Piero Lissoni

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Located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is an exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences and a private marina in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica. It is slated for completion in Fall 2021.

HR: What was the design inspiration for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ interiors?

PL: In part, we were inspired by Mediterranean environments, particularly the Italian Riviera and the Côte d’Azur, and in part by the nautical world, especially by the Riva Aquarama boat. From the realization of the lobby floor as if it were the deck of a boat, to the choice of the chandelier that recalls a lobster net, to the nautical styling, everything is reminiscent of a yacht club.

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HR: What colors and materials did you incorporate into the design in order to capture the South of France and the Mediterranean lifestyle?

PL: We were inspired by the nautical world of the 1950s. We used chrome, natural fabrics, soft and neutral colors with some dashes of stronger color. The Riva Aquarama is also renowned for this contrast between the wood and the light blue cushions. The reception desk is instead a deep-sea blue.

The apartments have two different typologies in terms of the “shades” employed. One version features soft and muted colors that are evocative of morning sea mists, with light, desaturated wood and some darker colors to provide contrast, while the second version features darker colors inspired by the night sea, the contrast here given by areas of white.

HR: Walk us through the design features that you are incorporating throughout MYC’s residences, including in the kitchen and bathrooms. What was the vision for the design, and what can residents expect to feel and see upon walking into their homes?

PL: We wanted to reproduce the feeling of being on a boat, both when entering on the ground floor, with the jetty that connects directly to the yachts, and also inside the apartments, with their magnificent views of the sea. The extensive use of large windows seeks to accentuate the relationship between the inside and the outside, as if you’re always living in the open air. In addition, the terraces are equipped with cooking facilities, further expanding the possibilities of life outdoors.

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HR: How did you go about choosing each design and what makes them different from other residences you have designed for?

PL: Undoubtedly the floor in the reception, conceived as if it were the deck of luxury yacht, is fairly unique, as is the large chandelier reminiscent of a lobster net, which was the work of an artist we engaged. In the apartments themselves, there is this continuous dialogue between the inside and the outside, which is very special: as soon as you open the window, you have the whole expanse of the sea in front of you.

HR: Elaborate on your design of MYC’s lobby and “Resident’s Lounge” that features a library and breakfast bar for waterfront dining. How does the design reflect the building’s fun lifestyle and laid-back environment?

PL: Our aim was to realize a community, a true yacht club, so the communal spaces have been conceived with this in mind and to allow the whole structure and all the facilities to be used and lived, also by invited guests. The inhabitants and their guests can, for example, pause to read the newspaper or have a coffee in the communal areas. Also, here we wanted to bring a European way of living.

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HR: Please briefly describe what role the Bayfront location played in the design of the project. How will the building’s design reflect Miami and its natural surroundings?

PL: The Bayfront relates directly with the structure. Features such as the floor or the model boats on the bookshelves, as if it were indeed a yacht club, are certainly elements that are special with respect to other residences.

HR: What type of lifestyle do you envision for residents at MYC?  What type of buyer do you envision will be interested in living at the property?

PL: Without a doubt, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will attract buyers who love traveling and who are attracted by a European atmosphere, especially that of the Mediterranean, who like the leisurely feeling of a place where you have the sensation of being on holiday all year round.

HR: Tell us about your collaboration with Arquitectonica. How did you work with Arquitectonica to blend your ways of thinking, expertise and experiences together?

PL: There’s a very close relationship between the inside and the outside: in some ways the interior completes the architecture, and vice-versa.

HR: What is special or different about working on a project like MYC?

PL: The really special thing was to have been able to bring to America a particular area of Europe and its atmosphere.

For more information about Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, call 305.508.9832 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

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Matthew Barry, Edgardo Defortuna, and Andrew Mcallister drop the anchor to celebrate the topping off of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, the boutique bayfront development curated by Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica slated for delivery at the end of 2021

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Developer Optimum Asset Management USA celebrated the milestone today in tandem with the boutique Bayfront condominium’s exclusive sales broker, Fortune Development Sales, and the general contractor, Moss Construction.  Located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is an exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences and a private marina in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.

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To commemorate the topping off, the development team -- including Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA; Jamie Telchin, Executive Director of Optimum Asset Management USA; Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group; and Andrew McAllister, Co-President of Moss Construction South Florida -- took to the top of the building, where they popped champagne and posed for photos against a dramatic background of Biscayne Bay and the city skyline. Moss Construction additionally hosted a celebratory lunch for 250 of the company’s construction workers, engineers, and other contractors who have been instrumental in the tower’s rise.

Completion of the internationally-lauded project, which broke ground in February 2020, is on schedule to be delivered at the end of this year.

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“Seeing Monaco Yacht Club & Residences come to life and now in its final dimensions is an especially proud moment,” said Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA. “The global response to the tower has been nothing short of compelling and a testament to its international appeal. Now more so than ever before, buyers are recognizing the importance of having the intimacy of a full-service boutique building combined with the exclusivity of being located on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in the area.”

With a coveted location in Miami Beach’s MiMo District, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in sophisticated European design and elegant, waterfront living synonymous with the French Riviera to Miami Beach.

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To be delivered fully-finished, each of the modern unit interiors was meticulously curated with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with Arrigoni wide plank wood flooring from Austria.  The design palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- evoke a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

“Luxury buyers from across the globe have been specifically seeking this project out for its boutique, full-service offering, unparalleled Bayfront location, and the rare opportunity to dock one’s boat in their very own backyard,” said Edgardo Defortuna, President and CEO of Fortune International Group, the project’s exclusive broker. “Combining the spectacular style and extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia with an array of first-class services and amenities, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences celebrate the very best Miami Beach has to offer.”

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Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.  Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions for the day to the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and the best of South Florida’s coastal living. Other waterfront amenities include paddleboarding, kayaking, and more.

A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi, and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining; as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

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With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million.  For more information, please call 305.749.9126, visit the website at https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/, or schedule a showing by appointment only at the sales gallery located at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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An exclusive enclave with its own private marina offering just thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will be delivered fully-finished with curated interiors by world-renowned Italian interior designer, Piero Lissoni.

Well-sited on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in Miami Beach, the nautically themed, boutique Bayfront condominium is the vision of international real estate leader Optimum Development USA, which tasked award-winning firm Arquitectonica to design the 12-story building.

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A testament to the international appeal of the property, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences continue to beckon savvy buyers who are drawn to its exceptional combination of world-class style and the intimacy and exclusivity of a full-service boutique building.

Currently under construction with topping off slated for January 2021, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ most luxurious offerings include a limited collection of two impressive half-floor penthouses located on the 11^th floor, as well as Residence E, a uniquely positioned ground-floor villa with an extensive terrace facing the bay, ranging from $3.6 million to $5.07 million.

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Representing the two largest units in the building with the opportunity to combine for a full-floor residence, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ two penthouses feature expansive living areas and private terraces starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed penthouses will feature panoramic bay and ocean views, outdoor terraces fully-equipped with electric grills, smart technology, private elevator entrances and foyers, contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi and Lissoni-designed cabinetry.

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A boating enthusiast’s dream, Residence E is the closest ground-floor villa to the water, featuring direct access to Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ private marina. With two bedrooms and two and a half baths, plus a den with the option to convert into a third bedroom, the 2,407 square foot Residence E offers the unique opportunity for residents to directly access the exterior of the building and their own boat right off their terrace -- similar to having a boat lift in your own backyard.

For more information about Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ most luxurious, one-of-a-kind offerings, call 305.800.6800 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

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Moss, the appointed general contractor of the condominium, led the concrete pour of the 12-story boutique Bayfront building located at 6800 Indian Creek Drive, which utilized 250 cubic yards of concrete and 20 tons of reinforcing steel to fill the 12” concrete slab covering approximately 6,700 square feet.

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Approximately 75 percent of the foundation work for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences have been completed, which includes the installation of 403 60 feet deep Auger Cast Piles totaling more than 1,314 cubic yards of concrete. Moss has also pumped over 70 million gallons of water to-date through a de-watering system that pumps approximately 700 gallons of water per minute. Having recently erected the tower crane onsite, only two more pours remain for completing the first level of the project.

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With a coveted location in Miami Beach’s MiMo District, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences is slated to top out at 168 feet in height. The property is on schedule for completion in third quarter 2021.

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“We are extremely pleased with Monaco Yacht Club & Residences’ progress to date and look forward to seeing the building’s architecture featuring the extraordinary talents of Piero Lissoni and Bernardo Fort-Brescia of Arquitectonica take form on this unparalleled Bayfront location,” said Ricardo Tabet, CEO of Optimum Development USA. “Now more so than ever before, buyers are recognizing the importance of having the intimacy of a full-service boutique building combined with the exclusivity of being located on one of the last remaining waterfront properties in the area.”

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

To be delivered fully-finished, world-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni meticulously curated each of the modern unit interiors with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with European custom wood flooring. Lissoni employed a palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- that evokes a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo Credit: Lifestyle Production Group

Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi. Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences feature a 12 slip marina available exclusively to residents, as well as a yachting concierge for maintenance needs, yacht charters or sailing, and fishing excursions. Other waterfront amenities include paddle boarding, kayaking and more.

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A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are priced from $1.1 million. For more information, please call 305.749.9126 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/. Showings are also available by appointment at the property’s newly launched sales gallery, located within walking distance from the construction site at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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Optimum Asset Management USA, developer of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, tasked WorldWise PR Affiliates to lead the launch of the global virtual sales gallery across nine countries, from France to England, Germany to Spain, and Brazil to Argentina. Prospective buyers received a preview of the nautically themed design of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences, an exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences and a private marina in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica.

“We are delighted to be hosting this momentous occasion on such an international scale,” said Matthew Barry, Managing Director of Optimum Asset Management USA. “Already revered for its elite global lifestyle, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences introduces a new dimension in sophisticated European design and elegant, waterfront living synonymous with the French Riviera to Miami Beach. The initial success of the sales process is a true testament to the international appeal of the project and the demand buyers have for the pursuit of pleasure combined with the intimacy of a full-service boutique building.”

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To be delivered fully-finished, each of the modern unit interiors were meticulously curated with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with Arrigoni wide plank wood flooring from Austria. The design palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- evoke a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

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“It is a very proud moment for us to unveil the much anticipated sales gallery and offer guests from around the world the up-close opportunity to experience the joie de vivre of Miami Beach firsthand,” said Rodolfo Misitano, CEO of Optimum Asset Management. “Being a global firm headquartered in Europe, it has always been important for us to seek an international audience for our U.S. real estate portfolio.”

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Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet. A limited collection of two impressive penthouses will offer expansive living areas, including private terraces with summer kitchens, starting at 2,888 square feet. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi. Additional highlights within the residences will include stone countertops, 10-11-foot high ceilings throughout, large walk-in closets, pre-wired for Home Automation systems to accommodate the latest “Smart Building” technology, private elevator entrances, and premium bathroom interiors featuring imported Italian marble flooring, spacious tubs and frameless, glass-enclosed rainfall showers with designer faucets.

The 12-story boutique development features a myriad of resort-style amenities, including a 12 slip marina exclusively available for residents, a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, and a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

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Exclusive sales and marketing for Monaco Yacht Club & Residences are being handled by Fortune Development Sales, The residences are priced from $1.1 million. For more information, call 305.749.9126, visit the website at https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/, or schedule a showing by appointment only at the sales gallery located at 6897 Collins Avenue in Miami Beach.

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An exclusive enclave of thirty-nine luxurious waterfront residences developed by Optimum Development USA in collaboration with two of the most esteemed names in design, Piero Lissoni and Arquitectonica, Monaco Yacht Club & Residences celebrates the joie de vivre of Miami Beach with a 12-slip private marina that will be the docking home for residents' vessels up to 40 feet in length. With boat slips starting at $300,000, the highly sought-after amenity has received an overwhelming response from buyers interested in the unique ability to have their boat docked right at their doorstep.

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Offering the best of a yachtsman’s lifestyle, a yachting concierge will be available for maintenance needs, to arrange charters, sailing excursions, and fishing outings to the Bahamas, Florida Keys and around South Florida's waterways. Other aquatic amenities include paddle boarding and kayaking.

A myriad of additional resort-style amenities includes a breathtaking rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Miami skyline featuring a pool with poolside chaise lounge chairs, Jacuzzi and shaded lounge areas with a grill for entertaining, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center overlooking Biscayne Bay.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

Combining spectacular style with its array of first-class amenities, world-renowned Italian interior designer Piero Lissoni employed a palette of warm whites and rich woods for the lobby and the premier “Resident’s Lounge” -- featuring a library and breakfast bar for leisurely waterfront dining -- that evokes a timeless, classic mood reminiscent of a luxurious Côte d’Azur summer resort and responds to the building’s program of luxury living, fun lifestyle, laid-back environment, and relaxed atmosphere.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Monaco Yacht Club & Residences

To be delivered fully-finished, Piero Lissoni curated each of the modern home interiors with precise attention to detail, inclusive of the refined Italian-made fixtures and finishes, with European custom wood flooring. Monaco Yacht Club & Residences will include one to four-bedroom residences, ranging in size from 918 to nearly 5,000 square feet if combined. Primed for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, the meticulously designed homes will feature expansive wraparound terraces – each with finished floors and ceilings and sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Miami skyline – as well as contemporary Italian kitchens by Boffi.

The boutique bayfront development already broke ground on its site at 6800 Indian Creek Drive. With exclusive sales and marketing handled by Fortune Development Sales, prices at Monaco Yacht Club & Residences start at $1.1 million. For more information, call 305.749.9126 or visit https://monacoyachtclubresidences.com/.

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