Current Projects

Location: 5212North Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140 US

Client: Confidential

Project Description:

  • The proposed scope for 200 Bal Bay encompasses the ground-up construction of a sophisticated two-story single-family estate. Beyond the primary residence and mandated covered parking, the design features expansive roof decks secured by seamless glass railings, offering unobstructed views. The outdoor experience is defined by a primary swimming pool complemented by curated water features and architectural feature walls.
  • The site's infrastructure includes a meticulously planned network of patios, walkways, and a grand main driveway. Security and seclusion are paramount, achieved through a perimeter security fence and controlled entry gates, all softened by dense privacy landscaping along the front and side property lines.
  • Due to the privilege location, the project includes bespoke landscaping along the Intercoastal and Marina, as well as lush internal courtyards that bring a natural rhythm to the home’s interior.

Design & Engineering Team:

  • Architectural Design: McClean Design
  • Structural Engineering: Kurt Fischer Struct. Eng.
  • Interior Design: Gachot Studios

Construction Team:

  • General Contractor: Mocca Group
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida

Location: 174 Camden Dr, Bal Harbour, FL 33154 US

Client: Confidential

Project Description:

  • Located in the exclusive Bal Harbour enclave of Miami Beach, this two-story single-family residence seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living with a private backyard pool.
  • The architectural composition features custom metal roof trellises and signature concrete eyebrows. Its structural design highlights a sophisticated material palette, utilizing metal framing for primary interior vertical supports and a refined masonry block exterior finish.

Design & Engineering Team:

  • Architectural Design: Bryan Brown Architects
  • Structural Engineering: Project Class Structural Engineering

Construction Team:

  • General Contractor: Mocca Group
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida
  • Core & Shell Project Managers: Yader Tercero and Mike Rogers

Construction Highlights:

  • Structure Type: Concrete Framing / Steel Framing
  • Construction Systems: Concrete cast-in-place, metal framing
  • Built Area:
    • 1st Floor: 5,514 sq. ft.
    • 2nd Floor: 5,720 sq. ft.

5212 North Bay Road

Location: 5212North Bay Road, Miami Beach, FL 33140 US

Client: Confidential

Project Description: This new custom-built, two-story single-family residence integrates luxury living with architectural elegance and thoughtful spatial planning. The property includes an attached garage and a detached fitness pavilion, replacing a pre-1942 structure. The design incorporates a 4-foot height waiver and courtyard/open space waiver to maximize usability and aesthetic value.

Design &Engineering Team:

  • Architectural Design: Kobi Karp Architecture
  • Structural Engineering: Optimus Consulting Engineers
  • Interior Design: Gachot Studios

Construction Team:

  • General Contractor: Bart Reines Luxury Homebuilders
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida

Construction Highlights:

  • Structure Type: Reinforced Concrete & masonry with high-end residential finishes
  • Main Residence: 7,728 SF
  • Garage: 556 SF
  • Built Area: 8,190 SF
Shell Bay Club

Location: 201 Diplomat Parkway Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 US

Client: Confidential

Project Description:

  • Shell Bay is a landmark 21-story vertical development plus a specialized Level 0 subterranean story, masterfully designed to house an elite Condo-Hotel. The project includes a seamless 4-story naturally ventilated parking garage attached to the main structure. Construction commenced on a clean, ready-for-foundation site, with the entire structural execution adhering to the most stringent Type 1-A construction standards.

Structural Precision & Engineering: The backbone of Shell Bay utilizes advanced Post-Tensioned (PT) structural systems for both the towering residential floors and the expansive parking facility, ensuring maximum structural efficiency and open architectural spans.

  • Flood Resilience: Engineered with a ground floor elevation of 16.33' NAVD, placing the entire structure safely above the Base Flood Elevation.
  • Safety & Integrity: Fully equipped with an automatic sprinkler system (2020 FBCB Section 504 compliance), comprehensive alarm systems, and high-performance impact-resistant glazing throughout.
  • Accessibility: Total commitment to inclusivity, meeting 100% of ADA and FHA accessibility requirements.

Vertical Zoning & Programmatic Distribution

  • Basement Level: Specialized back-of-house (BOH) infrastructure including administrative hubs, employee locker rooms, laundry facilities, and core electrical/mechanical rooms.
  • Levels 1-2 (Amenity Podium): A sophisticated grand lobby and fire command center leading to an elite spa reception, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a designer outdoor pool deck.
  • Levels 3-20 (Residential & Hospitality): Luxury Condo-Hotel units integrated with mid-level spa treatment rooms and a secondary level 4 pool deck and professional-grade kitchen.
  • Rooftop Level: An expansive rooftop oasis featuring a third outdoor pool, sun deck, and optimized housing for critical mechanical equipment.

Technical Summary

  • Structural System: Post-Tensioned Concrete (PT)
  • Construction Type: 1-A
  • Key Features: Naturally Ventilated Garage, Triple Pool Deck Design, Advanced Life Safety Systems

Design & Engineering Team:

  • Architectural Design: Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design
  • Structural Engineering: YHCE Consulting Engineering

Construction Team:

  • General Contractor: GT McDonald
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida
  • Core & Shell Project Manager: Jeremy Mershimer

Completed Projects

Location: 4881 Griffin Road, Davie, FL 33314

Client: Confidential

Project Description: Tequesta Reserve is a six-story multifamily residential development designed to provide modern urban living with structural durability and efficiency. The project features 76 residential units and 122 parking spaces, adhering to Construction Type III (FBC 602.3) and reaching a total building height of over 60 feet A.F.F. (to roof).

Design & Engineering Team

  • Architectural Design: Barranco Gonzalez
  • Structural Engineering: Bryntesen Structural Engineering

Construction Team

  • General Contractor: Pirtle Construction Company
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida
    • Core & Shell Project Manager: Michael Chambers

Construction Highlights

  • Structure Type: Reinforced masonry with concrete slabs and post-tensioned beams.
  • Construction Systems: Integration of precast concrete and metal framing.
  • Built Area: 68,993 SF
Jim Moran Foundation

Location: 4545 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Client: The Jim Moran Foundation

Project Description: This five-story facility stands as a landmark of modern institutional architecture in Fort Lauderdale. Designed to meet the highest standards of durability and sustainability, the building earned a LEED Gold Certification and was engineered to withstand Category 5 hurricanes.

Design & Engineering Team

  • Architectural Design: Hastings Architecture, LLC
  • Structural Engineering: Thornton Tomasetti

Construction Team

  • General Contractor: Stiles Construction
  • Core & Shell Contractor: Division 3 of Florida

Core & Shell Project Managers

  • Jeremy Mershimer
  • Michael Chambers

Construction Highlights

  • Structure Type: Reinforced concrete with post-tensioned beams and slabs
  • Construction Systems: Integration of precast concrete and metal framing
  • Built Area: 63,151 Sq. Ft.
  • Occupancy Classification: Primary B / Secondary A-3, S-2

References

The Jim Moran Foundation Headquarters: https://www.archpaper.com/2023/06/hastings-headquarters-jim-moran-foundation-breaks-ground-fort-lauderdale/