world-class team

Led by Altree Developments, Vie L’Ven brings together a world-class team of architects, interior designers, and hospitality experts to create a destination like no other. This collection of oceanfront residences, seamlessly integrated with a full-service five-star hotel, is the result of a collaboration that delivers relaxing days, exciting nights, and a lifestyle beyond compare.

altree
developments

Altree Developments is one of Canada’s most prominent and successful developers. Headquartered in Toronto, and specializing in all facets of real estate enterprise activities, Altree stems from a long line of multi-generational development companies, including H&R Developments and Lanterra Developments. Altree was founded, and is owned by, Zev Mandelbaum, who is collaborating with his father, Mark Mandelbaum, Chairman of Lanterra Developments, in bringing Vie L’Ven to life. Together, they have brought to fruition many of Toronto’s landmark buildings, including Maple Leaf Square, Ice, and many others.

Zev is proud to partner with Doug and Evan Skrepnek of Skrepnek Investments and Intellect Capital Corp. The Skrepneks manage a wide range of significant business interests in Canada and internationally, including participation in a number of prominent real estate projects. Doug and Evan participate in many of Altree's projects and their active participation in Vie L’Ven provides great value in the areas of construction, marketing, and design.

leading hotels of
the world

The Leading Hotels of the World Ltd. is a collection of authentic luxury hotels. Comprising more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries, the group's hotels embody the very essence of their destinations.

Offering varied styles of architecture and design, as well as immersive cultural experiences delivered by passionate people, the collection is curated for the curious traveler in search of their next discovery.

Dedicated to delivering the utmost value to member hotels, as well as unparalleled hospitality offerings to travellers, The Leading Hotels of the World consistently evaluates potential and existing member hotels using a demanding set of quality standards. Serving as the benchmark for the luxury hospitality industry, the meticulous criteria by which the Leading Hotels judges and accepts new members are periodically reviewed and revised in order to meet the expectations of today's sophisticated world traveler.

chef alain ducasse

Vie L’Ven Resort & Residences is proud to announce an exclusive culinary partnership with Alain Ducasse, one of the world’s most celebrated chefs. Born in 1956 on a farm in the Landes region of France, Ducasse began his career in the southwest of the country before training under acclaimed chefs like Michel Guérard, Gaston Lenôtre, Alain Chapel, and Roger Vergé. By 2005, Ducasse became the first chef to achieve the rare distinction of having three restaurants simultaneously awarded three Michelin stars.

For Alain Ducasse, nature is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, shaping not just his cuisine but his philosophy. He works only with seasonal resources, ensuring his menus reflect the rhythm of the land, the sea, and the people who cultivate them. This philosophy aligns seamlessly with Vie L’Ven’s commitment to authenticity and sustainability, making this partnership a natural fit.

hks

HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, advisors, and makers driven by curiosity and devoted to creating places that combine beauty with performance. Working together with clients and partners, HKS crafts powerful ideas and solutions, creating places that stand apart.

Building upon eight decades of crafting intelligent, evocative design solutions, HKS imagines experiential destinations that touch the soul of every guest. Their global team takes an inclusive, forward-thinking approach to creating bespoke designs for clients, their guests, and their communities. The company offers holistic design services, including architecture, master planning, landscape architecture, interior design, planning, and feasibility services. Curiosity, creativity, and intelligence are the hallmarks of the design teams, who balance beauty and performance in each environment they create.

HKS specializes in the design of hotels, luxurious destination resorts and spas, urban high-rise and mixed-use projects, entertainment, gaming, and convention hotels, boutique properties, and golf clubhouses. The company’s work spans the world’s most desirable beaches, mountains, deserts, waterfronts, and cities.

luxury hotel
advisors

Luxury Hotel Advisors is a hospitality consulting and asset management firm specializing in independent hotels. The company works with hotel owners and investors, guiding them through the best course of action as it relates to hospitality assets.

Principals Stephane Zaharia, Eric Prevette, Teresa Holden and Carlos Lopes, each have over 20 years of experience, and have served in leadership positions with iconic luxury brands such as Four Seasons, Rosewood Hotels, St. Regis, and W Hotels. In addition to U.S. properties, the team has been involved in several luxury Caribbean assets and maintains an office on Anguilla.

The LHA team has worked with some of the most exceptional properties in the world, including Cap Juluca and CuisinArt Resort on Anguilla, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, and the Grand Wailea in Hawaii.

LHA's knowledge of the hospitality industry is broad and deep, covering all aspects from operations to marketing. They are a key partner, able to advise independent hotels on resources and best practices for every part of the operation, as well as providing guidance on all areas of sales and marketing.

studio munge

Never resting upon his global acclaim, Alessandro Munge, founder and creative director of Studio Munge, leads his teams in Miami and Toronto, fostering a culture of curiosity and problem-solving by listening, questioning, and encouraging authenticity through signature narratives. As an architect of experiences, focused on bringing forth equally inspiring and successful creative expressions, Alessandro artfully blends architecture, landscape, interior, and product design disciplines in developing expertly crafted furniture pieces, prestigious five-star hotels, and luxury residences that embody design excellence.

st. maarten
sotheby's
international
realty

Our seasoned team has been the leading authority in St. Maarten’s/St. Martin's luxury real estate landscape, delivering unparalleled service and expertise. With an extensive history spanning more than 20 years, our commitment remains unwavering in providing exceptional guidance and insight into the diverse real estate offerings of St. Maarten. You can count on us for a wealth of experience and a dedication to delivering the highest standards of luxury real estate and hospitality services.