Photo Credit: Blue Zone Realty International

“The difference between a good company and a great company is the drive and passion that each member of the team has for the industry," says Tim Fenton, President of Blue Zone Realty International. "This award is a credit to each of our real estate professionals and our extraordinary support staff. I am humbled by the dedication that they have for their clients, and by the passion that they have for real estate.”

The USA & Americas Property Awards, now in their 27th year covering over 45 different residential and commercial categories, are decided by an independent panel of 80 industry experts, focusing on design, quality, service, innovation, originality, and commitment to sustainability. The panel is headed by Lord Caithness, Lord Best, and Lord Waverley, members of the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

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The Awards are spread throughout Arabia, Europe, Africa, Canada, Central & South America, the Caribbean, USA, UK and Asia Pacific, with "heats" staged for each region. The top winners per region are then entered in the international award nominations, culminating in the announcement of the International and World's Best winners.

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First, broadcasting live from the Aston Martin Residences sales center, Haute Living’s Deyvanshi Masrani started "Kitchen Encounters" by hosting a panel with three of Miami’s top design and architecture experts Katie Gutierrez, Natalia Neverko, and Sandra Diaz-Velasco, each of them providing tips on the best ways to make use of one’s kitchen, as well as what makes the design of the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen special. Mariana Lima, in-house Broker Associate at Aston Martin Residences, also joined the panel, with an Aston Martin Vulcan behind her. The car, valued at $3.2 million, will be a gift for the buyer of the triple penthouse at Aston Martin Residences. 

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Immediately after, Gavin Rossdale, international rock star as the frontman of the British group Bush and cooking aficionado, shared a live cooking demonstration, hosted by Haute Living’s Laura Schreffler. Bush recently released their latest album, The Kingdom, on which Rossdale told a few stories of how it came together and streamed performances the band has done this year. During his live demonstration, he said, "If you put love, care, and attention to every ingredient, you really elevate it." Click here to watch and read more about his performance during “Kitchen Encounters."

Highlight quotes from the panelists:

Katie Gutierrez: "A home is put to the test in terms of functionality, storage, usability and layout in kitchens and bathrooms. The Aston Martin Residences kitchen is a great model of what it would look like to have everything working and look beautiful at the same time."

Natalia Neverko: “I absolutely love the design of the Aston Martin Residences kitchen. The way it's designed, its color combination, the white and gray, is my favorite. It’s done with the latest technologies so there’s no question about it. I love the minimalistic look."

Mariana Lima: "Aston Martin Residences is eight minutes walking from Brickell City Centre, two minutes from Whole Foods and Zuma. You have the whole lifestyle around you, but also the peace of the water, overlooking Key Biscayne. It's really the most connected area in town."

Sandra Diaz-Velasco: "This [building] is a testament to the Aston Martin brand. The kitchen is the heart of the home, but everything has to be related to the architecture. I like how it integrates the interior and exterior; that's what a dwelling has to have."

For more on Aston Martin Residences, visit https://astonmartinresidences.com/.

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Two of the finest manufacturers of kitchen appliances and cabinetry were selected to accompany the residences. The latest Gaggenau appliances and Bulthaup cabinets will be part of each unit’s kitchen, allowing residents to enjoy the cooking process with family and friends in style, while admiring panoramic views of Biscayne Bay, the Miami River, and South Florida’s signature skyline.

“The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen further harnesses the expression of Aston Martin’s design DNA and architectural excellence,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. “Gastronomy will play an important part of the family living experience at Aston Martin Residences, whereby the kitchen often forms the soul of the home for loved ones and friends who come together socially and culturally to share their passion for food. A shrouding of radiance, purity and warmth ensures the kitchen environment is both intimate and inviting for both casual cooks and the most seasoned gourmand, who can enjoy today’s top-of-the-line appliances and amenities with relaxing confidence. The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen pays homage to the Art of Living and our commitment to its indelible imprint on impeccable design.”

The white cabinets will reflect the natural light pouring through the floor to ceiling windows, aided by the White Thassos marble floors imported from Greece. The granite island countertop is enclosed in white wood and contrasts perfectly against the cabinets and floor. The large stovetop cooking area includes a state-of-the-art Burner Induction Cooktop and vent. And the chrome oven and spacious wine cooler fridge appliances match with the metal tap faucet and large sink built-in to the stone island.

The design of the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen brings together a balance between the tropical South Florida outdoor climate and the warm indoor kitchen space.

Upon completion, scheduled for 2022, Aston Martin Residences will be a standing manifestation of the Art of Living philosophy, driving the brand from the roads of Great Britain to Biscayne Boulevard.

For more on Aston Martin Residences, visit https://astonmartinresidences.com/.

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Chef Brown did a live demonstration of fine cooking in the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen, featuring Gaggenau appliances and Bulthaup cabinets, for everyone in attendance. The design of the Aston Martin Residences Kitchen by Marek Reichman, EVP and Chief Creative Officer at Aston Martin, brings together a balance between the tropical South Florida outdoor climate and the warm indoor kitchen space. 

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"The equipment is fantastic," said Chef Brown, as he began the demonstration. He prepared and served dishes including Fresh Salmon Confit with Garden Herb Salad (the appetizer at Prince William’s wedding), 10-Hour Slow Roasted Pork Belly (the main course at Prince Harry’s wedding), and Sticky Toffee Pudding with Clotted Cream (a favorite of Her Majesty The Queen). The classic Miami sunshine lighted the Downtown Miami sales gallery of the British carmaker's branded luxury tower.

Jesse Ottley, Sheila Rosario Davey, Alejandro Aljanati, Claudia del Toro, Christopher Davey

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“The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen further harnesses the expression of Aston Martin’s design DNA and architectural excellence,” said German Coto, CEO of G&G Business Developments. “Gastronomy will play an important part of the family living experience at Aston Martin Residences, whereby the kitchen often forms the soul of the home for loved ones and friends who come together socially and culturally to share their passion for food. A shrouding of radiance, purity and warmth ensures the kitchen environment is both intimate and inviting for both casual cooks and the most seasoned gourmand, who can enjoy today’s top-of-the-line appliances and amenities with relaxing confidence. The Aston Martin Residences Kitchen pays homage to the Art of Living and our commitment to its indelible imprint of impeccable design.”

Photo Credit: World Red Eye

Chef Brown moved to Miami less than two months ago, after spending over 15 years in some of the UK and Europe's best restaurants, where he worked with culinary icons like Jamie Oliver and Robert Clayton. He has started to infuse South Florida with contemporary and upscale English cooking, which he excels at and delighted the guests during the event.

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“I’m delighted to mark my debut in Miami by this most unique collaboration with Aston Martin Residences,” he said. “I chose a series of classic British meat and fish dishes that have been served and enjoyed as favorites of the royal family for generations. I pride myself on engaging the audience with a traditional culinary experience by cooking with authentic ingredients used in recipes taken from England’s southern counties, Victorian London and the Cotswolds region in particular, where the heritage of Britain’s royal family belongs. I also wanted to demonstrate the true character and essence of English culture and how you can really feel at home with your own comfortable style of cooking in the brilliance of an Aston Martin Residences Kitchen.”

For more on Aston Martin Residences, visit www.astonmartinresidences.com.

Patricia Montalvan, Mauricio Perez

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Chef Justin Brown, Alejandro Aljanati, Maria Eugenia Alvarez Vitale, Daniel Arabia

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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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One Tower Bridge has recently announced its partnership with Alegna, a Swiss design firm that specializes in crafting dream bathrooms... out of wood. The luxury development has charged the innovative company with outfitting 36 luxe apartments and three penthouse duplex apartments located in the Tower's Cambridge House with their posh vessels, which come with complementary fitted wall and ceiling elements and cost about €14,000 (roughly $19,000) a pop.

Alegna smoked oak tub with a silky gloss finish in One Tower Bridge's "Casa Forma Apartment"

Now before you scoff at the idea of combining water with a notoriously permeable and erodible material, chew on this: Alegna uses an intricate technique to render them utterly water resistant. Real wood veneers are compressed together under high pressure, then soaked in a synthetic resin, a special varnish meant to prevent the wood from absorbing any liquid and deteriorating due to water damage.

Alegna nut tree wood tub in One Tower Bridge's "Honky Apartment"

The treatment—which Alegna claims has been tested under the harshest conditions—makes the bathtubs super durable and easy to maintain. According to the company, small scratches that may appear after years of use can easily be polished away by hand.

Alegna's Laguna Basic Tub

Alegna's Laguna Pearl Tub

The stylish tubs can be made from every kind of wood imaginable, including Walnut, Mahogany, Pear, Iroko, Oak, and Wenge. To boot, its manufacturer asserts that only certified wood derived from forests with controlled felling and reforestation is used, arguably making the product "eco-friendly."

Photos and details courtesy of Pursuitist and Alegna

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Battersea Power Station Flat – Model Living Room

Battersea Power Station – Model Bath

The homes—whose luxurious details include exposed brickwork, oak chevron flooring, a freestanding copper bath, bespoke concrete kitchen countertops, and floor-to-ceiling glass panels.

Battersea Power Station Flat – Model Kitchen

Residents and their guests will also have exclusive access to the building's sprawling rooftop terrace.

Batteresea Power Station

Interested parties must act swiftly; despite the recency of the apartments' debut, only a handful of the 254 sparkling residences are still up for grabs, with a starting price of £980,000 (approximately $1.7 million).

For more information, visit Battersea Power Station's official website.

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Hamptons International—a leading residential estate agent and property services organization operating in London and the South of the UK—will be showcasing projects in the United Kingdom collectively worth over AED one billion (over £200 million) at its yearly property event, "The Collection," in Dubai's Radisson Blue Hotel, from May 21 to 22.

A hundred properties including a combination of resale properties and new developments—all of which are located in London and the South of the UK and are priced over AED 1.5 million (£250,000)—are being spotlighted at the event that grants investors the chance to make informed property purchases in the UK.

A multi-stop international tour during which Hamptons International promotes its top properties to a global audience, The Collection this year will be held in London and Hong Kong.

“The Collection is an excellent opportunity for the team at Hamptons International to promote the best of British property to an international audience," says Andrew Phillips, Hamptons International's UK regional director. "The event has a track record in generating strong interest from prospective owner occupiers and investors alike whether they are looking for a quintessential country cottage, a sprawling city centre penthouse or a one bed investment property in an up and coming location.”

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