A Jade Signature penthouse was recently sold for $23.5 million. Buyer Adam Weitsman, owner and CEO of Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling, connected with agent Chad Carroll, president of The Carroll Group, on Instagram. Sandra Chartouni with Fortune International Realty represented the seller and they closed the deal virtually.

“This sale is a testament to the power of social media in real estate,” said Carroll. “My social pages have become an invaluable tool to connect with buyers and sellers from around the world and I am seeing more deals than ever before directly converting from my strong online presence.”

Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach experienced a record price with this sale. The building was developed by Fortune International Group, who provided quick and attractive financing to the buyer through sister company Vaster. Vaster provides private loans for premier residential properties in Florida and New York.

“We believe the buyer has acquired one of the best penthouse properties in all of Miami at Jade Signature,” said Edgardo Defortuna, CEO & President of Fortune International Group. “Not only is the home over 11,000 square feet of space but it encompasses a full-floor with a continuous balcony and stunning 360-degree oceanfront views.”

This 11,661 square foot two-story penthouse has 7 bedrooms and 9.5 baths. On the first level is the main master bedroom with double sitting areas, master study, midnight bar, his and hers bathrooms, and his and hers dressing areas. The double master suite has a private elevator connecting to the second-floor entertainment lounge which includes a midnight bar, full bathroom, and sauna and steam room. The continuous wraparound balcony overlooks the ocean and comes with an oversized jacuzzi.

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Jade Signature, Miami/Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA

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We’ve become used every January to hearing about new beginnings and fresh starts, but I think it’s fair to say the start of this year really is a momentous turning point – in more ways than one.

If 2020 represented stagnation, hesitation and decline, 2021 is set to be the year we had all hoped 2020 would have been – the start of an ambitious, prosperous and bright new decade. We’re just running twelve months behind schedule!

I truly believe the luxury markets, and indeed all business, should be optimistic for this coming year for three key reasons. Firstly, mass vaccination means the Covid pandemic will hopefully no longer dominate our lives – from our ability to travel to how we do business – in the way it did last year.

Secondly, the new administration in the White House (love it or hate it) should mean a less isolationist US, and with a return to globalist policies, travel to and investment into the US should become easier and more stable.

Thirdly, Britain will finally be out of the European Union. Again – you may love it or hate it, but I personally strongly feel we must be ambitious and positive about our European divorce, seeing it as an opportunity to forge new relationships and generate greater economic growth.

One Palm, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Stability in global markets, coupled with the skies reopening, means that international investing will be far more feasible and appealing to HNWs over the next 12 months it was over the last year. Current circumstances also mean there will be unique opportunities for young, hungry, up-and-coming ambitions companies with a fresh approach to do things differently and grab a market share.

This is why, at both Montague Real Estate and Monta Capital, we are undertaking an ambitious expansion into new markets throughout 2021 and beyond.

Ever since I founded Montague Real Estate in 2015, we have always had one eye on international expansion, but the time has never been quite right – either because we had not yet sufficiently scaled, or because market conditions weren’t conducive to overseas investment.

Now, however, we sense a real opportunity to be serving a new breed of international HNW – one looking to invest in the finest international luxury properties in a post-Covid world. This renewed demand after a slow year in 2020, coupled with our ambitions for international expansion, has made it an opportune moment for us to be investing overseas.

We will be opening our first international office in Hong Kong in Q2 2021. Why Hong Kong as our first port of call, over say Singapore or New York?

Firstly, being a British company means a special connection to Hong Kong given the two regions’ history, making it a natural choice.

Jade Signature, Miami/Sunny Isles Beach, FL, USA

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Secondly, the demand from affluent Asians for property in the UK has skyrocketed in recent years; despite the Covid pandemic, inquiries from Asia have increased for us by more than 300% in the last 12 months. For affluent Hong Kongese, London in particular offers exceptionally stable property investments, some of the West’s leading educational establishments and incomparable lifestyle opportunities.

Thirdly, we see Asia as one of the most exciting locations in which to invest in luxury property in the coming years. I believe we’ll see a strong economic bounce back in the Far East, driven by an ambitious Millennial generation seeking affluence and success. We want to be positioned at the center of this wealth generation.

As well as our breakthrough into Asia this year, we also took our first steps into the US and Middle East at the back end of last year and will be building in both these markets over the next twelve months too.

In the Middle East, we will be establishing offices in Dubai, which will serve as a hub for the wider Middle East region; in the US, we undertook our first listing in Miami – a city of great potential and interest to us – and will be expanding further across America over the next twelve months too.

I strongly believe 2021 will also prove to be fertile ground for investment in property as an asset class, including through bespoke property funds. As a result of the Covid pandemic, a number of different segments of the property market – both residential and commercial - have stagnated in growth and are, I believe, devalued. Now, therefore, is the time to be capitalizing upon these destressed assets - before the markets fully recover.

Thomas Balashev

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I co-founded Monta Capital, a real estate fund, in May last year, to serve as the investment arm of Montague Real Estate. Part of the fund’s purpose is to invest in developed high-end real estate sites, and although circumstances in 2020 means our initial growth plans were put on hold, we optimistically forecast 2021 as a far more positive year for funds such as ours.

Both tumultuous market conditions and alternative investment fads will come and go. What has been proven, time and time again, however, is that high-end property serves as one of the safest and most enjoyable investments you can make – be you looking for a luxury property to enjoy and live in yourself, or to invest in, see appreciate and make a profit on. In 2021 we therefore look forward with positivity to seeing the Montague portfolio, and the wider property industry, experiencing a strong resurgence and growth out of the ashes of last year.

Thomas Balashev, Founder, Montague Real Estate and Co-Founder, Monta Capital 

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The oceanfront high-rise development created by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, with interiors designed by Parisian interior design firm PYR, and led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, welcomed shoppers for the socially-distanced pop-up. It featured celebrated designers, including Nest Casa, Tata Harper, Ahana Yoga, Ximena Kavalekas, Agua Bendita, and the Bungalow Bazaar, among others.

Jade Signature upper penthouse interior designer, Lacy Berroa

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The penthouse’s 360-degree views were the background for the event, providing ample and unobstructed landscapes of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway.

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Attendees, each fashionably attired with their respective masks, enjoyed the latest in fashion, accessories and home goods, while simultaneously getting a sneak peek inside the sky oasis home, listed at $29.5 million. They were treated to an alfresco lunch, prosecco, live music, and the ocean breeze to be enjoyed on a daily basis by the eventual buyer. The home also features a private pool, gym, and seemingly endless options for outdoor dining, entertainment, and relaxation.

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The upper penthouse represents one of the last remaining residences for sale within the architectural marvel Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida.

Carole Seikaly, Tina Chartouni, Sandra Chartouni, May Ghroui

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For more information on Jade Signature, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

Ana Blagojevic, Katherine Rubino, Marie Stein, Marta Marin

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Ariel Jaworski, Anais Denuccio

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The sale of the contemporary retreat, No. 4901, which was finished by Fortune International Group Construction Division, is the latest in a string of recent turnkey residence sales at the property -- including seven over the past year -- as the pandemic only amplified the demand for fully finished, move-in-ready residences. Created by Pritzker prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, with interiors by Parisian interior design firm PYR and landscaping by architect Raymond Jungles Inc., Jade Signature is widely lauded as Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address -- named by Dezeen magazine in 2018 as one of the world’s top skyscrapers.

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With flow-through views of both the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, the five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath home features 4,953 square feet of space as well as 1,454 square feet of sprawling terraces.  Stunning accents and finishes abound, including exceptional millwork and an utterly timeless palette of beige and white, complemented by floor to ceiling glass windows and sliding doors throughout and the addition of artfully placed bronze mirrored panels to reflect the beautiful colors of the sea.

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“This residence is among the most stunning in Jade Signature – reflective of the building’s overall attention to detail that has made it among the most sought-after in South Florida,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group. “Representing our last residence outside of “The Collection” offerings, the sale of No. 4901 is a testament to the tremendous demand among well-heeled buyers to live in this tower, as each of our turnkey homes have been met with almost immediate purchase.”

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Likened to its own private retreat, the light-filled residence is complemented by 10-foot ceilings, walls of glass, and an open floor plan. Designed for entertaining, the home features a family room, living room, dining room, bar, playroom and service quarters. There is a kitchen with European designer cabinetry handcrafted by Snaidero and appliances by Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero®. The master bedroom boasts a resort-like feel with a separate sitting room and master baths that - dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces -- feature PYR custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins.

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The listing agent was Fortune Development Sales and the in-house agent assisting the sale was Elizabeth Garcia. The buyer was represented by Saddy Delgado Abuanza with One Sotheby’s International Realty.

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Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within the building, including Jade Signature’s “The Collection” – a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer stunning features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. Soon to be unveiled next month, the two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

For more information on Jade Signature, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Montague Real Estate Founder Thomas Balashev is making waves on a global scale, and most recently made his entrance to the U.S. real estate market in a grand way—with an impressive $9.1M listing at the prestigious Jade Signature development in Sunny Isles Beach.

While Balashev and his team have established themselves as a premier, boutique real estate firm based out of Mayfair in London, his entrance to the competitive U.S. market has opened his eyes up to the difference in industry professionals in the U.S. versus the UK. As an industry leader and an expert on luxury real estate, he's come to applaud the 'U.S. way of doing things,' particularly pertaining to the way individual agents market and educate themselves.

There are major differences in the qualifications, training and education required to obtain a license in the profession in the two markets. While the U.S. requires thorough education of 90 hours and an exam that must be passed, with additional requirements for continuing education and renewing licenses over the years, Balashev notes that the UK has some ways to go in that department.

Jade Signature pool area

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"In the UK, weak regulation and low barriers to entry to becoming a property broker are tarnishing the reputation of the quality agencies. Anyone really can declare themselves a broker, and in my view, this undermines the industry. When I think about the other parties involved in a property transaction in the UK, you would expect any competent financial advisor or solicitor to be trained and qualified – so why not the property broker?" he notes. 

He feels that this situation can be rectified, modeling after the U.S. real estate, which he has come to admire.

"This is why I am calling for a minimum required amount of training required and the establishment of central licensing and regulatory body in the UK, which would ensure an examined standard was met before individuals or agencies could call themselves property brokers," he shares. 

Balashev also touches on the importance of each realtor building his/her own brand within the U.S. market. In the UK, he feels that more emphasis is placed on the brand behind the broker, not the broker as an individual brand. This leaves fewer options and also less motivation behind the due diligence behind the realtor to go above and beyond for the client.

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‘Take football clubs for example," he explains. "They build their own brand, but also support and nurture the individual brands of the players, who the clubs know are the real individual assets and stars of the show. I believe agencies should be the same. Of course, the whole is always greater than the sum of its parts. But investment in the individual agents and their brand offers a more human, accessible, and relatable service – people prefer to do business with people, not with less personable companies and corporations."

Because of this, Balashev plans to continue Montague's presence within the U.S. real estate market, with expansion plans on the horizon for new listings. Outside the U.S., Montague has also recently entered the Middle East market in a significant way, even creating a new division of the company for this market alone, headed up by Luke Banks. Additionally, Montague has its sights set on Asia to enter the Hong Kong market in the coming year.

For more news and to keep up with all of Montague's latest listings and developments, please visit the website: https://www.montaguerealestate.com/.

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With the majority of December’s live art fairs canceled amidst the global pandemic, Miami Art Week will go largely virtual in 2020. For residents of Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach — Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address — art and culture are treasured mainstays of daily life with a myriad of illustrious artists and artwork showcased throughout the interiors of the internationally-lauded, Atlantic Ocean-facing high-rise, created by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron with interiors designed by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon.

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Clean lines and natural light inspire the sweeping architecture of Jade Signature, while expansive windows seamlessly draw the beauty of the endless ocean vista within. Jade Signature’s Art Collection continues this spirit of openness and connection to the outside world, with each piece flowing from one to the next. An array of international artists were selected to weave this visual story – emphasizing texture, color, medium, and perspective, and offering a sophisticated vignette of one’s relationship to nature and the surrounding landscape.

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Upon entry through Jade Signature’s stately porte-cochère and sprawling, double-height lobby, the tower’s link between its innovative artistry and natural surroundings is profound and quite evident. Residents are immediately welcomed by “Contact Lens,” an acrylic glass installation by Haruka Kojin that explores the space between reality and ones’ senses. The commissioned composition connects viewers to the architecture as it traces the spiral shape of Jade Signature’s ornate staircase and interacts with the abundance of light pouring through the atrium as it reflects the captivating panoramic ocean views.

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Sweeping curves of warm-colored wood paneling combine with beautifully styled contemporary furniture – including pieces by Promemoria, Yves Klein and exclusive pieces custom-designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, set in deep blues, soft grays, and delicate whites. All complement the pristine finish of the lobby’s grand Pierre-Yves Rochon-designed terrazzo flooring and carved solid marble reception desk.

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Moving through Jade Signature’s well-appointed lobby and lobby-level Clubroom, in addition to other exceptionally designed indoor living areas such as a library and reading lounge, residents will experience a litany of impressive art pieces – ranging from stoneware, wood and marble sculptures to hand-cut paper art to gradient digital prints -- by renowned international artists such as Ed Bentley, Benoît Averly, Jessica Riordan, Fitzhugh Karol, Marta Cadonici, Angela Chan, Kristina Krogh, Donald Martiny, and Igor Vitomirov, to name a few.

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During the 2017 Miami Art Week, Jade Signature and developer Fortune International Group celebrated the unveiling of Bonhomme Universe, the tower’s gemstone “snowman,” a whimsical piece by Romania-born artist Daniel Knorr which was commissioned as a public sculpture on the beach by Fortune International Group President and CEO Edgardo Defortuna.

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Knorr first began creating these sculptures when he became fascinated by the conceptual possibility of a snowman existing without snow. In Bonhomme Universe, he re-located this cold-climate object to a sub-tropical environment, releasing it from the material it was once reliant on. Bonhomme Universe stands 10.5' tall and 5.57' wide at the base. The "snowman" is crafted around a metal grid of stainless steel and topped with concrete which is adorned with 28 different types of precious and semi-precious stones that have been polished and treated for durability, including green quartz, red jasper and moonstone. The vibrant gemstones chosen were inspired by the colors of the Miami landscape yet sourced from around the world. These natural materials reflect the diverse mesh of buyers at Jade Signature, a testament to Miami’s unique cultural identity. Instead of the typical broom for an arm, this snowman has a palm tree, fashioned from stainless steel. This extended arm serves as a friendly wave to passersby, but also has the deeper visual reference, with the palm tree an ancient symbol of peace, victory, and eternal life that originated in Near East and Mediterranean culture.

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Adding to the unmistakable appeal of Jade Signature -- which was named by Dezeen magazine as one of the top skyscrapers of 2018 -- the tower also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, wine bar, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, as well as a full-service concierge.  A stunning deck overlooking the beach has an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool, which is conveniently adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, 25-meter lap pool, and the gourmet Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill, which is private for residents and their guests.

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Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within Jade Signature, including several turnkey homes by renowned interior designers.   The building’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

For more information on Jade Signature, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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London-based real estate firm, Montague Real Estate, recently announced its global expansion, starting with setting their sights on the Middle East. Now, they're making their way across the pond to enter the U.S. market in one of the country's most in-demand areas—Miami. And they're certainly debuting in a noteworthy way, touting a stunning, $11.9 million listing as their first property, located at Sunny Isles Beach's prestigious Jade Signature residences.

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The oceanfront property will be co-listed with Miami-based realtor, Benjamin Teper, who began his relationship with Montague Real Estate CEO Thomas Balashev in early 2020. While the two have never physically met due to the ongoing pandemic restrictions, they quickly developed a strong relationship that enhances the London-based firm's rapid expansion and its ability to adapt in our ever-changing world by utilizing technology and other global networks to communicate and list this property with Teper.

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The $11.9 million property is one of the development's most sought-after units, named the 'Sky Villa.' It is a two-story beauty, boasting five bedrooms; seven bathrooms; panoramic city and ocean views; an expansive terrace perfect for lounging or entertaining; and spacious living areas that include living rooms, sitting areas, study and gym. To make it all the more impressive, walking into the space will feel even more captivating due to its 20-foot double-height ceilings.

But the accouterments do not stop there—the building itself boasts a handful of enviable amenities, including a gym, spa, reading and music lounge, library, business area, club room, wine bar, children's and teen's lounges, exercise studios, beach bar and grill, two pools, and of course, a private beach. Living in this unit will truly feel like a never-ending vacation.

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“Jade Signature is a stunning development, and we are delighted to be entering the US market in such style," said Balashev. “The ‘American Way’ of doing business is a huge source of inspiration for me, and with Ben equally buying into the Montague ethos, we clicked very quickly...We are both young and hungry and, despite the restrictions of [the pandemic] (and having never even met each other), I like to think this deal demonstrates that with the right attitude and ambition, anything is possible."

For more information on Montague Real Estate and its latest listing, please visit their newly-launched website. 

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The building’s iconic, award-winning designs -- the vision of renowned luxury developer Fortune International Group -- are a celebration of South Florida’s most desirable attributes, marked by a seamless connection to the adjacent beach and glistening Atlantic Ocean that serves as its own backyard.

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Taking inspiration from the tower’s natural surroundings, architects uniquely installed Jade Signature’s three-story parking garage underground -- eliminating the pedestal at the surface and allowing the ground floor to connect to the pool. As a result, all of the building’s amenities, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, founder of Parisian interior design firm PYR, are on or just above beach level -- with the street connecting to the ground-floor amenities and lobby, and the lobby overlooking the pool.

Upon entry through the porte-cochère and sprawling, light-filled lobby, the tower’s link to the ocean environment that surrounds it is profound and quite evident.  Walls of glass frame jaw-dropping views of cerulean and cobalt-blue Caribbean waters while an ornate spiral staircase leads residents just a few steps down to the beach.

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Before reaching the sand, a stunning deck with an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool sits adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and a 25-meter lap pool.  These offerings are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests) which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu as well as sweeping water views.  Broadening the tower’s conveniences and ties to its natural surroundings, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel-and-beach services.

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The pavilion features an elevated water therapy terrace and three Jacuzzi pools -- each with its own temperature -- perfect for enjoying vacation-like ocean vistas by day and year-round balmy breezes by night.

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Turquoise water views extend to the tower’s full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper. Representing her first-ever full-service Florida spa, Harper’s eponymous, award-winning line of 100% natural products is featured in the coastal casual, chic venue (exclusive to residents and their guests), which is complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms.

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The tower -- which was named by Dezeen magazine as one of the top skyscrapers of 2018 – also has a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within Jade Signature, including several turnkey homes by renowned interior designers.   The building’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $13.99 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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At Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach -- the widely-lauded oceanfront condominium created by Pritzker prize-winning Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron -- the "turnkey trend" and its overarching appeal could not be more evident.

Here within the iconic tower, which was named by Dezeen magazine as one of the world’s top 10 high-rises for 2018, the innovative, eye-catching artistry of an assemblage of award-winning designers has become vastly sought after by well-heeled buyers.  The developer of Jade Signature, luxury leader Fortune International Group, hand-picked these designers to complete a collection of remaining residences – which, in turn, were met with swift praise…and almost immediate purchase.

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Just a few weeks ago, for instance, unit No. 5003 was still in the final stages being furnished by luxury contemporary lifestyle specialist Addison House, when it went under contract to an unidentified buyer.

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In response to this near sell-out, Fortune International Group is collaborating once again with renowned Brazilian designer Artefacto on a new move-in-ready residence, soon to be unveiled. In the last year and a half, Artefacto has furnished a selection of jaw-dropping residences in Jade Signature -- all of which have sold. CEO Paulo Bacchi and his team are now developing the to-the-nines interior designs of No. 4901, which is slated for delivery in the coming weeks.  This five-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath haven has 4,953 square feet of living space and 1,454 square feet of living room-like outdoor terraces.

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Also currently on the market is the Meyer Davis-designed North Sky Villa, No. 5305, priced at $14.9 million.  The one-of-a-kind, double-height hideaway comprises five bedrooms and six and a half baths, spread throughout 6,513 square feet of interior space, with an additional 1,407 square feet of terraces.  Design highlights by the New York-based firm include a first-floor, astronomy-themed guest bedroom -- outfitted with a celestial rug from Moooi and artwork above the bed depicting an eclipse -- and an equestrian-themed queen bedroom on the second floor with linen wall coverings as well as Hermés wallpaper in the bath.

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Adding to the unmistakable appeal of Jade Signature -- which boasts interiors by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon, and landscaping by revered architect Raymond Jungles -- the tower also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, as well as a full-service concierge.  A stunning deck overlooking the beach has an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool, which is conveniently adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, 25-meter lap pool, and the gourmet Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill, which is private for residents and their guests.

For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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As a result of this trend, there is an increasing desire among individuals to not only be as immersed as possible in these surroundings, but to maximize such coveted connections through their own homes.

Going beyond the walls and linking directly to outdoor elements (including sunlight, balmy breezes and sweeping azure views) is the inspiration behind the designs of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Herzog & de Meuron’s Jade Signature condominium in Sunny Isles Beach. The iconic, award-winning high-rise, which was developed by revered luxury developer Fortune International Group, is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean, providing residents with a synergistic connection to pristine, tranquil beaches and the sparkling Caribbean waters beyond.

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Here, within each residence, the landscape that envelops the building is captured from one room to the next. Walls of glass blur the boundaries between interior and exterior, while a multitude of expansive terraces – each up to 25 feet deep -- double as outdoor living rooms. From these rarefied, resort-like retreats (likened to single-family homes in terms of size and scope), residents can look up and down the coastline and out to the horizon with a true sense of encompassing serenity.

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The one-of-a-kind, $29.5 million, two-story penthouse, for example, boasts 11,661 square feet of interior space and 7,571 square feet of exterior space, including a 360-degree wraparound terrace.  Complete with a private pool, gym, and seemingly endless options for alfresco dining, entertainment and relaxation, the home is an indoor-outdoor haven -- and is perched atop one of the world’s most sought-after oceanfront destinations.

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The Sky Villas at Jade Signature are also distinct in their connection to nature.  In addition to sprawling terraces, they feature double-height ceilings – the only homes at Jade Signature to boast such an asset – making them (and their jaw-dropping vistas) a must-see for prospective buyers.  Additional highlights in all of these offerings -- which are part of “The Collection” at Jade Signature -- include private elevators, service quarters, and bathroom cabinetry by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, Jade Signature’s interior architect.

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The tower -- which was named by Dezeen magazine as one of the top skyscrapers of 2018 -- also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, as well as a full-service concierge.

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Outside, winding gardens of verdant flora and fauna, crafted by landscape architecture authority Raymond Jungles, give residents even more of a feel that they’re inhabiting an oasis on the beach.  A stunning deck overlooking the beach has an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool -- next to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool.  These offerings are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests), which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu as well as sweeping water views.  Broadening the tower’s conveniences and ties to its natural surroundings, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel-and-beach services -- further emphasizing that there’s no place like home, especially at Jade Signature.

For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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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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It’s the dreamy image of an idyllic, jet set-worthy destination – serene and enviable all at once. But at Jade Signature, Miami’s most architecturally-extraordinarily oceanfront address, it’s home.

Here, for residents of the award-winning residential high-rise in Sunny Isles Beach -- the vision of revered luxury developer Fortune International Group and the pièce de résistance of Pritzker Prize-winning architect Herzog & de Meuron -- the South Florida coastline is the “back yard” and the Atlantic Ocean is an extension of home. 

In addition to the building’s innovative artistry, which has made it one of the most lauded by both architecture and design critics, it’s Jade Signature’s direct and rarefied connection to the beach that has made it a must-see home-site for high-net-worth individuals worldwide.

Upon entry through the porte-cochère and sprawling, light-filled lobby, the tower’s link to the nature that surrounds it is profound and quite evident.  Walls of glass frame jaw-dropping views of Caribbean waters, while an ornate spiral staircase leads residents just a few steps down to the beach.  

Before reaching the sand, a stunning deck with an organic, zero-entry, free-form swimming pool sits adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and a 25-meter lap pool.  These offerings are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests) which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu as well as sweeping ocean views.  Furthering the tower’s parade of conveniences, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel and beach services.

Like Jade Signature’s common areas, the residences of the tower mirror the connection to nature through flow-through floor plans, inspiring views of the horizon, and expansive terraces that could easily double as outdoor living rooms.  Floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows draw the outdoors in, giving residents the unique ability to enjoy year-round balmy breezes and vacation-like vistas each and every day.       

Only a handful homes remain for sale within Jade Signature, including several turnkey homes by renowned interior designers.   The building’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

Jade Signature, which features interiors by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout. For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Here, where turquoise and cobalt-blue Caribbean waters break over an unspoiled stretch of sugar-soft sand, landscape architecture authority Raymond Jungles has created a verdant, Zen-like work-of-art.

When Jungles was tapped by the project’s award-winning developer, Fortune International Group, to transform the property into an opulent retreat, he exceeded every expectation.  The end-result was incomparable to any other area condominium.  

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Because Jade Signature’s parking garage was built underground -- creating a direct connection between the lobby-level, ground-floor amenities and the beach -- and due to its parallelogram footprint, which has allowed for infinitely more sunlight across the undulating terrain -- Jungles had the extraordinary ability to create a mesh of verdant gardens right at the surface (a rarity for most high-rises, which are often marked by towering concrete pedestals at their base).  

With a uniquely vast canvas to work from, Jungles’ subsequent creation was rooted, quite literally, in native flora and fauna -- directly inspired by the natural surrounding beauty of one of the globe’s most treasured coastlines.

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Winding gardens -- rich with coastal dune vegetation, including thick-leafed Sea Grape, Buttonwood and Seven Year Apple specimens -- are complemented by canopies of swaying Coconut, Sabal and Cabbage palms. Natural grasses flank colorful thickets of indigenous wildflowers and encircle pockets of the beach, providing intimate opportunities for relaxation.  Jade Signature’s zero entry free-form swimming pool and lap pool, as well as the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill gourmet restaurant and secluded cabanas, are enveloped in vegetation, adding a veil of privacy and shade, while still framing unobstructed views of adjacent ocean waters. Adding to the sheer beauty of Jungles’ design is a showpiece at the tower’s entrance: A grand, 60+-foot tall Kapok tree, which provides sculptural punctuation to the condominium’s timeless landscape.  

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Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within Jade Signature, including several turnkey homes by renowned interior designers. The building’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

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Jade Signature, which features interiors by Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

Photo Credit: Leo Diaz

For more information, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Exquisitely appointed, these two-story, statement-making offerings within the Herzog & de Meuron-created Jade Signature condominium in Sunny Isles Beach have (quite literally) taken luxury-living to new heights with their contemporary designs, sprawling living areas, and ocean panoramas. Starting at $11.9 million, only a handful of these rarefied offerings remain, making them a must-see for prospective luxury buyers.

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The attention to detail and minute craftsmanship which have earned the tower -- the brainchild of developer Fortune International Group -- a bevy of global accolades and top honors, are equally as present within these prestigious homes as they are throughout the high-rise.

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Inside the Center Sky Villa, No. 5303, for instance, five bedrooms and six and one half-baths are spread throughout 6,305 square feet of flow-through interior space. A showpiece within the tower, the decorator-ready residence has been meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in. Natural light pours into living areas through walls of glass, while 3,908 square feet of terraces frame views of the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding city, and Intracoastal Waterway.

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Lauded in the press by luxury magazines and design titles alike, including Robb Report, the Meyer Davis-designed North Sky Villa, No. 5305, is priced turnkey at $13.99 million. The inimitable retreat boasts five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and 6,509 square feet of interior space. Adding to the home’s unmistakable appeal are its outdoor living room-like terraces, equating to an additional 1,407 square feet of space. Design highlights by the New York-based firm include a first-floor, astronomy-themed guest bedroom -- outfitted with a celestial rug from Moooi and artwork above the bed depicting an eclipse -- and an equestrian-themed queen bedroom on the second floor with linen wall-coverings, as well as Hermés wallpaper in the bath.

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In addition to living room ceilings that stretch 20 feet in height, each of the Sky Villas is accentuated by a collection of fine amenities and finishes. In the kitchens, handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry sit alongside top-of-the-line Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances, while the master baths -- dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces -- feature custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins by the tower’s interior architect, Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon.

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As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the ultimate experience for the exclusive few who dwell inside the 57-story standout.   The tower’s common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level – inspired by the designs of Miami’s historic oceanfront hotels. Outdoor offerings include a stunning deck overlooking the pristine beach, an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool, secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool. There is also a gourmet restaurant – the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – which is private for residents and their guests and features a seasonal farm-to-table menu. There is also a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

For more information on the Jade Signature Sky Villas, as well as the two-story penthouse, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Morning strolls along pristine sugary sands... the tranquil sound of waves breaking gently against the shore… seemingly endless views of glittering cerulean and cobalt-blue waters… and refreshing year-round breezes drifting across the beach.

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For residents of Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach—Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address—these are the treasured mainstays of daily life in the internationally-lauded, Atlantic Ocean-facing high-rise, created by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron.

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The building’s iconic, award-winning designs—the vision of renowned luxury developer Fortune International Group—are a celebration of South Florida’s most desirable attributes, marked by a seamless connection to the adjacent beach…a rarity among condominiums up and down Florida’s coastline and a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic oceanfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20th century.

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Here, the architects have taken inspiration from the tower’s postcard-worthy setting to maximize views and connectivity, giving it the feel of a five-star resort.

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A three-story parking garage was uniquely installed underground -- eliminating the pedestal at the surface and allowing the ground floor to connect to the pool. As a result, all of the building’s amenities, designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, founder of Parisian interior design firm PYR, are on or just above beach level -- with the street connecting to the amenities and lobby, and the lobby overlooking the pool. Jade Signature is furthermore surrounded by a large expanse of lush tropical landscaping (no other local development has this proportion of greenery), with gently sloping vegetation providing unbroken access between the building, resort deck, and beach. These oceanside venues and their distinct attributes are unparalleled, satisfying nearly every imaginable comfort and convenience.

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Through the stately porte-cochère and Jade Signature’s sprawling, light-filled lobby, a stunning deck and an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool are neighbored by secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool. All are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill—a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests), which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu, as well as sweeping water views. Adding to the tower’s litany of features, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel and beach services.

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Designs of the indoor living areas, complemented by floor-to-ceiling windows, beautifully draw the outdoors in. The well-appointed playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, which overlooks the pool, is hailed as a ‘must-see,’ not only for its Hermès wallpaper, state-of-the-art technology and a plethora of interactive games, but its connection to the outdoors. Azure views extend to the tower’s full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper. Featuring her eponymous, award-winning line of 100% natural products, the serene venue (exclusive to residents and their guests), is complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms. The lobby-level Club Room, with its inimitable PYR finishes, high ceilings, jade and gold accents, and furniture by Hermès and Roche Bobois (among other top designers), is just as admired for its interiors as it is its covered outdoor terrace, which boasts wide views of the shoreline.

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Additional amenities that lead to the beach and ocean include Jade Signature’s state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, entertainment and game lounge, and business center. Essentially, the architects have left no detail overlooked, making the tower incomparable to any other residential building in the region and ensuring that the ultimate experience is enjoyed by the exclusive few who dwell inside the rarified retreat.

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For more information about Jade Signature’s remaining units, including the two-story penthouse, call 305-744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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A contemporary oceanside escape designed to stand the test of time, the award-winning Jade Signature residential high-rise continues to beckon the most discerning luxury homebuyers to its sugary-sand beachfront, stunningly appointed flow-through interiors, and seemingly endless azure views of the Atlantic Ocean. Marked by high-style and a sophistication that has been lauded worldwide by design critics and journalists alike, the tower is rightfully hailed as Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address.    

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Well-sited on the pristine shoreline of Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature is the vision of luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group. The design of the tower unites the renowned talents of a trio of the industry’s greatest collaborators: Pritzker prize-winning Swiss architects, Herzog & de Meuron (visionaries behind Tate Modern in London, 1111 Lincoln Road, and the Peréz Art Museum Miami); Parisian interior design firm, PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon; and celebrated Miami landscape architectural firm, Raymond Jungles Inc.

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It continues its reign as one of the most decorated condominiums in the U.S., having been the recipient of more than a dozen accolades since its March 2018 opening, including the 2019 “American Architecture Award” by The Chicago Athenaeum: the Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies; the “Most Innovative Beachside Residential Development” distinction by BUILD Magazine; a singling-out by Dezeen magazine as one of the “Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2018”; and the 2018 International Property Awards’ “Best in USA” for Residential High-rise Architecture and Residential High-rise Development, among other top honors.

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Currently, a limited number of residences remain for sale within the building, including several recently completed turnkey homes by renowned interior designers. Jade Signature’s most luxurious offerings -- a portfolio known as “The Collection” -- has a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse, ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million. The Sky Villas offer spectacular features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two-story penthouse boasts all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views.

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The Upper North Sky Villa at Jade Signature is a work of art in and of itself, marked by custom designs by Meyer Davis. Inside, five bedrooms and six and a half baths are spread throughout 6,509 square feet of flow-through space, meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in. Natural light pours into living areas through floor-to-ceiling windows, while 1,407 square feet of terraces frame views of the ocean, surrounding city and Intracoastal Waterway. In producing and hand-picking furnishings and fixtures for this particular residence, Meyer Davis was chiefly inspired by the building’s ocean views and proximity to the beach. Rich and vibrant polished metals -- as well as custom rugs with gold accents -- were incorporated into the interiors to bring a metropolitan edge to the unit’s neutral palette. Wallcoverings were used in nearly every living area, not only to provide a sense of warmth within the space, but to create a rich textural quality.

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For more information about the Meyer Davis-designed Sky Villa, as well as the Jade Signature Collection, call (305) 744-5197 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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As evidenced by the latest string of accolades won by the tower’s visionaries -- including the most recent distinctions, the 2019 “American Architecture Award” by The Chicago Athenaeum: the Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, and “Most Innovative Beachside Residential Development” by BUILD Magazine -- Jade Signature reigns supreme in prestige.

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The tower, which was also named by Dezeen magazine as one of 2018’s outstanding skyscrapers worldwide, only has a handful of residences remaining. Adding to the all-embracing allure that makes these flow-through offerings especially enticing is that several have been completely finished and furnished by hand-selected, top-ranked interior designers, including Meyer Davis, Luxury Living Group, and Artefacto.

Recently completed, the Luxury Living Group corner residence, No. 4801, offered at $6.85 million (with the option to purchase it fully furnished), features five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, and nearly 5,000 square feet of living space. Stunning accents and finishes abound, including FENDI Casa armchairs in the foyer, a formal dining room with a contemporary table in wenge with a gunmetal base, a master suite with FENDI Casa coffee tables with verde alpi, and a terrace furnished with the Cap Ferrat collection, including Carrara marble coffee tables.

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The North Sky Villa by Meyer Davis, No. 5305, is priced turnkey at $13.99 million. The one-of-a-kind, double-height retreat includes five bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, spread through 6,513 square feet of interior space. Adding to the home’s unmistakable appeal are its outdoor living room-like terraces, equating to an additional 1,407 square feet of space. Design highlights by the New York-based firm include a first-floor, astronomy-themed guest bedroom -- outfitted with a celestial rug from Moooi and artwork above the bed depicting an eclipse -- and an equestrian-themed queen bedroom on the second floor with linen wall-coverings as well as Hermés wallpaper in the bath.

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Additional finished and decorator-ready homes, starting at $4.29 million, include two-story Sky Villas and a two-story penthouse -- ranging from $11.9 million to $29.5 million

As a whole, Jade Signature’s amenities and services rival those of a five-star resort, including its private beachside restaurant, full-service, full-floor spa by Tata Harper, fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, entertainment and game lounge, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.

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Address: 16901 Collins Avenue; Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. 33160

Phone: (305)744-5197

Website: https://www.jadesignature.com/

Prices: Oceanfront 3.5-bedroom residences from $4.29M; Sky Villas and penthouse from $11.9M

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"I am so pleased to introduce Eleonor Jimenez as One Thousand Museum’s Curator of Hospitality, a first-of-its-kind position in the industry," says Jason Kaye, One Thousand Museum’s General Manager. "As the name implies, Eleonor will spearhead and create the hospitality and lifestyle programming for all residents at One Thousand Museum. She was selected from a worldwide search of over 500 candidates. Her incredible passion, skill, cultural background, elegance, and diverse educational and industry background make her the ideal choice for this illustrious role."

Prior to her arrival at One Thousand Museum, Eleonor Jimenez spent the last decade mastering the South Florida landscape at some of the area’s finest properties. Most recently, she supervised the concierge department at The Setai, a Forbes Five-Star hotel in South Beach and established the Lifestyle Department at Jade Signature, a luxury residential property in Sunny Isles Beach. Her dedication to hospitality excellence and her professionalism led to her recruitment as the youngest woman to ever sit on the Board of Advisors of the Luxury Concierge Network.

Eleonor was formally educated at some of the world’s finest hospitality schools, beginning with her degree from the European School of Brussels, Belgium. After her undergraduate studies, she completed a degree in International Hospitality Management at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Eleonor combines her multicultural background, her attention to detail, and her passion for high-quality customer service to deliver a unique brand of luxury client care. Her formal education is buttressed by her impressive knowledge of world culture and travel. She is trilingual, speaking English, French, and Spanish fluently.

Eleonor thrives on creative problem-solving, which earned her a high commendation in London’s Student Entrepreneur of the Year Award while pursuing her higher education. Since then, Eleonor has never ceased to look for innovative ways to improve people’s lives through memorable hospitality experiences.

For more information on the project, visit 1000museum.com.

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A contemporary castle in the clouds, this jaw-dropping Sunny Isles Beach residence has been serenely influenced by its oceanfront setting, with flow-through views stretching up and down Miami’s glittering coastline and across the blue horizon.  Located within the international award-winning Jade Signature -- Miami’s most architecturally extraordinary oceanfront address -- the beautifully-appointed, 48th-floor home has been exquisitely crafted by the Luxury Living Group.

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At once idyllic and inviting, the $7.99 million corner offering is completely turnkey.  Inside, sophisticated designs mirror those found throughout the iconic tower, the vision of four of the industry’s most renowned collaborators: Developer Fortune International Group, Pritzker prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, Parisian interior design firm PYR, and landscape architect Raymond Jungles Inc.

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Upon entering the nearly 5,000-square-foot, five-bedroom, six and one half-bath dwelling, stunning accents and finishes abound, including an elegant console in the foyer, situated under a gold and silver-leaf work of art by Peterson Guerrier and Chris Jones.  FENDI Casa armchairs in boucle fabric are flanked by a crystal side table, leading to a living room with an utterly timeless palette of beige and cognac, complemented by lepanto red marble coffee tables and leather side chairs.

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The formal dining room is marked by a contemporary table in wenge with a gunmetal base. Just past the living room is a practically-hidden gem: a room for respite and study, complete with FENDI Soho lounges and a Trussardi bookshelf.  The family room on the west side of the residences is also a showpiece, outfitted with a Trussardi Casa angular sofa and a deco-mirrored cabinet.

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Likened to its own private retreat, the master bedroom boasts a resort-like feel.  Matching FENDI Casa coffee tables with verde alpi marble sit atop a two-toned rug, and a luxe FENDI Casa throw elegantly lays across a love seat. Kitchen features include handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry, Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances.  The master baths -- dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces -- feature PYR custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins.  Outside, terraces have been furnished with the Cap Ferrat collection, including carrara marble coffee tables.

Jade Signature is a globally lauded icon -- hailed as one of the world’s most enduring residential structures.  From its acclaimed designs to its pristine beachfront, the tower is one of the most sought-after prime properties and provides a resort-like retreat, poised and ready to be enjoyed by generations to come. For more information about residence No. 4801, please call (305)744-5197 or visit www.jadesignature-4801.com

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The sheer splendor of internationally acclaimed residential tower, Jade Signature, is evident from all vantage points of its Atlantic Oceanside setting.  Crafted by Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog & de Meuron, the Sunny Isles Beach condominium has become an iconic coastal landmark, revered for its slender façade and lush, oasis-like landscaping -- complete with a towering kapok tree at its center.

Yet beyond its distinctive exterior, Jade Signature’s inner offerings -- featuring the artistry of Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon -- are equally as compelling.  The tower, which is the vision of lauded developer Fortune International Group, is replete with top-of-the-line features and services, rivaling those of a five-star resort.

Upon entry through the porte-cochère and sprawling, light-filled lobby, Jade Signature’s common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level -- a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic oceanfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20th century.  Outside, a stunning deck overlooking the pristine, sugary-sand beach has an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool -- adjacent to secluded cabanas, a heated spa, and 25-meter lap pool.  These offerings are flanked by the Jade Signature Beach Bar & Grill – a gourmet restaurant (private for residents and their guests), which boasts a seasonal farm-to-table menu, as well as sweeping water views.  Furthering the tower’s litany of conveniences, residents have access to private beach amenities, including chaise lounges, umbrellas, and towel and beach services.

Jade Signature also has a full-service, full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper – the first of its kind for Harper in the State of Florida.  Featuring her eponymous, award-winning line of 100% natural products, the venue, also exclusive to residents and their guests, is complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms.

Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.  As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the ultimate experience for the exclusive few who dwell inside the 57-story retreat.

To schedule a private tour or request more information please call (305) 521-1568.

Address: 16901 Collins Avenue; Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. 33160

Website:  https://www.jadesignature.com/

Prices: Oceanfront 3.5-bedroom residences from $4.29M; Sky Villas and penthouse from $12.9M

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From its slender façade -- adjacent to the pristine, sugary-sand beaches of Sunny Isles Beach and the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean -- to its artful interiors by Parisian design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, Jade Signature’s finishes, features and details have set a new standard for excellence -- as evidenced by the multitude of awards and accolades the tower has won to date, including being named by Dezeen magazine as one of the “Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2018.” 

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature

Only a handful of residences currently remain available for purchase and use, each marked by jaw-dropping flow-through views and expansive terraces that could easily double as outdoor living rooms.  Adding to the uniqueness of these offerings is that Jade Signature’s developer, Fortune International Group, has commissioned several high-end designers -- including Meyer Davis, Artefacto, Addison House by Casa Q, and Luxury Living Group -- to complete a selection of homes, making them immediately available for use. 

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature

These finished residences are part of the tower’s most luxurious offerings, including a two-story Sky Villa for $13.99M. Additional designer-finished units include three- to five-bedroom residences starting at $4.5M.  Separately, the unfinished two-story penthouse is also on the market for $29.5M, boasting a private pool, gym, and 360-degree views.

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature

Jade Signature’s seemingly endless list of standout amenities also includes a private full-floor spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper, an Oceanside restaurant, stunning beachfront deck with a zero-entry free-form swimming pool, private beach amenities, state-of-the-art fitness center, tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, and smart technology throughout.  

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Since opening last year, the 57-story tower, which is the brainchild of Fortune International Group, has won a multitude of accolades -- including elite honors for the design of the building by the Pritzker Prize-winning Swiss architects, as well as the interiors, which were crafted by Parisian design firm PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon.  In addition to being named by Dezeen magazine as one of the “Top 10 Skyscrapers of 2018,” the tower has been honored with the 2018 International Property Awards’ “Best in USA” for Residential High-rise Architecture and Residential High-rise Development, and the “Best of Show” award in the 2018 Florida’s Best Awards, presented by the Builder’s Association of South Florida (BASF).   

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature

While Jade Signature is nearly sold out, Fortune International Group has long appreciated that savvy consumers want the convenience of having everything professionally designed and installed before they move in, thus the decision to commission top-ranked interior designers to fully outfit several of the remaining units.  Those who were hand-selected to complete this special assemblage of homes include Meyer Davis, Artefacto, Addison House by Casa Q, and Luxury Living Group. 

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature

The finished residences are part of the tower’s most luxurious offerings, including a two-story Sky Villa for $13.99M, which features flow-through views, expansive terraces, a private elevator, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. Additional designer-finished units include three- to five-bedroom residences, with sizes starting at 2,931 square feet and prices starting at $4.5M.  Separately, the unfinished two-story penthouse is also on the market for $29.5M, boasting a private pool, gym, and 360-degree views.

For more information on the property, see below:

Address: 16901 Collins Avenue; Sunny Isles Beach, Fla. 33160

Website: https://www.jadesignature.com/

Prices: Oceanfront 3.5-bedroom residences from $4.29M; Sky Villas and penthouse from $12.9M

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Enter Jade Signature, designed by the visionary mastermind Edgardo Defortuna of Fortune International Group, one of the Magic City's most renowned high-rises, with an unmistakable and unmatched allure by any other vertical development in the market today. The nearly sold-out sky oasis just sold a 9,183 sq.ft. penthouse for $18.5 million. The property boasts 12-foot ceilings, walls of glass and a spacious open floor plan meticulously designed for entertaining. The stunning penthouse also includes a private pool on the terrace.

Take a look at the stunning penthouse below:

Photo courtesy of Jade Signature 

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The Sunny Isles Beach condominium, which opened in March, is an icon on the Atlantic Ocean and a mecca for ultra-high-end design.  The visionaries are four of the most internationally revered: Developer Fortune International Group, Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, interior designer PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and landscape architect Raymond Jungles Inc.  Together, these industry titans have created what is arguably one of the most sought-after and stunning residential buildings worldwide -- a tower that will undoubtedly be enjoyed and admired by generations to come.

Adding to the unmistakable draw of Jade Signature are the unparalleled amenities.  Replete with top-of-the-line features and services, the building has come to be known for a distinct assemblage of offerings, with the most intricate details demonstrating a focus on ultra-luxe living. From the porte cochère to the tower’s unique silhouette, each architectural aspect is mindful of residents and their day-to-day experience within the space, as well as the adjacency to the natural environment.

Resort-style amenities include a stunning beachfront deck with an organic, zero entry free-form swimming pool, secluded cabanas, a heated spa surrounded by nature, and a 25-meter lap pool.  Private beach amenities include chaise lounges, umbrellas and an oceanfront restaurant with towel and beach service. 

Jade Signature also has a full-service spa by natural beauty trailblazer Tata Harper – the first of its kind for Harper in the State of Florida.  Featuring her eponymous, award-winning line of 100% natural products, the venue, exclusive to residents and their guests, is complete with a sauna, steam room, hammam, relaxation zone, and treatment rooms.

Additional offerings include a state-of-the-art fitness center, library and reading lounge, wine bar, clubroom, entertainment and game lounge, business center, playroom and tech lounge for children and teens, full-service concierge, private elevator entrances, and smart technology throughout.  

Exemplifying a revolutionary approach to innovation and design, Jade Signature has furthermore achieved a new standard of excellence in catering to the needs and desires of its residents, all while utilizing the natural environment in an eco-conscious manner.  The tower’s expansive residences are marked by flow-through-style floor plans.  An influx of sunlight is maximized across the grounds due to the building’s brilliant, slightly angled position along the beach.  A three-story underground parking garage (some 40 feet below sea level) eliminates the need for a pedestal and subsequently creates a seamless connection between the ground floor and the pool, as well as the deck, gardens, beach, ocean and beyond.  The unique structural design additionally allows for more landscaping and vegetation around the base of the tower. 

The visionaries behind Jade Signature have left no detail overlooked, making the tower incomparable to any other residential building along Miami’s coastline.

 For more information, call 305-521-1623 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.     

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Eighty Seven Park

Eighty Seven Park incorporates a clean architectural design and natural landscape to create a spa oasis featuring aquatic therapies and brain-fitness sessions. Featuring a modern take on the Turkish hammam, including a freestanding bath and body-scrub area with ceiling water jets, stone plinth and steamer, this spa is designed to ease your mind and nurture your soul.

Fairchild Coconut Grove

Designed by architect Max Strang, the Fairchild Coconut Grove utilizes natural stone, wood and concrete to create airy floorplans featuring waterfront views and lush greenery throughout. Designed to offer a luxurious experience, this spa includes a hammam, steam room and sauna.

Jade Signature 

The Tata Harper Spa, located inside Sunny Isle's Jade Signature, offers residents resort-like services, amenities and ambiance. Home to a Turkish hammam, sauna, steam room and cold rain shower, indulge in a relaxing spa experience overlooking the scenic views of the Atlantic ocean.

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Offered turnkey at $16.5 million, the home is a jewel within the extremely private condominium – regarded as one of the most sought-after residential buildings in the world. Well-sited on the pristine sands of Sunny Isles Beach, the tower’s design unites the renowned talents of four of industry’s greatest collaborators: Developer and luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group, Pritzker prize-winning architecture firm, Herzog & de Meuron, Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre-Yves Rochon, and landscape architect Raymond Jungles Inc.

Inside Jade Signature’s Upper North Sky Villa, five bedrooms and six and a half baths are spread throughout 6,509 square feet of flow-through space, meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in. Natural light pours into the living areas through floor-to-ceiling windows, while 1,407 square feet of terraces frame views of the ocean, surrounding city and Intracoastal Waterway.

In addition to living room ceilings stretching 20 feet in height, the home is accentuated by a collection of fine amenities and finishes. In the kitchen, handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry sits alongside top-of-the-line Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances, while the master baths – dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces – feature PYR custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins.

In producing and hand-picking furnishings and fixtures for this particular residence, Meyer Davis was chiefly inspired by the building’s ocean views and proximity to the beach. Rich and vibrant polished metals – as well as custom rugs with gold accents – were incorporated into the interiors to bring a metropolitan edge to the unit’s neutral palette. Wallcoverings were used in nearly every living area, not only to provide a sense of warmth within the space, but to create a rich textural quality.

Additional room-by-room highlights include the first-floor guest bedroom, known as the “astronomy room,” with artwork over the bed that depicts an eclipse, a palette of silver, gray and muted tones to reflect the moon, a celestial rug from Mooi, and a telescope. The upstairs queen bedroom is the “equestrian room,” adorned with rich leathers, brass ceiling fixtures and lamps. Above the bed, fabric by Hermès depicts horses on parade at the racetrack. The twin bedroom, the “nautical room,” has custom Hermès pillows made in the Voiliers design. Finally, the master bedroom has a custom embossed leather headboard with a polished brass inlay, and the custom vanity has been paired with a deep blue navy chair to speak to the ocean tones.

For more information, call 305-521-1623 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

Photography by DBOX Inc.

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Raizy Haas, senior vice president in charge of development at Extell Development, explains, “In my travels to Istanbul, I personally experienced the hammam tradition. It was overwhelming and amazing. I was always hoping we could incorporate into one of our projects and now we’ve done it.”

Haas says they “did their homework to better understand the origin of hammams and make sure we did it right. Not only is it a bathing ritual but it plays a significant social and cultural role in middle eastern countries.” Haas was determined to recreate that in Extell’s Lower East Side amenity-rich building One Manhattan Square.

Haute Residential has highlighted some of the best hammams in NYC and Miami's residential towers.

One Manhattan Square

One Manhattan Square’s hammam took inspiration from the 14th Century Ottoman Empire hammams and “interpreted that relaxation and ritual in modern way.” Haas explains, “We designed our hammam to meet busy lifestyle of our residents so you can do one or any combination of the four phases of the ritual.” There is an infrared sauna, a steam room, a cold plunge pool and a tranquility garden to end your relaxation in. If you want a traditional scrub down massage, you can order that service through the building.

Haas also explained their design reinterpreted the traditional hammams with modern mood lighting, heated benches (instead of cold, stone slabs) and private recessed stone chambers.

“When we do something, we raise the bar.”

Cast Iron House

Bridgestone Capital Assets CEO Jourdan Krauss, the developer of the Cast Iron House, says the Pritzker-Prize winning, traditional Japanese architect Shigeru Ban perfectly infused a contemporary aesthetic into their architecturally significant, historic building. With only 13 residents, the building does not have a lot of amenities but Krauss explains, “I wanted to build a hydrotherapy spa in this small boutique residence that would be a unique experience solely for the residents. We were not looking to compete with a massive spa experience or large gym.”

Krauss goes on to say, “New York City is a hectic, maddening city that moves at lightning speed. I wanted to create an experience for the residents that when they walk into the space, it is instant relaxation.  Residents can get out of their busy lives, out of the hustle and bustle of New York and go relax in a small environment they feel is very private. The hammam can fit 10-12 people but really think it will be an experience for one person or a couple to relax in.”

Krauss says their hammam was designed in the basement vault of the building, which is beautifully illuminated by the light that filters through the sidewalk’s transparent glass from two storeys, 30 feet above. The hammam includes three different water experiences, a steam room and a sauna, a plunge pool, shower, and a special waterfall shower. “This whole combination of something special and very aesthetically very unique down in the vaults of the castle.”

Jade Signature

Credit: DBOX

The exquisite hamman at Jade Signature, developed by Fortune International Group and created by Pritzker Prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, blends with a Tata Harper Spa, the first ever in Florida, to deliver all-organic wellness.

“Jade Signature is such a natural partner for us to open our very first Tata Harper Spa in Florida,” said Harper in a press statement. “We created a space that feels coastal casual yet chic with our special Tata Harper touch in every detail. We believe our clients should never have to compromise between health and results, natural and luxurious, or beauty and intelligence."

Rendered in vibrant wood and green accents and reserved for residents and guests, the spa carries Harper's hallmark line of products and treatments, including a range of rejuvenating facials and a liquid gold organic body massage, which elevate the hammam experience. A sauna, a steam room, a water therapy terrace, a relaxation zone and a manicure and pedicure lounge complete the private, state-of-the-art relaxation features at Jade Signature.

49 Chambers

The Moroccan developers of 49 Chambers created a hammam as a core component of the building. Cast in honed white Ariel marble with a lustrous coved ceiling, 49 Chambers’ hammam offers a relaxing escape. This contemporary reinterpretation of ancient bathing rituals can be enjoyed with the adjacent steam room and sauna. The amenity is directly connected to the building’s pool.

Julie Dannenberg from Hundred Stories PR said, “People are looking for different things than they were looking for five years ago. Being able to come home to place where you can put down your phone and computer and enter into an amenity space that will leave you completely relaxed and rejuvenated was very important to the developers as it’s in keeping with their tradition.”

111 Murray

Wellness amenities are a priority at 111 Murray Street, as they highlight their connection with nature, providing an immersive, restorative experience. The hammam is the centerpiece of the spa area with heated, sculpted marble beds and carved sinks, bringing a modern touch to the traditional Turkish bath. There are also treatment rooms, saunas and a hair salon enhance the whole experience.

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 Well-sited on the pristine sands of Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature is the vision of luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group.  The design of the tower unites the renowned talents of a trio of the industry’s greatest collaborators: Pritzker prize-winning Swiss architects, Herzog & de Meuron (visionaries behind Tate Modern in London, 1111 Lincoln Road, and the Peréz Art Museum Miami); celebrated Miami landscape architectural firm, Raymond Jungles Inc.; and Parisian interior design firm, PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon.

 Inside the North Sky Villa, five bedrooms and six and one half baths are spread throughout 6,513 square feet of flow-through interior space.  A standout on the horizon, the residence has been meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in.  Natural light pours into living areas through walls of glass, while 1,407 square feet of terraces frame views of the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding city and Intracoastal Waterway. 

 In addition to living room ceilings stretching 20 feet in height, the home is accentuated by a collection of fine fixtures and finishes.  In the kitchen, handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry sits alongside top-of-the-line Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances, while the master baths -- dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces -- feature PYR custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins.  Other property amenities include a private elevator entrance, full-service concierge, children and teen play rooms, beach-level amenities with an oceanfront restaurant, spa treatment rooms, and smart technology throughout the building.  

 Jade Signature exemplifies a revolutionary approach to design: From the inside out, the building’s most intricate details demonstrate a focus on ultra-luxe living.  From the porte-cochère to the building’s iconic silhouette, each architectural aspect is mindful of residents and their experience within the space, as well as Jade Signature’s adjacency to the natural environment. The common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level (a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic beachfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20th century), while expansive terraces blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.  As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the ultimate experience for the exclusive few who will dwell inside the 57-story, cutting-edge residential enclave. Ready for immediate occupancy, call 305.521.1623 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com for more information.

 Images and video courtesy of Jade Signature

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Developed under the leadership of husband-and-wife team Edgardo and Ana Cristina Defortuna of Fortune International Group, and created by the Pritzker-Prize winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron -- in collaboration with Parisian interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon (PYR) and landscape architect Raymond Jungles -- sales and construction began in 2013. To date, 95% of the 192 residences have been purchased by an array of buyers spanning the U.S., Latin America and Europe. Financing for the 57-story tower, which is located at 16901 Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles, was provided by HSBC. With this initial TCO achieved, the development team expects that the building will be fully completed for its official opening at the end of the first quarter.

Nearly sold out, Jade Signature has a limited assemblage of residences remaining among the tower’s most luxurious units.  Known as “The Collection,” the portfolio is a compilation of two-story Sky Villas and penthouses, ranging from $14.2 million to $32.9 million. The Sky Villas offer stunning features, such as flow-through views, expansive terraces, private elevators, smart technology, service quarters and PYR-designed bathroom cabinetry. The two, full-floor penthouses boast all of these world-class features as well as a private pool, gym and 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Water and the Miami skyline. Additional offerings include three- to five-bedroom residences, with sizes starting at 3,312 square feet and prices starting at $4.8 million.

The roots of Jade and the journey of its brand trace back to 2004 and Miami’s Financial District, where Jade on Brickell Bay was developed by Fortune International Group.  The project’s prominence and accolades eventually paved the way for the creation of Jade Ocean and Jade Beach in Sunny Isles -- and now, Jade Signature.  Coinciding with Jade Signature’s final stages of completion, the company celebrated an additional milestone in November: the commemoration of nearly 35 years in the luxury residential real estate industry…a benchmark that will be celebrated when Jade Signature officially opens in the weeks ahead.

“We are so proud to be of delivering this masterpiece to the world,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group.  “Our buyers have long recognized our vision and strength, knowing full-well what the final result will be when a group of industry leaders set out to create something extraordinary.”

“Like the kapok tree’s symbolism of strength and resiliency, and the jewel-adorned, snowman-shaped ‘Bonhomme Universe’ sculpture’s embodiment of Miami’s unique diversity, Jade Signature, as a whole, is a testament to rare artistry and singular design,” Defortuna continued. “This particular project is the pinnacle of the Jade brand’s journey, representing the growth of a legacy and its future admiration by generations to come.”

For more information, contact (305) 907-7493, or visit www.jadesignature.com

Images courtesy of DBOX for Fortune International 

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Well-sited on the pristine sands of Sunny Isles Beach, Jade Signature is the vision of luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group.  The design of the tower unites the renowned talents of a trio of the industry’s greatest collaborators: Pritzker prize-winning Swiss architects, Herzog & de Meuron (visionaries behind Tate Modern in London, 1111 Lincoln Road, and the Peréz Art Museum Miami); celebrated Miami landscape architectural firm, Raymond Jungles Inc.; and Parisian interior design firm, PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon.

Center Sky Villa's bedroom terrace / Courtesy of Dbox

Inside the Central Sky Villa, five bedrooms and six and one half baths are spread throughout 6,513 square feet of flow-through interior space.  A standout on the horizon, the residence has been meticulously crafted to bring the outdoors in.  Natural light pours into living areas through walls of glass, while 1,407 square feet of terraces frame views of the Atlantic Ocean, the surrounding city and Intracoastal Waterway.

Center Sky Villa's summer kitchen / Courtesy of Dbox

In addition to living-room ceilings stretching 20 feet in height, the home is accentuated by a collection of fine fixtures and finishes. In the kitchen, handcrafted Snaidero® cabinetry sits alongside top-of-the-line Gaggenau® and Sub-Zero® kitchen appliances, while the master baths – dramatically extended by oceanfront terraces – feature PYR custom-designed cabinetry and modern twin basins. Other property amenities include a private elevator entrance, full-service concierge, children and teen play rooms, beach-level amenities with an oceanfront restaurant, spa treatment rooms, and smart technology throughout the building.

Center Sky Villa's kitchen / Courtesy of Dbox

Jade Signature exemplifies a revolutionary approach to design: From the inside out, the building’s most intricate details demonstrate a focus on ultra-luxe living. From the porte-cochère to the building’s iconic silhouette, each architectural aspect is mindful of residents and their experience within the space, as well as Jade Signature’s adjacency to the natural environment. The common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level (a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic beachfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20^th century), while expansive terraces blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living.  As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the ultimate experience for the exclusive few who will dwell inside the 57-story, cutting-edge residential enclave.

For more information, call (305) 521-1623 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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As a whole, the collaborative vision behind the Jade Signature condominium tower involves an assemblage of industry titans: Renowned luxury real estate leader Fortune International Group, Pritzker prize-winning architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron, Parisian interior design firm PYR, led by Pierre Yves-Rochon, and famed Miami landscape architecture firm Raymond Jungles. Together, they have crafted the ultimate oceanfront home-site, marked by state-of-the-art amenities and singular detail.

This seven-bedroom, nine and one half-bath penthouse, which encompasses the entire 56th floor and part of the 57th, is the crowning jewel of the tower, replete with a myriad of unique features, such as a private pool on an oceanfront terrace, an indoor-outdoor kitchen, a gym with a sauna and steam room, and a “midnight bar” in the master suite. Vaulted 12-foot ceilings, coupled with expansive walls of glass, allow for an influx of sunlight and the maximization of water vistas. All baths in the home have been outfitted with PYR custom-designed cabinetry and marble countertops, while the master suite features separate his and her closets and dressing areas, as well as an office and expansive sitting room. The gourmet-style kitchen has exquisite European designer cabinetry by Snaidero and top-of-the-line appliances by Gaggenau and Sub-Zero, including a wine cooler and cappuccino maker.

Three separate family rooms, a breakfast area, bar, library, study and playroom complete the interior, and additional details include smart home technology, service quarters with a separate entrance, and four assigned parking spaces, including a private garage for two vehicles. Other property amenities include full-service concierge services, children and teen playrooms, and beach level amenities, such as an oceanfront restaurant and spa treatment rooms.

Photo Credit: DBOX for Fortune International - Penthouse

Jade Signature exemplifies a revolutionary approach to design: From the inside out, the building’s most intricate details demonstrate a focus on ultra-luxe living. From the porte-cochère to the building’s iconic silhouette, each architectural aspect is mindful of residents and their experience within the space, as well as Jade Signature’s adjacency to the natural environment. The common areas connect directly to the beach at ground level (a nod to the designs of Miami’s historic beachfront hotels that began drawing visitors to the area in the early 20th century), while expansive terraces blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. As a whole, Jade Signature ensures the most extraordinary experience for the exclusive few who will dwell inside the 57-story, cutting-edge residential enclave. For more information, call (305) 521-1623 or visit JadeSignatureCollection.com.

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Fortune International, an industry leader in Miami’s luxury real estate market, is rapidly expanding here in the US and is growing in Europe and Latin America. Founder Edgardo Defortuna is hard at work on his most recent project: Jade Signature on Sunny Isles Beach.

The development team is composed of skilled firms like Herzog & de Meuron, PYR, and Raymond Jungles.

Defortuna tells Haute Living, “It was our mission to deliver something that the market has never experienced before in Miami, and I think this development reflects exactly that. Herzog & de Meuron never ceases to create beautiful designs tailored to the surrounding environment, and with Fortune’s reputation for knowing what buyers of this caliber desire, I think we have perfected the elements for an extraordinary oceanfront building.”

Jade Signature will feature a zero gravity swimming pool, massive terraces, lap pool, teen tech lounge, reading center, toddler room, spa, water terrace and more.

Jade Signature boasts 57 stories and will offer 192 spacious homes in varying sizes priced from $2M to $25M. Signature Penthouses offer 360-degree views, high ceilings, private pool and suites for guests while Sky Villas feature two stories of living space.

To learn more, visit http://www.jadesignature.com

Photos courtesy of Fortune International

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