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Just a quick selection of luxury waterfront developments. Places where location, amenity, quality and platinum collide…

 

Ritz Carlton Residences Miami

Source: http://www.theresidencesmiamibeach.com

 

8 Best Waterfront Developments in New York CitySource: http://www.newyork.com/articles/real-estate/8-best-waterfront-developments-in-new-york-city-42015/

 

Du Parc Geneva
Source: http://www.du-parc.ch/

 

Christophe Harbour St. Kitts
Source: http://www.christopheharbour.com/

 

Aquablu Montreal
Source: http://condosaquablu.com

 

321 Ocean Residences Miami Beach

Source: http://www.321oceanresidences.com/

 

Pier 27 Toronto

Source: http://waterlink.ca/

 

Iris Miami Beach

Source: http://www.irisonthebay.com/

 

 

Porsche Design Tower Miami

Source: http://investinmiami.com/porsche-design-tower/#.U-HyRvmSwcQ

 

Jade Signature Sunny Isles

Source: http://www.jadesignature.com/

 

 

See how the Chinese are doing it now in this article on 3D printing houses in China

Read my previous post about the future of 3D Printing in Real Estate and Construction
28 January 2014 – 3D Print Yourself Everything – Including the Kitchen Sink

 

Unitec are at the forefront of property development education in New Zealand.

Why do I say that?

That’s  because I am privileged to be the one who will lecture this years Level 7 paper in property development to students in the Bachelor of Construction (Property Development) degree!

No, I am not giving up my day job to become a lecturer. This is an intense 4 day programme where I will bring much of what my day job entails into an interactive and exciting project based learning workshop for whom I imagine will be a bunch of very enthusiastic students.

I am excited. I would do it for free – Neil, just ignore that comment if you are reading this, as the contract is in the mail !

I am actually going to be lecturing rather than taking a winter vacation. Yes I concede there probably is no hope for me now but along with our families recent addition of a healthy 3.3kg girl, the vacation can wait.

Whilst my current focus is residential development I hope to mix this course up and look at a mixed use project – some res, some office, some retail, maybe a hotel. Really it will only limited to what the students come up with – and those slightly important Unitary Plan rules !

I am looking forward to this role and thank Neil, John and the Unitec Construction team for this chance to give something back to the industry.

For me this is also a personal learning opportunity that I will fully embrace.

 

 

Property Development (CONS7906): To enable students to evaluate the property development process, using a project-based learning approach, focused through the production of a speculative project development submission.

http://www.unitec.ac.nz/career-and-study-options/property-development/bachelor-of-construction-property-development 

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Developers across the world look for different ways that their residential estates can stand out from the competition. Plenty include golf courses, canals, ski facilities, lakes, marinas, walking trails and other amenity.

There are some developers though, that look for an illusive theme that will compel buyers to choose their project over another. Developers pushing the boundaries really embrace the saying “build it and they will come”.

This can create some very interesting, early adopter (and sometimes disturbing) property developments.

Here are some examples:

Airpark Communities
Airpark communities range from the lavish (like John Travolta’s pictured below) to the more modest and conveniently targeted for middle class plane enthusiasts. There are now hundreds of subdivisions around the world based on the ‘hangar and home’ concept.
Photo Source:
www.fogonazos.es/2007/01/airparks-plane-in-your-garage.html

Airpark Community Links:
www.jumbolair.com
www.palmettoairplantation.com
www.bourlandestates.com
www.peachstateaero.com
www.soundsairpark.com
www.zandspruit.co.za
www.ostsee-airpark.com
www.mueritz-airpark.de

 

Equestrian Communities
Fancy having your your own stables or horses ready for you on demand and on site riding trails?

Equestrian Community Links:
www.equestrianlakes.com
www.cressey.com/highpoint

 

Aviation and Equestrian
Of course what is the point of flying home for the weekend without having access to your trusty stead?

Photo Source:
http://hiddenvalleyairpark.org/httpdocs/hva_photos.htm

Aviation and Equestrian Community Links:
www.eaglesranchestates.net
www.hiddenvalleyairpark.org

 

Waterski Communities
There are plenty of estates around the world positioned next to lakes both man-made and natural. However, living next door to a  purpose built waterski course, in an estate for budding professional water skiers is an entirely different matter.

Photo Source: http://rosewaterski.com/

Waterski Community Links:
www.rosewaterski.com/

 

Motorsport Communities
Living next to a busy road is not typically a sales advantage, so what about living trackside?

Motorsport Community Links:
www.hamptondowns.com
www.autoblog.com//victory-lane-luxury-community-will-feature-on-site-road-course

 

Vineyards, Olives and Truffle Communities
Invite your friends over, sit back, take in the expansive view and break open a bottle or snack on your (at least your communities) very own vintage.

Vineyards, Olives, Truffles Links:
www.slaley.co.za
www.croydon-estate.co.za/
www.bradcorp.com.au
www.tearaiestate.co.nz

 

Farm Communities
There are estates where you can really get your hands dirty and some even come with a business related tax deduction. Some of these developments really just have token farms as a central attraction while others integrate all things organic and conservation – applying ‘living off the land’ eco principles.

Photo Source:
www.nytimes.com/2014/03/12/dining/farm-to-table-living-takes-root.html

Farm Community Links:
www.serosunfarms.com
www.kukuiula.com
www.agritopia.com
www.southvillage.com
www.willowsford.com
www.serenbecommunity.com

 

Rejuvenation Communities
Life in the city can be hectic, home is supposed to be a sanctuary. Why not embrace your rejuvenation to the fullest in a subdivision based on ancient relaxation?

Rejuvenation Links:
www.frangipanicountryestates.com

 

Petroglyphs
Ok the developer hardly was around to put these in thousands of years ago. Still the adjacent and accessible nation monument makes this subdivision somewhat unique.

Photo Source and Petroglyphs Links:
www.petroglyphestates.com

 

Faux Communities
Many developments borrow their design cues from the history of other countries. For example the American southwest is deluged in Tuscan inspired estates. However, for some developers nothing less than carbon copies will do in the ironic and often absurd attempt to ‘be different’. Yes in these examples we are talking about purpose built residential communities – where people actually buy and live – that makes it a lot different to the pimped up Vegas theme resorts.

Photo Source:
http://www.southforbes.com/sta-rosa-laguna-silang-cavite-tagaytay-real-estate.php

 

Photo Source: http://www.internationalcity-dubai.com/about-international-city-dubai.html

 

Photo Source: http://io9.com/the-bizarre-copycat-architecture-of-china-455672655

Faux Community Links:
Thames Town
Sky City (Paris)
Chinese mimicry
www.coralgables.com
www.internationalcity-dubai.com
www.southforbes.com
Gurgaon

Occasionally a replica works well:
Pomander-Walk New York

 

Disney and Theme Park Communities
Whilst Disney is a developer in its own right, there are also others tapping into the Disney experience to sell homes. In addition other theme park based residential subdivisions are starting to make an impact as this Wharton article describes.

Photo Source: http://www.prestigeconstructions.com/lakeside-habitat/overview.php

Disney and Theme Park Community Links:
www.disneygoldenoak.com
www.thecounty.in
www.prestigeconstructions.com
www.bharatestates.com

Marina Communities
There is nothing particularly unique anymore about the idea of a marina accompanied with residential development, nor canals with berths attached to each lot. Evenso, this article would probably not be complete without some examples as developers worldwide push the integration of waterways, marinas and housing.

Photo Source: www.opp-connect.com/09/12/2013/belize-marina-development-excites-us-investors/

Marina Links:
www.marinavillagefiji.com/
www.marsdencove.co.nz/
belize-marina-development-excites-us-investors
www.undinebay.com/Map.php
www.labalisemarina.com/en/project/vision.aspx
www.thewavemuscat.com/en/general/masterplan
www.edenisland.sc/Marina/island-marina.html

 

Gated Communities
Just putting a gate at the entrance to a development can create exclusivity as well as security. There are thousands of gated communities – some with a unique style, a special combination of amenities or simply a big price tag to call home.

Photo Source: http://www.therichest.com/expensive-lifestyle/15-gated-communities-that-attract-the-rich-and-famous/14/

View some of the more exclusive gated communities here:
www.realestate.msn.com
www.forbes.com/americas-most-exclusive-gated-communities/
www.therichest.com/15-gated-communities-that-attract-the-rich-and-famous/

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Cognitive Analytics is an area to keep an eye on in the data rich (even data overloaded), property industry.

“Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing have moved from experimental concepts to potential business disruptors – harnessing internet speed, cloud scale, and adaptive mastery of business processes to drive insights that aid real-time decision making.

For organisations that want to improve their ability to sense and respond, cognitive analytics can be a powerful way to bridge the gap between the intent of big data and the reality of practical decision making.”

Read the full Deloitte article on Cognitive Analytics

Imagine being able to access your business data and isolate options and recommendations for your property decisions in real time.

Think of how you use Google now to find a hotel versus what you used to 15 years ago. Now apply that instant information access to your business data and external environment to make faster and more accurate decisions on opportunities and implement efficient real time sense and respond actions.

There will be a period of time, perhaps a few years where those who embrace this technology will benefit over the market in general in their property decisions.

It is likely facilities and asset management operational decisions will be the first to benefit as they require data rich scenario analysis and often require quick effective decisions when there are operational problems .

Property investment decisions may follow. Although you can set business rules it is often difficult to isolate the best potential options at the best potential cost in the market place, especially when business and market variables are in flux. Consider for example  if at the auction the price is rising every 30 seconds and your due-diligence may have miscalculated the market reaction and you want real time decision support to push your bid higher (or not!).

Property development, a much more subjective ‘science’ could be one of the last areas to benefit. However, information, risk analysis and the ability to read a situation and find associations and trends are key to an intuitive property developer – imagine where a lot of this can be provided in real time by cognitive analytics as you assess potential acquisition sites.

Over time the entire market will catch up, cognitive analytic systems will become the norm and any future competitive advantage will be marginal.

Until then I can see some significant breakthroughs for early mover cognitive analytics in the property industry.

This post will be updated as practical applications to property in this new field are sourced and researched.

Deloitte article on Cognitive Analytics

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