condominiums.com http://condominiums.com Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:39:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 1900 Vermont Avenue http://condominiums.com/1900-vermont-avenue/ http://condominiums.com/1900-vermont-avenue/#comments Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:29:54 +0000 admin http://condominiums.com/?p=12155 1900_vermont 1900_Vermont2 Gourmet Kitchen Professional grade stainless steel appliances including Sub-Zero Refrigerator, and Bosch Range, Dishwasher, and built-in Microwave Solid Granite Countertops with Large Stainless Steel Sink Sleek Solid-Wood Cabinetry with Oversized Hardware, 42” Wall Cabinets and Glass Accent Cabinets Large Multi-Shelf Pantry Baths Kohler Plumbing Fixtures throughout Marble Flooring in Owner’s Bath Walk-In Shower in Owner’s Bath Decorative Ceramic Tile in Secondary Bath Solid Wood Vanities with Granite and Marble Tops with Undermount Sinks in all Baths Luxury Finishes “Upper” units include hardwood throughout “Lower” units include hardwood throughout Living and Owner’s Levels with carpet throughout Lower Level Extensive Trim and Moldings Throughout Comprehensive Recessed Lighting Package Throughout Energy Saving Features Premium Insulation and Airseal Package High Efficiency HVAC Equipment Programmable Thermostats Andersen Dual Pane Double Hung Windows with Wood Interiors and Low-Maintenance Clad Exteriors ]]> http://condominiums.com/1900-vermont-avenue/feed/ 0 Waterfront Square Condos, Philadelphia Condominiums http://condominiums.com/waterfront-square-condos-philadelphia-condominiums/ http://condominiums.com/waterfront-square-condos-philadelphia-condominiums/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:03:24 +0000 admin http://condominiums.com/?p=12152 http://condominiums.com/waterfront-square-condos-philadelphia-condominiums/feed/ 0 2012 Toronto Real Estate Outlook http://condominiums.com/2012-toronto-real-estate-outlook/ http://condominiums.com/2012-toronto-real-estate-outlook/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:37:42 +0000 admin http://condominiums.com/?p=12146 http://condominiums.com/2012-toronto-real-estate-outlook/feed/ 0 Lodha Fiorenza http://condominiums.com/lodha-fiorenza/ http://condominiums.com/lodha-fiorenza/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:16:41 +0000 admin http://condominiums.com/?p=12112 lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (2) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (3) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (4) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (5) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (6) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (7) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (8) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (9) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (10) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (11) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (12) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (13) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (14) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (15) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (16) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (17) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (18) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (19) lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiumsy nightview proj_img-2275_1 proj_img-2275_2 proj_img-2275_3 proj_img-2275_4 lodhafiorenza_mumbaicondominiums (13) … Heard about the 12-acre India Bulls Bleu project at Worli in Central Mumbai? It will have five towers of 75-storeys, with three- and four-bedroom flats, with saleable area starting at 3,900 sq ft, and living space a little over 1,500 sq ft. This translates into a rate of Rs 80,000 per carpet sq ft, with the cost of the smallest flat exceeding Rs 12 crore. And the developers are calling it affordable luxury! Welcome to the luxe life in Mumbai’s rarefied real-estate market, where leading developers are launching skyscrapers at sky-high prices, and finding ready buyers too. Gulam Zia, National Director – Research and Advisory Services, Knight Frank India, says, “The Indian luxury real-estate market is witnessing unprecedented growth. There is a rapid increase in the number of high net-worth individuals; when the whole world was going through a recession, India was multiplying its ultra-rich population. And these high net-worth players are buying the new luxury projects.” He says the luxury market in Mumbai is restricted to a few locations in South Mumbai and some in the suburbs. Big is best A big, luxurious home is the ultimate status symbol in a space-starved metropolis like Mumbai, and the conventional per-square-foot rate doesn’t apply here; instead, you pay for the entire package — the home, the amenities, the neighbours, the location and, of course, the social standing that comes with the address. While a luxury flat in suburban Powai costs upwards of Rs 6 crore, the price escalates to Rs 12 crore for a similar flat in Bandra, going up to Rs 15 crore in central Mumbai areas like Parel, Worli and Shivaji Park, and as much as Rs 40 crore for a 4,000 sq ft home in South Mumbai’s Malabar Hill and Peddar Road areas. The view and flat size are the other determining factors. The two-bedroom flat is passé, with three bedrooms or more being the norm now. Jayant Gehi, Assistant Vice-President, Business Development and Sales, Supreme Universal observes, “There is great demand for larger flats ranging from three- to four-bedroom apartments, as everyone in the family needs personal space now… as well as additional space for a guest. The trend now is to use this additional room like a family den in the absence of guests, thus providing for more living space the year round.” International design comes home With high net-worth individuals clamouring for exclusivity, designer homes are becoming an extension of the owner’s personality, reflecting individual tastes and preferences down to the smallest detail. Though theme homes have been popular at the individual level for some time now, builders and developers are tapping this segment for a niche market. In an appreciating real-estate market, which is fetching increasingly higher margins, builders are outdoing each other in bringing the latest technology, and offering exclusive amenities and luxuries, not to mention the big-ticket designer names. “The concept of designer homes is widely prevalent in developed countries, and as the Indian real-estate market matures, we will see such concepts catching on among domestic buyers,” says Devang Trivedi of Progressive Group, adding that builders will soon scout for exclusive themes to accommodate likeminded buyers. The Lodha Fiorenza project at Goregaon, for instance, boasts signature design by Jade Jagger, the daughter of rock star Mick Jagger. Blending India’s rich and varied traditions with unique cultural elements from across the world, the development is expected to provide residents with the finest in fashionable living. Each home will be fitted with the latest specifications, including lighting and sound controls by iPad, German Poggenpohl kitchens, and Italian marble flooring. The project will comprise 452 apartments with a choice of two-, three- and four-bedroom residences as well as duplex sky villas spread across four towers. With its tallest tower rising to 600 ft, it will be among the tallest residential buildings in the country. Scheduled for completion in 2013, the facilities on offer include a rooftop lounge, an observatory on the 52nd floor with stunning views of the Aarey colony and the Arabian Sea, as well as an infinity edge cantilevered swimming pool. Not to mention the coveted tag of a Jade Jagger-designed home. Says R. Karthik, Chief Marketing Officer, Lodha Developers, “Our partnership with Jade Jagger is to cater to the Indian consumer’s appetite for an avant garde lifestyle, on par with international standards.” And the price tag? Homes in Lodha Fiorenza can cost up to Rs 15 crore. Space for indulgence At the other end of the city, another tall project, with an equally imposing celebrity status, has been planned. American billionaire Donald Trump’s name is associated with the 60-storey Trump Tower, slated to be developed at Hughes Road by Rohan Lifescapes. The tower will have only 40-45 apartments — mostly one home per floor — with the remaining floors dedicated to amenities and indulgences. From parking zones and podium decks to leisure floors and a 24-hour concierge, Trump Tower aspires to redefine luxury living in Mumbai. Though the developers are tight-lipped about the going rate in Trump Tower, market observers say it will command a premium of at least 25 per cent over the prevailing rate in the area — which hovers at around Rs 40,000 per sq ft. Market watchers say that Jagger and Trump are just two big names who have been the first off the block, and it’s only a matter of time before more designer names sign deals with local developers to create world-class exclusive homes. Says Anand Narayanan, National Director – Residential Agency, Knight Frank India, “The last decade has seen big players entering even the affordable housing market with quality construction techniques, and introducing projects with add-on facilities and amenities. Further, in the luxury segment, new concepts are set to dominate the market in a big way with the introduction of sports cities, designer homes, branded residences, green homes, smart homes, theme-based housing; there is stiff competition for branded residences.” He says this trend has fanned demand for residences designed by big global brands such as Versace, Gucci and Roberto Cavalli. “Luxury homes today are more about making a lifestyle statement. High-end specifications coupled with designer fit-outs and high-tech gadgets of global standards are the driving factors. And then, the builder’s reputation also matters,” he adds. Buyers of luxury homes often want to customise their interiors to make it unique, and spend considerable time doing this after taking possession of the house, says Supreme Universal’s Gehi. “The focus is on facilities which provide a holistic lifestyle, in terms of a gymnasium, a swimming pool, a common party area, space for drivers and servants in the building, and a great landscape.” R Karthik, Chief Marketing Officer at Lodha Developers also commented at the launch: “Our partnership with Jade Jagger for yoo is to cater to the Indian consumer’s appetite for an avant garde lifestyle, on a par with international standards.” John Hitchcox, chairman of yoo, said of the development, “yoo is about inspiring, unique design that aims to help people live better. Lodha shares our passion for unique design, so we’re very excited for them to introduce Jade Jagger for yoo in Mumbai -a hip, vibrant and happening city and an ideal backdrop for the yoo way of living.” … Jade Jagger’s eyes light up as she takes you on a walkabout of what will, when finished, be a super-luxurious 5,300-sq-ft apartment. “It’s all about luxury. India has a very luxurious palate, so we’ve tried using strong lights, lots of colour… red and gold, black and white… it’s the kind of stuff you can really indulge in doing up an Indian apartment,” rock music legend Mick Jagger’s daughter rattles off. Jagger, along with her partner Tom Bartlett, will be working on the interiors for top-of-the line apartments in Lodha Fiorenza, a 52-storey complex coming up off the Western Express Highway in Goregaon. The lower level of the five-bedroom duplex sample flat is reflective of what the duo is attempting. The entrance area to the flat has zigzag black-and-white tiles, and bamboo-textured furniture gives the place an almost-retro feel. “That’s the kind of work you can do in India,” Jagger says. Why specifically India? “The workmanship is excellent. Getting this sort was work done in, say, England would have been crazy,” Bartlett shoots back. What seems to excite Jagger most is a plunge pool adjoining the drawing room. “It suddenly reminds you of Hollywood. It feels so glamorous,” she says. When you remind her that this is Bollywood town, Bartlett is quick with a reply: “Hollywood-Bollywood, Indian culture-English culture, they’ve all crossed over. That’s what we’re trying to do here bringing things together,” he says, describing the style as “classic modern with local elements” which explains her largely Indian shopping list. “We picked up a lot of furniture from stores such as Fab India and Bungalow 8.” Jagger, incidentally, has been working in India for 20 years now, and on an average, visits six times a year. Acclaimed for their art of tastefully incorporating the local flavour, the Jagger-Bartlett duo has luxury resorts such as The Baglioni Marrakech, The Lakes in Cotswolds apart from developments across US and Europe to their credit. The duo here though is faced with the unique challenge of livening up spaces as small as 1,200 sq feet. And while giving a monster apartment a luxury makeover seems simple enough, both Jagger and Bartlett insist that where extravagance is concerned, size really doesn’t matter. “If you have the luxury of big spaces, it’s great, but that may not always be possible in big cities. In New York, we’ve designed really small apartments,” says Jagger. “What matters is the material, fittings, the finish…” adds Bartlett. Traditions have also been kept in mind, with every duplex coming with what they refer to as a “granny’s room” on the lower level, as well as a shrine area. The duo will also be designing common areas such as lounges, lobbies and a huge roof-top area, which can be transformed into a party place. All this, of course, comes at a price. The apartments start at Rs. 2 crore and go all the way up to Rs. 15 crore. Market analysts say this is higher than prevailing rates, but justify the price pointing at the Jagger label. … Lodha Fiorenza, the international trend in luxury residences arrives in Mumbai. Lodha Fiorenza is Fashionable living for fashionable people. Think of a life where every element has been put together by the high priestess of style, Jade Jagger. Think beautifully styled living spaces with breathtaking views. Think artful lighting, unique furniture, inspired wall finishes. Think stunning landscapes, a world-class club, the hippest party spots and the glitziest malls, all at your doorstep. Conceived, designed and created by Jade Jagger, principle designer for yoo, Lodha Fiorenza is the ultimate experience in fashionable living. ]]> http://condominiums.com/lodha-fiorenza/feed/ 0 Fabrik Condominiums at Richmond & Spadina http://condominiums.com/fabrik-condominiums-at-richmond-spadina/ http://condominiums.com/fabrik-condominiums-at-richmond-spadina/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 01:17:58 +0000 admin http://condominiums.com/?p=12100 fabrik condominiums
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Vizcayne Miami Condo Amenities

  • Stylishly furnished lobby designed by pop artist Romero Britto
  • 24-hour valet
  • Six parking levels
  • Assigned covered parking
  • Full-service cutting edge spa
  • Tiki bars
  • Almost 70,000 sq feet of retail space
  • Party rooms with kitchens
  • Secure and computerized high speed elevators
  • Private lounges
  • Billiard rooms
  • Separate aerobic areas for yoga and exercising
  • 100,000 sq. foot amenity deck
  • Tropical swimming pools and lap pools
  • Individual saunas for men and women

Vizcayne Miami Condo Residence Features

  • Wonderful views of the city and Biscayne Bay
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • European kitchen cabinetry
  • Double sinks
  • Ceramic tile kitchen flooring
  • Glass bathroom shower enclosures
  • Designer vanities with granite tops
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