Atlantic Ave Magazine - April 2020 Issue

AZURE DEVELOPMENT
Creating Dream Homes
On Land And Sea
By Diane Feen | photos by melissa korman
Brian Grossberg and Richard Caster put the “L” in
Luxury for home buyers in Delray Beach. Their high-end
residential and commercial projects have not only won
awards from architectural and historical agencies, but
they’ve also won accolades in the court of public opinion.
Brian Grossberg, co-owner of Azure Development
“We have 12 active projects right now - 11 homes and a
commercial project. Everyone wants to live in Delray
Beach because of its charm and walkable lifestyle,”
said Brian Grossberg, co-owner of Azure Development.
Grossberg not only grew up in a family in the real estate industry,
but his history is one of legends.
He was an Investment Professional at GE Equity (the private equity
arm of General Electric), served on the Board of Directors of
numerous companies and the Advisory Board of several venture
capital firms. He also consulted on mergers and acquisitions and
worked in Real Estate Tax Consulting for Price Waterhouse in Atlanta.
He has an MBA from Duke University, where he graduated
second in his class and was a Fuqua Scholar.
Both Caster and Grossberg have 40 years of combined experience
creating custom homes and commercial buildings that stand
out for their bravado and beauty. They are currently finishing up
Nick Bieber, director of construction
two courtyard homes on NE 7th Avenue (215 and 219) that combine
modernity and unparalleled luxury. Each home has a private
gated motor court, large wrap-around private pool, ethereal garden,
12-foot ceilings, all glass entry, natural stone and Zen sensibility.
Homes are 5,366-total-square-feet.
“Azure is creating an oasis setting in downtown Delray Beach. We
use lush landscaping and are known for exceptional design, flawless
finishes, sophisticated fixtures and superior craftsmanship all
within walking distance to downtown Delray,” adds Grossberg.
Their word is their legend. You know that’s true by the awards
that keep piling up on their namesake. Two townhome projects,
Delray Modern East and Delray Modern Intracoastal, received the
Design Excellence Award of Honor from the Palm Beach Chapter of
the American Institute of Architects. Both of these projects were
designed in collaboration with architect Jeffrey Silberstein.
One of their most personal projects – that won an award from the
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