Yabu Pushelnerg
Design Firm
Serving global clientele from locations in New York City and Toronto, Canada, the design studio of Yabu Pushelberg is divided into six teams comprised of experts in the design and project management of luxury interiors. The firm has been honored with the Platinum Circle Award for exceptional achievement in the hospitality industry and the James Beard Foundation award for excellence in restaurant design. Partners George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg were named Designer of the Year by Contract magazine, and they have been inducted into Interior Design magazine’s “Hall of Fame”.
Carlos Rosso
THE RELATED GROUP: President Condominium Development Division
The Related Group’s developments are often distinguished by groundbreaking partnerships with world-renowned architects, designers, and artists, resulting in residential properties that are recognized as urban landmarks. Awards the company has earned include the prestigious Honor Award from the National Building Museum, In addition, Icon Brickell has won 18 BEST awards from the Builders Association of South Florida. The company and its leadership are committed to developing properties that energize cities, celebrate innovative architecture and urban planning, and create vibrant new ways to live in the most dynamic neighborhoods.
Jorge Pérez
THE RELATED GROUP: Founder, Chairman and CEO
Founded in 1979 by Jorge M. Pérez, The Related Group is the nation’s leading developer of multi-family residences. Under his direction, as well as the leadership of Carlos Rosso, President of Condominium Development Division, The Related Group and its affiliates have redefined the South Florida landscape. Since its inception, The Related Group has developed and/or managed more than 80,000 apartments and condominium residences. Its many distinctive properties in South Florida include Portofino Tower, the Yacht Club at Portofino, Murano at Portofino, Murano Grande, and Icon South Beach.
Arquitectonica
Arquitecture Firm
Arquitectonica is a Miami-based architecture, interior design and planning firm led by Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear. Working from offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the firm designs mixed-use developments, resorts, hotels, luxury condominiums, schools, universities and museums. Mr. Fort-Brescia is the recipient of multiple awards, including the 1998 AIA Silver Medal for Design Excellence. His work has been featured in thousands of publications internationally and has been the subject of numerous museum exhibitions worldwide.
