L&L Holding Company, Oak Row Equities, project partner Shorenstein Properties, and co-investor Claure Group have broken ground on The Wynwood Plaza, a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use campus at 95 Northwest 29th Street in Miami’s famed Wynwood Arts District. This milestone came after securing $215 million in construction financing from Bank OZK for this dynamic project, designed by the renowned architecture firm Gensler.
Credit: Gabrielle Wilde Photography.
“Recognizing the need to create something of lasting value to Miami, we assembled an all-star team capable of cultivating an environment that is every bit as unique, artistic, and sophisticated as the colorful neighborhood that surrounds it,” said David Levinson and Robert Lapidus of L&L Holding Company. “We are thrilled to share this important moment with our partners Oak Row, Shorenstein, and Claure Group, as well as all of the local stakeholders who made this milestone possible.”
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“The groundbreaking at The Wynwood Plaza is a defining milestone for our firm and our partners. This historic project will further enhance the globally-recognized Wynwood Arts District and serve as a bold example of our commitment to placemaking for the local community,” said Erik Rutter and David Weitz, Managing Partners at Oak Row Equities.
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“With expectations from commercial tenants and residents alike higher than ever for the places they choose to live and work, we are confident The Wynwood Plaza will stand out and raise the bar,” said Matt Knisely, Managing Director at Shorenstein Properties. “At Shorenstein, we are
focused on investing in best-in-class and highly differentiated projects in compelling markets, and this partnership exemplifies our proven approach.”
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The Wynwood Plaza will comprise a residential building with 509 rental apartments, a range of indoor and outdoor dining and shopping choices, and a well-equipped office tower. The development’s centerpiece will be a half-acre public plaza with rich greenery, the largest in the Wynwood Arts District and one of the largest in Miami. It will be designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture and urban design firm behind Miami’s Underline and New York City’s High Line. It will feature a pedestrian paseo with tall palm trees and diverse local flora.
The Wynwood Plaza – Aerial. Credit IMERZA.
The 12-story office tower has already pre-leased two of its floors. Across the second floor, the nationwide acclaimed law firm, Weitz & Luxenberg, will establish its first Miami office with an area of 18,000 square feet. The eighth floor, covering 25,400 square feet, will house the headquarters of the distinguished investment firm, Claure Group, led by Marcelo Claure.
The Wynwood Plaza – Office Tower. Credit Gensler.
The Class AAA office tower at The Wynwood Plaza will cover 266,000 square feet, with efficient floor plates that create light-filled workspaces and private terraces on each floor. The building will also have the best-in-class air filtration, touchless entry, and elevator systems. Tenants will have access to dedicated indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness club, cafe, bar lounge, conference and collaboration spaces, and an expansive rooftop.
The Wynwood Plaza – Office Lobby . Credit: IMERZA.
The Wynwood Plaza – Office Rooftop. Credit: IMERZA.
The rental apartments at The Wynwood Plaza will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art appliances, exceptional finishes, and flexible layouts. A comprehensive amenity package will include four activated rooftops with a sports court, two outdoor pools with showers, a sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge pool, and a glass atrium with co-working spaces, private phone rooms, and a game lounge. Additionally, residents will have access to a modern fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated areas for yoga and other exercise classes.
The Wynwood Plaza will include 32,000 square feet of retail space, including 6,600 square feet of outdoor dining. An eclectic mix of lifestyle boutiques, curated storefronts, convenient locations, and fast casual spots are envisioned for the campus, situated on a main pedestrian thoroughfare with full glass storefronts and impactful exterior signage.
The Wynwood Plaza – Grand Paseo. Credit Gensler.
The Wynwood Plaza – Exterior. Credit: IMERZA.
To showcase and elevate the creativity of the surrounding community, L&L Holding and Oak Row Equities will collaborate with local artists to include curated works and installations throughout the plaza. These installations will be available for residents and the community, enhancing the campus’s unique and vibrant atmosphere.
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