Soffer lives with her husband, Miami Design District developer Craig Robins, in Miami Beach. Mirce Curkoski, Alexa Eve Iacovelli and Albert Justo of One Sothebys International Realty previously had the listing. The whole summer, we work next to each other. Under Soffers leadership, Turnberry has continued to make great strides. I just want to get it right. These dark and moody rooms are all perfect for relaxing with family and friends, Grab a paintbrush and transform your exteriors, Bring on the drama: This fancy sleepera favorite of David Hicks, Ken Fulk, and morehas (literally) got you covered, Inside the Mesmerizing Hamptons Home of Photographers Inez and Vinoodh, Simrel Achenbach of Desciencelab and designer Daniel Sachs of Sachs Lindores helped assemble the splendid space. ), Maria Pergay, Marc Newson, the Bouroullec brothers, the Campana Brothers, and Tom Dixoneven a concave Ping-Pong table by Ron Arad. [43], Robins is married to Jackie Soffer, co-owner of Turnberry Associates who oversees Aventura Mall and is the daughter of real estate developer Donald Soffer.[44]. At that time, the Princess vessel the Pacific Princess had a starring role in the show, and the ship introduced millions of views to the concept of cruising. [15] In 1997, Robins bought Chalk's Airlines and renamed it Pan Am Air Bridge; he sold it in 1998. The plaza space through which visitors pass before heading inside is often dressed with art as well whether hanging from the palm trees or strung in the air, the MOCA makes use of every cubic inch to display art to the community. It didnt happen overnight. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Oh, that, Robins deadpans, is a new piece from a genius ceramist called Marlon Robins, referring to his 17-year-old son. It seems like Miami is the newest hot spot for immersive art, with traveling experiences popping up nearly every month many of them zeroing in on Van Gogh, but whaddayagonnado?
Two skilled negotiatorsshe runs, among other properties, the Aventura Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the country, and he almost single-handedly transformed a run-down Miami neighborhood into the Design District, one of the citys hottest retail spotsthey seem to have adopted a highly flirtatious form of sparring as their own personal love language. I don't care how much it costs or what people say it's worth, he says, marvelling at a series of first-edition Francisco de Goya prints hanging in a hallway outside his upstairs gym. Today it us run by her brother, Jeffrey Soffer, who owns the home next door. 
Jackie Soffer is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Turnberry Associates, a dynamic real estate company that develops, owns, and programs large-scale hospitality, retail, residential, and commercial properties.
The award-winning queer fiction writer and essayist first captured the Sunshine State in its bizarre glory in her debut novel, Mostly Dead Things. From the swampy Everglades to the sands of Miami Beach, he captures the essence of what life in Florida is like for twentysomethings in this era.
When families suddenly find themselves with a massive influx of cash due to a liquidity event or inheritance, or simply find that the familys wealth exceeds their ability to manage it internally, they may decide they need a multi-family office. It continues to do well. The Sunset Islands home at 2511 Lake Avenue, with seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms and two half-baths, is hitting the market with Jill Hertzberg and Jill Eber of Coldwell Banker, a spokesperson for the Jills Zeder Group confirmed. 
Well played. Home is where the art is for architect Smita Khanna. Tropicana featured photos of young artists and activists Aronson photographed over the course of a year in different parts of South Florida. Records show Robins paid about $1.3 million for the 0.6-acre property, on Sunset Island II, in 1997. Many people remember the much-loved TV show The Love Boat, which ran for almost ten years starting in 1977. Photograph by Martien Mulder. Fortunately, the apartment expansionin addition to making room for the couples Brady Bunchstyle brood, all of whom camped out there for 10 days during Hurricane Maria last yearalso provided more space for their ever-growing trove. 
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If you look at the Design District, obviously Im very close to that because of my husband [Craig Robins], and people would say, Oh, theres never any people there. I get it! And Robins, whom Soffer facetiously (and with a major eye roll) refers to as S.C.short for Supreme Commanderinsists he, too, makes sacrifices. Turnberry's portfolio includes an 800-key hotel connected to the Miami Beach Convention Center, currently being developed in partnership with the Terra Group; the 533-room JW Marriott Nashville; Aventura Mall, which has more than 30 million visitors annually; and Destin Commons, a 500K+ square-foot open-air lifestyle center in Northwest Florida. Why have a house in Miami if you don't live outside?. Like their primary residence, a waterfront Mediterranean Decostyle manse in Miamis ultraposh Sunset Islands neighborhood, their Manhattan abode, which boasts killer treetop-level frontage on Central Park, is all white walls and plush, snow-hued carpets. Currently, he has built a collection of over 1,000 objects,[25] a selection of artworks are on public display at the Dacra headquarters[26] and are rotated annually. Craig was adamant about having the pavilion that David Adjaye built for Design Miami in 2011, Browning explains, and Jackie was adamant about building a basketball court for the kids and felt that the Adjaye would block the view., The result is a harmonious balance that doesnt feel crowded or precious. Jackie and I really fought over this, Robins says, with more than a hint of glee. You cant do better or have anything more important than art like this. Elsewhere, Baldessaris hang next to Currins; Marlene Dumas shares pride of place in the dining room with Louise Bourgeois; and Vito Acconci appears locked in an eternal standoff with Joseph Beuys. a tropical idyll created by Nathan Browning, the formidable landscape designer who is also responsible for the Design Districts beguiling greenery. Hand-knotted alpaca rug by Doris Leslie Blau. Im happy doing it for a couple of nightsthe canyon is beautifulbut after a while, youre like, Okay, already! Everything depends on absorption. Were doing ridiculously well, as far as Im concerned, without a sales trailer. [22] The Miami Design District is now evolving into a luxury shopping center with offerings including Louis Vuitton, Herms, and Cartier. Here's the full list. When the sex appeal of Miami combined with the solidity of Art Basel, it was this explosive kind of moment, he says. We love it out here, Robins says, and we pretty much eat and entertain outside from November through May.
An extension of the art collection can be found in Robins development projects. People get so crazy with finishes. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. They do, however, agree when it comes to decor. Well played, you two. To be fair to Martha, I think she asked for permission at some point in the night, and as far as party antics go, its less naughty than what a lot of people get up to in Miami bathrooms., 2023 Cond Nast.
The Miami home of real estate developers Jackie Soffer and Craig Robins just listed for $45 million. Jackie Soffer is a managing partner for Turnberry Associates, a leading real estate development firm founder by her father Donald Soffer. Jackie Soffer is a managing partner for Turnberry Associates, a leading real estate development firm founder by her father Donald Soffer. Inside the home of Craig Robins: A leather pendant by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec hangs in the stairhall. A tour of the home reveals an international who's who of mid-century and contemporary design, including furniture and curios by Gio Ponti (lots and lots of Ponti! Today it us run by her I dont care how much it costs or what people say its worth, he says, marveling at a series of first-edition Francisco de Goya prints hanging in a hallway outside his upstairs gym. The top 10 listings in Miami Beach range from $40 million to $150 million, according to Realtor.com. You can't do better or have anything more important than art like this. Elsewhere, Baldessaris hang next to Currins; Marlene Dumas shares pride of place in the dining room with Louise Bourgeois; and Vito Acconci appears locked in an eternal standoff with Joseph Beuys.
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Each of the Orlando native's essays and books, which mainly focus on lesbian life, are like love letters to the Sunshine State, reminding us of all the ways we love and loathe this messy subtropical place. So am I worried about our city? Committee Chairman Dick Durbin said the report demonstrates, yet again, that Supreme Court justices be held to an enforceable code of conduct. Its exposed my kids to artists, actors, business types. 
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So now we have this old Mediterranean house with this crazy Zaha Hadid bathroom. (For the record, Soffer bought the horrible tub anyway and installed it in her daughters bathroom.). Family offices interested in investing in music royalties have several options, including investing indirectly, or through various online platforms. Founded earlier this year by former Kansas public school teacher Devan Dellenbach, this rural microschool currently serves 10 children. 
Entrepreneurial Teachers Create New Education Options For Rural Families, Best Practices Of Logan Roy: How To Build Family Conflict To Sustain A Family Business, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Limit the Use of My Sensitive Personal Information. Rather than a traditional museum where you're surrounded by "masterpieces" you're supposed to gaze at in ignorant awe, Superblue invites you to create your own experience. Robins wears a Tom Ford suit and shirt; his own glasses and shoes. [32][33] He has received numerous awards for his leadership and philanthropy including: Robins serves on the board of trustees of the Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM),[38] where in 2013, Robins and wife Jackie Soffer donated more than 200 works of art from their private collection. Obviously, the faster a project sells, the faster it gets built, and then the faster another project would come. He goes white-water rafting in Montana with the Haas Brothers, parties with Pharrell Williamswho considers Robins his design-world mentorand was tight with the late Zaha Hadid, who insisted on designing his Miami bathroom. It could be someone from fashion, business, art, or a bunch of Harvard professors, but it's always interesting and fun..
Artist Richard Tuttle received his first public art commission from Robins for the Aqua at Allison Island project. But we have people at our house all the time. Sometimes he tells me I steal his ideas.
I dont know that it affects your [hotel] rate or your occupancy, but I like to do things like that right.. Rendering of One Park Tower, a 32-story, 303-unit condo building Soffer is co-developing with Carlos Rosso at SoL Mia (Turnberry). I would say no.
Miami, in particular, boasts a rich history of wild truths and even wilder folklore. Recent exhibitions include a sprawling collection from the Mexican artist Ral de Nieves, complete with a life-size carousel inside the museum proper, and a moving show of works by the late Jamaican artist Michael Richards, who was killed in the World Trade Center attacks 20 years ago this month. The magazine's stated milieu: myth, folklore, history, ecology, cryptozoology, and the paranormal in the subtropics.
Sweetgreens Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl is no more, as the company agreed to rename the item in response to a lawsuit from Chipotle Mexican Grill. An oil painting resting on a shelf in the library turns out to be by Robins's actor friend Robert Downey Jr. As for the ceramic teapot of unrecognizable provenance? Today it us run by her 
), Maria Pergay, Marc Newson, the Bouroullec brothers, the Campana Brothers, and Tom Dixoneven a concave ping-pong table by Ron Arad. Both are scions of major Miami real estate families who have become magnates in their own right, grew up in the same neighborhood, have three children each, and share a passion for contemporary art. [42], Robins serves on the board of governors for the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami. I just really focused on healthy, managed growth, thoughtful deals, and qualified partners. United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Florida, 1988-2009), "Craig Lewis Robins Lawyer Profile on Martindale.com", "Designing Craig - Craig Robins has built a reputation as the good developer. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to float through the clouds, Superblue is the place for you. But that assumed an average ticket price of $215. Her second novel, With Teeth, hit shelves in June. Since then, Arnett has garnered a loyal following on Twitter with her witty repartee and clever jokes about everything from ravioli to 7-Eleven. Together, Soffer and Robins have six adult children each had three from previous marriages. The 184-acre development, on the former Biscayne Landing site next to Oleta River State Park, will have rental and condo towers, a 10-acre University of Miami UHealth Medical Center, 1.5 million square feet of commercial space, and amenities that will include a Crystal Lagoon, a restaurant overlooking the lagoon, a Padel and pickleball club, childrens playgrounds and parks. We have great relationships with the lenders, and I think our product is strong enough that theres high interest. Dinner at Casa Robins is often served on an outdoor table for 12, close to the dining room and kitchen. Almost all of the pieces, Robins points out, are from Design Miami, the agenda-setting design fair that he launched in 2005. We did put it on hold at the beginning of Covid. The walls are painted in a 50/50 blend of Benjamin Moores Decorators white and Linen White. A a griffin! WebJackie Soffer is the current chairman and CEO of Turnberry Associates, the development firm launched 50 years ago by Donald Soffer.
You picked a horrible bathtub, so shes offering to design us one. Then, a week or two later, she called and said she wanted to do the whole bathroom. Am I concerned about, what do you call it, workforce housing, and where people are going to live? Among the prosaic answers to that seemingly innocuous question "humidity is fucked"; "Too far south. Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for PAMM, Courtesy of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our, Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami (MOCA). Then, if youre a Baldessari collector, if you have the opportunity to own something by Marcel Duchampin Robinss case, a version of the French conceptualists masterwork 3 Standard Stoppagesit really anchors the Baldessari. As if to prove his point, Robins is wearing clothing by Tom Ford and oxfords by Berlutitwo of the prestige brands he has lured to the Design District. Shes a vegetarian.. Outlets are a big issue for me, she said. Developer Jackie Soffer bought her five-bedroom house on Indian Creek 13 years ago. She recently sold it but its staying in the family. You cant get in or out of it! The next day, Craig called me and said, Zaha phoned me, and shes so upset. Hes like a curator of people, says Harmony Korine, the director/actor/artist, who recalls sitting next to the shoe designer Christian Louboutin on a recent night. This Merrill advisor tells clients to keep two years of cash needs on hand so that they can avoid worrying about selling assets in a market downturn. He also recently shot for a national Kate Spade campaign. 
I dont like these chairs, Soffer says, as her husband eases himself into one of the Tokujin Yoshioka paper loungers in the living room. 
The state is its a bit of an anomaly how well its doing. Don't worry! Typically, he says, he would be in his more edgy, regular uniform, Rick Owens or Saint Laurent (also retail partners), but he had a meeting earlier with a straitlaced client so opted for nonthreatening mufti. 
As they give a tour of their art-filled duplex, which Robins bought 20 years ago, pre-Jackie, and the pair, who married in 2015, recently enlarged and reconfigured, it becomes clear that they have plenty of other things to disagree about, albeit affectionately. But in the end, I like it. I dont like those women doing whatever, she says of a series of nude, homoerotic Marlene Dumas drawings that hang in the bedroom. Not that it's all blue-chip names on display. More recently he has turned the Design District, a virtual wasteland north of Miamis downtown, into a culturally inflected luxury-shopping mecca.
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Don't know anything about art? Its inaugural volume one, Islandia published work by 20 local contributors, including a poem by O Miami founder Scott Cunningham and a story about a Scottish soldier named Gregor MacGregor by Nathaniel Sandler, the brains behind Best of Miami 2021 "Best Bookstore" honoree Bookleggers. Soffer is a member of the Deans Leadership Council at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design; a member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees at the University of Miami; a member of the Deans Advisory Committee at the University of Miamis School of Architecture; and a member of Cornell Universitys Center for Real Estate and Finance.
According to a 2018 W profile, Robins said they met when "she sued me."
On their own, Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer are formidable Miamians. Construction costs and interest costs are much higher than they were before, so from a real estate development perspective, those could become problematic, based on the development that youre doing. Am I worried about traffic? The home was built in 1940 but expanded and renovated throughout the years, most recently in 2015, records show. Are we having problems getting financing? 2023 Forbes Media LLC. The monthslong trial of five men involved in the January 6th riots has faced a slew of delays and complications. Of course, its hard to downsize when you collect art and also own one of the worlds preeminent design fairs. 
(Right) Craig Robins on the l-shaped sofa; (Left) A polished, stainless-steel ping-pong table by Ron Arad stands ready in the family room. Enjoy a Miami-inspired meal at Matt Kuscher's Caf Kush, a sunny day by the pool at one of the motel's many pool parties, or a late night out at Don's 5 Star Dive Bar, Kuscher's new nightspot hidden beneath the main level and filled with "Don"-related Miami nostalgia, from Shula to Aranow to Bailey (AKA "King of Carpets"). Obviously, the whole world was on hold, so it was a big scare. Soffer also runs the 2.8-million-square-foot Aventura Mall with Turnberrys partner, Simon Properties. Once inside the intimate space, one can always expect to be awed. 
Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service (updated 1/1/20) and Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 18/11/20). Inside the home of Craig Robins: S Marc Newson chop top table in the library; chairs by Jean Prouv ; stool by Mogens Lassen; light fixture by Johanna Grawunder. Were already starting to do work. I dont like overly sexual or violent artthats not something that appeals to me. A tour of the home reveals an international Whos Who of midcentury and contemporary design, including furniture and curios by Gio Ponti (lots and lots of Ponti! One notable exception: the living rooms oversize, sinuous Vladimir Kagan sofa, which was commissioned by the interior designer Julie Hillman and was one of the last pieces completed by the revered modernist before his death, in 2016. Am I concerned about the environment? 52ms. Sittings Editor: Sam Walker; Hair and Makeup by Kelsey Morgan for Bumble and Bumble at Art Department; Digital Technician: David Rosenzweig; Photography Assistant: Jason Lasswell; Fashion Assistant: Sydney Mitchell. Just ask him", "Bal Harbour Shops vs. the Design District", "Craig Robin's - The Man Behind Miami's Design District", "Craig Robins Donates 102 Works to PAMM's Permanent Collection", "Interview: Craig Robins on South Beach and the Miami Design District", "Best Private Collections in Miami 2015 -artnet News", "A Showcase Housing Development for Miami Beach", "New Design District garage opens, more designer boutiques unveiled", "Collector's Choice: Patron With a Passion", "Patron of Art Edition 2011 Gaius Maecenas - USA", "Creative Time Gala Honoring Craig Robins", "Creative Time's 2016 Will Honor Craig Robins and Rirkrit Tiravanija", "Perez Art Museum Miami - Board of Trustees", "Prez Art Museum Miami receives more than 100 Works from the Collection of Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer in Honor of Dorothy and Aaron Podhurst", Craig Robins and Jackie Soffer, Two Very Different Miami Real Estate Giants, Just Got Married, Sou Fujimoto Tapped for Miami Design District Facade, In Miamis Design District, A Mix of Culture and Commerce Is Set to Grow, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Craig_Robins&oldid=1127765410, Articles lacking reliable references from April 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Developer of South Beach in the '90s and '00s, This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 14:43. I focus on what Im interested in and what I think that well be successful at delivering. I like art that makes people happy, Soffer says, showing, as an example, videos of customers careening down the 93-foot-tall Carsten Hller slide she recently installed at Aventura Mall, where, thanks to her extensive art programs, shoppers can also experience, among other works, Louise Bourgeoiss surrealistic Eye Benches and a bronze gorilla-themed fountain cum playground designed by the Haas Brothers. Almost all of the pieces, Robins points out, are from Design Miami, the agenda-setting design fair that he launched in 2005. [6][19] In 2005, Robins launched the first Design Miami collectible design fair in the Design District alongside Art Basel. help keep the future of New Times free. Everyone covets an invitation to the home of real estate magnate Craig Robins, This tropical Mumbai apartment tips its hat to the forest next door, A Delhi home where comfort lies in the aesthetic of Brutalist nuances, Mumbai: Inside Cormac Lynch's Colaba home where India and Europe elegantly meet, Take a look inside Renzo Pianos Miami Beach residential project, ADspoke to the Pritzker Prize winner about the North Beach property, and how he designed the structure to look as if it floats above the sand and waves, This Miami Beach condo channels the jewel tones of the Biscayne Bay, The aquatic art and oceanic hues makes you want to start fishing for compliments, Lars Jan to present at Art Basel Miami Beach courtesy Audemars Piguet, The endeavour draws on inspiration from the craftsmanship and technical excellence inherent to Audemars Piguets legacy of watchmaking and invites artists to push the limits of technical virtuosity, Join us as we explore Zaha Hadid Architects One Thousand Museum in Miami, The 62-story residential building in the Western Hemisphere is the first tower designed by the late architect Zaha Hadid. Im the kind of person who can be in bed at 9 p.m., she says. But every major city has traffic. No.