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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.

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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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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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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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