MIAMI, FL - Terra and co-developer Lion Development Group today announce the launch of sales for Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences. Located at 3501 NE 1st Avenue, the building signifies Jean-Georges’ first foray into residential real estate. Designed by Arquitectonica with interiors by internationally acclaimed design studio Yabu Pushelberg, the 48-story tower will include 329 condominium residences and 27,500 square feet of retail at the ground floor. Douglas Elliman is exclusively handling sales for the project.
“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Jean-Georges and look forward to introducing a first-of-its-kind lifestyle offering which celebrates the tropical living of South Florida while creating a true cosmopolitan experience at the center of Miami’s cultural hub,” said David Martin, CEO of Terra. “Miami Tropic residents will enjoy exceptional amenities, design and culinary experiences at their fingertips in addition to walkable, convenient access to Miami’s most distinctive and desirable neighborhoods.”
Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences features over 41,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities thoughtfully designed for wellness, gathering and entertainment. The building's ground floor will house Jean-Georges' abc kitchens, a blend of his popular plant-forward restaurant abcV, Latin concept abc cocina, and abc kitchen. Taste is everything at Miami Tropic, and beyond high-quality craftsmanship and finishes, its future residents will have access to everything from beautifully designed gardens to culinary experiences by Jean-Georges, hospitality-driven services and resort-style offerings.
“Miami Tropic represents a longtime dream of mine to open residences that blend my culinary passions with my interest in creating lifestyle spaces,” said Jean-Georges Vongerichten. “We are proud to partner with David Martin on this new venture, whose expertise we value very much, and look forward to collaborating once again with Yabu Pushelberg to bring our first residences to life.”
Designed to provide a curated suite of holistic experiences, Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences’ unique environment is meant to be imaginative, engaging, reinvigorating, and fun. The building’s lobby is immersed with tropical foliage while a private drive-up, porte-cochere offers convenient valet parking. Residents will have access to a podcast recording studio, an indoor-outdoor private dining room, a chef’s kitchen, bar and lounge, as well as outdoor recreation spaces with ping pong tables and a squash court. The wellness offering includes a juice bar, salon, and spa with treatment rooms and cold plunges. In addition to the restaurant by Jean-Georges, a private dining room and bar on the rooftop provides another ideal environment for entertaining, while the resort-style pool with private cabanas, landscaped gardens, outdoor theater, and outdoor kitchen and lounge provide moments for gathering and connection.
Miami Tropic’s architecture by Arquitectonica and interior design by Yabu Pushelberg seamlessly blends the urban tapestry of art and culture to form strong connections between the building and the people who live there. The tower's sustainably-minded architecture (Florida Green Building Design with Silver Certification) features a modern, glass façade with distinct layers and lush landscaping integrated at its base. The interiors, designed by the acclaimed BoF 500 design studio Yabu Pushelberg, offer an overwhelming sense of calm through verdant greenery, textured fabrics and natural materials. Known for their global portfolio of work including the Aman Residences, Tokyo, Edition Hotels in London, Miami, New York, and Jeddah, The Londoner in Leicester Square and La Samaritaine, Paris, among others, George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg previously collaborated with Jean-Georges to design The Fulton by Jean-Georges in New York City.
"It has been a joyful, collaborative journey working with Terra and Jean-Georges," shared Glenn Pushelberg, co-founder of Yabu Pushelberg. "Having lived in Miami, we've witnessed the Design District's dynamic transformation firsthand. We are inspired to contribute to this pedestrian-friendly neighborhood with Miami Tropic where the city's lush, tropical environment blends with its vibrant culture," added George Yabu, co-founder of Yabu Pushelberg.
Catering to the sophistication and spontaneity of Miami buyers, Yabu Pushelberg’s interior design for Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences explores the intersection of joy and refinement, redefining luxury living by embracing exuberance and charm. Yabu Pushelberg placed an emphasis on light, openness, and spatial design, reflecting Miami’s unique ability to cultivate spaces that are both stimulating and tranquil. The interiors integrate shades of green and natural woods and stones, such as diabase, found in the tropics, similar to how Miami’s lush environment effortlessly blends with its art and culture-driven urban landscape. To pay homage to the Design District’s dynamic architecture, Yabu Pushelberg incorporated moments of bold, playful texture throughout Miami Tropic’s interior spaces and integrated artworks of bold color and adventurous compositions, quietly yet powerfully evoking the lush tropics.
In the residences, floor-to-ceiling glass windows flood with natural light and strengthen residents’ connection to the surrounding city. Each home offers one of two distinct color palettes: dawn, reflecting the delicate hues of early morning light, and dusk, evoking tranquility and sophistication through evening-inspired hues. Yabu Pushelberg worked closely with Jean-Georges to ensure the residential kitchens were intentionally crafted to be both functional and compelling with an expansive kitchen island, providing a culinary stage as the room’s focal point. The dawn-palette kitchens feature Crema Marfil marble countertops, orange-brown ceramic tile backsplash, warm champagne metal accents, and Italian wood cabinetry in a beachwood finish. The dusk-palette kitchens boast Green Diabaz stone countertops, dark blue ceramic tile backsplash, rubbed metal accents, and Italian wood cabinetry in a dark finish.
"We're excited to partner with David Martin and Terra on another joint venture and look forward to aligning our shared vision with Jean-Georges, Yabu Pushelberg and Arquitectonica in bringing this building to life," said Michael Simkins, CEO of Lion Development Group.
Prominently situated on the border of Miami’s Design District in proximity to Wynwood and Midtown, Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences will provide future residents convenient, walkable access to luxury retail, dining, art, and culture. These colorful few blocks are accented by the artful storefronts of luxury retailers, eye-catching sculptural and architectural works like Sol Let Witt Sculpture Garden, Fly’s Eye Dome, and Daniel Toole’s Jade Alley, as well as immersive cultural experiences such as the Institute of Contemporary Art and BlackTower Gallery. The Design District is also a short walk to multiple parks and playgrounds, many of them bayfront, including Paraiso Park Paraiso, Martell Park, Roberto Clemente Park, Stearns Park and Albert Pallot Park.
For more information, please visit www.miamitropic.com
About Terra: Terra is a Miami-based real estate development and investment company that creates communities, enhances neighborhoods, and connects people. Led by David Martin, Terra was founded in 2001 and is active across all major real estate asset classes, including multifamily apartments, luxury condominium and single-family residences, retail and office space, hotels, and industrial properties. Terra owns and operates a carefully curated portfolio of real estate developments valued at more than $8 billion that elevate quality of life; maximize the way in which people work, live and entertain; and innovate the urban and suburban landscape with an eye toward resiliency and sustainability. Since its launch, Terra has developed more than 5 million square feet of residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across South Florida. Terra thrives by assembling teams of the world’s most accomplished architects, designers, planners, engineers and builders who collaborate to bring the firm’s development vision to life. Learn more at www.terragroup.com
About Jean-Georges Management: Jean-Georges Management is a global leader in luxury and innovation, with a diverse portfolio of distinguished brands spanning 13 countries across major markets. With over 60 restaurants worldwide, ranging from full-service to quick-service formats, and a variety of product lines, Jean-Georges Management has established itself as a powerhouse in the food and beverage industry. Under the visionary leadership of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and supported by an incredible team of talented professionals, the organization has set a global standard for excellence, culinary artistry, innovative design, and unparalleled service. Jean-Georges Management is recognized as one of the world’s leading names in creating extraordinary, multifaceted experiences. Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences will mark their first foray into residences. Learn more at jean-georges.com
About Arquitectonica: With offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, Paris, Dubai, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Manila, Lima and Sao Paulo, Arquitectonica is a major presence on architecture's international stage. From its inception in 1977, the firm received almost instant attention and acclaim from critics and the public alike, due to a bold modernism that was immediately identified with a renaissance in Miami’s urban landscape. Led by Principals Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear, Arquitectonica continues to push the limits of design with its innovative use of materials, geometry, pattern and color to introduce a new brand of humanistic modern design to the world. Today Arquitectonica’s practice spans the globe, with projects in 59 countries on five continents. Arquitectonica has received hundreds of design awards and its groundbreaking work has been the subject of exhibitions at numerous museums and institutions. Learn more at arquitectonica.com
About Yabu Pushelberg: Yabu Pushelberg designs places and products: immersive environments, compelling destinations, and considered goods. George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg founded the studio in 1980 with an emphasis on interior design and have since expanded to address multiple layers of human experience. With offices in New York and Toronto and a team of more than a hundred creatives and professionals, the studio specializes in sensibilities spanning strategy, interior, product, lighting, textiles, and styling with a focus that goes well beyond what things look like, to how they make people feel. Learn more at yabupushelberg.com
About Lion Development Group: Lion Development Group was founded by business leader Michael Simkins. The company specializes in world-class development and redevelopment projects in urban settings and emerging neighborhoods focused on the intersection of technology, culture, and the arts. Since launching the firm in 2009, Lion has successfully developed some of Miami’s most notable destinations. As a champion of placemaking and revitalizing Miami neighborhoods, Lion Development Group is continuing to add to its track record of excellence in urban regeneration through projects like the Overtown Culture and Entertainment redevelopment and District 11 in Downtown Miami. Additionally, Lion has been a pioneer in neighborhoods like Allapattah, Hialeah, Miami Beach, and Mimo District. Outside of Miami, Lion is active in Tampa and Orlando and remains focused on investing and developing throughout the state of Florida. Learn more at liondevelopmentgroup.com