Foundation pouring is complete on the site of Okan Tower, a 70-story mixed-use skyscraper under construction at 555 North Miami Avenue in Downtown Miami. International property developer Okan Group recently celebrated this significant milestone for their highly anticipated development, which is set to become the area’s next major mixed-use megaplex. The 36-hour continuous pour began on Friday, March 29, and was expertly managed by general contractor Jacob Companies in a joint venture with Okan Construction.
In the following photos, a fleet of Cemex concrete mixer trucks was lined up along Northwest 1st Avenue, poised for the intricate pour. They worked in tandem with US American Concrete, the project’s concrete contractor, illustrating a well-coordinated effort to lay the robust foundation of Okan Tower. Concrete pumping trucks were stationed beneath the towering Morrow Equipment cranes, their machinery extending skywards, ready to execute the concrete pour.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
During the foundation pour, approximately 12,000 cubic yards of concrete were used to fill the vast, excavated hole measuring 234 feet by 140 feet and 14 feet deep. Additionally, 2,300 tons (5,070,632 pounds) of high-strength reinforcing steel was positioned within the foundation by a dedicated crew of 300 workers across three shifts, assisted by 1,200 concrete trucks.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
“We are thrilled to have reached this pivotal milestone with the foundation pour for Okan Tower,” stated Bekir Okan, the chairman of Okan Group and the international property magnate behind the development. “We look forward to delivering this magnificent landmark that will shape Downtown Miami’s skyline for years to come.”
Okan Tower Foundation Pour. Credit: Okan Group.
Projected to be a new landmark on the Downtown Miami skyline and soaring to a height of 902 feet, Okan Tower will be one of Miami’s tallest towers upon its completion in 2027. Its unique architecture is expected to become a defining element of the city, with a curved glass apex reminiscent of a tulip, the national flower of Turkey. Designed by the internationally renowned Behar Font & Partners with Thornton Tomasetti as the structural engineer and Witkin Hults + Partners as the landscape architect, the project will include 163 Sky Residences, 236 Short-Term Rental Residences powered by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and a 316-key Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel, along with 64,000 square feet of ‘Class A’ office space.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower stands at the heart of Miami’s bustling urban core, at a prime downtown location where culture, entertainment, art, and fine dining converge. It’s set to be a cornerstone of the evolving Downtown Miami landscape, epitomizing the city’s vision for a vibrant live-work-play environment.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower is set to provide a wealth of distinctive amenities: an elegant ground-floor entry with around-the-clock reception and concierge service; a 70th-floor rooftop pool and sky deck complemented by private cabanas that boast expansive views of downtown and Biscayne Bay; and a 12th-floor lap pool with an adjoining clubroom and both indoor and outdoor lounges. For wellness and fitness, residents will have a modern health and fitness center that includes a yoga studio, Peloton® bikes, an interactive fitness MIRROR®, and a dedicated wellness spa featuring a sauna, steam room, and treatment rooms. For families, there will be a fully-equipped children’s playroom. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art theater, a wine cellar, and an exclusive owner’s lounge.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
Okan Tower. Credit: Okan Group.
According to the Miami Building Department, a vertical construction permit filed in 2019 remains under review. Approval is anticipated after foundation completion. Additionally, a phased permit filed at the start of April lists Power Design Inc. as the electrical contractor.
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I admit, never been a huge fan of the architecture of this tower, and all I can see from the first rendering of palm trees sprouting from the head of the tower – looks like scraggly hairs growing out of ears. (palm trees at 700′? what happens during hurricane season?!)
Very nice. Go Miami!
okan tower is very close to jail on 5th street. this is not good for the okan tower tenants.
Obviously some really stupid remarks–there are palm trees on top or near the top of many, many building in Miami. Someone needs to start looking up! As to the jail, close to the jail should be a safe place to be. Close to a busy bar (and that’s all over town!) perhaps not so much!
Okan Tower will be built right next Downtown 5th, with on side of the building facing directly on to jail building!! This is not good for okan tower tenants, be sure!!
Odd location. Traffic will be a killer for tenants. And where will all the tenants and customers park?
Okan Tower is really close to jail and it will be built right next Downtown 5th. One side of the Okan Tower is facing directly on to jail on Downtown 5th
No money, no honey!!!