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Herzog & de Meuron architecture in South Beach

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:49:32 +0000

Let’s get this out of the way first: I’m a fan of Herzog & de Meuron, I’m also a fan of landscape architect Raymond Jungles, and I totally get the “landmark” concept of Robert Wennett. Now let’s get to Eleven Eleven Lincoln Road.

We’ve all been seeing this building going up in the past few months and for me it has had mixed emotions (very similar to those associated with Frank Gehry’s New World Symphony Campus). Emotions of confusion, excitement, wonderment, curiosity. Is it a parking lot looking structure with all kinds of funky things integrated in the mix? Is is chaos amongst the landscape? Will it bring sense to Morris Lapidus mid-century architectural follies all over Lincoln Road?

To understand the building, I think it’s crucial to see the creator’s concept video:

11 11 Lincoln Road is described by architect Jackques Herzog as

pure Miami Beach – “all muscle without cloth”. Each level of the sculptural parking facility is filled with natural light, creating successively striking vistas of the city. At its base, the retail spaces offer unobstructed access to newly transformed public space

Once you see the video and hear Herzog’s vision, then you start to understand the naked parking-lot looking structure. It’s supposed to be sculptural (very much like Lapidus’ follies). It’s supposed to strip down the architecture core and make itself susceptible to tough Miami Beach critics. Aaaaaah! but here’s the thing….many will get the concept, but will they buy it?

We can’t deny the raw nature of the space, the urban context was respected, and the transition to Lincoln Road with Jungle’s hardscaping is genius – this segment of Lincoln Road will be more than just the movie theater now and will come to life like never before. I can’t stop thinking what would have happened if I would have presented a project like this while in architecture school at UM – I would have been laughed off the design floor and my professors would have told me to go back to the drawing board and actually “finish” the project. It’s ironic how the more successful architects have managed to marry function and form while shutting mouths of the most respected figures out there. It definitely makes me smile.

The building, although not yet finished, has already began integrating with South Beach. To my surprise, the whole process has been very well orchestrated. Kudos to Miami Beach. To me it’s still a bit chaotic and hope it will make more sense as it gets close to completion. I do love the fact that well renowned architects are finally getting a piece of the Miami architecture puzzle.

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Architecture and Real Estate – How do These 2 Work Together

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 14:45:16 +0000

Time to bring an old article back to life from April 2007 – The concept of combining my architecture expertise with our Miami Real Estate Business keeps separating us from our competition. Make no mistake though, architecture consulting is exclusive to our real estate clients…continue reading my thoughts form almost 3 years ago!

I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Miami, and hence all the Hurricane stuff you see me with. I worked with a couple of big firms both locally and abroad and then started my own architecture firm doing additions and remodelings in Miami Shores and Miami Beach as well as other neighboring cities. I did several projects, including the design of the Brockway Memorial Library addition in Miami Shores, and always helped friends visualize the potential of homes before buying them.

That’s when the vision of our business was born. If so many of our own friends had benefited from my architectural consulting services prior to purchasing a home, wouldn’t it be ideal if I had a Real Estate License and offer those same services to potential customers? (the answer was a really LOUD YES!!!)

As a Miami Beach home buyer, when working with me, you will gain from having free architectural consulting at your fingertips. Finding the “perfect home” is no easy task, properties will need some work and some changes most of the time. Whether it is to open a kitchen out to a family room or to “formalize” a dining room, or to add a master suite to a property, as our customer you will benefit from me sitting down with you to help identify your needs. I usually sketch out numerous schematics and will come up with a conceptual plan. Having worked in the field and built additions, I will be able to estimate the cost of construction and will then lead you to an architect or design professional that can finalize the plans.

I can also assist you, as our real estate buyers, with other design consulting aspects like materials and color selection as well as furniture arrangement. My enthusiasm is endless when it comes to design.

As a Miami Beach home seller, the advantages are endless. I will ask that you acquire floor plans of your properties (most cities will have floor plans and are easy to order); I will have those floor plans ready to show any prospective buyers. I will also help you identify any weaknesses in the current design of your property and will accentuate all the positive features.

I will help you stage your property with a very detailed list of suggestions that is customized to you and your particular property. I will even help you hire the right construction professionals to prepare your home for showings (like floor refinishers, carpenters, painters, etc.). A lot of our customers are absentee owners and we take care of the coordination of these jobs for them.

Having a passion for architecture and for helping people visualize the potential of a property is what makes my job so much fun. Our customers will tell you how I light up when I see a good space (they will also tell you what my reaction is when I visit “butchered homes”), how I will go out of my way to make their dream a reality within their financial parameters. I am an architect by profession, but a Realtor by trade, the combination of these is what we offer to our customers in unmatched service.

Thanks for inspiring me to write this Ardell.

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The Temple House – Miami Beach Luxury Home

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:57:09 +0000

I’ve written about The Temple House before and have given you all the relevant real estate information you need about the house. From the typical description:

The Temple House is South Beach’s largest private residence. Steps to the beach, Lincoln Road and Lummus Park. Over 16,000 SQ FT as per previous tax records. This former synagogue was transformed into an ultra contemporary residential compound over a two year period. Living quarters abound on both levels, 6,000+ SQ FT grand LOFT with approx. 30 foot high ceilings, 2.500+ SQ FT outdoor terrace, two car garage + parking for 3 additional vehicles. Newly finished rooftop swimming pool!

to my own take on the house:

The Temple House in South Beach is one of those “wow” houses you don’t see every day. The largest single family home in South Beach with over 16,000 square feet of living space. This house is amazing all on its own but when you hear its history, then you realize it is so much more than a big house. Originally designed in 1933 by none other than famed architect L. Murray Dixon, converted into a temple in the 40’s, expanded in the 60’s by renowned architect Lester Avery and then converted back into a home in 2003 by the current owner, Dan Davidson. This home defines South Beach Living with no expense spared – 30 foot ceilings in the 6,600 square foot great room, theater room, 1,200 square foot kitchen, state of the art lighting and audio system, new terrace pool with iridescent mosaics and waterfalls…..imposing and majestic.

But as Bea Garcia puts it in her housingwatch.com article for AOL real estate, Temple To High-End Zen For Sale in Miami,

For a house with a self-professed “wow” factor-its website address is www.ownthewow.com-it seems that no amount of promotion is too much.

The Temple House, in the heart of Miami Beach, has a Facebook fan page, a Twitter account, its own blog with postings of all the celebs-Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, BowWow and Playboy model Vicky Vodar, to name a few- who have crossed its threshold, and a stream of photos of its Flickr page.

So check out OwnTheWow.com to see the latest documented celeb visit to The Temple House:

The Temple House is not just a property for sale – it’s a house with a story, a story that cannot be told in just a few words. This blog will narrate an uber rich story, it will serve as a chronicle of The Temple House’s past present and future.

The Temple House has housed top celebrities in all kinds of different capacities, it has been published and re-published, has served as backdrop in popular music videos, movie scenes, megastar parties, weddings, charitable events…..and so much more

The Temple House

“if WOW is what you’re looking for”

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Historic Designation Quandary

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:56:18 +0000

After reading a letter to the Editor in the Biscayne Times written by Peter Otto, I have to add my 2 cents. Here’s what Peter writes:

Shorecrest, We Implore You: Don’t Get Historic on Us – After reading Erik Bojnansky’s story about efforts to expand the MiMo/Biscayne Boulevard Historic District (“They Want to Grow MiMo,” December 2009) and Richard Laird’s enthusiasm about having his Shorecrest neighborhood designated an historic district. I feel compelled to offer a few words of caution.

Why would you want to surrender your right to do as you please with your own home regarding the yard, hedges, paint jobs, remodeling, window updates, or any other privileges that come with being a homeowner?

If Shorecrest were to be designated an historic district, residents would receive nothing but rude impositions from a group of Miami bureaucrats who will act as if they own your property.

Mr. Laird, as president of the Shorecrest Homeowners Association, this is not something you should desire.

Take a look at the homes within your neighborhood. My own tour through Shorecrest was a pleasure as it includes creative landscaping and wonderfully updated homes.

That is not the case in my historic district, which suffers from exactly that which you desire. We are prevented from doing any of the creative wonders I see in Shorecrest, so unfortunately we opt for neglect instead.

I suggest you retain your independence and your wonderful neighborhood.

There are 2 sides to the historic preservation coin – one side is the romantic preservation of the original architecture, features and context. The other side is the not so pretty side which includes bureaucracy, as Mr. Otto so well puts it, and a not so well structured method of getting to the pragmatic side of this quandary.

Many of you know that I served on the Miami Shores Historic Preservation Board for over 5 years. This was a purely voluntary role and during most of my sentence term, I was the only architect on that board. The other elected members knew nothing about historic preservation or architecture (except for a few that owned and had restored historic homes), and were learning on the job. I can’t begin to express my frustration with voting and final decisions coming from the board. Tax paying citizens being told how to restore their historic homes from a group of individuals with no real historic preservation training…..(SIGH).

During my term many things got shoved under the rug – a historic house installing the wrong awnings, therefore going against the historic preservation board’s decision, constant mistakes by the permitting department regarding previous board decisions, and council overruling board’s decisions on a regular basis. So why have a historic preservation board at all? The final straw was when the city gave the chairman of the preservation board an order to pressure clean his Historic Cuban Barrel Tile!! Blasphemy!

It wasn’t all bad though, we created an informative brochure about mediterranean revival homes and correct features for restoration. We had several tours of historic homes where we pointed out correct restorations and original features of the homes and also were in direct contact with Dr. George, local historian with The Historical Museum of Southern Florida.

Through the years I have seen historic homes destroyed because of lack of education or just plain ignorance from owners. I’ve also seen gorgeous restorations from people that took the time to learn historic appropriateness. When I hear the words “creative wonders”, as Mr. Otto points out above, my stomach starts turning because this can either be really great or really, REALLY BAD. (and unfortunately, most of the time it fits into the really bad category)

So there is a conflict – the 2 sides of the historic preservation coin cannot get along. Some cities have achieved this better than others, and some kid themselves about how well they do (like Miami Shores….hate to say it, but it’s true). Most homeowners don’t want to designate their homes historic and I don’t blame them one bit. Historic Districts tend to address preservation as despotism instead of going out of their way to educate home owners about what they have.

It always goes back to education – so what if cities sent historic home owners resources about their homes and their restoration? Start with The Secretary of The Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, have workshops from local historians, tours to enlighten residents about their local gems. The problem is that it takes time and dedicated people who have to go through a lot of hurdles to get anything achieved (like yours truly).

So what do we choose? free reign and creative destruction of our historic districts? or bureaucratic despotism? [sensible regulations would be a nice compromise...in my dreams]

**if you are curious about the Coppertone Girl’s history – read THIS**

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First Impressions in Real Estate

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:19:40 +0000

What does your front door say about you?

We have all heard that the front door is one of the most important elements in a house and it is true. The front door not only echoes the architectural style of the home, but sets the tone for the rest of the home.

When you are about to list your Miami Beach home for sale, you need to consider the approach to the house:

a clean walkway free of debris
potted flowers or plants to make a great first impression
clean and visible numbers
nicely painted or finished door
well lit
hardware in good working condition
avoid clutter
and please oh please make it CLEAN! Spider webs are for Halloween (and maybe not even…see Halloween Decorations or DISTRACTIONS?)

If you want to add your own personal touch, do it with the entrance mat or a wreath or simply with plants or flowers like shown in these Miami Shores homes.

If you are a selling your home in this down real estate market, this may sound a bit trivial. The truth is that you need to pay attention to every detail of your home to give you an advantage over the competition, starting with the front door which gives the first impression!

First impressions are the most important – you can control the destiny of the sale of your Miami Beach home by making sure the approach to your property is perfect!

(article originally published on September 12th, 2007)

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Historic Cuban Barrel Tile

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:29:19 +0000

A lot of you will be reading this thinking its a bit boring (at least Rick thinks so), but I wanted to address this because a lot of our Miami Beach Real Estate customers are constantly asking us about certain elements of historic homes – so here it is …proceed with CAUTION.

Historic Cuban Barrel Tile is one of the key elements found in Mediterranean Revival Architecture. Key because it is one of the most visible elements and because without it, a historic house can seem stripped from its roots. It is the one single element that has a history of its own. It is a handmade or hand processed barrel natural clay tile, either made in Cuba prior to the imposition of the U.S. Embargo, or manufactured in 18th Century Spain, salvaged from buildings in Cuba and imported to the United States during the 1920s and 30s. (hence the name ‘Historic Cuban Tile’).

When buying Miami Beach historic real estate it is important ot identify the original elements of a structure in order to know how well preserved the property has been through the years. Most buyers of historic properties will look for properties that have maintained its historic integrity or properties that have the potential to be restored. Historic Cuban tile is one of those elements that are cherished by the ‘historic community’, but dont be surprised if finding a home with Cuban tile may mean that the roof is not water tight and a new roof may be necessary. There are several steps that must be taken to replace a roof with Historic Cuban Tile.

Identify that a property does in fact have Historic Cuban Barrel Tile. A lot of these tiles have an embossed identification mark usually located on the convex side at the wide taper end of the tile.
Once tile is identified as historic and property needs to be re-roofed, all means should be taken to salvage the tile.
Historic Cuban tile can then be mixed with modern hand made tile, where the historic tile is used in caps, rather than pans to take full advantage of the visible portion of the new roof.

Please note that if Historic Cuban Tile was not found on the property, there are many ways of building a historically appropriate roof. Historic Cuban Tile can be purchased, or when that is not finantially possible, there are manufacturers of hand-made barrel tile that can be used to achieve the original look of the roof. There are also roofers that specialize in historic roofs, not only in salvaging original historic barrel tile, but doing installations that are historically appropriate like reapplying the tile correctly, and using double caps and/or pans on the edge of the roof line.

The overall look of a roof with Historic Cuban Tile is that of an ‘aged’ or ‘informal’ nature. These tiles, because of their porous clay material will accumulate mold and pressure cleaning is not recommended. There was a problem recently in Miami Shores with Code Enforcement requiring historic homes to pressure clean their roofs and every time I think of it I shake my head in disbelief. In order to be able to appreciate our historic homes and architecture, it is important to educate ourselves on the materials, the process of construction as well as the history behind these.

The response I have gotten from this article has been amazing. I am happy to see people interested in historic materials and more so, being interested in restoring the historic relevance of their homes.

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Miamism Fridays – Fog over Miami

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:01:00 +0000

This photo by Miami_jj on Flickr totally blows my mind – it’s like a scene from a dream. Here you have Brickell Avenue South of Downtown Miami with recognizable Brickell Condos like Arquitectonica’s The Palace, Villa Regina and Atlantis or Ugo Colombo’s Santa Maria and Bristol Tower….it’s as if the buildings were floating in a fantasy world, protected by the heavens, suspended by time.

I wish Miami_jj would give us more information about the capture, but maybe it’s better to leave it to our imaginations.

….another Miamism !!

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One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:28:32 +0000

When you think of exclusive real estate and luxury living in Miami, Bal Harbour always comes up….and that undoubtedly leads to One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa. The site was home to The Old Harbor House that many of us remember from years ago because of the incredible boardwalk that leads to one of the most beautiful and secluded shores in Miami Beach. The building is nothing short of fantastic and takes advantage of endless views of the Haulover Inlet and The Atlantic Ocean.

Anyone that knows me KNOWS that I’m all about the views and that’s why One Bal Harbour Condo is one of my faves. The lobby and common areas are not overstated and I assume done modestly as not to appear pretentious but instead classy and low-key, very similar to the profile of the European and South American buyers the condo attracts.

Of course I have to mention the architects – NBWW, or Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolf and Associates, formerly (Nichols Brosch Sandoval and Associates) – known mostly for their hotel architecture and done local projects like Fontainebleau II and III, The “W” Hotel in South Beach and The Loews Hotel, to mention a few. The truth is that the floor plans work – although not as clean and simple as I prefer, I was taken aback by the framing of the views (which is major brownie points in my book). The building is a bit labyrinthian in nature, but I love the location and also the location (now you know why my kids think I exaggerate).

So here’s the 411:

Out of 124 total condo-hotel units at One Bal Harbour Resort & Spa, there are 40 units left in inventory. What’s amazing here is that the prices start at $700/per square foot and the units are totally furnished and decorated with mahogany wood floors, stone counters, leather accents, custom artwork by Jay McCafferty and Darren Waterston, plasma TV’s as well as fully equipped kitchens. The residences are either 550 square foot studios or 1100 square foot one-bedroom suites (or combo of both). They all come fully furnished and equipped and hotel rental program is optional.

Many of you will call to discuss cap rates and rental income, but as I have explained before with condo-hotels, we are only allowed to sell the real estate and prohibited from discussing economic tax benefits from rental arrangement or projections on rental income – we can, on the other hand, arrange a meeting with the party in charge of the rental aspect of the condo-hotel.

So you can own a spectacular studio starting in the $350,000’s or a one bedroom in the $750,000’s – not bad when you compare to prices in other “exclusive Miami Beach Condos”.

I love when I can share distributions with our readers – here are some rendered floor plans for you to see the flow of the residences.

One Bedroom Suite

2 Bedroom Suite

Studio

One Bal Harbour was built in 2007 and the Interior Designers were Culpepper, McAuliffe and Meaders. Building amenities include restaurant (One Blue Restaurant) • 10,000 square foot L’Institute de Guerlain Spa • Oceanview pool and beachfront cabanas • Beachside service

The Developer description reads as follows:

The ultra-chic oceanfront ONE Bal Harbour Hotel & Spa is located on teh northeastern end of Bal Harbour Village, bordered by Baker’s Haulover Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean. Almost 750 feet of pristine beachfront and world-class amenities on a spectacular five-acre site only 15 minutes away from renowned South Beach and right next the exclusive Bal Harbour Shops. Our Bal Harbour hotel offers easy access from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale International airports.

Innovatively modern in design with a curved shape and glass exteriors, our 18-story Hotel elegantly combines state of the art technology, refined and peaceful contemporary interiors, unique custom made artwork and an exquisite ambiance for those expecting nothing but perfection.”

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Beyond Miami Beach Real Estate – Art Deco District

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:48 +0000

I’ve lived in Miami since the early 80’s and never really considered it an architecturally relevant city, let’s face it, it was developed in the early 1900’s and mostly as a “getaway” place with some kind of “Mediterranean Revival” theme of sorts. When I think of cities with great architecture in the US, New York, Chicago and San Francisco come to mind. A few weeks ago an architecture professor from Indiana contacted me to recommend sites in Miami to show his students

Once I started thinking about landmarks and sites to recommend, I realized that there is a ton of great architecture in Miami. So with the suggestion from architecture professor George Elvin, from Indiana, I will start a series of articles identifying architecturally relevant places to visit in Miami. My hope is not only to create a library of sorts for people visiting or relocation to Miami, but also to open your eyes if you already live here and next time you pass by one of these buildings, you’ll look with a little more interest.

So let’s start with South Beach -

Miami Beach Art Deco District

Yes South Beach Real Estate is HOT, but it all started with and is known for its Art Deco District. According to the National Register of Historic Places:

The Miami Beach Architectural District (sometimes called the Art Deco District) contains the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s resort architecture in the United States. These vibrantly colored buildings represent an era when Miami Beach was heavily promoted and developed as a “tropical playground.” The district was one of the earliest National Register listings to recognize the importance of the architecture of this period. The area was laid out and developed rapidly, resulting in an extraordinary architectural consistency. The buildings constructed in the 1920s were designed almost exclusively in the Mediterranean Revival style, while those built in the 1930s are in the Art Deco, International, or Moderne styles. The district can be divided into three neighborhood types based on function and use –the seasonal hotel area (along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue) with such notable hotels as the Amsterdam, reputed to be a replica of Christopher Columbus’ home in Santo Domingo; the commercial area (along Washington Avenue and Lincoln Road); and the residential area (concentrated in the eighty square blocks surrounding Flamingo Park) with one of the largest concentrations of Mediterranean style residences in the United States.

Here are some examples of Art Deco Architecture from Flickr – please make sure you click on each photo to be re-routed to each photographer’s information.

Please note: All of these photos are under a creative commons license – click on each photo to get information on each photographer

Other interesting links related to the Miami Beach Art Deco District:

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Jade Ocean – Sunny Isles Beach

Ines Hegedus-Garcia — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:52:44 +0000

Jade Condos have been associated with Luxury Real Estate and great design in Miami and Miami Beach, and not at all surprised that Jade Ocean in Sunny Isles Beach continues that tradition. Designed by none other than famed architect Carlos Ott, the whole building’s concept is about framing vistas and creating interesting perspectives with angles and unusual shapes. I have to admit that at times I find the use of angled soffits and materials to be a bit much, but ultimately, the experience is appealing to the senses. From the time you arrive at the oceanfront valet (yes….the valet is on the ocean side instead of the usual street side) – to the sumptuous Fendi designed Lobby, tea-room, sunrise/sunset pool area, and each balcony view….you are transported to a world of luxury and indulgence.

Jade Ocean is a 50 story glass tower with 256 residences, 2 floors of common areas and unbelievable views of the Atlantic ocean. Price ranges vary anywhere between $595,000 for a 1 bedroom residence, to $6,000,000 for a 6,000 square foot Penthouse.

The scoop on Jade Ocean is that it was 100% sold in pre-construction and as usual, some buyers have decided not to close and now have 27 units back in inventory. The price ranges start at $580 per square foot for lower floor units (yes negotiable), and the maintenance is .71 cents per square foot.

Here’s a 3-bedroom unit completely designed by Fendi Casa – with a private elevator lobby and views of both the ocean and Intracoastal. I have to admit that it was “too Fendi” for me with Fendi logos everywhere you looked, but I could see how this can appeal to a lot of people. According to the developer, designer ready 3 bedroom residences start in the $1.3 million range (that’s without Fendi).

What’s great about these units is that they can accommodate any taste, from the very traditional to ultra modern.

Residence Features include:

Flor-to-ceiling exterior glass walls and open terraces offering expansive views of city lights and Atlantic Ocean
Open floor plans maximizing views
European cabinetry with complementing counter-top and backsplash finishes
Miele and Sub-Zero stainless steel state-of-the-art appliances
European bathroom fixtures by Philippe Starck and Dornbrach faucets. Master baths with effervescent hydrotherapy tub
Revolutionary steam oven
Built-in coffee system
Frameless glass shower enclosures
Walk-in closets
Service entrance and elevators available in all units
Full laundry rooms with washers and dryers

There are 3 penthouses currently available at Jade Ocean – the one pictured above is priced at $5,900,000 and has 7,641 square feet and 6,141 square feet under air conditioning. With 2 stories, double story living room, interior elevator and maids’ quarters. The distribution was a bit choppy for my taste, but it is designer ready, so I expect anyone coming in to move a few walls and make changes.

Jade Ocean Building Features:

Six-story cascading waterfall and lush landscaping
Unique oceanfront porte cochere with drop off, overlooking beach and ocean
Two-story grand entrance lobby with expansive ocean view
Infinity-edge pool with sunrise and sunset views
Wireless high-speed Internet access throughout the Tower and Resort Deck
Personal Identity fingerprint access in high-speed elevators, opening to private foyers in most residences
Technogym – the most cutting-edge equipment in personal training
First generation Mirigi “intelligent home” software, including in-residence lighting/dimming, integral audio selections in the kitchen, and wireless Internet
A touch screen offering instant access to amenities such as concierge, requests to valet, reservations for common areas, building activities information, package arrivals, and general information
QUINTESSENTIALLY, a global high-profile member’s concierge service, focused on providing access to the inaccessible, and making life richer, easier and more fun.

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