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Floor Plans: Art Deco Meets Asian Symmetry in Miami’s South Beach
Developer:
The Setai Group
Architects:
Alayo Architects
Denniston International
Schapiro Associates
Set amid the royal palms of Miami’s South Beach, The Setai Resort and Residences blends Art Deco and sundecks with tropical gardens, sparkling pools and Asian symmetry.
No yin and yang here, though. The Setai Residences, a 40-story ultra-luxury, high-rise condominium tower, shares space, compatibility, panoramic views and East-West design cues with The Setai’s meticulously replicated, eight-story hotel and 125 guestrooms.
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The Setai has been designed to create a tranquil Asian mood. | Tropical and Shanghai Deco Cues Abound
Outside, the Setai, which is in the heart of South Beach’s historic district, is pure Tropical Deco — Art Deco details and characteristics finished in a soft, ice cream-colored exterior.
To create the resort, The Setai Group originally planned to renovate the 1930s-era Dempsey Vanderbilt Hotel, the centerpiece of the resort. But the hotel was beyond repair. So, after consulting with the Historic Preservation Board of Miami Beach, the hotel was demolished and a replica was built in its place.
Adjacent to the hotel is the 40-story Setai residences tower with its 163 condominium units, one of the tallest structures of the Miami Beach skyline. It features floor-to-ceiling glass in each condominium to take full advantage of the views and the same Tropical Deco colors and details as the hotel.
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A beachside view of The Setai.
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Inside the Setai, the design cues blend Shanghai’s Art Deco period — incorporating Shanghai brick, bronze, teak, imported stone and Asian art and artifacts — and Zen.
The Setai Residences — Luxuriating in Detail
The Setai offers one-, two- and three-bedroom condominiums, two-story townhouses, plus a 10,000-square-foot penthouse with a private rooftop pool. The tower suites also feature individual stainless steel private pools, full terraces and private sunbathing areas.
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Crisp lines and understated elegance capture the ambiance of The Setai accommodations. |
The 40-story tower sits atop a 10-story podium that accommodates the lobby and mechanical spaces. Amenities for all the residences include a pond courtyard that serves as the lounge and an open-air restaurant, and an oriental spa facing the ocean.
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Floor-to-ceiling views from the residences. |
A limited number of condo-hotel suites are also available for sale. These rooms average 600 square feet and feature teak flooring, built-in teak cabinetry, cast terrazzo soaking tubs and separate showers with rainfall heads, Bose sound systems, flat screen televisions and custom designed furnishings. The condo-hotel suites have been integrated into the Setai Hotel rental program.
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A condo-hotel suite. |
The Setai Resort and Residences took top honors in the mixed-use category of NAHB’s Multifamily Housing Council 2006 Pillars of the Industry Awards honoring the best in multifamily development and design. The Setai was also named the Freddie Mac Multifamily Community of the Year.
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Community pools. |
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A two-bedroom condominium with private sundeck. |
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A two-bedroom condominium with private sundeck. |
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Features and Specifications |
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Resort and Residences Community Features
- 40-Story Condominium Tower With 163 Condominiums
- Eight-Story Meticulously Replicated Hotel With 175 Guestrooms
- Two-Story Tower Lobby
- Three Community Swimming Pools With Sundecks and Cabanas
- Lushly Landscaped Beach Area With Wait Staff
- Oriental Spa
- Round-the-Clock Concierge Service
- In-Home Dining
- Maid and Valet Services Available From the Hotel
- Valet Garage Parking
- Fully-Staffed Fitness Center
Setai Residences
- One-, Two- and Three-Bedroom Condominiums
- Stainless Steel Private Pools
- Expansive Private Sundecks
- Eight-Foot Entry Doors
- Nine-Foot Ceilings
- Dramatic Floor-to-Ceiling Windows
- Kitchen With Furniture-Quality Custom Teak Cabinetry, Black Granite
- Master Bath With Teak Cabinetry, Whirlpool Tub, Granite Flooring
Developed by The Setai Group, Miami (www.setai.com)
Architects:
Alayo Architects, New York City (www.alayo.com)
Denniston International, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (www.denniston.com.my/webpagev1/index.html)
Schapiro Associates, Miami (http://schapiroassociates.com) |
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