Cassia Unveils Reconstructed Natures: Suple Tree Sculpture
With Art Basel Miami Beach in full swing, Cassia by Alta Developers is lifting the veil on its planned new art installation: Reconstructed Natures: Suple Tree Sculpture, a work by gt2P.
gt2P works belong to the permanent collection of prestigious institutions such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Denver Art Museum, Cooper Hewitt, Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, London Design Museum among others. The studio is particularly renowned among Miami art “aficionados” for its Conscious Actions Swing sculpture in the Miami Design District.
The Suple Tree sculpture, part of the Reconstructed Nature series, is a sculptural tribute to the once-flourishing grapefruit trees of Coral Gables, whose roots helped shape the area’s vibrant identity and cultural legacy.
This tall structure, with its slender legs, creates a landmark and meeting point for the Coral Gables community. The sculpture draws inspiration from nature, symbolizing the intricate relationship between our fingers and the delicate branches of a tree.
“That idea resonates with a body of work we have been developing over the past few years called ‘suple,’ which connects different geometries into a single shape,” said Guillermo Parada, Creative Director of the Studio. “Its tree form allows the sculpture to be interpreted in three scales: as a landmark that serves as a reference point, as a sculpture that influences its immediate surroundings, and as an interior space that creates an experience by allowing visitors to pass beneath its branches,” he added.
The sculpture features two distinct components: cylindrical tubes that serve as branches and their connectors, known as suple pieces. At night, internal LEDs illuminate the structure, contributing to the public lighting.
These components represent the coexisting and complementary nature of modernist heritage, utilizing industrialized tubes while embracing the era of mass personalization with the unique shapes of the suples.
Rather than replacing one another, the parts are deliberately fused, serving as a reminder that evolution and continuity do not erase the past but rather enrich the narrative and identity.
“Our hope is that as visitors encounter Suple Tree, they will feel the harmony of heritage and progress, witness the resilience of continuity and nature, and experience the unity that comes from embracing both Coral Gables’ past and its ever-bright future,” said Raimundo Onetto, CEO of Alta Developers. “We believe that integrating art into all of our projects is essential, as it enriches the community and enhances the experience.”
Cassia, the latest development from Alta Developers in Coral Gables, is located in the vibrant Merrick Park District at 4011 Salzedo Street. Cassia will rise in the center of The Merrick Park District, encompassing 174 fully furnished residences. Designed to accommodate diverse lifestyles, Cassia offers one-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging from 662 to 1,461 square feet, all featuring well-appointed furniture and furnishings from RH. Prices for these exclusive residences start at $700,000, with sales managed exclusively by Cervera Real Estate.
Cassia offers a fully furnished turnkey residence that is tailored to those who travel frequently or reside seasonally, featuring flexible rental options that provide the ultimate convenience. Every aspect of Cassia has been carefully considered to enhance the resident experience, from its prime location just steps away from the Shops at Merrick Park to the world-class amenities designed for relaxation and recreation.
Among its amenities are segmented lobbies, an executive lounge and business center, a serene pool area with outdoor barbecues, fitness studios, and a state-of-the-art wellness center with a fully equipped spa, complete with a treatment room, steam room, dry sauna, and an indoor pool. This elegant array of amenities allows residents to enjoy a resort-like lifestyle in one of South Florida’s most coveted neighborhoods.
Named after the Cassia trees that bloom throughout Coral Gables, the development pays homage to the founders’ vision of creating a lush, garden-like city. The project’s thoughtful design reflects Coral Gables’ status as “Tree City USA,” an honor it has held for over 34 years.
The sales center is located at 4201 S LeJeune at the Altara Avenue crossroad, with Cassia set to rise at 4011 Salzedo Avenue.
For more information, please visit www.cassiamiami.com.
About Alta Developers
Alta Developers led by Principal and CEO Raimundo Onetto has brought over 4,000 units to the South Florida Market. The Miami- based Development Firm’s portfolio specializes in Residential and Commercial developments with active projects such as Casa Bella by B&B Italia, Alana Bay Harbor Islands, Alta New River, Alta Hollywood, Crest at Pinecrest, Alta 9600 phase II, 250 Bird at Merrick Park, Alta Princeton, EON Squared phase I and phase II, Quadro Miami Design District, Vesta and Neovita Doral, and past projects such as Pacifica Boynton Beach, One Paraiso, Le Parc at Brickell, 900 Biscayne, Quantum on the Bay, and Metropolis at Dadeland. These properties have been ahead of the curve from the start of each project often leading the way for future development in the areas and neighborhoods they occupy. Through advanced aesthetics and technology, Alta Developers develop with a commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural integrity, ensuring a continued stature as landmark properties in a particular destination. To date, this smart, thorough approach to development has led the way to pursue future opportunities in emerging neighborhoods throughout Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boynton Beach, and beyond.
About Cervera Real Estate
Cervera Real Estate is a Miami-based, family-owned and operated, full-service international real estate brokerage. Founded in 1969 as the first agency to exclusively represent developers in the sales and marketing of their projects, Cervera created a specialized field within the brokerage industry; and was the first to market extensively in international markets. Since then, Cervera has played a role in every Miami real estate cycle and closed more than $22 billion in sales. The Cervera name has represented over 120 luxury high-rise condominium towers across South Florida and played an integral role in the revitalization of neighborhoods, including Brickell, Miami Beach’s South of Fifth, Downtown Miami, Coconut Grove, and Edgewater. Today, Cervera continues to broaden its international relationships, while expanding its global reach. In 2021, the firm was selected for membership in Leading Real Estate Companies of the World ™ and Luxury Port
