Echo Brickell

Brickell Ave. has a new luxury high-rise. From Property Markets Group and JDS Development Group comes Echo Brickell, a 180 unit boutique luxury residential tower. The 60 floor tower's innovative architecture is by Carlos Ott with Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa as well as is a limited edition design collaboration between Carlos Ott with interiors by the yoo Studio to create Carlos Ott + yoo.  

Echo Brickell features 1, 2, 3 and 4 bedroom layouts designed by Carloss Ott and Yoo Studio. Units range from 760 SF (1 bedroom) to over 4,300 SF (penthouse). Residence's include smart home technology, summer kitchen, 8 ft terrace, marble floors and Italian cabinetry. The residences are matched with high-end amenities including an infinity edge pool with bay views & poolside service, hot tubs, fitness center, valet and 24 hour concierge and security. Echo Brickell is in prime walking distance to Mary Brickell Village as well as the new Brickell City Centre. Completion is expected by the end of 2016 on this skyline chancing development. 

Tenant Update: Brickell City Center

The 500,000 square-foot shopping center, anchored by Saks Fifth Avenue and Cinemax, is set to open in November.  Co-developers Whitman Family Development and Simon Property Group recently announced new additions to its diverse roster: Armani Collezioni, Intermix, Audemars Piguet, Diptyque, Pandora, Stuart Weitzman, Italia Independent, and the largest Apple store in Florida. The mall will bring a mix of luxury and accessible brands to an under-served market, while creating hundreds of local jobs. 

City Center will appeal to foodies as well: an Italian food hall the likes of which has yet to open in Florida - until now - will be debuted, along with a variety of familiar and new eateries like Dr. Smood, Luke’s Lobster, Haagen Dazs, Pasion del Cielo, and Pubbelly Sushi. 

The mall will be conveniently accessible by a Metromover stop and will have an underground garage to accommodate the influx of traffic. 

Icon Brickell Pool Closing for 1 Year +

Icon Brickell's residents (and future visitors to the Viceroy Hotel) are beginning to wake-up to the realization that their infamous Philippe Starck design pool will soon be closing down for 12-14 months for construction. The work is expected to begin in February 2016, which will make Icon Brickell yet another prime residential/ hotel property with a pool closed due to construction.

As Icon Brickell received top marks upon its 2008 opening due to its award winning amenities, it comes as a bit of a mystery why the pool is in-fact undergoing renovations. Expected changes to the pool and pool deck will be new tiling to help eliminate the slipping and sliding that the current tile causes when wet. Despite this there are rumors that the pool has caused leaks which have damaged the gym and spa which is located directly below. 

Rental pricing at Icon Brickell has already taken a hit as residents do not want to live without a pool. Units are sitting open on the market and those that are rented are coming at a discount. While the rental market may have taken a hit, now is a great time to explore purchasing a unit in this highly-desirable building in a prime Brickell location. Units are selling in the mid-$500 SF with prices expected to rise close to $800+ SF at the completion of projects such as Brickell City Centre. If you are looking to make a great investment in Brickell, Icon Brickell will have many opportunities over the next few months. 

Brickell Flatiron

It has been a long time in the works, and a stressful process for developers CMC Group and Capital Group, but Brickell Flatiron inches closer to being a reality to the new Miami skyline everyday. Brickell Flatiron will be an ultra-luxury 64 story skyscraper in Brickell designed by architectural firm Revuelta Architecture International. Construction started in 2015 with a completion date of winter 2018.

Brickell Flatiron will feature 548 residences ranging from a 737 SF 1 bed 1 bath to a 2,406 SF 3 bed 3.5 bath penthouse. Units are selling pre-construction at an average of $550 SF and reservations have already begun. Pre-Construction buyers will have the option to choose woodwork and stonework in their units with the developers. The building will also include first-class amenities including a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and a rooftop pool. There will also be a billiard and cigar room, concierge, rooftop gardens as well as cafe and retail options in the lobby. 

The developers have also agreed to leave the park at the base of the building untouched for public enjoyment as well as leaving some vegetation in the fast growing concrete jungle that Brickell is becoming. With the completion of Brickell City Centre in addition to many walking distance entertainment options, Brickell Flatiron will change the Brickell skyline for good. Keep an eye on this building as unit sales begin to pick-up pre-construciton.

SLS LUX Hotel & Residences

Yet another development coming to Brickell is the SlS LUX Hotel & Residences. Just steps away from the exciting new Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village Shopping Center, SLS LUX will be a five-star experience with world-class amenities and personalized VIP service. The project is being developed in collaboration by SBE and The Related Group along with the Allen Morris Company.

SLS LUX will be a 58-story tower designed by Arquitectonica with a unique LED façade by lighting artist Ana Isabel Martinez. It will feature 450 residences and 85 luxury suites designed by Yabu Pushelberg complete with world-class art. At the top will sit 14 penthouse units with panoramic views of Biscayne Bay.  SLS LUX has private residential elevators, tennis courts, gym, wine cellar, cigar room and a sky lounge rooftop pool. The lobby will feature museum-quality contemporary art by artists Fernando Botero, Matias Duville and Fabian Burgos. will also house a Brickell Katsuya and SBar. SLS LUX will also come with "On Demand" private limousine service to a private beach club. SLS LUX is scheduled to open in 2017. 

Brickell City Centre

Ten years ago Miami was a vice driven beach city with high-potential. Fast-forward and Miami has transformed into a hustling metropolis. The rapid development coming to Downtown Miami does not stop with just Paramount Miami Worldcenter. Already under construction and nearing completion is the exciting Brickell City Centre, which will be Miami's largest mixed-use urban development.

Brickell City Centre will feature over 11 acres of retail, shopping, recreation, entertainment and living. A 500,000 sq ft climate controlled mall bridges the gap between indoor and outdoor shopping. Designed by Swire Properties, Simon Property Group and Whitman Family Development of Bal Harbour Shops, Brickell City Centre is sure to bring much needed cosmopolitan retail to Downtown Miami. Brickell City Centre will also include a CLIMATE RIBBON, which will allow for natural light while helping push breezes through the mall to keep shoppers comfortable.  

Brickell City Centre will feature Rise and Reach, two condo buildings of its own, bringing about 780 units right to the new heart of Brickell. The towers are designed by Arquitectonica, who brought Miami the nearby Icon Brickell. Interiors will be by Richardson Sadeki and the buildings are LEED pre-certified. The residences have floor to ceiling glass windows, come fully furnished and have 48 bottle wine coolers complete in the kitchen. A half-acre amenity deck includes gardens, grilling areas, outdoor fitness, children's areas and pools complete with poolside beverage and cafe service. Keep an eye on this area as Brickell City Centre is sure to create some excitement in Brickell!

Icon Brickell

Completed in 2008, Icon Brickell has been an iconic improvement to the Brickell skyline. Designed by Arquitectonica, the complex consists of 3 buildings including the Viceroy Hotel. The two twin Icon towers are 58 floors each with condos ranging from $300K to over $2 million. The Viceroy Tower is a 50 story hotel and condo split with the rooftop being the FIFTY Ultra Lounge.  

From the moment you walk into the building, you can tell just how much attention to detail was given. The Philippe Starck Design interior "Yoo Inspired by Starck" gives an eccentric, yet unique Miami vibe to the lobby and amenities by the legendary French designer Philippe Starck. When it comes to amenities, Icon has not shortage either. With three pools including a hot-tub, spa, gym, movie theater, valet, sitting areas and Ciprianis downstairs. This is a complex that is built to provide its residents with the best of the best and a feeling unique to them.

With such great waterfront property and a unique design, Icon Brickell is poised to be one of the top buildings in Brickell for years to come. Prices continue to rise and it is a hot building for renters and buyers alike. If you are looking for a smart condo investment or an apartment in the heart of Miami, Icon Brickell is a great building to consider.    

Galwan to build Ibis Hotel at 88 S.W. 10th Street Brickell

Brazilian developer Galwan has begun to move forward with plans to build an Ibis Hotel at 88 S.W. 10th Street, also known as Brickell's "Chicken Lot."  The hotel will be 520 rooms over 43 stories with 7 levels of parking and 3 of amenities. The total investment will be around $130 million. They expect to complete construction by 2018.