Enrique Norten, Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna, industry leaders in design, development, and marketing of fine living, were hosted by Haute Living's Seth Semilof and April Donelson, going deep into detail about the 38-story glass tower located in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Watch the webinar below

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About the leaders behind 2000 Ocean:

Enrique Norten: He helms the formidable design team behind 2000 Ocean, alongside lead architect and partner, Andrea Steele. Founded by Norten, TEN Arquitectos boasts a portfolio of more than 60 landmark museums, libraries, public parks, resi­dences, hotels, and universities in cities around the globe, each designed to improve urban living.

Edgardo Defortuna: President, CEO and Founder of Fortune International Group, a Miami-based full-service real estate firm recognized throughout South Florida, Latin America and Europe as a leader in high-end luxury real estate. He oversees all of the company’s activities across all of its business units. Mr. Defortuna brings 30+ years of experience in the real estate industry and is considered a visionary and a driving force in South Florida real estate.

Shahab Karmely: As the founder of KAR Properties LLC, and through KAR and/or its affiliates, Mr. Shahab Karmely has acquired, repositioned, and monetized over 3 million square feet of office, luxury mixed-use, and industrial space in the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe. With offices in New York and Miami, KAR currently oversees the management of a core portfolio of assets and a development pipeline in excess of 5 million square feet.

Top left: Enrique Norten, top right: Edgardo Defortuna, bottom: Shahab Karmely

Highlight quotes:

Enrique Norten: "The beauty or one of the big assets of this project is the team. Shahab and Edgardo, what both of them have is a tremendous appreciation and love for good architecture; and a good process of construction; good use of materials and details. They understand the tectonic process of architecture. That is what makes this project quite unique and very special... Working with people that know and appreciate good architecture is very unique... When you buy an apartment, you not only buy the squared feet inside the glass. You are really buying everything that the project offers you...  Every one of our projects is like a child to us. You love them all, and you hate them all, for different reasons. They are part of your family and, at the end, they are part of your legacy."

Shahab Karmely: "The ultimate expression of success in development is when people feel like you have given them a new home. They walk in and say, 'I am home, this is where I want to be'... One of the significant changes in the coming-to-age of Miami over the last 7-10 years is that it has significantly broadened to include the entire world, and is taking it as a place to not only visit but to invest. Miami is on par with any city in the world...Because of the surrounding low-rise buildings, I saw that we had a unique circumstance where you have not only unobstructed views to the ocean to the east and west but also north and south... I wanted somebody with a unique vision (to design the building). The collaboration (with Enrique) has been wonderful... Healthy living is part of luxury living...  This building has a story. Enrique has created a journey within this building that moves through the spaces. Transition through space is much more human if you can tell a story... Life has one constant: change."

Edgardo Defortuna: "It is hard today to find a site that is empty and has the ability to build a building of these characteristics. Hallandale is positioned very well. It's a very residential neighborhood but it's 10 minutes away from Aventura, 15-20 minutes away from Bal Harbour. If you want the activities of South Beach, you have it in very close proximity... (On benefits of partnering with Norten and Karmely) We love great design, attention to detail, and understand what the customer is looking for, so it's important that the architect and developer put their stamp to it. The ability to design in a way to be in contact with nature, see the ocean, and being able to see the city views and be in contact with the overall life of Miami is very attractive... People can understand everything that we are selling by the virtual tours. The process of selling has been seamless, and in some cases even more active than before we had the lockdown... The Latin American buyer is still there, but the big, strong market is coming from the US and our Canadian friends from the north."

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The spoke with host Erik Haase of Haute Living about their respective markets and how each has adapted to changes to the industry in the last eight to 10 weeks. Watch the webinar below.

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Luxury development 2000 Ocean creators Enrique Norten, Shahab Karmely and Edgardo Defortuna talk about the project. REGISTER: https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/4215887787079/WN_pEnoKlLMSlCmoE1ySypE3A

Faith Wilson, Vickey Barron, Josh Dotoli

Highlight quotes:

Vickey Barron: "We have a trend in the family where we buy when everyone else says you shouldn't be... In New York, for our contracts that got signed last week, the negotiation was between 7-10% off of the asking price... I have numerous conversations with clients of different price points, and the conversation is that New York will take a little longer to come back around. It doesn't mean deals will not get done. I have a client who is relocating to New York for their job, and they're in contract to purchase something they have not seen but trusted in me and my team to identify the property... People look for those brokers that have the expertise, knowledge, and trust. Trust is going to win all day long... You want to be able to pause and direct and drive your business in the direction you want it to go. Think strategically about how you can come up with better ways to service the people and take care of them."

Josh Dotoli: "Compass has done a tremendous job of putting out a ton skill-building trainings for our team members so that, although they may not be as busy during this time, they are still able to sharpen their skills and reach out to clients... I think we will continue to see discounts. Like any tough time, the US bounces back very strongly, so I'm hoping by 2021 that we return to some sort of normalcy in our markets... This is an excellent time to regroup and to be in a position that when we really pull out of this, that you are fully optimized."

Faith Wilson: "(In Vancouver), our office is closed to the public. My small team is here, but basically it is just us... We have a policy in place on our MLS where it's documented on what has to happen if you want to see a property and then what we do over there to show it. There are masks, gloves, and only a couple of people that are showing at a time. We have been fortunate that a few of our properties are new and vacant, so that's helpful as well... For someone from the US to have a second or third home, it is a great lifestyle. There are great outdoors, amenities, shopping, and restaurants... It is a good time to buy. There is potential for good purchases... For al of us, our clients want to hear from us to hear what's going on. It's key that we stay in touch with them and give good advice."

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Photo courtesy of HOMAGE

The Alyn by Gordon Property Group, officially announced its partnership with fitness company, HOMAGE. The venture was created by personal trainers and brother duo, Eric and Ryan Johnson, who have trained a number of high-profile clients such as Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Gosling, Sebastian Stan, and Olivia Cooke. Through this partnership, The Alyn brought in the HOMAGE team to have the company design the building’s multi-level fitness facility, as well as facilitate the onsite fitness class programming. This is the first time tenants will have access to the same training as Hollywood’s top celebs.

Photo courtesy of One River Point

Luxury projects 2000 Ocean and One River Point are incorporating organic, locally-sourced, quality ingredients into his developments and their restaurants. Residents will be able to order complimentary wheatgrass shots which will be available on demand. Each development will feature its own signature health drink and a specifically-designed healthy snack menu. These amenities will be across the board at 2000 Ocean, in partnership with the Wright Fit who will handle the health and wellbeing aspects of the project, and at One River Point in its riverfront restaurant, pool deck restaurant and the restaurant in the private Sky Club.

Photo courtesy of Akoya

Akoya Boca West in Boca Raton, Florida,  provides its residents with access to an exclusive partnership with the nearby hospital through which Akoya can coordinate on-site doctor visits, book medical visits, in-home appointments, and more, at any time of day. A healthy step up from simply dinner reservations, tickets to a show, or a private chauffeur.

Photo courtesy of The Jills Zeder Group

The Regalia Penthouse, listed by The Jills Zeder Group,  encompasses the top three floors of the building and features a $1 million, 1,500 square foot his-and-her bathroom and full spa with a Jacuzzi tub, towel-warming wall and more. Surrounded by spectacular views, the Master Bathroom is clad in extraordinary Calacatta Marble slabs with a private sauna and steam room. 

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Last night, in Miami, KAR Properties LLC, 2000 Ocean’s New York-based developer, celebrated the sales launch as well as the grand opening of the innovative gallery for the beachfront high-rise, which is the sole new development north of Golden Beach.

The 5,000sq. ft. gallery showcased a 7.5-foot scale model of the residential tower and utilized virtual reality to render the opulently designed residences. Aside from exploring floor plans, fact sheets and exquisite fixtures through VIP tours, guests could also enjoy interactive virtual-space presentations of the condominiums.

The developer, Shahab Karmely, and the exclusive sales team of Douglas Elliman Development Marketing mingled among the attendees and answered questions on the forward-thinking design of 2000 Ocean. Also on hand were representatives of the Italian interior design firm, Minotti, tasked with sweeping their first stateside project in luxury, as well as the renowned architect of the 38-story tower, Enrique Norten, of TEN Arquitectos.

By 2020, when 2000 Ocean is slated for completion, the 64 residences will be furniture-ready yet personalized thanks to Minotti SpA’s curated services. The all-stone kitchens and bathrooms will be custom-designed by Minotticucine.

“We are thrilled to share our vision of what we believe is a unique synthesis of style, luxury and the ultimate in resort-style living,” said Karmely during the event. “2000 Ocean is setting the standard for future developments and will offer an unparalleled quality of life for residents while enhancing the Atlantic Coastline.”

Ranging from three to six bedrooms, the residences boast price tags that start at $2.8 million. These high-end homes come with a glut of amenities, including biometric access to private elevator landings, two swimming pools, a spa, a Hammam ice room and an art gallery among other perks.

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KAR Properties has partnered with the globally recognized Minotti to offer elegant interior design furnishings and finishes. Minotti is a leading Italian manufacturer and designer whose name is synonymous with the highest level of quality for a discerning clientele. This will be the first time that Minotti will bestow its interior design vision for a residential tower in the United States. 2000 Ocean will feature all stone custom Minotti Cucine designed kitchens and bathrooms along with interior and exterior amenity spaces exclusively furnished by Minotti SpA. Residents will receive their fully finished and furniture-ready units with personalized interior design services by Minotti SpA.

A leader in architecture, Enrique Norten of TEN Arquitectos is the creative force behind the design of 2000 Ocean. With an impressive portfolio of projects throughout the United States and Latin America, Norten has created this latest masterpiece, which will change the Atlantic Coastline. Douglas Elliman Development Marketing, one of the country’s most prestigious and proficient brokerages, has been brought on board to handle the sales and marketing for this exclusive beachfront project.

2000 Ocean will rise on the beach as a 38-story glass tower with unobstructed panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding beaches. The 64 residences will begin on the fifth floor and will be half-floor residences all the way to the 33rd floor. The three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath residences have private dining rooms, biometrically accessed private elevator landings, floor-to-ceiling glass walls and expansive east and west terraces. The full-floor penthouse residences on floors 34-36 provide 360-degree panoramic views. These six-bedroom and six-and-a-half bath residences include staff quarters, east and west terraces, indoor and outdoor showers and floor-to-ceiling glass walls providing views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Additionally, there will be a unique duplex-sky villa with expansive outdoor terraces, private swimming pool, summer kitchen and a host of other special features including indoor and outdoor bathrooms.

2000 Ocean’s 64 families will be living a quintessential lifestyle with standout amenities. These include two swimming pools with expansive sunrise and sunset views - one being an elevated oceanfront pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the other a ‘Sunset Lounge’ pool with private lounges; private cabanas and private outdoor dining overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway and surrounded by lush landscaping. In addition, there is a freestanding spa pavilion with treatment rooms, Hammam (steam bath), ice room and yoga room. This pavilion is nestled within the elevated landscape and opens onto the contemplative bamboo garden, curated gardens designed by landscape architect Sasaki Associates, a tranquility garden with lemon trees, an oceanfront curated art library with garden views, Oceanside Café and Juice Bar managed by The Wright Fit. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness center overlooking the gardens, sunset terrace – garden facing private function room, additional community room facing the Atlantic Ocean and indoor theater and entertainment area.

In addition to raising the bar for boutique beachfront living in South Florida, the development team is also committed to community improvement. The project will be surrounded with lush landscaping along South Ocean Drive and plans include enhanced public beach access and a gorgeous neighborhood aesthetic. KAR Properties, together with its team of experts, is elevating the caliber of luxury and leading the future of boutique opulent living along the dazzling shores of the Atlantic.

Update: The sales gallery for 2000 Ocean launched last week with a luxury bash in Miami.

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