A unique collective of a world-renowned architect, a superyacht designer, artists, innovators, and developers with time-tested leadership, exceptional know-how, and extensive experience. Riva Residenze is founded on purposeful design, diverse expertise, and unwavering commitment to craft.
Brand
Riva and Ferretti Group
Riva is a Ferretti Group brand. Thanks to Italy’s centuries-old yachting tradition, the Ferretti Group is a world leader in the design, construction and sale of luxury yachts and pleasure vessels, with a unique portfolio of prestigious and exclusive brands: Ferretti Yachts, Riva, Pershing, Itama, CRN, Custom Line e Wally. Led by Chief Executive Officer Alberto Galassi, the Ferretti Group owns and manages six shipyards located across Italy, which combine the efficiency of industrial production with typical world-class Italian craftsmanship, reaching customers in more than 70 countries across the world thanks to a direct presence in Europe, the United States of America and Asia and its network of approximately 60, carefully-selected dealers. For more information: riva-yacht.com
Architecture
Arquitectonica
Since its inception in 1977, the award-winning Arquitectonica received nearly instantaneous acclaim, equating the firm’s bold modernism with a renaissance in Miami’s urban landscape. Led by Principals Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Spear, Arquitectonica continues to push the limits of design with its innovative use of materials, geometry, pattern and color to introduce a new brand of humanistic modern design to the world. Today, Arquitectonica holds a major presence on the international stage. With offices in Miami, New York, Los Angeles, West Palm Beach, Paris, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Manila, Lima, and São Paulo, Arquitectonica is a major presence on the international stage.
Landscape
ArquitectonicaGEO
Founded in 2005, ArquitectonicaGEO is an award-winning design studio specializing in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design. ArquitectonicaGEO, led by Laurinda H. Spear and Margarita Blanco, has elevated the conversation about the important role landscape architecture plays—as well as the contributions it can make—in the face of climate change and sea level rise.
Interior Design
Giuseppina Arena
With a distinguished career spanning more than 25 years in architecture and interior design, Giuseppina Arena has successfully crafted projects across Europe, Asia, and North and South America. She earned both her Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Yacht Design from the University of Florence. Giuseppina Arena continues to be a pioneering force in the maritime industry, contributing her design expertise to some of the world’s most recognized cruise lines and exclusive private yachts. In addition to these accomplishments, she has extended her innovative design approach to residences, catering to clients seeking her distinctive touch for their homes. Based in Miami, she showcases her design versatility across a spectrum of styles, each one meticulously tailored to the client, achieving a harmonious balance that ensures a profound sense of belonging and comfort within their living spaces.
Developer
WellDuō
WellDuo is a South Florida development and investment partnership led by industry veteran Eduardo Pelaez Romer. With premiere assets, the portfolio includes residential, multifamily, office, hospitality, retail and industrial in some of the most coveted neighborhoods including Miami Design District, Miami Beach, Wynwood, Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. Landmark projects include Mirai in the Miami Design District, designed by the renowned Kengo Kuma and expansion project of an FBO at FXE airport in Broward. For more information, visit www.well-duo.com.
Developer
Vertical Developments
Vertical Developments is an integrated South Florida-based developer led by Fernando de Nunez and backed by Peruvian-development VYV Groupo Inmobiliario. With a portfolio of $1.8 billion and 2,285 units in the pipeline, Vertical Developments has 14 projects in South and Central Florida and is building on a track record of excellence in the luxury market with a focus on boutique branded condominiums. Recent projects include the The Village in Coral Gables and the first-ever ELLE Residences in Edgewater, in partnership with the number one women’s lifestyle brand ELLE. For more information, visit www.vertical-developments.com.
Developer
GCF Development
GCF Development, founded by Peter Jago and Charles Abele, has a remarkable record exceeding $6 billion in real estate developments across the United States and abroad. The firm’s excellence shines through their portfolio of over 30 residential high-rises, mixed-use developments, and luxury resort hotels.
Sales & Marketing
Fortune Development Sales
Fortune Development Sales is the premier, exclusive on-site sales and marketing representative for third-party development projects in South Florida, having represented more than 80 of South Florida’s most successful projects. Led by visionary founder Edgardo Defortuna, Fortune has 21 offices around the world with over 1,000 associates and worldwide brokerage network, reaching prospective buyers in markets as diverse as South Florida, Manhattan, Buenos Aires, São Paolo, Hong Kong, and Paris. Fortune Development Sales is an affiliate of Fortune International Group, a recognized leader in development, sales, and marketing since 1983.
