EXKLUSIV: Bis zum nächsten Sommer wird Miamis Skyline von einem neuen architektonischen Wahrzeichen geprägt sein, das Unternehmensführer und vermögende Käufer nach Südflorida zieht.

Cipriani Residences Miami hat sein rund 950 Fuß hohes Bauprojekt offiziell bis zur Endhöhe fertiggestellt; es ist der höchste Wohnturm der Stadt. Der 85-stöckige Turm steht für Miamis Wandel von einem Urlaubsziel zu einem dauerhaften Zentrum internationalen Wohlstands und zu einem Markt, in dem Luxuswohnprojekte sowohl von Lebensstilnachfrage als auch von Unternehmensverlagerungen geprägt werden.

Cipriani teilte Fox News Digital mit, dass das erste Wohnprojekt des Unternehmens in Nordamerika nun zu mehr als 80% verkauft ist. Käufer aus mehr als 30 Ländern werden voraussichtlich Miami zu ihrem Hauptwohnsitz machen.

"Residential living is a natural extension of hospitality, but it was important to us to do it in the right way," sagte Giuseppe Cipriani exklusiv gegenüber Fox Digital. "With Cipriani Residences Miami, we found the right city, location and a great partner… Our family has been closely involved in shaping the design and the overall experience so that it reflects the same traditions we have carried with us for generations. For us, it is not simply about putting the Cipriani name on a building. It is about creating a home where the way you live is the way we would live."

Camilo Miguel Jr., Gründer und CEO von Mast Capital und der Entwickler hinter dem Turm, sagte, das Projekt sei beim Aufragen über der Stadt besonders bedeutsam.

"Every time I drive by it, my emotional reaction is, ‘Wow.’ I am humbled by the fact that we're building something of this scale, because when I started my business, although I always aspired to get here, I didn't know when it would happen — and it has happened," sagte Miguel. "One of the biggest challenges was actually the upfront planning part, because when you're building a 950-foot building… the engineering that goes into that is quite different than building something that's 20 stories."

Die stärksten internationalen Käufermärkte stammen der Reihe nach aus Mexiko, Italien, Kolumbien, Brasilien, Venezuela, Argentinien, Kanada, Frankreich, Spanien und dem Vereinigten Königreich. Auch Käufer aus den Vereinigten Staaten, darunter aus Hochsteuerstaaten wie New York und Kalifornien, kaufen weiterhin in das Projekt ein.

"There are countries that are having a lot of their own economic challenges and headwinds and political challenges and headwinds, as well… And people are not only buying in Miami as [an] investment, but people are actually buying in Miami to live. And people were looking at Cipriani and saying, ‘This is going to be home,’" sagte Miguel. "We have some buyers who have bought for their whole family and intend to move everybody into the building," fügte er hinzu.

Cipriani sagte, die Anziehungskraft der Marke sei über Märkte und Generationen hinweg konstant geblieben.

"Every city has its own character, but what people appreciate about Cipriani is remarkably consistent: warmth, discretion, good service and a sense of familiarity," sagte Cipriani. "Miami is a very international city, and that has always felt natural to us. People come here from all over the world, just as they do in Venice or New York. The lifestyle naturally is shaped by its beautiful weather, its connection to the water, its seamless relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces. Cipriani Residences Miami brings that way of living into our world."

"People are increasingly choosing Miami not only as somewhere to visit, but somewhere to live," fuhr Cipriani fort. "They want privacy, comfort, good service and a quality of life that feels effortless."

Anfang dieses Monats berichtete die New York Post, dass Fußballstar Lionel Messi vier Einheiten in dem Gebäude gekauft habe, gefolgt von einer Welle weiterer argentinischer Spieler. Zu den Käufern sollen dem Bericht zufolge auch Führungskräfte von Citadel und Amazon gehören, die aus New York und Kalifornien umziehen.

"We don't change who we are depending on the guest. That has never been our philosophy," sagte Cipriani. "For nearly a century, our family has welcomed people from many different countries, culture[s], generations and paths of life. Royals, aristocrats, powerful businessmen but also writers, intellectuals and all kind[s] of interesting people have been coming to our locations — as human beings."

"That sense of warmth and understated elegance that comes from our Italian heritage, and it remains at the heart of everything we do, fortunately has appealed to many of them," fügte der Enkel des Cipriani-Patriarchen hinzu.

Miguel sagte, Miamis unternehmensfreundliches Umfeld sei zu einem wichtigen Anziehungspunkt für Firmen und Gutverdiener geworden.

"One of the main reasons that people are choosing Miami over New York City right now is the pro-business mentality. I mean you live in a business-friendly city and a business-friendly state, and the growth and the global nature of our city," erklärte Miguel. "And you realize quickly that as a hedge fund or a financial institution, you no longer just need to be in New York City to be relevant and be successful."

"These are big companies that are moving here, signing leases, taking space, and moving their top executives to Miami, their high-income earners. And these individuals are buying homes and condos across Miami," sagte Miguel.

Das Projekt soll zudem der einzige neue Wohnturm in Brickell werden, der 2027 bezugsfertige Wohnungen liefert – ein Zeitplan, der das Vorhaben Teil einer begrenzten kurzfristigen Pipeline in einem der am genauesten beobachteten Immobilienkorridore der Stadt macht.

Cipriani verknüpfte das Projekt mit dem Familienerbe und wies darauf hin, dass Harry’s Bar in Venedig 1931 eröffnet wurde, den Bellini hervorbrachte und die Markenwerte von "warmth, simplicity and genuine care" prägte.

"We are very proud, of course, of what has been built, and of where the company is today, 95 years after the opening of that small bar in Venice. Seeing the tower reach its full height makes us even more excited to bring that spirit to life for the residents who will call it home," sagte Cipriani.

"The principles have never changed," sagte er. "Whether it is a restaurant, a club, a hotel or now a residence, the idea is the same: people should feel comfortable, free and at home. The world changes, but our hospitality values do not."

Miguel beschrieb das Projekt als fest in der Identität der Marke Cipriani und im Serviceverständnis des Unternehmens verankert.

"This is really about heritage, about people, about a family," sagte Miguel und erinnerte sich an seinen ersten Besuch in einem Cipriani-Restaurant. "What I really liked about it is that subtle elegance that you feel when you walk in, and the fact that everybody that works there is smiling, everybody that's there is welcoming and everybody that is there is hyper-focused on making sure that you have a positive experience."

"I never dreamed of Miami being what it is today," sagte Miguel, "and I think the sky's the limit."