FIESP Building, Sao Paulo, Brazil

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Architect Paulo Mendes da Rocha passed away Sunday, May 23rd at the age of 92. Mendes da Rocha died in a Sao Paulo hospital of lung cancer.

The highly-awarded architect is seen by many as one of the greatest Brazilian architects, coming second only to Oscar Niemeyer.

Born in 1928, Mendes da Rocha was part of an iconic generation of modernists and was globally regarded as a major architect despite having rarely built anything outside of his native Brazil.

Pinacoteca Sao Paulo

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The Paulista School of Brazilian architecture, which he was part of, was generally characterized by exposed reinforced concrete, large open spaces, and rational structures. Mendes da Rocha's propensity to work with large expanses of raw concrete led to many associations with Brazilian brutalism, which the late architect did not care for.

Among Mendes da Rocha's greatest works are the Museum of Contemporary Art at the University of Sao Paulo and the Athletic Club of Sao Paulo.

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Mendes da Rocha's work was duly noted and lauded throughout the world. Notably, he won the Mies van Der Rohe Award for Latin America for his renovation of the State Museum of Sao Paulo in 2001 and the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2006.

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The gracious, windowed entry foyer with powder room leads into the elegant, corner living room and dining room with their stunning North and East exposures, soaring 10’6” ceilings, rift sown oak floors and custom light fixtures, perfect for grand entertaining. The gourmet open kitchen features a granite-topped island with built-in seating, Miele and Sub-Zero appliances and Smallbone of Devizes hand-crafted cabinetry. The large and private master bedroom suite offers South and East exposures with city views and an immense walk-in closet. A luxurious, master bathroom pampers with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, radiant heated floors, double sink topped vanities, polished Italian marble and Dornbracht fixtures. The second and third bedrooms are generously proportioned and also offer en-suite bathrooms with custom glass finishes and radiant heated floors. Only the finest fixtures and finishes have been used to create this masterpiece. Multi-zone climate control, Smart Home technology, motorized shades, customized closets and a Miele washer/dryer complete the comforts of this incomparable home.

One57 built by Extell Development Company and designed by Pritzker prize-winning architect, Christian De Portzamparc. soars above the now-iconic Billionaire's Row of Manhattan. Located on 57th Street the unparalleled building amenities and services include a 24 hour doorman and concierge, parking garage, fitness center, yoga studio, aquarium, pet wash room, library, screening room and private dining room. One57 residents also have access to the Park Hyatt’s five-star hotel services, including 24-hour room service, a triple-height indoor swimming pool overlooking Carnegie Hall, spa, steam rooms, bar and restaurant.

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Price: $7,750,000

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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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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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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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