Brickell City Centre

Shopping and mixed-use project in Miami, Florida

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Brickell City Centre

November 2015

General information
Status| Completed
Type| Mixed use
Location| Miami, Florida, U.S.
Coordinates| 25°46′02″N 80°11′35″W﻿ / ﻿25.767159°N 80.193087°W﻿ / 25.767159; -80.193087
Construction started| 2012-14
Completed| November 3, 2016
Cost| US$1 billion+ (phase 1)
Height
Antenna spire| ~500 ft (150 m)
Roof| ~500 ft (150 m)
Technical details
Floor count| ~45 each
Floor area| 5,400,000 square feet (500,000 m2) (phase 1)
Design and construction
Architect(s)| Arquitectonica
Developer| Swire Properties

Brickell City Centre is a large mixed-use complex consisting of two residential high-rise towers, two office buildings, a high-rise hotel, and an interconnected five-story shopping mall and lifestyle center covering 9 acres (36,000 m2) located in the Brickell district of Downtown Miami, Florida.[1] Situated at the junction of Miami Avenue and Eighth Street, it spans up to five blocks to the west of Brickell Avenue and to the south of the Miami River. Contrary to the name, the development is not in the traditional downtown Miami city centre, but in the more recently redeveloped financial district of Brickell. The retail shopping and lifestyle center is operated by Simon Malls.

Brickell City Centre, which cost an estimated $1.05 billion,[1] was completed in 2016. It was first proposed during the real estate bubble of the 2000s, but then cancelled during the economic downturn following the Great Recession. It was revived in 2012 with enough acreage to qualify for Special Area Plan (SAP) zoning with construction beginning by year's end. The hotel and residential towers, as well as some office space, opened in 2016. Phased retail openings started in November 2016. By the mid 2020s, the retail space of the mall approached 100% leased.

## Overview

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The semi-enclosed retail concourse of the Brickell City Centre.

The project was developed by Swire Properties Inc (the US subsidiary of Hong Kong–based Swire Properties), and spans slightly over 9 acres.[2] The mixed-use development includes a Saks Fifth Avenue department store, luxury shops, restaurants, hotel, office towers and condominiums.[3] The hotel flag was awarded to EAST, a Swire Hotels brand, which will be their first venture in North America. Currently there are EAST hotels in Hong Kong and Beijing, China.[4] In February 2013, Swire Properties and the owners of Bal Harbour Shops announced that they had come to an agreement to co-develop the retail portion of the development.[5] Later, in 2015, mall developer Simon Property Group also became a retail partner.[6]

Limited portions of the project opened at the end of 2015, while the residential towers began occupancy in mid-2016. The retail section opened at the beginning of November 2016 with a formal ribbon cutting and concert by Miami-based rapper Pitbull.[7][8][9] The Eighth Street Metromover station reopened in late 2015, though the third floor connection to the retail component remained locked until December 2016.

The project has been a catalyst for development in the trendy Brickell neighborhood. In the direct vicinity of the project, many luxury hi-rise buildings are under construction as of 2017. Arquitectonica, the architecture firm that designed the project was also chosen to create the Brickell Heights towers which are located between Brickell City Centre and the shops at Mary Brickell Village.

In 2017, the company reported 70 percent of condo sales were to Latin American buyers. By 2018, “80 percent of sales are going to local and domestic buyers.” [10]

## History

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The development was originally proposed as a complex of four skyscrapers was approved by both the City of Miami and the Federal Aviation Administration, but the entire complex was cancelled in 2008 due to poor market conditions.

In June 2011, the project was revived by Swire Properties, and was planned to consist of four stories of retail and entertainment space, topped by six smaller towers; two residential, two office, a wellness tower and a hotel. Arquitectonica was announced as the architect and ArquitectonicaGEO as the landscape architect.[citation needed]

Two additional lots were purchased by Swire in 2011, the Brickell Tennis Club and the Eastern National Bank building making the entire development site over 9 acres (36,422 m2). This permitted the project to receive Special Area Plan (SAP) zoning which according to Miami law allows developers to work more closely with the city on "integration of public improvements and infrastructure" [11] Under the Special Area Plan, Swire was able to renovate and integrate the Eighth Street Metromover Station into the development.[12]

The project also contains two levels of underground parking, covered sidewalks, and interconnectivity between all the buildings.[13] Underground parking in South Florida is a rarity due to the low elevation above sea level.[14][15] The 2,600 sub-grade car park for Brickell City Centre covers 7 acres (2.8 hectares), and required installation of watertight slurry walls from the site elevation of 7 feet (2.1 m) NGVD to around -20 feet (6.1 m).[16] The City Commission gave the project its final approval in July 2011.[17]

"Climate ribbon" designed to create airflow

On July 15, 2013, it was announced that Swire Properties had purchased an adjacent site at 700 Brickell Avenue in Miami, formerly the regional headquarters of Northern Trust Bank. The lot totals 1.55 acres and was purchased for just over $64 million.[18] In September 2013, Swire announced the plans for the site, which include the previously purchased Eastern National Bank building. The proposal is for a future phase of the project which includes an 80-story tower, called One Brickell Centre, which will include retail, Class-A offices, condominiums and hotel space.[19] The building was originally proposed at 1,102 feet (336 m), but was later reduced to 1,040 feet (320 m),[20] at which height it was approved by the FAA. Redesigned in 2022 to contain mostly office space, construction will begin in 2023.[21]

In 2025, the supertall One Brickell City Centre tower was cancelled as Swire listed the property for sale, amid a weak local office market for Class A space.

The project is LEED for Neighborhood Development certified. Among other things, sidewalks are set back from city streets and shielded from traffic by lush plantings. Numerous green features are also incorporated into buildings such as the climate ribbon.[22]

## Towers

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* EAST Tower

* Rise Tower

* Reach Tower

Towering over the five-story mall complex that covers the majority of three city blocks are three high rises, known as EAST, Reach, and Rise. Each is just over 500 feet (150 m) with about 45 floors.[23] The residential towers were "topped-out" in 2015 and began occupancy in 2016.

There is also a proposed tower known as One Brickell Centre. Its height has been approved by the FAA and it would be the tallest building in Miami. While no official start date was given for One Brickell City Centre, Swire reported that it would be after the completion of phase one. There is also a plan for a more modest second phase tower known as "North Squared" that would be at SE 6 Street. Similarly to the first three towers, it would be a little over 500 feet (150 m) with just under 50 floors, as well as over 700 additional parking spaces than the several as part of the current underground garage.[24] One Brickell Centre would be the tallest building in Miami by a large margin, beating the Panorama Tower by over 150 feet (46 m), though other supertall (1,000 ft+) buildings have been proposed in Miami, with the 1,049 feet (320 m) Waldorf Astoria Miami at 300 Biscayne Boulevard currently under construction in Downtown.

## See also

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* List of tallest buildings in Miami
* Miami Worldcenter

## References

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1. ^ a b Mussibay, Oscar Pedro (October 29, 2013). "Swire releases new rendering for Brickell City Centre". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
2. ^ Britel, Alexander (June 27, 2012). "Brickell CitiCentre Breaks Ground Moving Miami West". The Real Deal. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
3. ^ Brannigan, Martha; Walker, Elaine (January 4, 2014). "The return of the cranes: Miami-Dade construction projects on the horizon in 2013". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
4. ^ Vallecillo, Francys (June 14, 2013). "Exclusive: Inside Swire's Plans for Miami Hotel". World Property Channel. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
5. ^ "Owners of Bal Harbour Shops become partner in Brickell CityCentre".
6. ^ Bandell, Brian (April 24, 2015). "Simon Property Group joins Brickell City Centre mall project". South Florida Business Journal. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 25, 2015. Retrieved April 28, 2015.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
8. ^ "Pitbull Leads Late-Night Party To Open Brickell City Centre". WFOR-TV. November 2, 2016.
9. ^ "Brickell City Centre opens its doors: PHOTOS". The Real Deal. November 7, 2016.
10. ^ Cohen, Jim. "A home in downtown Miami: The secret's out". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 31, 2018.
11. ^ "City of Miami-- Brickell City Centre Application for Special Area Plan" (PDF). City of Miami Office of Zoning.
12. ^ Cordle, Ina Paiva (August 20, 2014). "Saks Fifth Avenue will anchor Brickell City Centre". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
13. ^ Fernandez, Yudislaidy (May 19, 2011). "Underground connectivity a key to massive Swire project". Miami Today. Retrieved August 20, 2014.
14. ^ Larry Barszewski (May 28, 2014). "Fort Lauderdale project will dig down on the beach". Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on June 1, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
15. ^ "Project Ranks Among Largest Current Southeast Jobs" (PDF). Construction Equipment Guide: 44. August 6, 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 5, 2015 – via MalcolmDrilling.com.
16. ^ Riley, Cindy (August 6, 2014). "Brickell City Centre Transforms Miami". Construction Equipment Guide. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
17. ^ Charles Rabin; Patricia Mazzei (July 28, 2011). "Cash-strapped Miami commissioners lower tax rate, employees could face 30 furlough days". Miami Herald. Retrieved July 29, 2011.
18. ^ Brannigan, Martha (July 15, 2013). "Swire wins bid for 700 Brickell". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
19. ^ Brannigan, Martha (September 20, 2014). "Swire unveils new 80-story tower". Miami Herald. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
20. ^ "One Brickell City Centre - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
21. ^ Hickman, Matt (June 20, 2022). "An Arquitectonica-designed supertall office tower is coming to Miami". The Architect's Newspaper. Retrieved July 11, 2022.
22. ^ "Brickell City Centre | U.S. Green Building Council". www.usgbc.org. Retrieved January 8, 2017.
23. ^ "Brickell City Centre Complex - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Retrieved November 20, 2015.
24. ^ "North Squared - The Skyscraper Center". Council on Tall Building and Urban Habitat. Retrieved November 1, 2016.

## External links

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* Official website

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Alaska|

* Anchorage 5th Avenue Mall

Arizona|

* Arizona Mills

California|

* Brea Mall
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* Great Mall of the Bay Area
* Ontario Mills
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Colorado|

* Colorado Mills

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* The Forum Shops at Caesars
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New Mexico|

* ABQ Uptown

Washington|

* Columbia Center Mall
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* Tacoma Mall

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Illinois|

* Chicago Premium Outlets
* Gurnee Mills
* Orland Square Mall
* White Oaks Mall
* Woodfield Mall (50%, co-owned with CalPERS)

Indiana|

* Castleton Square Mall
* College Mall
* Fashion Mall at Keystone
* Greenwood Park Mall
* Hamilton Town Center
* Tippecanoe Mall
* University Park Mall

Kansas|

* Towne East Square

Michigan|

* Briarwood Mall

Minnesota|

* Miller Hill Mall
* Southdale Center

Missouri|

* Battlefield Mall
* Independence Center

Ohio|

* Summit Mall

South Dakota|

* Empire Mall

Wisconsin|

* Bay Park Square

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Delaware|

* Dover Mall

Maryland|

* Arundel Mills
* St. Charles Towne Center

Massachusetts|

* Auburn Mall
* Burlington Mall
* Cape Cod Mall
* Copley Place
* Liberty Tree Mall
* The Mall at Chestnut Hill
* Northshore Mall
* South Shore Plaza
* Square One Mall

New Hampshire|

* Mall at Rockingham Park
* Mall of New Hampshire
* Pheasant Lane Mall

New Jersey|

* Menlo Park Mall
* Newport Centre
* Ocean County Mall
* Quaker Bridge Mall
* Rockaway Townsquare
* The Shops at Riverside
* The Mills at Jersey Gardens

New York|

* Roosevelt Field
* Smith Haven Mall
* Walt Whitman Shops
* The Shops at Nanuet
* The Westchester

Pennsylvania|

* King of Prussia
* Lehigh Valley Mall (majority-owned by PREIT, managed by Simon)
* Oxford Valley Mall
* Ross Park Mall
* South Hills Village
* Springfield Mall (co-owned with PREIT, managed by PREIT)

Virginia|

* Apple Blossom Mall
* Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
* Potomac Mills

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Simon Property Group malls in the southern United States

Arkansas|

* McCain Mall

Florida|

* Aventura Mall
* The Avenues
* Brickell City Centre
* Coconut Point
* Coral Square
* Cordova Mall
* Dadeland Mall
* The Falls
* The Florida Mall
* Miami International Mall
* Pier Park
* Sawgrass Mills
* St. Johns Town Center
* Town Center at Boca Raton
* Treasure Coast Square
* Tyrone Square Mall

Georgia|

* Lenox Square
* Mall of Georgia
* Phipps Plaza
* Sugarloaf Mills

Louisiana|

* Prien Lake Mall

North Carolina|

* Concord Mills
* Southpark Mall

Oklahoma|

* Penn Square Mall
* Woodland Hills Mall

South Carolina|

* Haywood Mall

Tennessee|

* Opry Mills
* West Town Mall
* Wolfchase Galleria

Texas|

* Barton Creek Square
* Broadway Square Mall
* Cielo Vista Mall
* The Domain
* Firewheel Town Center
* Grapevine Mills
* The Galleria
* Houston Premium Outlets
* Katy Mills
* Lakeline Mall
* North East Mall
* La Plaza Mall
* Midland Park Mall

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Florida|

* Orlando International Premium Outlets

Maryland|

* Hagerstown

Massachusetts|

* Wrentham Village

Michigan|

* Birch Run

New Hampshire|

* Merrimack

New York|

* Woodbury Common

Pennsylvania|

* Grove City
* Philadelphia

Virginia|

* Norfolk
* Williamsburg

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Southern California|

* Las Americas

Minnesota|

* Albertville

Nevada|

* Las Vegas North

Oregon|

* Woodburn

Texas|

* Round Rock

Washington|

* Seattle

Wisconsin|

* Johnson Creek
* Pleasant Prairie

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Premium Outlets and Factory Stores outlet centers in Canada

Ontario|

* Toronto Premium Outlets

Quebec|

* Premium Outlets Montreal

Alberta|

* Premium Outlet Collection EIA

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