The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved and issued building permits to developer JDS Development Group (JDS) for 888, a 1,049-foot supertall mixed-use skyscraper planned for 888 Brickell Avenue in the heart of Miami’s Brickell financial district. Designed by Studio Sofield with ODP Architecture & Design as the architect of record, the 81-story tower is expected to yield 1,178,568 square feet of new space, including 259 residential units, 52,144 square feet of health/fitness, 38,727 square feet of food and beverage, and 273 parking spaces operated by a valet.
JDS, the developer behind Brooklyn’s first supertall skyscraper, the 93-story Brooklyn Tower – has been given the green light to erect a supertall structure at the 22,568-square-foot site. 888 is approved to rise 1,042 feet, or 1,049 feet above sea level. The property is on the north side of Southeast 10th Street, immediately east of Brickell Avenue and a half block away from the Tenth Street Metromover Station. The FAA issued approval on December 9.
888 Brickell Avenue. Credit: JDS Development Group.
888 Brickell Avenue. Credit: JDS Development Group.
888 Brickell Avenue. Credit: JDS Development Group.
888 Brickell Avenue. Credit: JDS Development Group.
The team of engineers and consulting firms working on 888 include Desimone Consulting Engineers for structural engineering, MG Engineering for MEP engineering, SLS for code consulting, Kimley-Horn for civil engineering and landscape architecture, Lerch Bates for vertical transportation, Walker Parking for parking consulting, Socotec Consulting for enclosure/waterproofing consulting, Longman Lindsey for acoustic engineering, Aquadynamics Design Group Inc. for pool consulting, and Horton Lees Brodgen as the lighting designer.
A pending utility deal with Miami-Dade County offered on November 16 for water and sewer connections describes the project as follows:
“NEW CONSTRUCTION OF 259 APARTMENT UNITS, 24,725 SF BAR/COCKTAIL LOUNGE, 4,600 SF FAST FOOD REST, 14,490 SF FULL SERV REST, 5,509 SF SPA AND 24,806 SF BANQUET HALL// 54,625 SF FITNESS CENTER ONLY FOR THE STRICT USE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE BUILDING”
The general contractor has yet to be named, but according to Construction Journal, bids are currently being reviewed for prospective subcontractors. Constuction is expected to commence in the summer of 2023.
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The uncut portions of stone on the podium are absolutely gorgeous! The podium over all is wonderful. The crown is also wild! I love it.
Exciting. This will be a stunning addition to their skyline.
Question – How many supertalls have been approved and have permits in Miami?
As of right now, the only fully permitted super tall is the Waldorf Astoria under construction on Biscayne Boulevard.