REAL ESTATE
The Miami Beach Edition
Vision of The Future
The Rise of Miami's Luxury Developments
Text by Marius Koller & Garrett Booker
FEB-MAR 2014
Meet some incredible new developments that will soon grace Miami’s skyline. Ian Schrager presents 26 One-of-a-Kind Residence -the The Miami Beach EDITION. He is back in Miami Beach for the first time in 17 years since the launch of his game-changing Delano hotel.Delano ushered in a new modern era and rebooted Miami Beach as a top resort destination. It was the first new hotel to come along since the 60’s, and it was truly groundbreaking. It attracted those who had previously abandoned Miami Beach for more exciting vacation locales. Miami Beach is no longer simply a resort destination, but is fast becoming a bonified, world-class, international city with its vibrant art scene,first-rate architecture and cultural institutions attracting global citizens from all around the world. This time Schrager introduces residential Miami living— homes fit perfectly global citizens. These 26 limited edition residences set themselves apart from anything else in Miami Beach and are the most unique and distinct spaces in all of South Florida. ”There is simply nothing else like them currently in the marketplace. We tried to capture the details of life in the details of the architecture,” says Schrager.
All with commanding panoramic views, each of these sophisticated and stylish “Homes in the Sky”is a one-of-a-kind, custom one-off and different from the other. Designed by world-renown
architect John Pawson, the residences will sit on the top floors of the existing, landmarked 1950s building that will be the Miami Beach EDITION hotel, as well as in an adjacent, newly constructed 18-story tower.
"It’s the art of living not the job of living"
Dedicated to the “Good Life”, The Residences offer the best of all worlds: the privacy and individuality of a custom, one-of-a-kind home; the benefit of ownership; and exclusive access to all the services, privileges and amenities of a unique world-class urban resort, including a myriad of exciting and dynamic food, beverage and entertainment options. Although part of The Miami Beach EDITION, The Residences will have their own dedicated private entrance as well as an anonymous “celebrity”entrance, for ultimate privacy. Taking into consideration that people come to Miami to be outside, the outdoor spaces at The Residences are finally done correctly and are not merely an afterthought. Expansive “Outdoor Rooms” invite effortless continuity between indoor and outdoor living. Gardens literally in the sky are akin to those found in private residential
homes. These extraordinary outdoor spaces feature private lap pools and plunge pools, outdoor kitchens, dining areas, fireplaces and pergolas designed by John Pawson. There is enough space for a private outdoor gym or to enjoy yoga, along with soaring panoramic views of both the ocean and the bay—you feel as if you are standing on the deck of a ship.
Pawson uses an unparalleled level of finishes and details to create interiors of maximum comfort, functionality and aesthetic pleasure. Generous living areas are light filled with floor-to-ceiling windows and bleached teak wood flooring throughout, including the balconies and terraces. Each residence has Pawson’s magic touch with custom designed, open Bulthaup kitchens with islands as well as master bathrooms with Italian white onyx translucent screens and custom-cast integral concrete bathtubs and sinks. “It’s the art of living not the job of living.“ These unique homes, dedicated to the “Good Life”, offer all the benefits of ownership, the services and amenities of a world-class urban resort,and a completely managed household without the bother of managing it or the full expense of maintaining it. Schrager continues to exceed expectations by recognizing what residents want and need before they even know it themselves— a home with the work taken out of it, ideal for resort living