Articles by Oscar Nunez

40-Story ‘Santander Tower’ Planned For 1401 Brickell Avenue In Miami’s Financial District

On February 21, Miami’s Urban Development Review Board is scheduled to review the filed plans for Santander Tower, a visionary project at 1401 Brickell Avenue in the Brickell financial district. This 40-story office building, targeting LEED Platinum certification, is designed to redefine Miami’s skyline and urban experience. The development, designed by Handel Architects from New York with structural engineering by DeSimone Consulting Engineers and interior design by Bernardi + Peschard Arquitectos, aims to introduce 612,918 square feet of premium Class A office space. Developed by Services and Promotions LLC, an affiliate of Santander Bank, with project management and advisement by the Rilea Group, the tower aspires to a commanding presence at 765 feet above ground and 778 feet above sea level. Its redevelopment plan includes office spaces and extensive retail and food/beverage activation areas across the ground and upper podium levels, emphasizing ground-level engagement and vibrant streetscapes. Cosentini Associates is the MEPFP engineer, Langan is the civil and geotechnical engineer, Rios is the landscape architect with LandDesign as the landscape architect of record, and Socotec is the building envelope consultant.

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‘Villa One Tequila Gardens’ To Occupy 12,294-Square-Foot Rooftop Space At Miami Worldcenter’s ‘Jewel Box’

Miami is poised to further cement its reputation as an international hub for culinary innovation and vibrant nightlife by introducing Villa One Tequila Gardens at Miami Worldcenter, the $6 billion mixed-use behemoth revitalizing the city’s urban core. Co-founded by Nick Jonas and menswear designer John Varvatos, Villa One Tequila promises to bring Mexico’s finest tequila and mezcal offerings to the heart of Downtown Miami, coupled with Baja-style Mexican cuisine, creating an exotic escape for locals and visitors alike.

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Swerdlow Group Unveils $3 Billion Mixed-Use Public Housing Vision For Miami’s Little River And Little Haiti Neighborhoods

In a bold move that signals a transformative shift for Miami’s urban landscape, the Swerdlow Group has unveiled plans for a $3 billion mixed-use public housing project, poised to become one of Miami’s most significant developments. Spanning 65 acres across the Little River and Little Haiti neighborhoods, this ambitious proposal is set to introduce nearly 5,000 units of workforce and affordable housing, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s commitment to addressing housing needs.

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