Miami has given the green light for the groundbreaking of its first supertall skyscraper, the 100-story Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences, signaling the start of vertical construction. (Posted Jan 2024)

Miami's skyline is poised for a transformative change with the imminent construction of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences. This 100-story supertall skyscraper, located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, is a landmark project valued at $426 million. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects and Carlos Ott, it is developed by a collaboration of leading entities including Property Markets Group, Greybrook Realty Partners, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, and Hilton.

 

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences is set to make history as Miami's and Florida's first supertall structure, boasting a distinctive design comprising nine stacked offset glass cubes. Approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the skyscraper will stand at a remarkable height of 1,038 feet above ground.

 

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, situated at 249 Northeast 3rd Street, is part of a larger 1-acre assemblage and broke ground in late 2022. The project has received an FAA permit extension, extending the expiration date of building permits to November 9, 2024.

 

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences will feature a diverse range of spaces, including 61,771 square feet for professional offices and financial institutions, 15,013 square feet for retail spaces, 5,284 square feet for restaurant areas, 1,067,777 square feet for 375 residential condo units, and a multi-floor parking garage covering 212,803 square feet. The hotel component will encompass 431,776 square feet and accommodate 205 rooms.

 

The Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences project boasts a skilled team of professionals overseeing its construction. John Moriarty & Associates serves as the general contractor, with Keller North America, Inc. managing site work and excavation. CHM Structural Engineers, MG Engineering, and GRAEF are handling structural, MEP, and civil engineering tasks, respectively. EGS2 is the landscape architect, BAMO is overseeing interiors, and Power Design, Inc. is responsible for electrical work. The permit expeditor for this ambitious undertaking is MTCI Private Provider. The collaboration of these experts reflects the project's commitment to excellence in real estate development and architectural innovation in Miami.

 

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