Ocean Place East condo

From its bright-colored facade that tips its hat to the Art Deco heritage of Miami Beach to its ocean location steps from the trendiest of SoBe clubs, Ocean Place East is quintessentially the new standard for up-to-the-minute condo living in Miami. The always innovative architectural firm Arquitectonica has created a jaunty design for two eight-story condos. Ocean Place East, at 226 Ocean Drive, offers 26 units on eight floors. Choose from among one-bedroom, junior two-bedroom, full two-bedroom, and two- or three-bedroom penthouse units. Then enjoy the incredible views of the Atlantic, Ocean Beach Park, South Beach and the city skyline. Or step outside to enjoy direct access to the beaches of Ocean Beach Park, carry on to renowned SoBe cafés and trendy shops, and on to the Miami Beach Marina.

The stone-floored residences open onto private terraces or patios, of up to 1,500 square feet, through floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors. Kitchens feature stainless steel appointments and granite countertops. Baths are marble-lined with whirlpool spas and walk-in showers.

A fully-equipped fitness center is available for inside training, placed in tandem with a heated pool, lap pools, whirlpool spa, Jacuzzi and sundeck. Services include a security desk, and maid services are available when needed. Covered and secure self-parking is only one of the remarkable features of this fresh new face on Ocean Drive. A couple of blocks south you can take a look at the Continuum.