BUILDING SINCERE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
BUILDING SINCERE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE PAST AND THE FUTURE
ABOUT
ABOUT
About
MVW Partners is a Miami-based real estate firm specializing in adaptive reuse and urban infill development, as well as large-scale land assemblage and planning. Geared towards strengthening the connection between people and the places we all share, MVW develops culturally vibrant and diverse communities powered by the energy of the urban core.
We are committed to elevating standards through the creation of dynamic spaces that promote a shared vision of excellence. By prioritizing neighborhoods and culture, we move beyond buildings and consumerism to shape communities that inspire. Our approach involves partnering with forward-thinking tenants to evolve spaces into cherished, thriving environments.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Real Estate
At MVW Partners, we celebrate a neighborhood’s heritage, carrying its story forward as we develop for the future. With the belief that great neighborhoods evolve over time, we strive to create lasting connections to the past, while encouraging communities to build a legacy for generations to come.
HOSPITALITY
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality
At the core of our hospitality ventures is a dedication to innovation and dining excellence, with an unwavering focus on quality, creativity, and delivering unparalleled guest experiences. Our diverse portfolio of hospitality investments reflects these values. They include:
Chez Fifi (NYC)
Ogawa (One Michelin Star, Miami, FL)
Sereia (Coconut Grove, FL)
Sunny’s Steakhouse (Miami, FL)
In collaboration with visionary restaurateurs, we help bring unique and memorable dining experiences to life. Our role goes beyond capital investment, offering strategic guidance and support that enables these establishments to realize their full potential. This involvement is tailored to the specific needs of each project and can include concept co-development, investment capital, fundraising, and construction oversight.
PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Founder & Creative Strategist
Ashley Melisse Abess
Founder & Creative Strategist
Ashley Melisse Abess is a Partner and Creative Strategist at MVW Partners, overseeing all aspects of creative strategy and execution including design, branding, tenant cultivation and programming. She has spent 20 years honing a unique skill- set that fuses her extensive creative background with her business acumen.
Ashley has co-founded several other successful businesses including ThinkLAB Ventures, a family office with diverse interests in aviation, gaming, and real estate, INFRACULTURE, a forward- thinking cyber guide to the cultural happenings across South Florida, and CHRIS BENZ, a women’s ready- to -wear fashion line, selling internationally. Her work with MVW Partners is the culmination of years spent cultivating expertise across development, strategy and leadership sectors. Born and raised in Miami, Ashley received her BBA in Design Management at Parsons School of Design.
Founding Principal
Matthew Vander Werff
Founding Principal
Matthew Vander Werff is the founder of MVW Partners. With two decades of experience in all aspects of real estate and a background in creative industries, Matthew prides himself on work that is focused on detail and culturally attuned.
Born and raised in Iowa, Matthew studied at Boston College and received his master’s degree in Real Estate Development from Columbia University in 2007. He also spent several years in the film and hospitality industries, fields that taught him storytelling and creative collaboration, lessons that continue to inform his work in real estate.
Founding Principal
Matthew Vander Werff
Founder & Creative Strategist
Ashley Melisse Abess