As Coral Gables continues to captivate esteemed brands and businesses with its exceptional fusion of refined spaces, pedestrian-centric design, and unparalleled access to elite retail and dining experiences, Colliers is pleased to announce an ultra-luxury brand, Christopher King, has signed an agreement for 12,000 square feet at the historic Douglas Entrance property in Coral Gables, FL. Executive Vice President Jonathan Carter and Vice President Pablo Camposano represented the landlord, Colonnade Properties, and Cervera Real Estate’s Alberto Lamadrid represented the tenant, Christopher King.
“Douglas Entrance provides an ideal backdrop for Christopher King’s flagship showroom, launching just in time for Art Basel,” said Camposano. “The property’s timeless charm and historic prestige beautifully reflect the essence of Christopher King’s brand vision.”
Built in 1924, the property is a historic landmark known as La Puerta Del Sol at Douglas Entrance. It is one of Coral Gables’ original gateways, seamlessly blending old-world elegance with modern functionality. Showcasing Mediterranean Revival architecture and timeless Spanish charm, this Class A mixed-use property creates a truly distinctive business environment. Its campus-style layout features four interconnected buildings, including three contemporary Class A offices and one historic structure, encompassing 475,000 square feet of rentable space. The lush grounds include grand fountains, covered loggias, and private courtyards, enhanced by premium amenities such as a full-service restaurant, fitness center, on-site tailor, state-of-the-art conference facilities, and a historic 500-person ballroom. Located in the vibrant heart of Coral Gables, Douglas Entrance is the ultimate choice for businesses seeking sophistication, accessibility, and an inspiring work setting.
“This historic Mediterranean-style building, which once belonged to Coral Gables founder and visionary George Merrick, stands as a true masterpiece of 1920s architecture,” said Christopher R. King, Founder. “The palazzo seamlessly blends Coral Gables’ distinctive elegance with my deep appreciation for tradition and old-world craftsmanship, perfectly embodying the essence of my brand.”
The Christopher King showroom will incorporate Merrick’s original ballroom and office to showcase leather goods, a home collection that boasts exquisite elegance for refined spaces, including porcelain tableware, silver and gold-plated flatware, luxurious linens, bed and bath creations, and made-to-order furniture, all hand-crafted by Italian artisans to honor generations of craftsmanship.
Based in West Palm Beach, Colonnade Properties is a vertically integrated real estate firm with over 20 years in the industry. Over its history, the company has acquired, financed, sold, and managed over $4 billion in real estate assets across a diverse range of asset classes.
About Colliers
Colliers is a leading global diversified professional services company, specializing in commercial real estate services, engineering consultancy and investment management. With operations in 70 countries, our 22,000 enterprising professionals provide exceptional service and expert advice to clients. For nearly 30 years, our experienced leadership – with substantial inside ownership – has consistently delivered approximately 20% compound annual investment returns for shareholders. With annual revenues exceeding $4.5 billion and $99 billion of assets under management, Colliers maximizes the potential of property, infrastructure and real assets to accelerate the success of our clients, investors and people. Learn more at corporate.colliers.com, X @Colliers or LinkedIn.
About Christopher King
More than just a brand, Christopher King is an artistic vision where creativity meets extreme attention to detail. With over 20 years in luxury, King brings a refreshing perspective as a luxury connoisseur, self-taught designer, and creator. With his profound respect for tradition and old-world craftsmanship, his vision is to reinvigorate and rediscover a sense of pride in the history, heritage, and detail of centuries ago; essentially reviving the foundation for the world of luxury, as we know it today.
For more information, please visit https://bychristopherking.com/.
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