LIVEMV INAUGURAL ISSUE / SUMMER 2013 NO PAIN, NO GAIN. AWARD-WINNING MV GROUP CONVERTS A 1950s GEM INTO A $5 Million MADE-FOR-MOVIE Masterpiece. WWW.MVGROUPUSA.COM
MV Group delivers distinction, deep-rooted expertise and fresh creativity through multi-dimensional construction and interior design solutions tailored to each client s expectations and inspirations. MV Group prides itself on enduring, exceptional client relationships. In an age where construction and design companies cannot always be relied upon, MV Group excels in consistently offering clients unrivaled knowledge, creativity, resolute service and communications and, most notably, extraordinary outcomes. The result is client-inspired innovation. INSIDE SIGNATURE HIGHLIGHT A magnificent view, 03MV a stunning home, and exquisite furnishings set the stage for the new movie Pain & Gain. PROUD ACCOMPLISHMENT With nothing but empty O4OUR rooms, MV Group turned hollow shells into warm and inviting homes all in under two months. ABOVE THE REST Every detail matters 06RISING from construction to architecture, interior detailing through to preparing the home for the clients move-in day. LUXURY Bringing sophisticated 07REDEFINING contemporary design to a very corporate world. THE DETAILS COUNT 02 TEL 305 668 3122
ABOUT MV MV GROUP: SOUTH FLORIDA S DESIGN Everything we design, we can build, says MV Group President and CEO Manny Varas. And delivering on design is what the award-winning, Miami-based design/build firm is all about. Delivering distinction, industry-specific expertise and innovation when it comes to multi-dimensional construction and interior solutions that are tailor-made for you. From multi-million-dollar residential and commercial projects to high-end condominiums, MV Group offers full-service, turnkey results that are unparalleled in the industry. Our team of experienced builders, interior designers and architects coordinates every facet of your design dream, from conception to the last architectural and interior detail. We work with only the most stylish, upscale millwork, materials and finishes transforming raw living spaces into tasteful, chic homes customized to clients personalities, needs and lifestyle. No matter the style, MV Group completes projects when you expect, within your budget, without ever compromising on quality. That s our commitment to you. I don t want people to hire us because we can do work in a timely manner; I want people to hire us because we re the best at what we do. It s one masterpiece at a time, Varas says. Many of our long-standing clients know us from our work; others know us by our name. Varas was recently named one of the Top 100 Entrepreneurs in the Nation, while MV Group was named one of the fastest-growing Hispanic companies in the nation. But we haven t received these accolades because we do our job. It s because of our dedication to uncompromising excellence, our connection to the community and our passion for what we do. No wonder MV Group s clientele reads like a veritable list of who s who. Everyone from international power brokers, national hotel chains and Fortune 500 investors, to publicly traded companies, real estate developers, movie stars, sports celebrities and others look to MV Group when it comes to building their dream into a reality! SIGNATURE AWARD-WINNING MV GROUP GOES HOLLYWOOD! If you ve seen Transformers director Michael Bay s recent blockbuster film, Pain & Gain, starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson (aka The Rock) and Ed Harris, you surely couldn t miss this house! Not only because it s Harris home throughout the movie, but because of its standout architectural and interior design features. Gutted and completely renovated from head to toe, the once-uninhabitable home was transformed into a 1950s beauty in just 90 days thanks to a little MV Group magic. We finished the home just for the movie, and then sold it immediately after filming wrapped, says Manny Varas, MV Group president and owner. Capitalizing on the existing architecture and sweeping bay views, MV Group redesigned the entire home s exterior and interior architectural details, including the flooring, windows, walls, pool area and grid driveway even converting the garage into a stateof-the-art recording studio. Like MV Group, this Miami masterpiece has made its mark on the Miami design scene. With its swank address, panoramic bay views and exceptional design details not even Hollywood could resist! 880 NE 79 Street, Miami, FL 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths 4,100 Square Feet DIRECTOR MICHAEL BAY WAS LITERALLY BLOWN AWAY BY THE DESIGN. MANNY VARAS 03
MV GROUP TAKES OPERA TOWER TO new heights As the exclusive design/build firm for downtown Miami s most iconic address, Opera Tower, MV Group recently completed three model condominiums for the Tower s pioneer developer, Tibor Hollo, and his 60-year-old company, Florida East Coast Realty. Struggling to sell out, Opera Tower looked to MV Group to take its design and architectural offerings to new heights, literally skyrocketing sales from 26 to more than 400 sold. With their turnkey expertise, MV Group transformed three completely raw units (a studio, one bedroom and two bedroom) sans flooring, closets or finishes into show-stopping designs that captured buyers as well as MV Group s vast design know-how. Whether it s a modern masterpiece or a timeless traditional, MV Group offers versatility without compromising quality. So no matter the style, MV Group delivers full-service, turnkey design that is on time, within budget and always grand in scale. Completed 1750 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, FL 60-story tower with 360-degree views 04 TEL 305 668 3122
MV GROUP COMPLETES OVER $ 20 million IN REAL ESTATE AT PARAMOUNT BAY! Who can take a completely blank canvas and create a custom work of art in 45 days? That s precisely what MV Group accomplished for istar Residential, the developers of Miami s premier Paramount Bay. Working with a clean slate, MV Group directed the construction and architectural design for two units, transforming them into luxury model masterpieces in just under two months. One look at the models, and buyers were sold. Since that time, MV Group has completed more than 20 residences at Paramount Bay, resulting in $20 million in real estate for interior build-outs. What s next for MV at Paramount? They re currently working on eight condominium residences totaling 15,000 square feet. But for MV Group, it s not about quantity; it s about quality. We couldn t have achieved such unprecedented success any other way, says Manny Varas, president and owner of MV Group. The numbers don t lie and neither does the design! 2020 North Bayshore Drive Miami, FL 47 Stories 346 Residences Completed 05
MV PROJECT HIGHLIGHT MV GROUP INCREASES VALUE of SANTA MARIA Condos by 30%! Soaring 51 stories into the Miami skyline, the prestigious Santa Maria sits on prime waterfront property right on Biscayne Bay. Outside, it s a stunner. Inside, the finishes are the highest quality and the fixtures are state of the art. So, it only makes sense that top-of-the-line design/build group, MV, was awarded not one, but two condominium renovations in the exclusive Santa Maria tower. Drawing on the exterior s dramatic architectural lines, MV Group went to work, converting a two-bedroom into a three-bedroom home, complete with a new kitchen that opens to the living room and a steam shower in the master bath. From its original $2 million price tag, the newly designed creation boasts a 30% increase in value thanks to MV Group s outstanding work. Because of this success, MV Group was awarded another condominium currently under way. A complete renovation from top to bottom, the 3,500-square-foot, 4-bedroom, 3-bath unit will be gutted inside and out giving MV Group the opportunity to showcase their expertise in all areas of design, from construction to architecture and interior detailing. Originally purchased for $2.4 million, the home is projected to increase in value by 20-30%. A win-win for the owners and MV Group! 643 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 51 stories Most prestigious condominium tower on Brickell Avenue Smallest unit price $2 million Built by über developer, Ugo Columbo 06 TEL 305 668 3122
COMMERCIAL ASSIGNMENT MV GROUP SECURES DESIGN for the PRIVATE CORPORATE OFFICES of Two Publicly Traded Companies! It s not often a design/build firm is given the opportunity to work with two NYSE publicly traded companies one of which owns some of the biggest consumer brands in the world, and the other, the oldest investment house in the country. But MV Group got top honors! With their dynamic portfolio of ultra-luxury commercial and residential designs, and turnkey abilities, MV Group is the official design/build firm of choice for Vector Group, Ltd. and Ladenburg Thalmann. Ladenburg Thalmann The oldest investment house founded in 1876! Stock exchange symbol: LTS. Ladenburg Thalmann retained MV Group to complete the entire architectural and interior design of their executive offices located in downtown Miami. With over 10,000 square feet to work with, MV Group will custom specify every interior and architectural feature, including providing full video conferencing and other state-of-the-art automation. Vector Group Owners of Liggett Group, LLC, the 5th largest cigarette manufacturer in the U.S. and New Valley, LLC, co-owner of Douglas Elliman Realty, which operates the largest residential real estate brokerage company in metropolitan New York. Stock exchange symbol: VGR. Located in downtown Miami s Ivax building, which is owned by Florida billionaire and pharmaceutical mogul Phil Frost, Vector Group s corporate Miami headquarters encompasses the entire 10th floor, totaling 15,000 square feet. The multi-million-dollar renovation by MV Group comprises a complete interior build-out, including custom furniture, millwork and the construction of all interior details. Look for pictures of the completed project in our next issue! COMMERCIAL MV COMPLETES DYMAX INTERNATIONAL S Corporate Headquarters Dymax International recently hired MV Group to put their dynamic vision and ultra-luxury aesthetic to work in the design of their 8th floor headquarters in the Infinity at Brickell Miami tower. Overseeing every facet of the nearly 3,000-square-foot design, MV Group installed custom millwork, ceilings and flooring, down to the very last detail. This is a world-class firm that produces exceptional work, says Ricardo Del Giglio, CEO, Dymax International. 07
LIVEMV INAUGURAL ISSUE / SUMMER 2013 40 SW 13TH STREET, SUITE 803 MIAMI, FL 33130 O 305 668 3122 F 786 536 9712 WWW.MVGROUPUSA.COM HOLLYWOOD MV STYLE This is what Miami looks like, custom built for Hollywood. Designed around the home s 1950s deco architecture, MV Group painstakingly crafted an interior that seamlessly fused the retro with the contemporary. From flooring to custom showpiece grillwork, MV Group masterfully styled and built out the interior with just enough audaciousness to fit the movie s character. IN ADDITION, NORTH BAY ROAD MV Group has been hired to undertake a 4,000-square-foot addition to another $8 million luxury bayfront home that has been featured in several major Hollywood films. Look for details in the next issue! 08 TEL 305 668 3122