Were blogging the unique content available in this exclusive publication. The fourth installation explores the new tropical Metropolis - Metropica. Theres no great secret to the lure of Miami. Its a coveted metropolis like New York, London or Dubaiwith the raw, natural beauty of a tropical island. A city where art, food, fashion and business overflow from the city streets to the shores of the Atlantic.
Its that duality that inspires some of the worlds best designers to create in Miami; Zaha Hadid, Piero Lissoni, Sir Norman Foster and Richard Meier are just some of the masters who have lent their talents to the citys skyline. Joining their ranks is Chad Oppenheim, a local architect with world-class stature who is bringing his high-minded point of view to a new development called Metropica, in nearby Sunrise.
The idea of combining nature with urbanism fascinates us, says Oppenheim. When theres a certain density and vibrancy to the urban experience, you really feel and appreciate the nature around you even more. Given Oppenheims predispositionand his history of designing some of the most vibrant planned communities in the world (think Isla Moda in Dubai and La Verbena in Costa Rica)its no surprise that he is one of the talents behind the $1 billion multifaceted development.
His master plan? To exploit the duality of the area, blending the exhilarating aspects of city life with intonations of the tropical landscape all around. Our idea is to create a fusion of urbanism and ecology by maximizing green and open spaces and connecting them with the broader neighboring ecosystem, namely the Everglades, he says. The concept is to create buildings within a tropical paradise, not unlike the buildings in New York City that surround Central Park.
Set on 65 acres just 45 miles from downtown Miami, Metropica (livemetropica.com) will include three condominium towers, office space, restaurants, recreational amenities and luxury retail. It will have easy access to cultural hubs like the Sawgrass Mills Mall and the BB&T Center Arena, as well as the natural wonder of the Everglades. Oppenheim and his team aim to emphasize the connection with nature as a lifestyle, creating structures that stand as peaceful extensions of the natural environment, rather than fighting with it.
For example, deep terraces and trellis systems are part of the infrastructure of the residential towers, encouraging residents to cultivate their own personal gardens. The grounds will also be planted with an array of edible plants and fruit trees, such as mango and avocado, so that non-green-thumb residents will be able to just reach up and grab the fruit from a tree, says Oppenheim. Known for their socially and environmentally conscious architecture, the team was also careful to integrate sustainable features into the design. Metropicas buildings are ultra-energy-efficient and include a gray-water recycling system as well as a rainwater- collection tank for irrigation.
Metropica is the brainchild of KGH International Development LLC, a real estate development and investment company that creates self-contained communities in the United States and Latin America - including YOO Nordelta in Buenos Aires. KGH wanted to create a similar self-sustaining, quasi-urban community in Southeast Florida. Our goal is to create a dream community, a place where people can live and work and play in a peaceful urban oasis, says Joseph Kavana, chairman of KGH.
To complement Oppenheims architecture, The Trillist Companies - the developer of the projects residential tower - enlisted longtime partner YOO Studio. Yoo Studio is the London-based group that collaborates with Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Kelly Hoppen and other celebrated designers, to design residential interior spaces at Metropica. YOO will start by creating the interior design for the 1,250 high-rise condominiums and common spaces in the YOO Metropica tower, the first phase of a residential project that will eventually include 2,500 condos and 300 townhomes.
Inspired by the geometry of architecture, the YOO designers infused common spaces with texture, color and detail by mixing and layering grids, stripes, diamonds and interlocking patterns to rich effect. A calm, pale gray, silver and white palette define different public spaces, while accents with YOOs trademark pops of fresh color give each a sense of individuality. Richly veined ceramics arranged in a precise grid, for example, clad the double-height lobby and reference the grandeur of a bygone era with a contemporary twist.
This feeling of nostalgic glamour is further expressed in the lobby with the use of highly figured stone and richly colored curtains and reiterated again with diamond-cut mirror paneling on the elevator doors and the reception desk. Offset with contemporary oversized furniture in white and silver, not only is the overall effect luxurious and bold but there is a soothing effect as well. We worked closely with the strong forms of Oppenheims architecture to explore the geometric patterns and create interiors that are at once iconic, elegant and relaxed, says Mark Davison, head of design for YOO and the lead designer on the project. As its name suggests, Metropica will ultimately merge the best of metropolitan life with the paradisal qualities of the tropics. A true urban jungle indeed.
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Spring 2015s edition of ONE Life magazine shines a light on world trends, culture and design as the award-winning, proprietary lifestyle publication of ONE Sothebys International Realty. Were blogging the unique content available in this exclusive publication. The fourth installation explores the new tropical Metropolis - Metropica.
Theres no great secret to the lure of Miami. Its a coveted metropolis like New York, London or Dubaiwith the raw, natural beauty of a tropical island. A city where art, food, fashion and business overflow from the city streets to the shores of the Atlantic.
Its that duality that inspires some of the worlds best designers to create in Miami; Zaha Hadid, Piero Lissoni, Sir Norman Foster and Richard Meier are just some of the masters who have lent their talents to the citys skyline. Joining their ranks is Chad Oppenheim, a local architect with world-class stature who is bringing his high-minded point of view to a new development called Metropica, in nearby Sunrise.
The idea of combining nature with urbanism fascinates us, says Oppenheim. When theres a certain density and vibrancy to the urban experience, you really feel and appreciate the nature around you even more.
Given Oppenheims predispositionand his history of designing some of the most vibrant planned communities in the world (think Isla Moda in Dubai and La Verbena in Costa Rica)its no surprise that he is one of the talents ehind the $1 billion multifaceted development. His master plan? To exploit the duality of the area, blending the exhilarating aspects of city life with intonations of the tropical landscape all around.
Our idea is to create a fusion of urbanism and ecology by maximizing green and open spaces and connecting them with the broader neighboring ecosystem, namely the Everglades, he says. The concept is to create buildings within a tropical paradise, not unlike the buildings in New York City that surround Central Park.
Set on 65 acres just 45 miles from downtown Miami, Metropica (livemetropica.com) will include three condominium towers, office space, restaurants, recreational amenities and luxury retail, with easy access to cultural hubs like the Sawgrass Mills Mall and the BB&T Center Arena, as well as the natural wonder of the Everglades.
Oppenheim and his team aim to emphasize the connection with nature as a lifestyle, creating structures that stand as peaceful extensions of the natural environment, rather than fighting with it. For example, deep terraces and trellis systems are part of the infrastructure of the residential towers, encouraging residents to cultivate their own personal gardens. The grounds will also be planted with an array of edible plants and fruit trees, such as mango and avocado, so that non-green-thumb residents will be able to just reach up and grab the fruit from a tree, says Oppenheim.
Known for their socially and environmentally conscious architecture, the team was also careful to integrate sustainable features into the design. Metropicas buildings are ultra-energy-efficient and include a gray-water recycling system as well as a rainwater- collection tank for irrigation.
Metropica is the brainchild of KGH International Development LLC, a real estate development and investment company that creates self-contained communities in the United States and Latin Americaincluding YOO Nordelta in Buenos Aires. KGH wanted to create a similar self-sustaining, quasi-urban community in Southeast Florida. Our goal is to create a dream community, a place where people can live and work and play in a peaceful urban oasis, says Joseph Kavana, chairman of KGH.
To complement Oppenheims architecture, The Trillist Companiesthe developer of the projects residential towerenlisted longtime partner YOO Studio, the London-based group that col- laborates with Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Kelly Hoppen and other celebrated designers, to design residential interior spaces at Metropica. YOO will start by creating the interior design for the 1,250 high-rise condominiums and common spaces in the YOO Metropica tower, the first phase of a residential project that will eventually include 2,500 condos and 300 townhomes.
Inspired by the geometry of architecture, the YOO designers infused common spaces with texture, color and detail by mixing and layering grids, stripes, diamonds and interlocking patterns to rich effect. A calm, pale gray, silver and white palette define different public spaces, while accents with YOOs trademark pops of fresh color give each a sense of individuality. Richly veined ceramics arranged in a precise grid, for example, clad the double-height lobby and reference the grandeur of a bygone era with a contemporary twist. This feeling of nostalgic glamour is further expressed in the lobby with the use of highly figured stone and richly colored curtains and reiterated again with diamond-cut mirror paneling on the elevator doors and the reception desk. Offset with contemporary oversized furniture in white and silver, not only is the overall effect luxurious and bold but there is a soothing effect as well.
We worked closely with the strong forms of Oppenheims architecture to explore the geometric patterns and create interiors that are at once iconic, elegant and relaxed, says Mark Davison, head of design for YOO and the lead designer on the project.
As its name suggests, Metropica will ultimately merge the best of metropolitan life with the paradisal qualities of the tropics. A true urban jungle indeed.
Click here to see the full issue.
To subscribe to ONE LIFE Magazine click here. Spring 2015s edition of ONE Life magazine shines a light on world trends, culture and design as the award-winning, proprietary lifestyle publication of ONE Sothebys International Realty. Were blogging the unique content available in this exclusive publication. The fourth installation explores the new tropical Metropolis - Metropica.
Theres no great secret to the lure of Miami. Its a coveted metropolis like New York, London or Dubaiwith the raw, natural beauty of a tropical island. A city where art, food, fashion and business overflow from the city streets to the shores of the Atlantic.
Its that duality that inspires some of the worlds best designers to create in Miami; Zaha Hadid, Piero Lissoni, Sir Norman Foster and Richard Meier are just some of the masters who have lent their talents to the citys skyline. Joining their ranks is Chad Oppenheim, a local architect with world-class stature who is bringing his high-minded point of view to a new development called Metropica, in nearby Sunrise.
The idea of combining nature with urbanism fascinates us, says Oppenheim. When theres a certain density and vibrancy to the urban experience, you really feel and appreciate the nature around you even more.
Given Oppenheims predispositionand his history of designing some of the most vibrant planned communities in the world (think Isla Moda in Dubai and La Verbena in Costa Rica)its no surprise that he is one of the talents behind the $1 billion multifaceted development. His master plan? To exploit the duality of the area, blending the exhilarating aspects of city life with intonations of the tropical landscape all around.
Our idea is to create a fusion of urbanism and ecology by maximizing green and open spaces and connecting them with the broader neighboring ecosystem, namely the Everglades, he says. The concept is to create buildings within a tropical paradise, not unlike the buildings in New York City that surround Central Park.
Set on 65 acres just 45 miles from downtown Miami, Metropica (livemetropica.com) will include three condominium towers, office space, restaurants, recreational amenities and luxury retail, with easy access to cultural hubs like the Sawgrass Mills Mall and the BB&T Center Arena, as well as the natural onder of the Everglades.
Oppenheim and his team aim to emphasize the connection with nature as a lifestyle, creating structures that stand as peaceful extensions of the natural environment, rather than fighting with it. For example, deep terraces and trellis systems are part of the infrastructure of the residential towers, encouraging residents to cultivate their own personal gardens. The grounds will also be planted with an array of edible plants and fruit trees, such as mango and avocado, so that non-green-thumb residents will be able to just reach up and grab the fruit from a tree, says Oppenheim.
Known for their socially and environmentally conscious architecture, the team was also careful to integrate sustainable features into the design. Metropicas buildings are ultra-energy-efficient and include a gray-water recycling system as well as a rainwater- collection tank for irrigation.
Metropica is the brainchild of KGH International Development LLC, a real estate development and investment company that creates self-contained communities in the United States and Latin Americaincluding YOO Nordelta in Buenos Aires. KGH wanted to create a similar self-sustaining, quasi-urban community in Southeast Florida. Our goal is to create a dream community, a place where people can live and work and play in a peaceful urban oasis, says Joseph Kavana, chairman of KGH.
To complement Oppenheims architecture, The Trillist Companiesthe developer of the projects residential towerenlisted longtime partner YOO Studio, the London-based group that col- laborates with Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Kelly Hoppen and other celebrated designers, to design residential interior spaces at Metropica. YOO will start by creating the interior design for the 1,250 high-rise condominiums and common spaces in the YOO Metropica tower, the first phase of a residential project that will eventually include 2,500 condos and 300 townhomes.
Inspired by the geometry of architecture, the YOO designers infused common spaces with texture, color and detail by mixing and layering grids, stripes, diamonds and interlocking patterns to rich effect. A calm, pale gray, silver and white palette define different public spaces, while accents with YOOs trademark pops of fresh color give each a sense of individuality. Richly veined ceramics arranged in a precise grid, for example, clad the double-height lobby and reference the grandeur of a bygone era with a contemporary twist. This feeling of nostalgic glamour is further expressed in the lobby with the use of highly figured stone and richly colored curtains and reiterated again with diamond-cut mirror paneling on the elevator doors and the reception desk. Offset with contemporary oversized furniture in white and silver, not only is the overall effect luxurious and bold but there is a soothing effect as well.
We worked closely with the strong forms of Oppenheims architecture to explore the geometric patterns and create interiors that are at once iconic, elegant and relaxed, says Mark Davison, head of design for YOO and the lead designer on the project.
As its name suggests, Metropica will ultimately merge the best of metropolitan life with the paradisal qualities of the tropics. A true urban jungle indeed.
Click here to see the full issue.
To subscribe to ONE LIFE Magazine click here. Spring 2015s edition of ONE Life magazine shines a light on world trends, culture and design as the award-winning, proprietary lifestyle publication of ONE Sothebys International Realty. Were blogging the unique content available in this exclusive publication. The fourth installation explores the new tropical Metropolis - Metropica.
Theres no great secret to the lure of Miami. Its a coveted metropolis like New York, London or Dubaiwith the raw, natural beauty of a tropical island. A city where art, food, fashion and business overflow from the city streets to the shores of the Atlantic.
Its that duality that inspires some of the worlds best designers to create in Miami; Zaha Hadid, Piero Lissoni, Sir Norman Foster and Richard Meier are just some of the masters who have lent their talents to the citys skyline. Joining their ranks is Chad Oppenheim, a local architect with world-class stature who is bringing his high-minded point of view to a new development called Metropica, in nearby Sunrise.
The idea of combining nature with urbanism fascinates us, says Oppenheim. When theres a certain density and vibrancy to the urban experience, you really feel and appreciate the nature around you even more.
Given Oppenheims predispositionand his history of designing some of the most vibrant planned communities in the world (think Isla Moda in Dubai and La Verbena in Costa Rica)its no surprise that he is one of the talents behind the $1 billion multifaceted development. His master plan? To exploit the duality of the area, blending the exhilarating aspects of city life with intonations of the tropical landscape all around.
Our idea is to create a fusion of urbanism and ecology by maximizing green and open spaces and connecting them with the broader neighboring ecosystem, namely the Everglades, he says. The concept is to create buildings within a tropical paradise, not unlike the buildings in New York City that surround Central Park.
Set on 65 acres just 45 miles from downtown Miami, Metropica (livemetropica.com) will include three condominium towers, office space, restaurants, recreational amenities and luxury retail, with easy access to cultural hubs like the Sawgrass Mills Mall and the BB&T Center Arena, as well as the natural wonder of the Everglades.
Oppenheim and his team aim to emphasize the connection with nature as a lifestyle, creating structures that stand as peaceful extensions of the natural environment, rather than fighting with it. For example, deep terraces and trellis systems are part of the infrastructure of the residential towers, encouraging residents to cultivate their own personal gardens. The grounds will also be planted with an array of edible plants and fruit trees, such as mango and avocado, so that non-green-thumb residents will be able to just reach up and grab the fruit from a tree, says Oppenheim.
Known for their socially and environmentally conscious architecture, the team was also careful to integrate sustainable features into the design. Metropicas buildings are ultra-energy-efficient and include a gray-water recycling system as well as a rainwater- collection tank for irrigation.
Metropica is the brainchild of KGH International Development LLC, a real estate development and investment company that creates self-contained communities in the United States and Latin Americaincluding YOO Nordelta in Buenos Aires. KGH wanted to create a similar self-sustaining, quasi-urban community in Southeast Florida. Our goal is to create a dream community, a place where people can live and work and play in a peaceful urban oasis, says Joseph Kavana, chairman of KGH.
To complement Oppenheims architecture, The Trillist Companiesthe developer of the projects residential towerenlisted longtime partner YOO Studio, the London-based group that col- laborates with Philippe Starck, Marcel Wanders, Kelly Hoppen and other celebrated designers, to design residential interior spaces at Metropica. YOO will start by creating the interior design for the 1,250 high-rise condominiums and common spaces in the YOO Metropica tower, the first phase of a residential project that will eventually include 2,500 condos and 300 townhomes.
Inspired by the geometry of architecture, the YOO designers infused common spaces with texture, color and detail by mixing and layering grids, stripes, diamonds and interlocking patterns to rich effect. A calm, pale gray, silver and white palette define different public spaces, while accents with YOOs trademark pops of fresh color give each a sense of individuality. Richly veined ceramics arranged in a precise grid, for example, clad the double-height lobby and reference the grandeur of a bygone era with a contemporary twist. This feeling of nostalgic glamour is further expressed in the lobby with the use of highly figured stone and richly colored curtains and reiterated again with diamond-cut mirror paneling on the elevator doors and the reception desk. Offset with contemporary oversized furniture in white and silver, not only is the overall effect luxurious and bold but there is a soothing effect as well.
We worked closely with the strong forms of Oppenheims architecture to explore the geometric patterns and create interiors that are at once iconic, elegant and relaxed, says Mark Davison, head of design for YOO and the lead designer on the project.
As its name suggests, Metropica will ultimately merge the best of metropolitan life with the paradisal qualities of the tropics. A true urban jungle indeed.
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