DCOTA Hosted Renowned Designer Adriana Hoyos at Summer International Design Series

On July 23, the Design Center of the Americas (DCOTA) hosted a panel discussion on Design Influence on South Florida’s Hospitality Business, moderated by Drew Limsky, Editor in Chief of Modern Luxury Interiors. The discussion featured Adriana Hoyos of ADRIANA HOYOS FURNISHINGS, along with 1 Hotel and Homes’ Chief Marketing Officer Kane Sarhan, Paul Pebley the Director of Sales and Marketing at JW Marriott Marquis and Michael Wolk a famed hospitality interior designer. 

The group of industry leaders shared their experiences and insights on hospitality projects, while discussing trends in the market, and answered questions from guests, resulting in an engaging and informative event. Some of the topics discussed included how hotel brands differentiate the market for various demographics such as Millennials, the influence of design in hospitality, the meaning of “lifestyle brand,” sustainability, and more.

For over 25 years, Adriana Hoyos, founder of Adriana Hoyos Furnishings and Adriana Hoyos Interiors, has worked on residential projects ranging from luxury high-rise apartments and single-family homes to hospitality projects. With more than 800 jobs completed worldwide, hospitality design has grown to be a specialty of Adriana Hoyos, creating signature spaces for well-known luxury brands, resort spas and boutique hotels in the United States, Bahamas, Mexico and Ecuador. The firm’s hospitality portfolio is as diverse as their services and includes Trump Hotels, Starwood Hotels, Swissotel, Marriott and Hilton, among others.

The panel discussion was followed by a reception at ADRIANA HOYOS FURNISHINGS’ showroom in DCOTA, where Innovations showcased its portfolio of spectacular wallpapers at their new shop within a shop concept.  

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Jade Ocean - July 2015

 Since our first event for the residents of Jade Ocean back in 2013 things have changed, it is not the same. It Is actually getting more and more fabulous each time; this community really knows how to have a good time. On Friday, July 24 we had another opportunity to produce an event for them, bringing our Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event series to their home in Sunny Isles.

At the last event, we used the building’s driveway and lobby as a venue, this time we went back to the spectacular pool area overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the 90% chances of rain forecasted that day, we had to play safe and set up all our luxury brand partners in the indoor restaurant area, right by the pool. Jade Ocean’s on point management and concierge teams, along with the president of the homeowners association, who are always involved in the logistics process of their events, had the vision to set up an outdoor bar using a tent as an extension of the indoor area, allowing guests to enjoy the outside space while having a safe option in case that it rained. 

 The result was another spectacular private social function where Jade Ocean residents enjoyed exquisite food, an endless flow of champagne, wine, whisky and great music. A selection of luxury brands from our portfolio of preferred partners showcased their products as the lifestyle showcase component that gives the name to our event series. Brands included Hublot, Adriana Hoyos, Lladro, Lou La Vie, Ferretti and Lalique.

  The food was graciously provided by Corsair, Il Mulino New York and Ikra. The indoor bar poured fine wines including the new Italian Murano Wine, the award winning Notorious Pink rose, and Fat Trout Whisky. The outdoor champagne bar was fully branded by Veuve Cliquot, including umbrellas, pillows and champagne buckets. 

The gift bags included items from our luxury brand partners and additional gifts from the Miami Institute for Age Management and Intervention and Kiehl’s Aventura.

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Brickell House Concierge Networking Event

The concierge profession is growing and expanding, as new residential communities and more hotels understand how critical concierges are to provide excellence in service, adding value to the client’s experience, and building relationships with residents and guests. On May 28, 2015 we coordinated an intimate networking event for an elite group of concierge professionals, inviting a panel of business representatives, who are leaders in their respective industries, with the objective of building relationships, making introductions and expanding the sources of information available to the attending concierges. 

 Juan Calle, Concierge at Brickell House, and Marcelo Rivero, Founder of Luxury Concierge Network, co-hosted the event, which took place at the Owners Lounge at Brickell House. Participating companies included Lou La Vie, Equipaws Pets Services, Miami Design District, PAMM, Miami Institute, Yvel and Lladro. Delicious bites to eat and rose wine were courtesy of Novecento Brickell and Aficionados Cigars & Liquors, respectively.

 The group of concierges who joined us for the evening were representing the following luxury condominiums and hotels: Icon Brickell, Icon South Beach, Conrad Miami, Paramount Bay, Four Seasons Residences, Edition Residences, The Standard Hotel and Murano Grande. 

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Elite Home Grand Opening - May 2015

On Thursday, May 14, 2015 Elite Home and Living celebrated the opening of their second showroom in Miami by hosting a private cocktail reception with clients and friends. Located at 3050 Biscayne Boulevard, the new showroom was transformed into a fabulous social lounge to entertain its distinguished guests. This is the third showroom nationwide, following the opening of its successful New York location.

The new location includes a designated showroom for a repertoire of kitchen brands including Brummel, Ernestomeda and Veldesign among others. These brands range from classic luxury to modern contemporary style, perfectly complementing the home furnishing and décor lines.

Event partners included Rolls Royce and famed furniture designer Franco Cappellini, partner of the Italian furniture brand Cornelio Cappellini, who traveled from Italy exclusively for the opening event. Guests enjoyed a caviar bar, hors d’oeuvre, wine and prosecco cocktails.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Paramount Bay

Another Luxury Lifestyle Showcase event took place on Friday, April 17, 2015, this time for the distinguished residents of Paramount Bay, one of the premier residential communities in the Edgewater neighborhood.

 The affair was planned and coordinated by the Luxury Concierge Network in partnership with Daniel Felix, Chief Concierge of Paramount Bay.

The building’s elegant library area and outdoor terrace welcomed over 80 residents and guests, who gathered to socialize and mingle with neighbors and friends, while browsing through the visually stimulating displays from prestigious luxury brands including Hublot Galerie, Lanvin Paris, Lou La Vie and Markowicz Fine Art.

Exquisite hors d’oeuvres were passed, courtesy of Siena Tavern, Bistro Cassis and Ted’s at YoungArts. The bar had a nice variety of drinks, including Zafra Rum, Monte Carlo vodka, Notorious Pink rose, Fat Trout whiskey, and Passion XO. The inviting ambiance was a combination of décor lighting that enhanced the library and terrace areas, and the lounge music tunes played by DJ Tavin Reiter.

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Video: Residences Event at the Icon South Beach

Take a look at this video from the Icon South Beach Residences event on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 co-hosted by the Luxury Concierge Network, and Rene Faustin, Chief Concierge at the Icon South Beach.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase at Icon South Beach

On March 24, 2015 we brought our Luxury Lifestyle Showcase to the distinguished residents of Icon South Beach. For this event, we teamed up with Rene Faustin, the Chief Concierge at the Icon, to plan a private event for its residents.

We transformed the driveway right outside the lobby into a social lounge fit for this distinguished group of guests.  Our friends from Aver Productions did a great job transforming the event space using LED décor lighting strategically placed around the venue.

A fabulous line-up of exclusive brands was showcased throughout the venue, including Hublot Galerie, Fendi Casa, Burgess Yachts, Lou La Vie Members Club, Markowicz Fine Art, and Luxus.

Guests enjoyed culinary delights provided by Texas de Brazil, Klima and Sienna Tavern all while enjoying cocktails and wine provided by Zafra Rum, Monte Carlo Vodka, The Fat Trout, Notorious Pink, and Passion XO.

Photos by: Sergi Alexander/ In305.com

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Alain Godon: Around the World in Eighty Works

On February 12, our client Markowicz Fine Art hosted an event for the internationally renowned painter and sculptor Alain Godon, which they represent in the United States. Godon’s new exhibition, Around the World in Eighty Works, featured new sculptures from his Architectural series based on previous paintings of world-famous buildings from major cities around the world.

Godon began the architectural series in 2006, painting easily-recognizable scenes from major cities. His newest additions to the collection are sculptures depicting the landmarks in his paintings. His work has a unique style that captures every characterizing detail that embodies architectural structure.

 

Godon aims to create multiple structural points of view in his sculptures, creating a multi-faceted piece that impresses from every angle. The piece is then placed on a three-dimensional image to expose the landmark’s design elements.

To create the perfect atmosphere for the event, we worked with DJ Tavin Reiter who played contemporary lounge music as guests browsed Godon’s works. The bar, food and service was entrusted to Barok Catering, who served a selection of exquisite hors d’oeuvres, treating guests to delicious combinations of finger foods with an elegant presentation. The bar offered champagne, wine, and cocktails.

This event, the first fine art exhibition since Art Basel 2014, was held in the Miami Design District at Markowitz Fine Art Gallery's temporary location in the FAAM-Fine Arts Auction Miami gallery space at 80 NE 40th Street, Miami FL 33137. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM. For more information, call 305.308.6398.

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Artist Connie McSilver's Sculpture Celebrates New Scholarship Fund Program for Students at FIU

The unveiling of  “Whoopie”, a 10 feet tall sculpture donated by renowned artist Connie McSilver to the Florida International University Paul L. Cejas School of Architecture Building’s courtyard, took place at an intimate outdoors ceremony on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 1:30pm. Some of attending guests included Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg - President of FIU, Janine King - Associate Professor and Department Chair, Adam Drisin - Associate Dean, College of Architecture, and a number of students who gathered to enjoy the new addition to the school’s landscape.

The affair celebrated the launching of a new scholarship fund which awards FIU interior architecture students who best integrate artwork and collections of art into their interior architecture designs. The Martin and Constance Silver Award was created to promote the integration of art in interior architecture, while learning focuses on understanding why and how to form a strong and creative relationship between the art pieces and the environment that houses them.

Artist Connie McSilver was selected to have her sculpture on display at the FIU’s School of Architecture Courtyard to inspire students. The artist’s unique style, which is influenced by her background as a psychoanalyst and social worker, provides a strong visual source of inspiration to contribute to the students’ own creativity development.

The private event was followed by a reception at the School of Architecture Building BEA Gallery, where the winning projects of the new scholarship award program, from the first semester, were on display. Topics included art integrated in hospitals, residential buildings, hospitality business, and sustainable environments, showing the level of creativity and advanced education that the students have.

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Luxury Lifestyle Showcase: Jade Ocean - January 2015

Our first Luxury Lifestyle Showcase Event of the year took place at the one and only Jade Ocean Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, FL. On Thursday, January 26, 2015 we had the honor to co-host the private affair along with their Chief Concierge, John Lenis. The chosen venue was the building’s Porte Cochere located at the east side of the building overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. 

Used as a drive way for the valet parking staff and located right outside the main lobby, this area was transformed into a social lounge for the distinguished residents who descended from their homes to mingle with neighbors and friends. 

A fabulous line-up of exclusive brands were showcased strategically throughout the venue, including Armani Casa, Burgess Yachts, Lou La Vie Members Club, Markowicz Fine Art, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Luxus. Residents signed up for the raffle of a few spectacular gifts provided by some of our partners, including tickets to the upcoming Miami Open, gift baskets by Saks Fifth Avenue and Armani Casa, and a free day use of a Porsche by Lou La Vie. Everyone went home with fabulous gift bags as well. 

Guests enjoyed culinary delights passed butler style by 1826 Restaurant and Barok Catering, while the desserts were provided by Barton G Restaurant and Jade Ocean Café. A spectacular champagne and caviar bar was presented by Onna Caviar, where plenty of Veuve Clicquot and Piper Heidsieck flowed throughout the evening. 

The main bar featured drinks by Notorious Pink (Rose), Passion XO (mojito cocktails), and The Fat Trout (scotch). The entertainment was orchestrated by DJ Viktor and a duo of talented and beautiful ladies who delighted guests with a great repertoire of dance music.

Photos by: Rolo Del Campo / RolloFilm

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