AKAI Estates, a 44-acre single-family home development in Southwest Ranches, Florida, has officially broken ground. Located at 4730 Akai Drive, the development will consist of 16 ultramodern luxury estates that span between 7,000 to over 15,000 square feet within a fully-gated community, inclusive of cutting-edge amenities. AKAI Estates is conceptually designed by internationally acclaimed architect Vasco Vieira, founder and head architect of Portugal-based firm Vasco Vieira Arquitectos, alongside FSMY Architects + Planners as the architect of record. The groundbreaking occurred on October 20, with developers Alex Yokana, Jairo Vela, and Amos and Michael Sochaczevski present.
From Left to Right: Bento Queiroz, Andy Berns (City Manager for Southwest Ranches), Jairo Vela, Alex Yokana, Amos Sochaczevski, and Michael Sochaczevski. Credit: Deyson Rodriguez.
The first home to break ground is owned by Prasad Hedge, a COO with 777 Partners out of Miami, Florida. This groundbreaking indicates the positive activity in the market; it is proof of the continuing high demand for single-family homes, plus the fact that luxury buyers and wealthy execs continue to bet big in South Florida. Hedge moved his family from Connecticut to AKAI Estates in Southwest Ranches to have a luxury single-family home without sacrificing space or land. It was equally important to be near top-ranked schools and Miami and Fort Lauderdale.
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“It is a dream come true to break ground at AKAI Estates and bring our vision to life,” said Alex Yokana, Developer of AKAI Estates. “Our goal is to bring luxury to one of South Florida’s most sought-after residential havens, Southwest Ranches while continuing to meet the demand as a response to the single-family home shortage.”
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While private single-family residences across South Florida remain sparse, AKAI Estates continues to receive an enormous amount of interest and uptick in activity from New York and Northeast markets. The community offers five different residential floor plans delivered on two acres of private property. Each estate includes an aquatic entertainment area and is highly customizable with the ability to add on features, including putting greens, tennis/pickle-ball courts, or even a basketball court of choice. Residences will be designed by internationally acclaimed architect Vasco Vieira, founder and head architect of Portugal-based firm Vasco Vieira Arquitectos. The scope of the firm’s past work has ranged from individual villas to large eco-resorts, including hotels, restaurants, spas, and commercial buildings. With notable European projects, Akai Estate marks Vieira’s first residential project in the United States.
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AKAI Estates is a refreshingly different way to encounter the best of South Florida living. Southwest Ranches is located just west of Fort Lauderdale, northwest of Miami, and south of Palm Beach, Florida. World-famous destinations for entertainment, shopping, nightlife, golf, and more are all just a short drive away. Nearby top-rated schools, parks, and cultural sites complete a world that is just as connected as it is exclusive.
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Bento Queiroz Team under Compass is the exclusive sales team for the development.
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