Arlo Hotel Now Open and it’s Wynwood’s Very First Hotel
Wynwood now has the newest hotel from independent, experience-driven hotel chain Arlo Hotels, which already operates hotels in Miami Beach and other parts of New York City. Arlo Wynwood, a new hotel in Miami’s most unique area, combines art and peace with nonstop entertainment.
The hotel is the first to open in Miami’s premier creative and cultural neighborhood, which is home to the most street art in the entire world. With guest rooms starting at $239 a night, the 9-story hotel, with 217 rooms will be a cultural hub for locals and tourists alike and offer intelligent travelers prime access to the best of the area.
The hotel’s signature restaurant, MaryGold’s, a “Florida brasserie,” was designed by the James Beard-nominated team of Brad Kilgore and Bar Lab and is located to your right as you enter.
The hotel was created by Meyer Davis, a highly esteemed company at the forefront of international, luxury commercial design. It embraces an eclectic industrial look where organic meets modern while drawing on the neighborhood’s bold and well-curated creative nature.
A flawlessly balanced tension between the natural and the artificial is achieved by contrasting warm, earthy materials with crisp, modern finishes and vibrant accents that create subtle richness through a delightfully welcoming palette. In keeping with the Arlo Hotels brand, the establishment’s sizable living room and lounge areas foster amicable interactions and creative connections among visitors, employees, and members of the neighborhood. The spaciousness of the main spaces reflects the friendly vibe that distinguishes Wynwood.
The property’s rooftop pool and bar, which are now only accessible to guests, are its main attractions. Huge red and white striped umbrellas and cabanas line the edge of the pool.
The airport is only roughly 15 minutes away from the hotel, and the Brightline station is even closer. Wynwood is Arlo’s fifth site; the other four are the Nautilus in Miami and three other hotels in New York City.
According to CEO of Quadrum Global of Arlo Hotels, Oleg Pavlov, “Wynwood is one of the most vibrant districts in Miami. We’ve been eager to develop a hotel in the neighborhood, and with an increasing number of tech-forward businesses moving their headquarters to Wynwood, we feel this is a great time. The year-over-year hotel occupancy in the broader downtown market has grown nearly 30%. We’re thrilled to debut Arlo Wynwood as the premier hotel in the neighborhood. The property will embody Wynwood’s renowned artistic flair and offer first-rate restaurants, bars, wellness programming, and entertainment for guests and locals alike.”
Pharrell Williams Unveils Billionaire Boys Club’s Wynwood Flagship
Fans of the upscale streetwear company Billionaire Boys Club (BBC)/ICECREAM are in for a treat with its newest 5,000-square-foot location designed by Snarkitecture in Miami’s Wynwood. Pharrell Williams and NIGO founded the retail company, which has been shaping societal conventions since 2003 with its cutting-edge collaborations and statement artwork with a sporty flair.
Williams has a long history of influencing Miami culture through several hotel-related projects, most notably The Goodtime Hotel, which he co-founded with Groot Hospitality chief David Grutman. His most recent BBC location in Wynwood is sure to bring about a fresh surge of success for the retail industry.
According to Williams, “I’m very grateful that we have the opportunity to bring our flagship store to Miami. It’s going to be a place where people can come in to get inspired by the mix of fashion, culture, art, and design. I can’t wait for everyone to see what we’ve created here, it’s really special.”
By designing the store as an art gallery in an effort to inspire new forms of customer connection, the founders have produced an immersive brand experience that has transformed the D2C paradigm, the brand’s other U.S. flagship located in New York.
While the inside design was imagined through the eyes of an artist and will display regional and international works, the exterior walls of the store will act as a blank canvas for specific art installations by affiliated artists.
With its brick-and-mortar facility situated in a neighborhood infused with the same street spirit the company is established upon, BBC ICECREAM intends to tap into the creative energy of the locals.
The store, which is both modern and earthy, serves as an appropriate backdrop for enduring brands like Bee Line, Human Made, Adidas, MEDICOM, and more, as well as for special collaborative products from designers like Bunny Shapiro and CDG Play, selected by Sarah Andelman.
According to Alexandre, the overall goal of BBC ICECREAM is to act as a platform for creatives, which is what Pharrell and NIGO kept in mind while they created the brand and incorporated its numerous cultural facets.
Miami’s Grand Prix Week is Here
Beginning May 3rd, Supercar Rooms Miami will be hosting the Miami GP Week, an action-packed week of everything cars celebrating the automotive industry and culture right before the Formula 1 big race. Located in the heart of Miami’s Wynwood at 2022 NW 1st Court, Supercar Rooms Miami is the world’s first member’s only art gallery dedicated to automotive visionaries and interactive experiences.
Elo, the British-born automobile genius, founded and established the company Supercar Rooms Miami. Elo began to amass his own car collection, a desire that developed from a childhood curiosity and admiration for motors. His collection developed to include a vehicle for every mood and occasion.
Elo has been a vehicle collector for over 30 years and is a true automotive aficionado. Presenting on DAVETV’s ‘Modern Wheels or Classic Steals,’ HISTORY UK’s ‘Ultimate Wheels,’ and MTV’s ‘Slips.’ Elo has established himself as a leader in the custom/classic automobile field.
Supercar Rooms Miami is home to one-of-a-kind masterpieces including the 1929 Rolls Royce Bootch, 1961 196 SP Ferrari antique racing car, 2007 Shelby Supercar Ultimate Aero TT vehicle number 1, 1958 450 S Maserati vintage racing car, and 1955 SL 300 Mercedes Gullwing, to mention a few.
Now that Formula 1 is coming to Miami, Supercar Rooms Miami is hosting Miami GP Week. Supercar Rooms Miami invites car aficionados to join them for an incredible week-long event filled with planned activations each day to commemorate the automotive culture that has a stronghold in South Florida.
In collaboration with headline sponsor, IWC Schaffhausen and Crypto sponsor Solana, E11EVEN Vodka, Exotics on Las Olas, and Sunreef Yachts, and
Supercar Room Miami’s Schedule:
May 3– Paddock Orientation Meal- An introduction dinner presented by Supercar Rooms Miami in which a special cuisine is developed and served as you network and enjoy the night among the car community. You will get all of the details and special events for GP Week.
May 4– IWC watchmaker private session- Enjoy lunch at an award-winning Michelin-starred restaurant in Miami’s Design District and be immersed in the world of IWC Schaffhausen. A private Watchmaking lesson will introduce you to the world of high-end Swiss accuracy and workmanship.
May 5- A parade of supercars will cruise down to the Florida Keys for a 60-mile journey. Enjoy a delicious summer lunch while being treated to an exclusive IWC reveal.
May 6– Checkered Flag- The official kick-off celebration for the Miami Grand Prix is preparation for one of Miami’s greatest races. Get ready for a night filled with supercars and the theme of the night is all-access, with special guests in attendance.
May 7– Formula One qualifying day at Hardrock Stadium-From 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
May 7-The first-ever Fabio Lamborghini Lifestyle US Store on Lincoln Road celebrates its grand opening. The event will run from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. This is a private, invitation-only event.
May 7-8– Fabio Lamborghini Miami GP Week Fanfest takes place on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The fanfest is free and open to the public, and it commemorates Lamborghini’s F1 history, which dates back to 1991. Come view Lamborghini’s, both vintage and modern collections.
May 8– Holman Fanfest Experience: From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., join the Holman family of dealerships next to their luxury flagship dealership in Sunrise, Broward for a day of food, family-friendly entertainment, and all the spectacular action from the racetrack.
May 8– Supercar Rooms on Race Day Miami has leased many suites at Hardrock Stadium, where its members will witness the inaugural Formula One race in Miami.
In addition, Supercar Rooms Miami will provide its members with Red Bull Beach grandstand access to the man-made beach as well as cabanas. This will be a fantastic experience since it will blend Formula 1 racing with a regular day on the beach in Miami.
As More Companies Migrate to South Florida-Miami Commercial Real Estate Booms
As more companies migrate to south Florida, we are seeing more office spaces renting out, new mixed-use construction and now more than ever, new mixed-use projects. More recently, RAL Tricap Wynwood LLC has proposed a mixed-use twin tower project in the Wynwood Arts District.
Located at Northwest Fifth Avenue and 27th Street, these two 8 story buildings are proposed to have over 250,000 square feet of office and retail space. Dubbed the names, Wyn on 5th North and WYN on 5th South, this twin developments was review by the city in March 2022 and the developers are just waiting on final approvals.
Wyn on 5th North will feature 106,414 square feet of office plus 6,961 square feet of retail and 268 parking space with available bike spaces. Wyn on 5th South will showcase 139,254 square feet of offices, 16,000 square feet of retail, and 377 parking spaces. Each garage will be enclosed and will feature a roof deck.
The project was envisioned to encompass work and play into one creative space. The developer is looking to advertise to local and national companies who wish to be at the beginning stages of the Miami’s financial and tech scene.
According to the attorney, Steve Wernick, “Together, the buildings create a landmark arrival and visual gateway into the Wynwood Arts District from NW 5th Avenue, and significant public realm improvements that will enhance the connectivity and pedestrian experience of Wynwood – extending 24/7 activity to the Fifth Avenue corridor.”
The project itself will be designed Arquitectónica. Although the board recommended approval they still had some commend concerning the design, which were called “two decorated boxes.” They wish to see buildings that resembled more of what the Wynwood Design District is and what the area is all about. Another recommendation included the artwork on the exterior of the building to encompass the vibe of Wynwood.
Mixed-Use Project with 289 Residential Units Coming to Wynwood
Ironstate and Brookfield Developers are teaming up to build their first Miami mixed-use project in the Wynwood Arts District, Wynwood Urby. Wynwood Urby would be located at 26-60 N.E. 27th St. and 61 N.E. 26th St on a 1.29 acre site.
The site is the former home of the Art by God fossil and taxidermy store with over 13,000+ square foot building. Ironstate and Brookfield purchased the property in 2021 for $15.6 million.
Between the two developers, they have built over 3,000 condos using the ‘Urby’ name throughout New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey. If approved, this will be their first project in Florida.
The project is scheduled to be reviewed by the Wynwood Design Review Committee on April 12, 2022. Wynwood Urby would rise 8 stories tall and span over 371,632 square feet. There would be 289 residential unites, 17,000+ commercial space, and 197 parking spaces with spaces for electric parking. The units would range from 443 to 893 square feet of living space.
The amenities would include a fitness center located on the 3rd floor, rooftop amenity deck with a pool, outdoor kitchen, and garden room.
According to the plans, the commercial space would wrap around 27th street and expand to a pedestrian paseo where a cafe will be located as well. The project is to be designed by 5G Studio Collaborative in Dallas and Concrete in Amsterdam.
According to a representative of Brookfield developers, “This residential is geared toward a younger demographic who will utilize Wynwood as an amenity and be out and about in the neighborhood.”
Miami NFT Week is Here and Here are all the Details
Beginning on April 1st, NFT enthusiasts will descend upon Wynwood for Miami NFT Week. For 3 days, 250 lecturers, experts, and over 3,000 crypto fans will come together for discussions, presentations, and games all centered around NFTs.
According to the Miami NFT Week Co-Founder Gianni D’Alerta, “We are the kickoff event for Miami tech month. The main idea of the week is to really just celebrate NFTs and its culture because it’s beyond blockchain and tech.”
The event will take place from April 1st through the 3rd at the Mana Wynwood Convention Center. Mayor Francis Suarez, Mark Cuban, and VaynerNFT President Avery Akkineni will be among the presents for the event.
Mayor Suarez states, “As these technologies continue to evolve, Miami NFT Week is the perfect launchpad for developers, trading platforms, crypto projects and all of the Discord communities to come together and exchange ideas to support the growth and understanding of the technology.”
NFT week will come right before one of the largest cryptocurrency events in the world, Bitcoin 2022. Founders of NFT week hope to build and be as large as Bitcoin 2022.
Here is the timeline of events:
Day 1- Friday April 1, 2022
09:00 AM Opening Welcome & Introductions
09:10 AM Welcome/Importance of Miami Tech Month
09:40 AM A Voyage Through Vayner NFT
09:45 AM Building Value On-Chain
10:15 AM Tradestation – Fireside Chat
10:45 AM Take the NFT Trip presented by Tripsters
11:00 AM The Secret to NFT Utility
11:30 AM Digital Future of Miami
11:40 AM Music is the strongest form of magic
12:00 PM Web 2 You Vs Web 3 You
01:00 PM Lunch Break
02:05 PM How NFT’s are Building New Economies
02:35 PM Fireside Chat
02:50 PM Protecting your Intellectual Property / Data
03:25 PM Disrupting Real-estate through Blockchain
03:40 PM What’s in Your Wallet
04:10 PM Marketing Entertainment NFTs & how their funded
05:15 PM Fire Side Chat
07:00 PM After Party
Day 2-Saturday April 2, 2022
09:00 AM Welcome to Miami NFT Week – Day 2
09:10 AM Founding Fathers of Miami NFT Week
09:30 AM Wax onchain Wax offchain
09:50 AM Why Web 3 Matters?
10:20 AM Beach Bums Vs Exotic Apes
11:05 AM The Digital Revolution: From Gaming to Commerce
11:35 AM Gamification Expert / Metablox Founder
11:55 AM Would you buy a home in the Metaverse?
12:25 PM Why Web 3 Matters
02:00 PM Fireside Chat with Special Guest
02:50 PM Future of Metaverse Marketing of Brands
03:05 PM How Blockchain Innovation Leads to Successful Projects
03:35 PM More than Skin Deep Fashion & Beauty in Web 3
04:05 PM How Blockchain & NFT’s Disrupt Art, Games, Music
04:35 PM Impact of NFTs on the World
05:05 PM Redefining Fandom
05:40 PM Marketing your NFT project
07:00 PM After Party
Day 3 Sunday April 3, 2022
02:10 AM Blockchains Change the Game
09:00 AM Welcome to Miami NFT Week Day 3!
09:30 AM LATAM Building Value for your Community
10:00 AM Presentation
10:15 AM Leveraging Tokenomics for HODLers
10:50 AM How to DYOR before Investing in NFT’s
11:25 AM Don’t Fall for the FOMO
12:00 PM More than a Drop: Building Brands through NFTs
12:30 PM Fine Art Finds Art
01:00 PM Lunch
02:40 PM Venture Onchain
03:15 PM How We Built It
03:45 PM Just DAO it
04:15 PM Let the Games Begin
04:45 PM Gaming Sports VC PFP Crypto IP Fin EDU
05:20 PM When Web 2 & Web 3 Collide
07:00 PM After Party
For more information on speakers, travel information, and tickets click here.
LIVWRK Wynwood Proposed for Miami’s Wynwood Neighborhood
The Brooklyn-based developer LIVWrk has submitted its second set of construction plans for their recently acquired Wynwood site. The site itself is located at 2400-2418 N Miami Ave. and 29 NW 24th St. from East End Capital.
The proposal themselves is included to have 2 separate buildings covering 922,466 square feet of total area. Both buildings will have rooftop terraces, while amenities will be separated between the 2 towers.
Building Information
Architect: Morris Adjmi
420 residential units (located in building 1)
59,461 sq. ft. of office space (located in building 1)
122 apartment/hotel units (located in building 2)
29,057 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial (located in building 1)
556 parking spaces and 798 bike rack spaces in a 3-story garage (located in building 1)
8,996 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail (located in building 2)
Building Amenities:
Fitness center (building 1)
Social club (building 1)
Bar and lounge (building 2)
The developer purchased the 2.45-acre development site for $38.86 million. through Thorofare Asset Based Lending REIT Fund V based in Los Angeles, with a mortgage of $28.44 million. Asher Abehsera, the firm’s founder, leads LivWrk.
This is LIVWrk’s first Miami development in South Florida. Most of their current project is in progress in New York but the developers are also working on a collection of historic buildings in Los Angeles.
On March 8, 2022, the Wynwood Design Review Committee is scheduled to review the development plan which will include the design renderings.
Related Group along with W5 Group Break Ground on Wynwood Project-W28
In Miami’s Wynwood art’s district, the Related Group has partnered with W5 Group on a massive mixed-use project. According to a press conference, the Related Group has officially began construction with the ground breaking of the project, W28.
W5 Group has been the lead equity partner in the development, committing 80% of the capital for the project. The location of the development will be at 33, 45, and 51 NW 28th Street in Wynwood. The tower is being designed by Arquitectonica.
W28 will feature 200 fully furnished units that will be designed for co-living. The development will also feature 3,600 square feet of ground floor retail, co-working space, common areas, fitness center, rooftop pool, and outdoor space for activities.
The concept came to the founder of W5 because he believed that millennials needed affordable house with a co-living concept.
“As neighborhoods become more desirable, young people are often priced out. Co-living is an exciting proposition that offers tremendous value, enabling them to experience modern living in highly attractive units – all while meeting like-minded individuals and forming rewarding new bonds in coveted metropolitan areas,” stated found of W5.
The Related Group purchased the 2.1 acre site for $6.5 million in June 2021 for the 3 properties that consisted of a 12-unit apartment building, 4 bedroom house, and an additional vacant lot.
The Related Group has already completed Wynwood 25, a different co-living project that was co-developed along with East End Capital. The Related Group is also planning an additional project located at 2801 NW 3rd Avenue that they paid $32 million for last year.
“According to The Related Group executive vice president Jon Perez. “This collaboration with W5 Group is consistent with our commitment to ensuring that every new project in Wynwood, regardless of size and scale, enhances the neighborhood’s livability without compromising its rich culture.”
Wynwood’s First Mixed-Use Project with Over 1M Square Feet
L&L Holding Co. and Carpe Real Estate Partners are partnering for one of the largest mixed-use projects to rise in Wynwood. Working with the City of Miami Planning Department, the approval process is officially in the final stages.
Dubbed the name, The Wynwood Plaza, formerly 29N, will be sited on 95 NW 29th Street in the heart of Wynwood. The plan was originally brought in from Miami’s Urban Development Review Board in October where it was recommended for denial. The development team didn’t take no for an answer and continued to work on the board’s concerns over the project.
The concerns of the project included massing along 30th Street and the cross-block passage car access along NW 29th Street. The one-way vehicle passage was refined with a small footprint. One of the mitigations included the midblock access point would be limited to visitor cars managed by the valet.
The project, designed by Gensler, would feature two towers, one 12 and one 8 stories with 509 apartments. There would also be 266,000 square feet of offices, 32,000 square feet of commercial/retail spaces, 688 parking spaces, and 954 bike spaces.
The design itself will incorporate indoor and outdoor spaces that will benefit not only the residents but also the surrounding neighborhood. This design will include 25,000 square feet of a public plaza on the ground floor.
The groundbreaking for the project is scheduled for early this year with an anticipated completion date in 2024.
South Miami Welcomes NYC Restaurant in Summer 2022
Over the past year, Miami has seen a swarm of NYC eateries heading south including Carbone and COTE. Now we can add the Parisian-style bistro Pastis to the list. Pastis is famous for being the go-to French fare in the Meatpacking district and many celebrities have been known to frequent this famous restaurant.
Stephen Starr, James Beard Award-winning chef, and Keith McNally are the masterminds behind Pastis that have been in business for nearly 15 years. The new location is expected to open in the summer of 2022 at 380 NW 26th Street in the Wynwood neighborhood.
The design of the new location will be similar to NYC’s location. Designed by Paisely Design, the Miami location will feel like a “time-worn Parisian bistro.” Hardwood plans, a curved zinc bar, dark banquettes, subway tile, and vintage mirrors will flow effortlessly through the space. Handwritten daily specials along with the mosaic-tiled floor will bring the space together forming the vibe of the bistro.
According to Starr, “For the last few years, I’ve had my eye on Wynwood. I’ve witnessed the vibrant and artistic neighborhood transform into a booming cultural hub with an incredible dining scene. People want great food, energy, and a great location; Pastis Miami will be a perfect addition to the community.”
Pastis originally opened in 1999 in Manhattan, while quickly becoming the “go-to” spot for a-listers. In 2014, the building that the restaurant was in sold, and in the summer of 2019, they reopened and Starr joined the team.
Their classic menu includes French classics like steak tartare, onion soup, snails with garlic butter, trout amandine, filet au Poivre, and tuna Crudo.
