Happy Friday, Miami!

In this week’s update:

🔑 OPUS Coconut Grove Marks META Development’s Miami Debut: OPUS Coconut Grove is a 14-residence boutique building bringing villa-style, low-density living to the heart of the Grove, with wraparound terraces, private amenities, and prices starting around $3 million. META Development’s Miami debut is already over 50% sold, with completion expected in Q4 2027.

⚽️ Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium Set for Seven Matches, Including Brazil and Colombia: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will host seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, featuring teams like Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay, and potentially Argentina, plus a quarterfinal and the bronze final. Fans can apply for tickets in FIFA’s lottery between Dec. 11 and Jan. 13 for a chance to be part of the action.

👩🏼‍💻 Knotel Launches First U.S. Work Club in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District: Knotel is opening its first U.S. design-led Work Club at Wyncatcher in Wynwood this December, bringing nearly 40,000 square feet of flexible workspace, private offices, lounges, a rooftop terrace, and an on-site restaurant and bar. Designed as a cultural hub as much as a workplace, the club will blend art, hospitality, and community programming for Miami’s growing creative and business scene.

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🏙️ META Development Makes its Miami Debut in Coconut Grove

Driving the news: META Development is moving toward an early 2026 groundbreaking for OPUS Coconut Grove, a 14-residence boutique project that emphasizes privacy, architectural clarity, and livable design. The development secured its construction loan and continues gaining momentum as it approaches the build phase.

Details:

• The project includes 12 residences and 2 penthouses, each offering discreet waterfront views

• Architecture by Kobi Karp and interiors by João Armentano

• Each home features expansive layouts, wraparound terraces, and strong indoor–outdoor flow

• Amenities include a rooftop pool and lounge, spa and fitness center, children’s playroom, outdoor lounges, a private business room, and an advanced autonomous parking system with individual EV charging

• Sales are already more than 50 percent complete, with residences starting at roughly 1,900 square feet and priced from $3 million

• The Nicolas Group at SERHANT. is overseeing sales and marketing, supporting a buyer profile centered on privacy and lifestyle-focused living

Why it matters: OPUS brings a different energy to Coconut Grove and to Miami’s luxury market as a whole. Rather than aiming for scale, the project focuses on low-density living and single-family–style layouts that are rare in vertical developments. For Miami buyers seeking peace, space, and thoughtful design, this project fills a notable gap in the market.

The big picture: Miami’s boutique development wave continues to grow, especially in neighborhoods like Coconut Grove that prioritize greenery, walkability, and a residential feel. OPUS adds to that movement with a design philosophy built around proportion and restraint rather than skyline competition. Its success also reinforces growing demand for quiet, highly curated buildings that feel more like homes than high-rise towers.

Between the lines: OPUS focuses on a buyer who cares about privacy, curated architecture, and a house-like footprint, the same buyer driving much of Coconut Grove’s premium demand. The project’s early sales traction shows that smaller, intentional buildings still carry strong appeal in a market dominated by large-scale towers.

What’s next: Groundbreaking is targeted for early 2026, with META Development set to follow OPUS with another boutique project, Colette in Brickell, a 38-residence condominium currently in planning.

The bottom line: OPUS Coconut Grove aims to redefine boutique living in Miami with a quiet, design-forward approach. For buyers seeking privacy, space, and thoughtful architecture, it represents one of the Grove’s most distinctive new offerings.

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What to do this weekend

❄️ Miami Beach Holiday Festival of Lights

Enjoy stunning live orchestra performances, your favorite festive characters, Ocean Drive’s 20-foot Christmas Tree, holiday food and beverages, and captivating visuals.
📍 Location: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
🗓️ Date & Time: December 13, 14, 20, 21 | 6pm to 7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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🇯🇵 JAPAN Fes Florida

JAPAN Fes is renowned as the world's largest Japanese food festival, with over 1,000,000 projected annual attendees and 2,000 vendors. We proudly host the world's largest Japanese food festival.
📍 Location: Coconut Grove (Grand ave btwn McFarlane Rd & Rice St) & Front of Miami City Hall on the 14th
🗓️ Date & Time: December 13 & 14 | 12pm to 8pm
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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🖼️ Wynwood Art Walk

This month’s Art Walk will feature special gallery exhibitions, immersive experiences, and interactive activations throughout Wynwood. Guests can explore our creative spaces, enjoy live artistic moments, and experience the district’s signature cultural energy.
📍 Location: Several locations
🗓️ Date & Time: Saturday, December 13, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: Free
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