The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, South Beach brings a rare new oceanfront address to the point where Lincoln Road meets the Atlantic. Rising behind the historic Sagamore hotel, which is being renovated as an all-suite addition to The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, the boutique tower holds just 30 residences that the developers describe as beach houses in the sky, each wrapped in glass and oriented to the ocean and the historic Miami Beach skyline. The project is owned and developed by Sobe Sky Development, the partnership of the Ben-Josef, Lowenstein, and Kanavos families that also owns the neighboring Ritz-Carlton hotel, with Flag Luxury Group overseeing development. Architect Kobi Karp drew inspiration from the site and from the mid-century work of Morris Lapidus, Alessandro Munge of Studio Munge designed the interiors, and Naturalficial created the gardens and sculpture garden. Residences range from one to five bedrooms, with published plans from about 1,197 to 4,520 square feet of interior space, along with two duplex penthouses that have private rooftop terraces, pools, and outdoor kitchens. Most homes offer private elevator entry, wraparound terraces with glass railings, 10-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows. Studio Munge kitchens feature Bianco Rhino marble, honey oak cabinetry with bronze detailing, and integrated Gaggenau appliances with wine refrigerators, while primary baths are clad in Covelano marble with freestanding soaking tubs, and French white oak floors run throughout. Private residential amenities include a double-height lobby overlooking the sculpture garden and ocean, a 24-hour doorman, concierge, and valet, an entertainment lounge with dining table and chef's kitchen, and an intimate screening room with an onyx cocktail bar. The seventh-level amenity terrace offers a private lap pool, four semi-private cabanas, and a poolside social lounge, and a Technogym fitness center includes personal treatment and training rooms. Residents also enjoy privileged access to the hotel, including two beachfront pools with cabanas, a residents' beach club with dedicated cabana service, the historic Sagamore lobby with library and café, an art gallery, The Ritz-Carlton spa, and Ritz Kids programming. Culinary experiences by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés include Zaytinya, the Lapidus Bar, and the beach club, with in-residence dining and catering available, and owners receive benefits at Marriott's luxury hotels worldwide. Prices begin at $4.25 million.