Permits have been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for work on a supertall tower at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive in Brickell, intended to house Citadel’s new headquarters. According to the FAA application, the proposed building would rise to 1,046 feet above ground, or 1,049 feet above sea level, securing its place among the city’s tallest planned structures. The financial giant acquired the 2.5-acre development site, bound by SE 12th Street in the north and Biscayne Bay on the east, in a $363 million transaction in April 2022, marking one of Miami’s largest real estate deals.
FAA permit applications.
The FAA received the applications on October 24, the same day a Miami-Dade zoning review memo highlighted that approvals from the FAA and the Miami-Dade Aviation Department are required for the project to proceed.
Credit: Miami-Dade County Property.
County filings reveal that the 55-story Citadel tower will yield around 1,293,373 square feet of office space, complemented by a 212-room hotel, health spa, fitness club, ballroom, conference rooms, and 23,590 square feet for retail or dining. Plans also include 50 underground parking spaces to support the development’s mixed-use nature.
1201 Brickell Bay Drive. Credit: Citadel.
Citadel’s site at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive is steps away from the amenities of Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village, both offering a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The property sits in the heart of Miami’s Financial District, surrounded by major banks, investment firms, and corporate offices. Public transit access is convenient, with the Brickell Metrorail and Metromover stations a short walk away.
1201 Brickell Bay Drive. Credit: Citadel.
Citadel has assembled an industry-leading team of firms for its headquarters project in Brickell. Thornton Tomasetti is managing structural engineering and resiliency consultancy, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. handling civil and traffic engineering. Cosentini Associates leads MEPFP engineering, overseeing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems. Langan is responsible for geotechnical engineering, and Field Operations is serving as the landscape architect.
1201 Brickell Bay Drive. Credit: Citadel.
1201 Brickell Bay Drive. Credit: Citadel.
Construction on the Citadel headquarters is projected to begin in the third quarter of 2025, positioning this landmark project as a transformative addition to Brickell’s skyline and solidifying the neighborhood’s reputation as a hub for finance and business in Miami.
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Most people talk the talk. Mr Griffin walks the walk whether you like the design or not this is a tremendous win for Miami
What, what an impressive building that will be for Miami. Love the design.
CHIP, DULL,
The next super city WOW 🤞