Craig Robins

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Craig Robins
Nationality American
Alma mater University of Michigan (1984), University of Miami Law (1987)
Occupation Real Estate Developer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist
Known for Developer of South Beach in the '90s and '00s; Developer of the Miami Design District; Founder and Owner of Design Miami

Craig Robins is an American real estate developer, art collector, and philanthropist. He is the founder and CEO of Dacra Development, and the co-founder and co-owner of Design Miami.[1]

Background

Robins was born in Miami Beach in 1963. He attended the University of Barcelona in 1982, received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 1984, and graduated from the University of Miami law school in 1987.[2]

Career

Robins' career has revolved around the revival of the South Beach District and Miami’s Design District, which Dacra transformed into one of the most important global centers for luxury fashion, design, food and art today.[3][4] The Design District neighborhood's revival was the inspiration for international design show Design Miami - of which Robins is a principal - and the Art Basel Miami Beach fair. In 2007, Art Basel drew 43,000 visitors, 1,600 journalists, and 24 satellite fairs.[5]

The Miami Design District is now evolving into a luxury shopping center with offerings including Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Cartier.[6] In 2012, the District became the only project in Miami Dade county to receive LEED Gold Neighborhood Development certification.[7]

Robins is also credited with iconic development projects in South Beach - including The Marlin, The Netherlands, The Tides, and much of Lincoln Road. In 1999, Dacra acquired 8.5 acres on the southern tip of Allison Island and created AQUA, a New Urbanist community featuring modern architecture, design and site-specific public art. The private residential community of 46 homes on Allison Island designed by ten different architecture firms with a master plan by Duany Plater-Zyberk and public art projects including a 100-foot mural by Richard Tuttle.[8][9][2] It is now an international model for development.[10]

Philanthropic Efforts and Awards

Robins is the Founder and Chairman of the Anaphiel Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting arts education, exploration and expression. Robins is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Miami Art Museum. He is a recipient of the 2006 Design Patron Award from the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum. The award recognizes an individual’s patronage of design within the business and civic sectors.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Ocean Drive "Craig Robins Jump-Starts the Design District", retrieved 4/8/13
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 CNN CNN, retrieved 4/8/13
  3. ↑ Miami New Times: "Designing Craig - Craig Robins has built a reputation as the good developer. Just ask him." By Ted B. Kissell July 15 1999
  4. ↑ NY Times "Miami's Design District Looks For An Upgrade", 1/25/13
  5. ↑ NY Mag "Miami Art Machine", 4/27/08
  6. ↑ NY Times "Upstart in Miami Lures Luxury Stores From a Chic Citadel", 10/24/2013
  7. ↑ Miami Herald "Miami Design District's transformation into a luxury shopping destination is underway", 9/23/2013
  8. ↑ Sun Sentinel "Echoes of Deco Renovation...", 1/3/93
  9. ↑ Guardian "Robins' nest", 11/8/08
  10. ↑ Boom or Bust: Miami "Craig Robins: Revolutionary Development", 6/15/07


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