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Lion Development Group, in partnership with Terra Group and renowned Chef Jean-Georges, launch Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences in Miami’s bustling Design District

The Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences represent the first-ever residential building for Michelin-Star Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, merging his culinary artistry with luxurious living.

Jean-Georges Vongerichten, the renowned chef known for redefining fine dining, is embarking on an exciting new venture—this time, it’s not another acclaimed restaurant. The celebrated culinary master is partnering with the real estate developer Terra to create his first residential building: the Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences. Located near Miami’s trendy Design District, this 48-story tower will house 329 condos, 27,500 square feet of ground-floor retail, and, as expected, an innovative culinary focus.

"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

320-unit, 48-story tower planned for site near Design District, Shops at Midtown Miami

Co-developers Terra, led by David Martin, and Lion Development Group, led by Michael Simkins, have launched of sales for Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences. Located at 3501 NE 1st Avenue, at the nexus of Miami Design District and Midtown Miami, the building signifies Jean-Georges’ first foray into residential real estate

The famed chef is expanding his reach to a condo tower that emphasizes entertaining.

Developing the new tower alongside Jean-Georges Management are South Florida's Terra and Lion Development Group. Plans for the 329-unit tower include one, two, three and four-bedroom units, and penthouses.

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten brings his innovative approach to the culinary arts to Jean-Georges Miami Tropic Residences, a 48-story tower in Miami’s Design District. The project, selling condos now, is designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg. It blends urban sophistication, tropical living, and, of course, the chef’s signature fine dining.

One West Twelve Residences (ONE W12) is a 372-residence tower offering a lively lifestyle. ONE W12  will evoke iconic Miami glamour through a curated selection of engaging amenities, including a rooftop  pool & garden and a dining & lounge concept by acclaimed Chef Marcus Samuelsson. Paired with  captivating views of both Miami’s iconic skyline and centralized proximity to Miami's most dynamic neighborhoods, ONE W12 will provide residents a bespoke, all-encompassing living experience. 

“As a Miami native as well as a property and business owner in Overtown for over 12 years, we are thrilled to work with existing stakeholders in the community on One West Twelve Residences,” Lion Development CEO Michael Simkins said in a press release. “Working once more with esteemed partners like PMG and LNDMRK, we are committed to celebrating the history of this amazing neighborhood and creating a living experience that embodies the perfect blend of iconic Miami charm and modern living.” 

PMG, Michael Simkins’ Lion Development Group and Alex Karakhanian’s Lndmrk Development launched sales of a planned short-term rental friendly condo tower in Miami’s Overtown. 

PMG, Lion Development Group, and LNDMRK Development have revealed One West Twelve Residences (ONE W12) in the heart of Historic Overtown, featuring 372 bespoke residences with captivating views of both Miami’s iconic skyline and vibrant sunset vistas. The property has sold over 50% of its residences in just one month and will offer a dynamic lifestyle with centralized proximity to Downtown Miami’s fastest-growing neighborhoods. ONE W12 will evoke iconic Miami glamour through a curated selection of engaging amenities and entertainment-oriented experiences for residents and the surrounding community. PMG Residential is exclusively leading sales with residences priced from $300,000.

The building will have over 650 units that can be listed for rent on Airbnb.

National developer PMG, Michael Simkins’ Miami-based Lion Development Group, and Marc Roberts Companies have launched sales for West Eleventh Residences, their third luxury short-term rental tower in Downtown Miami’s hot Park West neighborhood now dubbed District 11. Located at 18 NW 11th Street, West Eleventh Residences will offer short-term rental flexibility and a first-time opportunity for owners to enjoy fully centralized management with the ability to host guests 365 days a year on Airbnb. Situated in Miami’s District 11, one of the city’s most notable entertainment destinations, the tower will rise 44 stories and offer 659 fully furnished, turn-key residences complete with vibrant amenities and a distinctive 30,000 square foot, tri-level experiential entertainment and food hall on the ground floor.

E11EVEN Residences Beyond, part of the ultra-luxury, dual-tower E11EVEN Hotel & Residences Miami development located in Downtown Miami’s District 11 neighborhood, has completed its foundation pour and is moving ahead with vertical construction.

The foundation pour for E11EVEN Residences Beyond, conducted by John Moriarty & Associates, began Friday, August 23 at 8 p.m. and lasted approximately 24 hours. With 760 concrete trucks pouring 6,800 cubic yards of concrete, this foundation pour marks an exciting next step for both the project, developed by E11EVEN Partners and PMG and the continued growth of Downtown Miami’s District 11 neighborhood.