Crystal Lagoons® Revolutionizes Beach Life in Florida

28/04/2020

With one operational lagoon and three soon to be inaugurated, Crystal Lagoons® is positively changing coastal living in the state of Florida. Having brought the best of the coastline to some of the most rapidly growing and sought after inland areas, the firm is showcasing crystalline blue waters that span in size from 5 acres to over 15 acres. With each surrounded by shores of resort-style activities, swim-up bars, palm trees and white sand beaches, the Miami-based multinational is creating the perfect place to call home.

Known as Epperson, Mirada, Southshore Bay, and Brightwater, these residential developments boast an elevated lifestyle found only in select spots throughout the world. All anchored by crystalline lagoons, powered by the firm’s pioneering sustainable technology allowing the use of limited water and energy resources.

Crystal Lagoons amenities use 100 times less chemical products and consumes only 2% of the energy needed by conventional filtration systems, while fully complying with the most stringent water quality standards. They additionally capture rainwater so that required make-up in some locations can be zero and it should be noted that the lagoons can be filled with almost any type of water including brackish water and salt water, using potable water is not a requirement.

SOUTHSHORE BAY

Southshore Bay, a new gated community developed together with Metro Places which includes a separate section for Inspired Active Adult living. Located in Hillsborough County, it takes the best of the Florida coastline and brings it inland to the heart of this community. With acres of crystal clear blue water residents can swim, kayak, paddle–board, relax or simply enjoy the breathtaking view.

BRIGHTWATER

Already hugely popular throughout the world, Metro Lagoons and Crystal Lagoons united to include a 5-acre lagoon at Brightwater which will allow homeowners to have an opportunity to live beach life steps away from their front door.

MIRADA

The 15-acre Crystal Lagoons amenity at Mirada provides the perfect centerpiece in this community with plans for 5000 homes. Mirada delivers a unique, beach life in a growing, convenient location in the Tampa Bay area. With the pristine lagoon, this iconic, transformative amenity complements the overall 21^st century interconnected lifestyle that Mirada will offer.

EPPERSON

Epperson saw a 21% sales increase during the preconstruction period, over a seven-month time frame, compared with 1% to 5% increases at competitor communities, according to Builder Magazine.

The impressive 8-acre crystalline lagoon has been a tremendous draw and homes have been registered to sell at a 9% to 10% premium comparable homes in the Tampa area, a phenomenon which many developers have come to know as the “lagoon effect”.

Originally intended to be exclusively for residents, due to demand, the amenity converted to the firm’s business model Public Access Lagoons™, known as PAL™.

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Crystal Lagoons boosts the success of Lagoon Pilar

19-04-2024

Lagoon Pilar, strategically located in Buenos Aires, the fastest growing area of the Pilar area, is one of Crystal Lagoons’ most successful projects in Argentina. Powered by Crystal Lagoons and Grupo Monarca, this development stands out for being anchored by an 8,6-acre crystalline lagoon, the heart of the project. More than just a distinctive visual element, this lagoon has been instrumental in boosting the project’s added value and significantly accelerating the sale speed of the marketed properties.

Crystal Lagoons® technology has proven to be a key differentiator for Lagoon Pilar, as confirmed by Luis Signoris, the project’s developer. “Crystal Lagoons generates a significant increase in the square meter value, surpassing the standard of other projects in the area.” The executive emphasizes that this amenity offers residents a unique lifestyle and impacts those who visit Lagoon Pilar,. “We aimed to have that exact impact when we decided to incorporate a crystalline lagoon into the project.”

The artificial lagoon is surrounded by 800 premium residential units and a complete infrastructure, including a clubhouse, restaurants, spa, and sports areas, among other services. Additionally, it features three white sand beaches, allowing residents to enjoy the lagoon all day long and engage in various water activities such as Stand Up Paddle, kayaking, windsurfing, and swimming.

“In Argentina, beyond the different economic situations, the success of Crystal Lagoons does not stop. Projects incorporating lagoons generate exponential added value in the real estate sector. The projection is even more positive because an increase in foreign investment is expected in the coming months, which will further boost the real estate market”, explains Francisco Matte, Crystal Lagoons’ regional director for Latin America.

World’s Largest Crystal Lagoon in the middle of the desert, Captures International Attention

17-04-2024

The press continues highlighting the world’s largest crystalline lagoon with Crystal Lagoons® technology at Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. This stunning amenity in the middle of the Sinai desert, spanning 28.8 acres of turquoise waters, has been the subject of numerous reports highlighting its unique features.

Since 2015, this mega-project has held Crystal Lagoons’ second Guinness World Record as the largest crystalline body of water globally, surpassing its record from 2007 when the iconic San Alfonso del Mar crystalline lagoon was certified as the world’s largest.

Citystars Sharm El Sheikh results from an association between the Crystal Lagoons and the Sharbatly family, one of the oldest and most prominent in the Middle East and Africa. Crystal Lagoons® technology has added real estate value to the development by transforming undeveloped desert lands into a paradisiacal setting.

The monumental crystalline lagoon at Citystars Sharm El Sheikh, in the Sinai, is supplied without use with saline water from desert wells, creating tropical seas amid an arid environment.

Crystal Lagoons® technology has achieved what was previously thought technically impossible: the construction of artificial lagoons of unlimited sizes anywhere in the world, even in the heart of the desert. Today, this innovation allows for the idyllic beach experience to be brought to unexpected locations, gaining worldwide recognition for its transformative impact.

Once again, the prestigious international entertainment, travel, and tourism guide Time Out has turned its attention to the Crystal Lagoons Treasure Bay project on the idyllic island of Bintan, Indonesia. Its recent edition of recommendations on what to see, do, and experience highlighted this project as essential to include in travelers’ itineraries and a must-visit in the region due to its unique features, as the largest crystalline lagoon in Southeast Asia with sustainable Crystal Lagoons® technology spanning 15.5 acres, equivalent to 50 Olympic-size swimming pools, surrounded by 1,400 meters of white sandy beaches.

Time Out recommended this project developed under the Public Access Lagoons™ model, also known as PAL™ developments, emphasizing the variety of aquatic experiences that can be enjoyed across its 222 acres, allowing visitors to indulge in beach life year-round with options for dining, spa, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife. Within the artificial lagoon, an oasis of turquoise waters, visitors can partake in water sports such as bungee jumping, cable water skiing, boating, slides, paddleboarding, kayaking, and wakeboarding.

With its monumental body of water, Treasure Bay has established itself as a unique experience on the paradise island of Bintan, Indonesia. Bintan, known for its nearly 3,000 islands, strategically faces Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It offers many tourist attractions, including world-class golf courses, hiking, elephant parks, eco-farms, luxury spas, and beach activities.

This PAL™ development is surrounded by 1,400 meters of white sandy beaches, with a length of 800 meters and reaching a maximum depth of 2.5 meters. It offers various water recreation experiences, including bungee jumping, cable water skiing, boat rides, water slides, paddle boarding, kayaking, and wakeboarding. The artificial lagoon allows visitors to enjoy beach life year-round with dining options, spas, shops, entertainment, and nightlife.PAL™ projects, which anyone can access for an entrance fee, transform any site into a year-round entertainment hub with more than 125 activities that can take place in the lagoon itself or its surroundings.