Have you ever wondered what the apartments of the ultra-wealthy look like? Or who develops and designs the types of homes that attract billionaires? Meet MV Group USA, an award-winning Design-Build firm that specializes in building for billionaires and the ultra-wealthy. Located in Miami, FL, and founded in 2007 by President and CEO Manny Angelo Varas, MV Group is ranked as the top builder for residences over $6M and ranked #2 for Top Florida builders by Build Zoom.

Today, Manny Angelo Varas has given Haute Residence a peek into the world of billionaires and is letting us see the beautiful and spacious apartments his company has developed for its high-end clientele.

Jade Penthouse

Jade Penthouse

The sky is the limit in this superb 2-story 5 bedroom and 5.5 bathroom waterfront Penthouse crowned by a spectacular rooftop terrace and stunning bay and ocean views. This property is 4,300 square feet internal and 1,800 square feet outside.

This unit contains a leather upholstered private elevator foyer into a gracious open living/dining room and a sensational chef's kitchen featuring Poliform cabinets and Wolf/Subzero appliances. The Master Bedroom suite includes beautifully appointed walk-in closets and a luxurious bathroom. The second floor features a family room with a wet bar and a huge terrace with an outdoor theater projector.

Jade Penthouse

Jade Penthouse

Residences by Armani Casa - Units 1100 & 4800 

Armani Casa Unit 1100

Residences by Armani/Casa is the creative vision of two modern design icons: Cesar Pelli and Giorgio Armani. Internationally acclaimed for their elegance and restraint, they came together for the very first time to create these dreamlike homes floating between sea and sky. MV Group USA has had the pleasure of designing and building multiple units in this luxury building, including unit 1100 and unit 4800.

Unit 1100

In typical Giorgio Armani fashion, no corner of unit 1100 at Residences by Armani Casa went unbeautified. Harmonizing sculptures and sophisticated interior décor make the impeccably modern unit an oceanside refuge, vastly open to unparalleled ocean views through walls of floor-to-ceiling windows and an elongated wraparound balcony.

Direct access to the terrace by the sea, from the fully-equipped master bedroom with a spa-like en suite and spacious walk-in closet. Bringing you to ever more heights of sky mansion living, world-class amenities of the prestigious condominium include a spa, fitness center, business center, swimming pool with sundeck, children's play area, theatre, cigar, and wine rooms, oceanfront restaurant and bar, beachside service, 24/7 concierge services, security, and valet parking.

Unit 4800

A 3,325 square foot residence at the prestigious and luxurious Armani Casa. This unit has 4 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms in addition to its expansive ocean and bay views.

This beautiful unit was sold to Malaysian billionaires Kim S. Thai and Bee G. Tan, who made their fortune as the largest rubber glove makers in the world; a business that boomed during the pandemic.

Paramount Residences - Ft. Lauderdale Beach Unit 1006

MV Group USA built an elegant & ultra-modern high floor 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroom unit in Paramount Residences Fort Lauderdale Beach. This premier new building offers 5-star amenities, a 3rd-floor pool overlooking the ocean, full beachside/pool service (chairs, umbrellas, towels) & a soon-to-open signature oceanfront restaurant. The kitchen includes impeccable Italian cabinetry and Sub-Zero and Wolf & Bosch appliances. The apartment includes marble baths with air massage and an ultra-whirlpool tub & rain showers, motorized window treatments, custom closets, modern lighting. This unit allows residents to enjoy dramatic views of the ocean, Intracoastal, downtown, and beautiful Florida sunsets!

For more information about MV Group USA and its luxury projects, visit their website here.

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Michael Scigliano, Prinicpal of MS2 Design Studio, is known for going above and beyond expectations when it comes to executing modern, yet timeless interior design that speaks to the clients' individual lifestyles and requests.

Typically, luxury interior design and attention to detail do not go hand in hand with speedy delivery, but when it came to this beautiful Fort Lauderdale home, Michael made an exception. "This was the fastest project I have completed," Michael revealed. "To consult with the client, design, order, deliver and install furniture for a custom five thousand square foot home, would normally take at least seven to nine months. This home was completely installed in three months, per the client's request."

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Despite this unique scenario, Michael revealed that this was a smooth and enjoyable design process.

"The time crunch was the biggest challenge. The clients were a delight to work with. They were decisive, had amazing taste and they gave me the freedom to design the home that I thought would be perfect for them. They fell in love with the home the second we presented it to the them."

Honestly, who could blame them? According to Michael, the clients are avid boaters and their only request was to have a light, ethereal space that complemented their yachting lifestyle.

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As seen in the Poggenpohl kitchen above, there is a delightful mix of eclectic materials throughout this home, which lends to a beautifully layered aspect throughout each space. "I like mixing classic materials into all of the modern spaces we design. This tends to give a timeless feel to the project. The shapes are modern but the materials are timeless."

The speed in which this project was completed is even more impressive when considering that Michael and his design team were able to install custom millwork into the home's office and master closet as well as custom furniture pieces throughout.

Photo Credit: Brett Hufziger Photography

Master Bedroom

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In the bedroom, Michael and the MS2 team used only the finest of materials. The bedding is fully-comprised of Jesurum Italian linen from E. Braun in New York. Michael noted, "The customer introduced me to the Jesurum line. He uses them on his yacht and wanted the same quality in his two Master Suites. The high thread count, soft hand and custom embroidery options are unique to this line and added an extra couture touch to this home."

Breakfast Room with Artichoke lighting Pendants by Jeremy Cole

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MS2 Design Studio specializes in custom built-in cabinetry, project management, unique wall and floor coverings, innovative lighting fixtures and custom furniture design that always looks to the future for the newest materials while still remaining true to the classics.

To learn more about Michael Scigliano and MS2 Design Studio, head over to https://ms2designstudio.com. Be sure to follow them on Instagram, @ms2designstudioofficial.

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They were hosted by Haute Living's Erik Haase. Watch the full webinar below.

Highlight quotes:

Anne Perry: "I've had an incredible six months at Compass. It's very tech-oriented... Hawaii resurged when Covid hit. I was on a call with you about 10 months ago regarding Covid and all were concerned about, 'Will the market come back?' Unfortunately, Florida and Hawaii both benefited. It has been very good to us and people are looking at lifestyles and living styles ,so we've enjoyed huge activity in the real estate world... We get more calls than we can handle in terms of product. There is only so much oceanfront and so much sand, and so it's really tough. People want security and privacy. They want to be in Hawaii."

Krista Richman: "Virtual tours, Matter ports have definitely been something that fortunately we were already using, and Zoom. Specifically at the Conrad in Fort Lauderdale, since it is a hotel and we have had a lot of international interest, half of our buyers up until 2020 were from Latin America. [When the pandemic hit] and then those Latin American sales did slow down, it has been primarily Americans [buying here] but I assume that will change again soon once the borders start opening. In Miami, we've always had a Latin American influence and just international influence in general. We've had a lot of condos that were built in 2017 and a lot of that inventory is filling up or on a second round of sales."

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Anne Perry, Krista Richman

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Each home at AKAI will be set on a 2-acre lot of private property, with residences ranging plans from 7,000-15,000 square feet and more. The open floor spaces across all the homes allow for modern design and high-end living.

“AKAI Estates is the first project of its kind in Southwest Ranches,” said Alex Yokana, developer of AKAI. “The exclusivity, privacy and ability to customize residences to exactly what a buyer desires is what sets AKAI Estates apart from any development in South Florida. Ideally located in close proximity to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, this development offers ease of access to the site with our convenient helipad, privacy and space buyers are looking for, and is yet the best location with access to South Florida’s top schools, fine dining, entertainment and culture.”

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Every estate features a pool and can be customized to add features such as putting greens, tennis/pickle-ball courts, or even a basketball court.

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Internationally acclaimed architect Vasco Vieira, founder and head architect of Portugal-based firm Vasco Vieira Arquitectos designed this exclusive enclave of homes. The firm has won awards for its previous work in individual villas, hotels, restaurants, spas, and commercial buildings, including Best European Development (CNBC Property Awards-2009), Best Residential Architecture Europe (Bloomberg Property Awards-2012), and first prize in Portugal for the Green Project Awards (2012).

AKAI is Vieira’s first residential project in the United States.

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“My aim for the AKAI villas was to create a new and exciting architectural experience, establishing a constant interaction between the interior and exterior spaces, with each villa embracing the terrain,” says Vieira. “Not only do all the main living spaces flow flawlessly with the exterior spaces, but the creation of a series of atriums allows for a constant contact with greenery and nature whilst experiencing the villa.”

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Italian design brand minotticucine was selected to decorate the kitchen of the model home at AKAI Estates.

The community will have easy access to world-famous entertainment, shopping, nightlife, golf, and more. Nearby top-rated schools, parks and cultural sites complete the package.

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AKAI Estates is being developed by Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski. Bento Queiroz Team at Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development.

For more information, please visit https://akaiestates.com/.

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Photo Credit: Courtesy of One Thousand Museum

Beckham Brand Limited, the partnership and licensing company owned by the soccer star and co-owner of Inter Miami CF, the newest Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, recently purchased a full-floor residence in the 62-story residential tower. The agreement was made months ago and closed earlier today.

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“Iconic design, sophisticated lifestyle, privacy and security are among the key factors driving our clients to make One Thousand Museum their Miami base,” said the development team of One Thousand Museum. “We know Mr. Beckham and his team will be very happy here.”

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A spokesperson for Beckham said, “With the launch of Inter Miami CF, David and his team are spending significant amounts of time in Miami. One Thousand Museum is a very special building and we are excited to join the community there.”

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The exoskeleton-shaped building by the London-based firm that adorns the Miami skyline like no other ever has officially opened in August of last year as one of the most anticipated developments in the world. It has top amenities including An indoor-outdoor 1KM wellness center with state-of-the-art equipment by Techno-Gym, yoga facilities, a Spa with relaxation pods, and private rooms for spa services. The Aquatic Center on the 61st floor features an indoor lap pool. One Thousand Museum's Sky Lounge has ample space for private events and fine dining by the building's culinary team. The building has a dedicated Curator of Hospitality to attend after residents' needs on- and offsite.

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The building's private rooftop helipad marks One Thousand Museum's status as the only residential building in Miami that has its own airport. It also partnered with Forbes Travel Guide to achieve lifestyle experiences for homeowners on par with the world's finest hotels, the first in the world to do so.

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Recently, developers Louis Birdman, Gilberto Bomeny, Gregg Covin, Todd Glaser, and Kevin Venger released images of the completed new building.

Daniel De La Vega's ONE Sotheby's International Realty Development Division is One Thousand Museum's exclusive listing agency. ONE Sotheby's agent Robert Hite brokered the deal as well.

For more on One Thousand Museum, call 855-663-6873 or visit www.1000museum.com.

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QUINT Collection Hollywood and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) go together like sand and ocean. Featuring a private marina and a setting that will serve as the ideal playground for yachting aficionados, this luxury development prepares to provide its ocean-loving residents a lifestyle that is truly meaningful.

Slated for delivery at the end of 2019, QUINT Collection Hollywood will be among the exhibitors of the 60^th edition of the boat show at the Super Yacht Village in Booth 719. The FLIBS is an annual celebration of the industry’s latest models, marine products and accessories for any sea voyage and is among the world’s most revered boating events. This year it will be held at the Bahia Mar Yachting Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, starting October 30^th through November 3^rd.

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"With QUINT Collection being the first of its kind in Hollywood, Florida, we feel a sense of pride and responsibility as we help pioneer the growth of this emerging city,” says Jesus Quintero, CEO and Founder of JQ Group, the Florida-based real estate owner and developer of QUINT Collection Hollywood. “It is very gratifying to see the work and passion of our team come to fruition and we are very excited to show yachting enthusiasts at the boat show a glimpse of the unparalleled lifestyle that awaits at QUINT Collection Hollywood."

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QUINT Collection Hollywood is, as its name implies, a collection of ten residences in the intercostal streets of Hollywood, FL. Close to the beach and the cosmopolitan life of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale, the project is perfectly situated for optimal South Florida living.

To learn more about this waterfront development, please contact JQ Group’s sales office at 1-833-784-6818 or visit www.quintcollection.us. And make sure to visit them this week in booth 719 inside FLIBS’ Super Yacht Village.

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