AQUA Allison Island Miami Beach is unique – an intimate and imaginative fusion of sensitive design and tropical living in a protected townscape. This recently unveiled private island enclave redefines life on Miami Beach’s legendary Millionaire’s Row. New Urbanists Duany Plater-Zyberk & Company have merged modernist and contemporary architecture and art in a traditional town plan on an 8.5-acre island with a private entrance. The result is a village that is design-informed, made up of mid-rise loft and condominium residences and exclusive island homes for only 151 families.

Pedestrian-oriented, AQUA’s streets encourage walking on a waterside promenade and among a series of small plazas and a central square. Meeting areas are connected by walkways, lanes and avenues that emphasize lush landscaping and tropical plantings. Private docks, manicured gardens and groves of mango and citrus trees are conveniently situated. The exclusive private island features not only the talents of planners and architects but artists who have created unique commissioned works for AQUA.

The homes and condos, designed by invitation by ten contemporary architectural firms, utilize the natural ventilation and tropical light of the island setting and take as inspiration the rich architectural traditions of the Miami Beach area and its natural features.

Added to the protected environment is its strolling-distance convenience to La Gorce Golf and Country Club and its short drive to the vibrant South Beach and Bal Harbour communities. Privacy, seclusion, contemporary design and convenience of location make AQUA Allison Island a destination for the discriminating homeowner.

• The AQUA Community
• Private island entrance attended 24 hours
• Neighborhood Pool: heated pool with lap lanes and wading area, children's pool and whirlpool
• St. Francis Square: a landscaped park with commissioned sculpture by Guillermo Kuitca
• Promenade: waterfront pedestrian and jogging path
• Private Docks: accessible from promenade
• Manicured Gardens
• Lanes and Paths: allowing Island Home residents entrance to their private garages
• Citrus Grove: orange, lemon and lime trees
• Mango Grove: different types of mango trees
• Chatham Condos
• Design references the International Style buildings that characterize the post-Art
• Deco period of Miami Beach, using abstract lines, glass planes and geometric solids combined with colorful murals to evoke the tropics
• Spectacular swimming pool is surrounded by terraces
• Fitness Center with cardiovascular exercise equipment, free weights, steam room and sauna
• Fitness Center lap pool: regulation size; available to all AQUA residents
• Spa services available by appointment
• Four amazing penthouses have fabulous living and dining spaces, with private rooftop solariums with adjoining terraces and hot tubs
• Story Room by Beatrice Rich: children's play center
• Executive Business Center: secretarial services, conference room and private office suites
• Concierge and valet: personalized services available to residents
• Spear Condos
• The Spear is designed as two linked buildings to offer corner exposures, cross ventilation and exciting views in nearly every apartment.
• Glazed cubes attach to the solid form to create a geometric play of volume.
• Sculptural covered driveway frames the spectacular entrance and extends along the axis of the lobby, linking its front to a veranda facing the water.
• The light-filled lobby features contemporary furniture and art.
• On the ground floor, two-level loft residences have private patios.
• Penthouses have large spaces with high ceilings and wrap-around balconies.
• The Spear faces the landscaped neighborhood square on one side, and the island waterside promenade on the other.
• Surrounded by balconies and large windows, the Spear's residences are full of light.
• Neighborhood Store: edible delicacies, newspapers, home staples and dry cleaning station.
• Chatham Condo Fitness Center lap pool: regulation size; available to all AQUA residents.
• Gorlin Condos
• Like a compass, the Gorlin building is divided into four quadrants that point to the cardinal directions.
• Crowned by a curving rooftop, the building captures the essence of the subtropical environment of Miami Beach.
• The Gorlin's residences are accessed through a stylish lobby with contemporary furniture and art.
• With three corner units on each floor, residents will experience the intimacy and privacy of a luxury mid-rise building with ten-foot ceilings, flow-through apartments, dramatic windows and terraces.
• Rooms have excellent views and are protected by an extended sunscreen shading the interiors.
• On the highest floors, magnificent penthouses have solarium rooms facing large terraces with hot tubs.
• AQUA Club: social center for residents and guests, with meeting/card rooms.
• Expansive outdoor terrace overlooking Indian Creek.

• Kitchen
  • Bulthaup larch wood cabinetry with glass backsplash
  • Javento white marble counter
  • Sub-Zero refrigerator
  • Thermador combo convection/cooking wall oven
  • Bosch stainless steel gas cooktop
  • Gaggenau radiant glass cooktop
  • Gaggenau multi-program dishwasher
  • Blanco stainless steel under-mount two compartment sink
  • Dornbracht faucet
• Bathroom
  • Waterworks whirlpool tub
  • Dornbracht faucets
  • Duravit [Philippe Starck] toilet
  • Duravit [Philippe Starck] bidet

• Views: Bay, City & Ocean
• Pets: Chatham Condo: 2 domesticated dogs or 2 cats or 1 of each Spear & Gorlin Condos: 1 domesticated dog or cat
• Parking: 24-hour valet and self-park spaces for residents
• Rental Policy: Twice yearly
• Architect: 10 different firms
• Developer: Dacra Development