paraiso is slated to become one of Miami’s hottest condo destinations. Residents are granted access to a private Bay front beach club, pool terrace lined with tropical foliage, and plush gardens. Residences feature floor-to-ceiling windows/walls, with glass rail terraces for unobstructed views.
A towering presence on the Miami skyline, Aria on the Bay delivers the luxury South Florida lifestyle you have been craving. Residences feature open floor plans to maximise living space and highlight views. Facilities include three swimming pools located to allow swimmers to enjoy the dawn and sunset, a lounge, spa and fitness center to cater for the health and well-being of condo residents who seek the nice life in all aspects of terms.
Still in the pre-construction stage, Echo Brickell is among the largest proposed condo developments in Miami in recent memory. It will feature 180 residential units, a full swimming pool at 250 feet above the ground, a gym and spa, and 30 penthouse suites. Residences will incorporate state-of-the-art technology to enhance living convenience and luxury experience. The penthouse units will feature 14-foot ceiling windows/walls with incredible ocean and bay views.
Murano at Portofino; South Beach.
This 37-storey condo has 189 units with floor-to-ceiling windows for panoramic views of the sea, bay and skyline. Many of the residences have their own private lift entrance and ocean flow into the bay via floor plans. Set on 12 acres of manicured grounds, amenities include two heated lagoon pools, a sports center complete with tennis courts, a full spa and sauna.
