Marquis Residences, Downtown Miami's Paragon of Luxury Living, Among Esteemed 'Americas Property Award' Winners

MIAMI, Nov. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Marquis Residences, a 67-story luxury condominium that epitomizes the glamorous lifestyle for which Downtown Miami is famous around the world, has received yet another accolade. The magnificent high-rise, comprising 292 state-of-the-art residences and first-class amenities, was honored with the prestigious Americas Property Award.

The property's developer, Africa-Israel USA (AFI USA), emerged on top when judged among other leading developers who participated in the internationally renowned property competition, organized in association with Bloomberg Television and Google. A winner in the Residential High-Rise Development category, the glass and steel Marquis Residences, a product of the prestigious design firm Arquitectonica, rises elegantly over beautiful Biscayne Bay.

"We are overjoyed that Marquis Residences was recognized as a frontrunner among high-rise properties nationwide," said Tamir Kazaz, CEO of AFI USA. "This award testifies to AFI USA's commitment to top-quality residential development."

The gala awards presentation will take place on December 12 amid the lavish setting of The Savoy Hotel in London. The event is part of the International Property Awards, now in its 17th year and recognized as the highest standard of excellence throughout the global real estate industry. Obtaining an International Property Award is evidence that the Marquis – AFI USA's crown jewel – has excelled within the highly competitive Americas' property arena.

Open to both residential and commercial property professionals, the awards take place at the national level and cover the Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa, Arabia and the United Kingdom. The top-scorers from each region then contend at the overall International Awards for each category's coveted title of "World's Best."

The judging panel consists of more than 80 professionals whose collective knowledge of the property industry is unsurpassed by any other property awards. This year's judges include James Bacon, UK account manager of Google; Peter Bolton King, group chief executive of the National Federation of Property professionals; David Dalby of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS); and Mike McNamara of the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS).

Located at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard, the Marquis – Downtown Miami's tallest residential building – boasts an 8,000-square-foot spa and fitness center overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, a sky pool on the 14th story with Asian-inspired water gardens and the Biscayne Beacon, a 16-story lighting fixture illuminating the Miami skyline.

Ideally located, the building is just minutes from the pulsating Miami Beach and Downtown Miami Arts and Entertainment districts, the Miami International Airport, the Miami Art Museum, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and the American Airlines Arena.

Marquis Residences offers single-level homes, duplex townhouses and suites, all furnished with high-end stainless steel Viking appliances in European-style gourmet kitchens, including a choice of teak, zebrano and other exotic natural wood cabinetry. All bathrooms are by Sand Studio and feature Duravit Starck water closets and double sink. Residents have access to luxury five-star hotel services, including concierge, security, valet, housekeeping and room service. There is private elevator access to many of the homes and residents can dine out at Tempo Miami's chic Amuse Restaurant & Lounge, or enjoy its full menu from the privacy of their own homes.

Homes start at $590,000 for a 1,477-square-foot two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath residence and range up to $2.2 million for a 3,017-square-foot, two-and-a-half bedroom, two-and-a-half bath duplex penthouse.

For more information, contact the sales office at 305-571-4000, visit www.Marquis-Miami.com or stop by the sales office at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard.

MORE ABOUT MARQUIS RESIDENCES

A product of prestigious New York-based developer Africa-Israel USA and esteemed design firm Arquitectonica, Marquis Residences is ideally located at the crossroads of Miami Beach and the burgeoning Downtown Miami Arts & Entertainment district. Marquis' 292 luxury condos offer proximity to sophisticated hotspots and points of interest, including the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Miami Art Museum, Miami International Airport, Port of Miami, American Airlines Arena and Museum Park, future home to the Miami Science Museum. The 67-story building was designed by the internationally acclaimed architects of Arquitectonica with unmatched 360-degree views of Downtown Miami, Miami Beach and Biscayne Bay. Biscayne Beacon, a 16-story lighting fixture, crowns the tower from sunset to sunrise, making Marquis Residences an enduring landmark of the Miami skyline. The award-winning development offers unparalleled amenities, including a 14^th-floor sky pool deck with Asian-inspired gardens, cabanas and juice bar; exclusively designed bathrooms & European-style gourmet kitchens; and the fastest high-speed elevators south of New York. Additional luxuries include a spa with private suites; Amuse, a fine dining restaurant; and Tempo Miami, a 56-suite boutique hotel. Marquis Residences is located at 1100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132.

ABOUT AFRICA-ISRAEL MARQUIS DEVELOPERS, LLC

Africa Israel Marquis Developers, LLC is a wholly subsidiary of Africa Israel Investments Ltd. ("AI") USA Corp ("AFI USA") is the international holding and investment company controlled by world-renowned businessman Lev Leviev. Most of AFI USA's activity in North America has taken place in the last ten years and has centered on luxury residential real estate in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Carolina, Texas, Phoenix, Las Vegas and Miami. The parent company, AI, is a global powerhouse with a long history of diverse interests across multiple industry sectors, including telecommunications, commercial construction, media and energy. www.afigroup-global.com

ABOUT CERVERA REAL ESTATE INC.

Cervera Real Estate Inc. was founded in 1969 with a goal to assist developers of multi-family residential projects in South Florida. No other real estate firm can match their depth of local knowledge or preeminent place in Miami's heritage. Their vision has played an instrumental role in the growth of what are today's most sought-after Miami real estate neighborhoods. Led by founder Alicia Cervera Sr. and partners Veronica Cervera Goeseke and Alicia Cervera Lamadrid, they have successfully navigated South Florida's market cycles for nearly half a century, due largely to a foundation of vision, integrity, knowledge and commitment. This resiliency is a Cervera hallmark and provides clients with an assurance that they will be here for a long time.

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