Construction is rising higher on the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, a 100-story supertall mixed-use skyscraper at 300 Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami. Designed by Sieger Suarez Architects in collaboration with Carlos Ott and developed by Property Markets Group (PMG) and Greybrook Realty Partners, alongside Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, and Hilton, the 1,049-foot-tall tower will feature 387 private residences and 205 guest rooms. The project is on track to become Florida’s first supertall skyscraper and the tallest residential building south of New York City. John Moriarty & Associates is leading the build as the general contractor.
A significant amount of progress has been made, with the reinforced concrete superstructure now standing 19 stories tall, making a commanding presence at the corner of NE 3rd Street. Decking for the 20th floor is underway, marking the next phase of vertical construction, with the tower now approximately one-fifth of the way up. The growing mass of the nine-cube design is becoming an unmistakable fixture in the skyline, drawing increased attention from pedestrians. More people on the street are pausing to look up, taking a moment to observe the sheer scale of the rising tower.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Recent aerial photos capture the stacked cube design taking clearer shape, with the next floor set to initiate the formation of the third offset cube in the nine-cube arrangement. The dark glass façade has begun installation on the first cube, with a few panels visible on the lower floors at the corner of Biscayne Boulevard and NE 3rd Street. A more advanced section of the curtain wall is progressing along the northern elevation, partially obscured by the neighboring building. This marks the early stages of exterior enclosure.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
The following two photos highlight the shift in the decking and slab work as crews advance toward forming the 20th floor. The structural transition marks the commencement of the third offset cube in the tower’s nine-cube design, with a slight clockwise rotation oriented towards the south. This aerial view captures the intricate framework of rebar cages and post-tensioning cables being assembled in preparation for the next concrete pour. Workers are seen actively securing reinforcements and formwork, while scaffolding and safety barriers line the perimeter.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
The following photo captures the formation of the 20th floor, with a noticeable setback from the 19th floor, further reinforcing that this marks the beginning of the third cube.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
The following images capture the northern elevation from a south-facing perspective, where clusters of rebar can be seen extending upward. Shoring remains in place across multiple floors below, providing structural support as construction advances. Meanwhile, the lower levels in view have removed their shoring, indicating that the concrete has fully cured and those floors are now self-supporting.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
The following images highlight the ongoing progress of the façade installation. Tall, dark, floor-to-ceiling glass panels are being installed as part of the curtain wall and window system, with most of the progress concentrated on the northern elevation across the first ten floors. Additional panels have also been fitted on the southern side near the corner. Smaller panels are being installed along the slab edges, contributing to a more uniform and refined exterior appearance.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
The parking structure, which will eventually support outdoor amenities, has yet to rise above ground level. Located behind the main tower, this portion of the development remains in the early stages of construction, with excavation and foundational work still underway. Once complete, it will provide both parking and elevated outdoor spaces, further enhancing the tower’s luxury offerings.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
On-site activity remains steady, with USA Hoist actively assembling the hoist elevator, which is currently at the 14th floor, while Maxim Crane Works continues operating the tower cranes, keeping pace with the tower’s upward progression. Capform Inc. is leading shell construction, with Supermix supplying concrete and C&C Concrete Pumping handling pumping operations.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Photo by Oscar Nunez.
Upon completion, Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences Miami will include 387 private residences and 205 guest rooms, with interiors designed by BAMO. The project is supported by a $668 million construction loan from Bank OZK and Related Fund Management, the largest residential condominium construction loan in Florida history. The tower is expected to top out in late 2026, with completion slated for January 2028.
Look up view of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences. Credit: ArX Creative.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences. Rendering courtesy of ArX Creative. USA LLC.
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The only thing I will admit is that this building is going to be spectacular landmark for Miami.
Stacked blocks look as if it might fall to the ground. Curiously odd but different. Different is a good thing!
The ugly trend in building design won’t age well. It would have been better to have an elegant building in such a prominent location in the skyline.
Great photography here by Oscar Nunez! Exciting to see a supertall finally rise in Miami, but I’m still a bit conflicted on the design. Hopefully it will look better when completed.
I’ll admit I wasn’t a fan of this design when it came out. But it is certainly distinctive. This bldg, along with Okan and Legacy World Center will be the new face of Miami.
The homeless guy who lives in front of the building on biscayne is excited
Unattractive, contrived, gimmicky, unserious eyesore.
What a glowing press release. What a collosal monstrosity.