‘Beautifully Designed’ Tower 91 Planned As Design District’s Southern Gateway

The developer responsible for much of the Design District is partnering on a 20-story development across from Midtown Miami called Tower 91.

Design District Associates and Prinz Corner LLC, which are affiliated entities of DACRA and the owners of the property located at 91-93 NE 36 Street, submitted plans for the new development for review by Miami’s Urban Development Review Board.

“This Project intends to serve as the southern gateway to the Design District, previewing for onlookers the magical alchemy of art, fashion, architecture and gastronomy that epitomizes the creative spirit and global appeal of the Design District,” a letter from the developer’s lobbyist said.

Tower 91 is proposed to include:

  • 107 multi-family residential units (starting at level 7, ranging in size from 843 square feet 1-bedrooms to 3,269 square feet 3-bedrooms plus den)
  • amenities (level 6)
  • 21,812 square feet of commercial habitable space (on levels 1 and 2)
  • 227 parking spaces (levels 3 through 5)

“Tower 91 will be a gem in the Miami skyline,” the developer’s representative wrote. “This project is a high-quality mixed-use development that will serve as a gateway to the Design District and will dramatically enhance the pedestrian experience along NE 36 Street.”

“The architectural treatment of the podium parking garage will be designed by a world-class artist and will continue in the Design District’s tradition of turning common areas and features into artistic focal points throughout the neighborhood,” the letter continued.

Elkus Manfredi is the architect, with Cube3 the architect of record.

Design District Associates LLC and Prinz Corner LLC are the developers.

A hearing before the Urban Development Review Board is scheduled for July 19.

 

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High Quality, Mixed-Use
2 months ago

Another beaut beautifully designed by Manfredi!

KC Jones
2 months ago

gimmicky design….Elkus Manfredi are Boston Architects and same with Cube3. This already looks dated. Since the passing of Howard Elkus, very few of the firms designs look like they have much thought and certainly do not create more integrated technologies as Elkus and his TAC background pushed to create among the best concrete structures. This design is another reinforced concrete frame with extended balconies. This will use more concrete and be less sustainable than had they considered high strength concrete, less columns and a more open exterior face.

Anonymous
2 months ago

If you told me this was by Arquitectonica, it looks like a box with sawtooth balconies which already have been churned out by them multiple times.

Pedro
2 months ago

>“Tower 91 will be a gem in the Miami skyline”

It’s a stunning building but it’s barely taller than the neighboring midtown towers. It’ll hardly register in the Miami Skyline.

Miami4Life
2 months ago

this will look so great from 195 also!

Anonymous
2 months ago

Buildings along I-95, on the outer edge of downtown cores, are desirable for several reasons. They offer serene surroundings within buzzing neighborhoods and provide stunning western views. Convenient access to the highway makes commuting easier. Additionally, these buildings should be iconic to greet visitors and ensure a more balanced placement of iconic designs.

Anonymous
2 months ago

the serene surrounding of freakin I95 🤣🤣🤣🤣….get real dawg

Anonymous
2 months ago

It’s much quieter than the interior streets, where the sounds of multiple highways like 395 go through the city, nightclubs, tourists revving engines, and party buses echo through the air.

John
2 months ago

This is near 395 not I95. There’s highways all over Miami, when you’re high up in noise isn’t factor.

Miami4Life
2 months ago

its near 195, not 395

Anonymous
2 months ago

Want to see more designs like this around Brickell

Anonymous
2 months ago

In my humble and unsolicited opinion, I think Brickell City Center, wynwood and the Design District are the best of miami.

Anonymous
2 months ago

wynwood and design district? how long have you been here?

Anonymous
2 months ago

The better question is, where else has he been around here outside his little bubble where he wants Metromover extended?

Anonymous
2 months ago

Ranking of top places to live near Miami, in order from best to opportunity zone, and potential improvements:

1. Brickell: Walkable, transit-friendly, and scenic. Friendly community of successful individuals. Improve east-west connectivity, renovate Brickell Transit Station, enhance streetscapes with lighting, art, and cobblestone streets in the west. Raise design standards for new additions, add green spaces and recreation, and develop a riverwalk.

2. Wynwood: Artistic and lively, and growing fast. Improve parking and traffic management.

3. Design District: Fashionable and trendy. Enhance public transportation.

4. Midtown: Vibrant neighborhood. Focus on public safety and security.

5. Coconut Grove: Charming with waterfront views. Improve infrastructure and accessibility.

6. Miami Beach: Beautiful beaches and nightlife. Preserve natural resources.

7. Coral Gables: Luxurious with tree-lined streets. Address traffic, consider commuting challenges.

8. Downtown: (Central business district, Park West and AE District) Reconstruct bridges to Brickell, redirect homeless from waterfront, enhance pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.

9. Edgewater: Waterfront views. Elevate land for flooding risks. Focus on a community center rather than just towers. Improve transit options to the downtown area.

10. Riverside: Up-and-coming with stunning waterfront and city views, and very accessible. Improve community services and facilities.

11. Buena Vista / Uptown: Historic charm. Revitalize buildings, support local businesses.

12. Little Havana: Vibrant Cuban culture. Invest in infrastructure and transportation.

Anonymous
2 months ago

So… the new “iconic” and “game changer” to describe a building with standards that barely satisfy what should be the minimum?

It’s better than Triptych. I’ll say that much.

Anon
2 months ago

Beautiful building. Can’t wait to see it come together

Melo is sigma and Chad
2 months ago

It will had foot traffic to Midtown and design distract, glad it has an drive thru off the street as well.

Let’s Go
2 months ago

Great

anon
2 months ago

Great project, even better without the podium!

bad news bear
2 months ago

This is an awful design and an awful podium.