Construction has reached the halfway mark on Okan Tower, a 70-story mixed-use supertall at 555 North Miami Avenue in Downtown Miami. Designed by Behar Font & Partners and developed by Okan Group, the 902-foot-tall skyscraper will yield a 316-key Hilton Miami Bayfront Hotel, 236 condo-hotel residences managed by Hilton Hotels & Resorts®, 163 Sky Residences, 60,000 square feet of Class A office space, and more than 80,000 square feet of lifestyle amenities.
Recent photographs show the reinforced concrete superstructure rising to the 35th floor, surpassing the halfway point of its final height. Crews are actively pouring floor slabs and assembling formwork across the upper levels, while exterior glazing continues to ascend the tower, gradually enclosing more of the elevations. Two tower cranes remain in operation, alongside a dual construction hoist, to facilitate the vertical transportation of materials and manpower. Formwork for the next set of columns and floor plates is visible.
Credit: Okan Group.
Credit: Okan Group.
The milestone coincides with the approval of the project’s master construction permit and the launch of its EB-5 program, which opens opportunities for international investors. To commemorate these achievements, Okan Group hosted a waterfront evening reception at Seaspice Brasserie & Lounge on September 25, attended by more than 100 guests, including former Prime Minister of Turkey Binali Yildrim, Fortune International Group President and CEO Edgardo Defortuna, Behar Font & Partners Principal Robert Behar, and many of Miami’s leading brokers.
Edgardo Defortuna, Bekir Okan, Binali Yıldırım, Robert Behar, & Kasim Badak. Credit: Okan Group.
“Okan Tower embodies our vision of bringing world-class design, hospitality, and investment opportunity to Miami,” said Bekir Okan, Chairman of Okan Group. “Reaching the halfway mark of construction, securing our master permit, and launching EB-5 eligibility are not only milestones for our team but also for the global community of buyers and investors who believe in Miami’s bright future. We are proud to celebrate this moment with our partners, supporters, and friends.”
Credit: Okan Group.
“As we move into the next phase of construction and climb toward topping off, the recent launch of our EB-5 program has already generated remarkable enthusiasm from international investors,” Okan added. “This global interest reaffirms our belief that Okan Tower is not only a landmark for Miami but also a symbol of the city’s rising stature on the world stage.”
Credit: Okan Group.
Residential amenities will include multiple swimming pools, a Turkish hammam, a state-of-the-art fitness center, children’s playroom, cinema, wine cellar, and owner’s lounge, in addition to the Hilton-managed hotel services. Office tenants will have access to dedicated conference facilities and Class A amenities, while Sky Residence owners will enjoy private terraces with sweeping views across Biscayne Bay and the Downtown skyline.
Credit: Okan Group.
The property is located within walking distance of Miami Worldcenter, cultural destinations, and public transit links, including the MiamiCentral Brightline station and Metromover stops.
Fortune Development Sales is handling marketing and sales for the project.
Okan Tower is anticipated to be completed in 2027.
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It’s so good the palm trees are no longer flying out of the roof!!
Cyclops conehead design for Miami.
It took a long time, but I’m glad this is finally taking shape. Like Aston Martin, you can’t rush good buildings. Anybody can build an Arquitectonica or Melo cereal box.