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California Roll House by Violent Volumes

BillandBryanAdmin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:57:34 +0000

The mobile California Roll House by Violent Volumes was designed to be assembled and disassembled in record time. It is a project able to show us how design and technology can join their efforts to make enjoyable to live also one of the most human-unfriendly environment, the desert. Made from fibre-reinforced plastic and supported by carbon trusses, the material that is wrapped around the shell extends out onto the ground as a kind of platform for activities, night time dining, and in general to distinguish between the cube and its surrounding landscape. To maximize space, doors are automated using hydraulic power, and bedrooms are separated using either curtain dividers or bookshelves. In addition to being very interesting to look at, this home’s microclimate – controlled electronically – is actually very comfortable. During the heat of the day, the glass panels’ transparency can be manipulated to let in very little light, and later, when it’s cooler, daylighting can be extended. Modularized skylights permit even further light.”

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Icon South Beach Real Estate

BillandBryanAdmin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:47:46 +0000

The ever coveted dream of living in a paradise has come true for the residents of the Icon South Beach real estate. This magnificent wonder is found in the booming “SoFi” district of the international gateway to the Americas, Miami Beach.

The Icon South Beach real estate has all the features that will make life a paradise. With views of the Atlantic Ocean, Biscayne Bay, the Miami skyline and South Beach, everyday waking up in one of these wonders will transcend you into a world full of magic with the never ending selection of fabulous restaurants and shops that define the Miami Beach lifestyle. The entrance of the Icon South Beach condo is an extraordinary two-story lobby that begs to be touched, admired and inhabited. It was designed by the French designer Philippe Starck and it symbolizes the uniqueness of South Beach. Along with the best amenities imaginable, such as a spacious health spa, an infinity edge pool overlooking the beautiful Miami, walk-in closets, and 4 unique design palettes, nature, classic, culture and minimal, the Icon South Beach real estate has the pride of being the SoFi’s main spectacle.

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

W South Beach Real Estate – Live It, Own It!

BillandBryanAdmin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:25:37 +0000

The W South Beach real estate is a paradise blended with luxury in such a unique way that living in one of its residences is like living in a dream. The W South Beach is described as “Something much grander than a mere hip hotel”. The beach is the backyard; the front yard is the sleepless South Beach with its fabulous nightclubs and world-renowned restaurants featuring celebrity chefs – MR CHOW and Solea. Downstairs is another paradise with 5 distinct bars, a pool with a pool-side dining feature, and best of all, a whatever/whenever service which literally means that your wish is the command of the W South Beach real estate. Its resort-style pool described as “The lushest pool experience in Miami” by ELLE. All residents are perfectly sized, with ocean views to enjoy the summer breeze off the Atlantic Ocean and to enjoy some of life’s best feelings. Right outside the doorsteps is everything one needs, a fitness center, restaurants with world-renowned chefs, the most ideal location in the entire city, a never ending variety of things to do, places to go to, so therefore paradise is at your disposal. The W South Beach real estate is waiting with open arms and ready to give it all, it has to make all dreams to come true.

W Hotel and Residences South Beach is a 19-story tall, pet-friendly building consisting of 511 hotel units. All units face the ocean with unobstructed views and consist of studios (600sq/ft), one bedroom condos (800-1,100sq/ft) and two bedroom condos (1,200sq/ft). 5 bungalows of 1,350sq/ft are also available. All of the units have a ceiling height of 9 feet.

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

South Beach Condo Hotels

Brickell House Miami Condo Project

BillandBryanAdmin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:42:50 +0000

Downtown Miami is back! The BrickellHouse is the first major project to break ground in this area since 2008. A new 46-tower condo, is scheduled to open in 2014.

PROGRESSIVE. CONFIDENT. BRILLIANT.

BrickellHouse, located in Miami’s most prestigious and exclusive area – Brickell, represents the future of urban living. Because of its complexity and modernity it is a condominium that you have never seen before. BrickellHouse is Miami’s latest and most revolutionary address filled with advanced technology. It symbolizes the progressive lifestyle as life in Miami’s Brickell moves at the pace of technology. There is so much energy that thrives in the downtown environment of BrickellHouse.

THE CENTER OF MODERN LIVING.

BrickellHouse Miami condo is a state-of-the-art building, with cutting-edge green-building technology that includes a secure, fully automated parking garage. BrickellHouse Miami condo features a roof-top situated on the 46th floor, with a swimming pool and a sundeck with stunning water and skyline views; a 50-foot-long lap pool with poolside cabanas and a large heated whirlpool spa; a luxury spa with a sauna, steam and private treatment rooms; a fully equipped, state-of-the-art fitness center with HD TVs and wireless audio and many more amenities.

INTELIGENT BY DESIGN.

BrickellHouse Miami condos offers unique residences which boast floor-to-ceiling windows and feature inspiring views of city skylines and the crystal-blue horizons of Biscayne Bay. They have spacious modern layouts from 500 to 5000 Sq.Ft. with expansive private balconies. Open layouts are highlighted by high-end finishes and high-tech conveniences. BrickellHouse Miami condos reflect a forward-thinking approach to life and aesthetics in every possible manner.

MIAMI’S MODERN MOVEMENT.

BrickellHouse Miami condo is located in Miami’s most chic and progressive neighborhood, just minutes away from other popular destinations such as Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables. In the close proximity are: the New World Symphony, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the performing arts as well as the American Airlines Arena. That’s not all, there are several large urban projects to arrive like the $3 billion Resorts World Miami, a 10-millionsquare-foot complex that is slated to include Miami’s first casino and the new Miami Art Museum (MAM) which will be located in the heart of water-front Museum Park.

If you want to buy at the best prices, now it is definitely the time to buy in Brickell!

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

Robots May Greet You at Next Open House

BillandBryanAdmin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:01:28 +0000

It will take at least a few years, but the whiz kids at M.I.T. are working on a robot that may guide you through a home that’s for sale.

The elite Personal Robotics Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology has worked for years to develop what team members call “highly expressive humanoids.” They include a robot named Rea, who currently exists in a virtual world, where people can ask questions about buying property.

The group’s goal is to create lifelike robots that easily can interact with humans, work with them side-by-side, and learn from everything people ask or tell them.

Results of the possible breakthrough would be unbelievable. Instead of being glad-handed by a human real estate agent when you visit an open house, the robot would greet you and then guide you through the home while pointing out its amenities. Its extendible arms could pick up plastic coffee cups and empty cheese plates that visitors left behind, while its built-in sensors would alert it to replace a burnt-out light bulb or adjust a hyperactive thermostat.

The robots also would allow agents to avoid one of their least-favorite jobs: Spending hours or even weeks showing a home to dozens of prospective buyers. And instead of a human agent asking you to fill out your name and other information when you visit, all the info could be gathered with the quick swipe of a driver’s license or other identification card — much like the info on the card you use at the supermarket or gas station to debit an account or get a discount.

The machines pose some problems, though. One concerns privacy issues, including how real-life agents might use the information from potential buyers that the robots could collect. In addition, automated humanoids may not be able to prevent theft the way an eagle-eyed human agent could if a questionable buyer shows up with the intention to steal personal possessions from the house.

It’ll also take some time before the robots could answer legal or tax questions that human agents field on a daily basis, in part because even the whiz kids at M.I.T. have not yet been able to develop a universal program that addresses the intricacies of local and state laws or the rules imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. That’s good news for lawyers and accountants, as well as for reporters who write columns about real estate.

Source: www.dailyherald.com

The Residences at W South Beach Real Estate Hits $250 Million Dollars in Sales

BillandBryanAdmin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:44:46 +0000

Miami’s landmark condo-hotel continues success through turbulent market

The Residences at W South Beach real estate reports a total of $250 million in sales to date. This noteworthy milestone for the project follows a series of 40 closings between May and September 2011 with prices averaging over $1600-per-square-foot.

The 408-unit oceanfront condo-hotel has consistently maintained its premium price point since the inception of sales in 2006, just prior to the market crash that caused the South Florida real estate bubble to burst and a high percentage of projects to halt efforts. Pricing at W South Beach continues to far exceed that of its neighbors, with many of surrounding properties selling at over $1000-per-square-foot.

“I am thrilled with the sales results we are seeing at W South Beach,” said David Edelstein, the property’s co-owner and developer. “We launched this project before the market crashed, worked our way through the worst economic downturn in our lifetime, and have come through it with sustained and well-above average pricing. At the end of the day, we are delivering a truly exceptional product in a remarkable location.”

The high quality and unique residential experience at W South Beach has proven to be a driving force for sales, with experienced, existing owners purchasing additional units. Forty percent of sales in 2011 were from repeat buyers or a direct result of referrals from other unit owners at the property.

The trend of repeat buyers at W South Beach has been particularly prevalent among American families. Citing three specific transactions between May 2011 and March 2012, two owners upgraded to units more than double the size of the original purchase, and one upgraded from a two to three-bedroom residence. Traditionally, the owner will enter one or both in the hotel program.

The portfolio of buyers at W South Beach is a global mix, with 65% from international markets that include Brazil, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Russia, Turkey, and Nigeria. The property’s domestic buyer profile includes residents with first homes primarily along the East Coast, including New York and South Florida, as well as those from other U.S. cities such as Nashville and St. Louis.

The diverse range of buyers has helped push sales for all unit types. Studios sell in the largest volumes with upper penthouses selling at the highest absolute dollar amounts and highest price per square foot. Resales have also become a focus for W South Beach with the recent addition of an in-house division dedicated to these specific types of transactions.

W South Beach has become the go-to destination on Miami Beach’s bustling Collins Avenue for both locals and jetsetters. Its extensive list of services and amenities has distinguished it from other hotels and condominiums; offerings include a designated residential concierge and W’s signature Whatever/Whenever service. Additionally, W South Beach is home to the internationally renowned Mr Chow, New York’s famed eatery, The Dutch, Bliss Spa, Warren-Tricomi salon, retail outpost, Therapy, and Miami’s hottest nightclub, Wall. The property has attracted a slew of high-profile events and happenings during Art Basel, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, Winter Music Conference, and Super Bowl in 2010. Famous faces spotted at W South Beach include Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Bono, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Kate Walsh, Hilary Swank, Rob Lowe, Cameron Diaz, Alex Rodriguez, Sean Penn, Leonardo DiCaprio, among many others.

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

Miami Real Estate Developers’ Plans Getting More Creative

BillandBryanAdmin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:51:45 +0000

     If the real estate bust was good for anything, it might be that it’s forcing developers to get more creative.
   How creative?
   Try high-rise condos with elevators for cars that allow you to park next to your living room — even if it’s on the 20th floor. Or a shopping center adorned with artwork, and a parking garage that lets you pull up to the retailer of your choice. Or try turning a former landfill into a mixed-use development. Those were among the plans discussed Friday during a developer roundtable organized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.
   Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also stopped by.
   To have developers gearing up for projects, “it means there’s light at the end of the tunnel,” Mayor Gimenez told about 100 people at the lunch hosted by law firm Bilzin Sumberg at 1450 Brickell Ave.
   “It’s good to have these workshops because it means there’s work,” the mayor said, adding that his administration will streamline the permitting process. “We’ll do everything in our power to make it easier for you to build and create, and to continue to create this beautiful city.”
   Developers on the panel talked about how much of today’s tight post-crash real estate market is about finding a niche, whether that’s offering unconventional luxuries to stand out to wealthy foreign buyers or simply scouting for previously overlooked sites to get the most land for the money.
   Local developer Gil Dezer is getting creative with help from Germany-based Porsche Design Group in a project catering to wealthy buyers, particularly from abroad.
   ”We’ve come up with the car elevator,” Mr. Dezer said.
   Dezer Development and Porsche are partnering on the Porsche Design Tower, where elevators are to lift cars into the sky to high-rise condos, each with its own parking space in a glass-walled showroom.
   The 57-foor, 132-unit tower is planned for Sunny Isles Beach. Mr. Dezer said the building would have the world’s first elevators with their own fire-suppression system. The units are expected to be priced up to several million dollars each.
   ”We’ll be charging for the parking space as part of the units, instead of giving it away free in a garage,” Mr. Dezer said. The high-rise parking “offers more security, which is important to a lot of our South American customers.”

   Another project catering to well-heeled foreign buyers is the 49-unit Apogee Beach in Hollywood Beach. Developer Carlos Rosso, president of Related Condominium Division, said units are selling for about $1 million on average, with the company requiring buyers to pay at least 80% of the price before completion.
   Mr. Rosso said about 95% of buyers at Apogee Beach come from Latin America.
   ”The more we go to feeder markets” outside the US, “the more we find that the cash is in South America,” he said, adding that Miami has the potential to become “the New York of Latin America.”

   Brett Dill, president of the Swerdlow Group, described a somewhat different approach. Instead of buying relatively little land and building vertically, his group is planning a mixed-use development on a 180-acre site off Biscayne Boulevard in North Miami that was once a landfill.
   Named Biscayne Landing, the project will feature about 800,000 square feet of retail and plenty of open space, and eventually could include up to 3,500 housing units, Mr. Dill said.
   “We’re actually underutilizing the land, but there’s such an abundance of it,” he added. “There’s almost an unlimited capacity for development [there] in the next 10 years.”
   Jeff Berkowitz, president of Berkowitz Development Group, said his firm has been waiting for several months for permits from the City of Coral Gables for the proposed Gables Station. The project would feature four levels of upscale retail — about 333,000 square feet in total — divided by a 1,450-space parking garage. The project also will feature nearly $1 million worth of art on public display, Mr. Berkowitz said.
   ”The garage will be done so cars can go to the front doors of retailers they like to visit,” he added. “This will be a trophy project. We hope to get the permits in the next two months. Then we hope to get enough leasing done that lenders will give us enough money to go forward.”

Source: http://www.miamitodaynews.com/news/120202/story5.shtml

Living at Continuum – South Beach Real Estate

BillandBryanAdmin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:09:59 +0000

The miracle that is the Continuum condo, encompasses all of life’s wonders, magic and greatest sensations. Located in the evolving SoFi district of the world-famous Miami Beach, the Continuum is one of the hottest spots in South Florida and one of the best Miami Beach condos. Every day waking up to panoramic views of the ocean on one of the balconies of the Continuum is only possible while living at the Continuum South Beach real estate. There is a choice of 15 styles of residences, all fully equipped with floor-to-ceiling glass doors, some of the most futuristic amenities exclusive to the Continuum such as an electronic key system, and coveted interior design that make these bathrooms and kitchens one-of-a-kind. To top it all off, the Continuum’s ideal location nearby the incredible Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road makes it possible to live life to the fullest.

The Continuum South Beach real estate is on the “desire list” of many of people. You are probably wondering what is available there for sale. There is nothing easier to find it out than visiting our website: www.bryanandbill.com/condo/Continuum-South-Beach. The biggest choice is for 2 and 3 bedroom units as well as studios while there is only one 7 bedroom apartment and a penthouse available. The price starts at $773 for a townhouse and goes up to $3,524 for a beautiful 7 bedroom apartment located on the 36th floor.

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

Apogee South Beach Real Estate

BillandBryanAdmin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:10:27 +0000

Location, Leisure and Luxury are the three “L’s” that identify the Apogee – one of the best Miami Beach condos. In the fast-paced Miami Beach, this luxury South Beach real estate is evolving along with the everyday evolution that is occurring in one of the hottest and trendiest spots in the entire world. There are 17 stories which make it easier to reach the sky and 67 fabulous units, all with their own unique flavor and style to choose from. Each unit at this South Beach real estate has access to a private elevator, an enormous floor-to-ceiling glass window with magnificent views of the natural wonders of South Florida, and even an 11 foot deep balcony to soak up the Sun’s rays and breathe in the fresh ocean breeze.

The Apogee South Beach real estate is also a portal to the future with access to some of the latest technology available such as a wireless lighting system and an interactive smart panel. The best choice of the SoFi district and one of the best Miami Beach condos is the Apogee due to its proximity to some of the finest dining and shopping locations along with the peace and tranquility that is found only inside the Apogee.

Right now there are only four units available at the Apogee South Beach real estate, each with a private elevator.

- Unit # 501 – 4,154 Sq.ft. (386m2), 4 bedrooms, $6,150,000

This is Apogee’s most-desired floor plan, ready for you to move in to. This 4,154 Sq.ft. apartment is surrounded on three sides with 2,500 Sq.ft. of sweeping, 11-foot-deep terraces, including an outdoor kitchen with grill. The interior space is masterfully designed with a spacious master suite and a master bath over the Miami Beach waterways (looking out over Fisher Island), an extraordinary and impressive gas-fueled kitchen, a separate media room, 11-foot ceilings and a host of unique, high-quality features.

- Unit # 603 – 3,103 Sq.ft. (289m2), 3 bedrooms, $7,199,000

- Unit # 703 – 3,103 Sq.ft. (289m2), 3 bedrooms, $6,800,000

This is a flow throgh unit with the only condo on the beach with 11ft balconies, outdoor kitchen with BBQ. Interior designed by Rockstar Interiors, $1 million in upgrades. Unit comes with 2 1/2 Car Enclosed parking garage w/ A/C. Views of Fisher Island, Ocean & Sunset.

- Unit # 1403 – 3,103 Sq.Ft. (289m2), 3 bedrooms, $7,490,000

This Apogee unit boasts Limestone floors, custom wall finishes and professionally decorated furnishings that make it the ultimate turnkey offering. Mile & Sub Zero’s gourmet kitchens & baths that spas would envy. Has its own private elevator foyer.

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.

South of Fifth – South Beach’s Ultra Luxury Neighborhood

BillandBryanAdmin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:21:19 +0000

South of Fifth – the most upscale residential corner of South Beach, a tropical oasis of waterfront elegance. Whether you prefer a sun-drenched afternoon by a heated outdoor pool or sailing, revel in the South Beach lifestyle. Savor award-winning international dining in a variety of casual venues. The famous Art Deco District is nearby with exciting shopping and the nightlife of the trendy South Beach. Here, the best of the best South Beach real estate rise over the Atlantic Ocean, South Point Park and the Miami Beach Marina. Only in SoFi (South of Fifth), you can find beautifully appointed guestrooms designed to draw on the tranquility of the tropics influenced by the magic of South Beach.

Icon, Apogee, Murano Grande, Murano Portofino, Continuum, Yacht Club and Portofino Tower are the South of Fifth ultra luxury condos, to find out which one would suit you the best, read more.

Last week we were writing about the Murano Grande – a luxury South Beach condo. You can find the post by clicking on Murano Grande.

This week we would like to present to you the Icon South Beach real estate, which, when visited, will make a huge first impression on you, but not only one time, anytime.

Icon is one of the most “Impressive and expressive“, “luxurious and liberating” South Beach real estate. The entrance of the Icon South Beach condo is an extraordinary two-story lobby designed by the French designer Philippe Starck and it symbolizes the uniqueness of Miami Beach. He also created four themes to finish Icon South Beach condos. Find your favorite one! The Nature plan – airy with natural wood, the Classic approach – tailored with echoes of French chateaux and Scottish castles, the Culture plan with colorful baroque touches and the Minimal one – all about simplicity and purity. You are also free to create your own design style. Express yourself and create a home as individual as your fingertips!

If you are interested in Miami Beach condos or South Beach real estate visit our website: http://www.bryanandbill.com/ or give us a call at 305-791-2349.