Brickell is one of the fastest growing neighborhoods in Miami and home to a flourishing financial district. It serves as an epicenter for international businesses and is a very popular destination among locals. Brickell is a significant part of downtown Miami, which is undergoing rapid changes towards becoming more relevant. The immense potential for investment only seems to back that up.
As if the luxury condo developments, the commercial skyscrapers, cultural happenings and vibrant nightlife weren’t enough, Brickell is going to see massive changes with the launch of the gargantuan ‘Brickell City Centre’ project. This sprawling, mixed-use development has got a lot of people talking and is reportedly, a hit with the critics, with the Architectural Digest naming it one of the “9 most elegantly designed malls in the world”.
The Vision Behind this Mega Project: Swire Properties
Swire Properties, founded in 1972, is a Hong-Kong based real estate development firm that is renowned all over South Florida for its masterful development of the Brickell Key – a move that put the island community of Miami on the map.
Swire specializes in the development of urban offices, hotels, and condos and they are living up to their name on account of the construction of the Brickell City Centre project. This project – a true architectural symbol – is the means through which Swire is significantly contributing to the evolution and the shaping of the Miami skyline.
Brickell City Centre: The Urban Oasis for Luxury Living
Brickell City Centre is a $1.05 billion mixed-use project, located in the heart of the financial district. It comprises of two mid-rise office buildings, the luxurious residential towers – REACH and RISE, the opulent EAST hotel and an extravagant shopping center to top it all off.
This project will surely raise the bar for luxurious living with all of its lavish features spread across 9 acres of land. This so-called ‘city within a city’ has become a mainstay of Miami’s unique skyline, owing to its distinctive architectural design.
The two residential towers, REACH and RISE, are the perfect match for people with sophisticated taste and an eye for original designs. Each tower is 43 stories high, with a stunning view of Miami through floor-to-ceiling windows. An extensive collection of 373 luxurious condos is just one of the spotlight features on offer.
The warm, inviting spaces are carefully integrated into the public areas so that residents feel at home at all places in the building. The 500,000 square feet of retail and entertainment are topped off with EAST, a hotel that offers a playful environment appeal to travelers who are in search for tranquility as well as some adventure.
A creative and cultural sanctuary – EAST is the definition of posh living. These structures were only made possible because of Arquitectonica – a Miami-based global architectural giant.
Expansion Plans:
The construction plans for REACH and RISE were recently filed with the city of Miami, with the investors very much excited due to the involvement of high investment prospects. These two towers, upon completion, will be connected with the existing 3-block complex via sky bridges.
Kieran Bowers, president of Swire Properties, expects the plans to be approved by the end of 2018 so that construction can begin by the early half of 2020. Optimism and confidence are on a new high with demand for the condos expected to increase substantially. This self-financed firm has certainly taken big steps in transforming Brickell into a polished area.
Overall, the Brickell City Centre is in a great position and is expected to scale new heights, with the vast array of amenities and luxuries making it one of the most sought-after places in Miami. The expansion process is still a work in progress but investors should remain optimistic since this project is one with great potential.