Crystal Lagoons® Water Amenities Considered “Game Changers” by Industry Experts

06/05/2020

Despite ongoing efforts to end the pandemic and challenging times ahead, real estate experts have seen increasing interest in amenities geared towards outdoor living, with water amenities, such as those created by Crystal Lagoons®, toping rankings by industry leaders as well as being highly valued by homebuyers.

During these last weeks, the real estate industry worldwide has been rethinking the vital role of amenities during times of social distancing and how they will accommodate new demands for social connection and lifestyle choices once the pandemic and current measures are lifted.

In an extensive article published by Wall Street Journal reflecting on current real estate trends, the feature reveals how real estate developers have long lured homebuyers with houses along the rolling greens of golf courses, and while some still do, as golf slips in popularity, many are replacing the sport with other attractions such as biking and hiking trails or trendy amenities like food-truck courts, lifestyle directors and innovative water amenities.

In 2019, 90% of the 50 bestselling master-planned communities in the U.S. included signiﬁcant water-based amenities, according to California-based John Burns Real Estate Consulting. These can range from ﬁshing ponds to monumental crystalline lagoons powered by sustainable technology surrounded by white sand beaches such as those created by Crystal Lagoons.

“Water is a big draw and developers are creative in how they use it,” says research manager at John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Devyn Bachman. A point Craig Singleton, President of the Metro Development Group picked up on at an Urban Land Institute conference back in 2016.

“This is a complete game changer in terms of amenities,” said Craig Singleton, when announcing Crystal Lagoons Epperson project in Florida. Just 40 minutes outside Tampa, the nation’s first Crystal Lagoons amenity has seen constant success since day one, and quickly switched from a resident only lagoon to a Public Access Lagoon™, also known as PAL™ to accommodate local demand for beach life.

In fact, when referring to Crystal Lagoons Epperson lagoon in a recent article by Miami Herald, industry expert, Devyn Bachman, described it as “easily the most discussed major master-planned community in the last decade.”

This revolutionary PAL business model, which allows for countless activities in and around these lagoons, has proved to be a catalyzer for a wide array of revenue streams and is getting noticed by developers in countries on all five continents.

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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.