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The start of construction on a large, highly visible waterfront dual-tower development raises timely questions about high-rise design, coastal resilience, and Miami’s luxury residential pipeline.
Brickell Key, Miami, Florida
About this story
DeSimone reported that construction began following a groundbreaking for the Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, on Brickell Key. The project includes a 66-story, 850-foot south tower with 228 condominiums and a 43-story, 425-foot north tower. The announcement describes a shared 100,000-square-foot amenity podium, a 126-room Mandarin Oriental hotel, 28 furnished hotel residences, and 70 additional condominiums. DeSimone cites wind-tunnel testing, structural strategies for wind and storm exposure, and redundant waterproofing. The source lists Swire Properties, Kohn Pedersen Fox, Cosentini, NV5, Moss Construction, and DeSimone among project participants.
Status and timeline
Groundbreaking and official construction start announced October 9, 2026. The development is described as a 2.5-million-square-foot dual-tower project.
Design highlights
Curving tower forms; wind-tunnel-informed structural design; hurricane, flooding, and coastal-exposure resilience; large-format façade systems and a water-rich amenity podium.
