Just a stone’s throw away from the bustling energy of Miami and Miami Beach, Surfside is the discreet, quiet and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood that boasts some of the area’s most exclusive hotels and residences.
Coined as the new American Riviera, Surfside recently welcomed Arte, the latest and most successful boutique condominium project in Miami, with nearly $225 million in total sales for only 16 residences. This building has also broken countless records, including the priciest cryptocurrency penthouse transaction, and has set a benchmark worldwide for luxury living, an achievement that developers Alex Sapir and Giovanni Fasciano always imagined while the project was under development.
“The lifestyle we envisioned at Arte is unique to South Florida,” said Alex Sapir, Chairman of Sapir Corp LTD, whose Israel- and New York-based subsidiary, SC 8955 LLC, developed the project. “Balancing the privacy and exclusivity of a single-family oceanfront home with the amenities and services of a world class hotel gives residents the best of both worlds. Arte is the solution for people who have previously had to sacrifice amenities for privacy, or vice versa, due to a building’s transience or size.”
Located at 8955 Collins Avenue, Arte’s superlative resort-inspired experience begins when residents and guests are greeted at the building’s front doors. The front façade of the building is striking and instantly recognisable thanks to a rare, original “ART” sculpture from the legendary American artist Robert Indiana. Known for popularising the pop art movement with his famous “LOVE” sculptures, Indiana’s work is currently on view in cities worldwide. The piece is just one of the several blue-chip artworks found at the property that gives merit to Arte’s name.
Designed by famed Italian master Architect Antonio Citterio, Arte is redefining the Miami living experience with its highly individual residencies designed to maintain privacy, as well as connecting residents with the area’s most knowledgeable and prestigious lifestyle and fitness experts. Breathtaking decor, soaring views of the Atlantic Ocean and Miami skylines, coupled with a dedicated team of butlers, have taken Arte’s boutique condominium service to a whole new level.
“It was important to us that the residents at Arte feel like they are on vacation, even if Miami is their primary residence,” said Giovanni Fasciano, a developer partner at Arte. “The butlers do a great job of this. They are on hand to assist with anything a buyer can think of, short of maybe babysitting their kids. In that case, our concierge can arrange for a trustworthy nanny to come within the hour.”
The building also comes with its own clubhouse, something rarely seen in a 16-residence project but further enhances Arte’s unique offering. It includes a private, climate-controlled garage with multiple resident parking spaces and a top level featuring a resident’s lounge with a catering kitchen for out-of-home entertaining. The lounge also comes with a fully equipped children’s room designed by Kinder Modern, with plenty of options for playing, arts and crafts and reading. A dedicated study space has also been added to the children’s room as parents and kids alike embrace remote learning.
The impressive amenities don’t stop there. Heading up to the clubhouse rooftop, residents can enjoy a full-size tennis court, which bears the US Open’s green-and-blue colourway. A hallmark of Arte’s new lifestyle programme is its exclusive tennis partnership with celebrity coach James Bollettieri, who will train residents at the court. The Bollettieri family pioneered the modern tennis academy, now known as IMG Academy, and developed star players, including Andre Agassi, Anna Kournikova, Jim Courier and Monica Seles.
The Bollettieri Experience at Arte Surfside offers residents high-performance training sessions and private tennis instruction from James Bollettieri, a Surfside local himself, and his team of tennis pros. Bollettieri customises workouts appropriate for all skill levels and is available year-round to help players build confidence and gain experience.
The property’s spa and wellness amenities include a 75’ indoor lap pool with travertine decking and onyx accents, a sauna, a steam room, and a meditation pond. Fitness and recreation spaces boast an outdoor swimming pool, a state of-the-art fitness centre and yoga studio, and a dedicated pet runway and relief corridor.
Arte Surfside is a true wonder of design and lifestyle concepts. Combining architectural virtuosity with a purist
sensibility, Arte is a touchstone for all serviced residences. Transforming the face of Miami, Surfside offers the best of the many worlds of Miami’s cultural, culinary, and shopping destinations.
To find out more about Arte Surfside, visit artesurfside.com