Here’s When Demolition Is Expected To Make Way For 850-Foot Brickell Tower

A more detailed construction timeline for the The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has been revealed.

Two towers are planned, connected by a podium with parking and amenities.

The taller tower will rise 66 stories, or 850 feet. It will include 228 residential condos.

A shorter 426 foot tower is also planned. It will include 121 hotel units, 66 private residences, 28 hotel residences, a spa, and multiple restaurants.

The existing Mandarin Oriental hotel on the site will close on May 31, 2025, according to Swire Properties Miami president Henry Bott, the SFBJ reported.

Demolition will follow in Q3 2025.

Construction of the new towers is expected to begin in the first half of 2026.

 

 

(renderings: Binyan Studios)

 

 

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Morgan
25 days ago

I wish we expedited timelines for every construction!!

Anonymous
25 days ago

Let’s go! Excited for this one.

Mickey Goldmill
25 days ago

It’s a thing of beauty!

Anon
25 days ago

The views will be insane.

Cheeto jesus
24 days ago

Sugar daddy central in 2030

Anon
24 days ago

This here is PRIME location folks. Southern tip of Brickell Key overlooking that wide expanse of views of the Bay, the Port, Key Biscayne, and over to Miami Beach, and surrounded by water. It is unique.

Anonymous
20 days ago

I love everything Swire does, but the park there now is truly a Miami staple. I hope to see at least some space around the island dedicated to bike rides and walking paths for the community to enjoy.

Mad Dash
25 days ago

oh wow I have to wait that long for this beauty…..

Shaking My Spear
21 days ago

TNM Updates, O Where Art Thou?

Anonymous
21 days ago

If there’s a holiday on the calendar, no matter how small, you can guarantee they’re taking the day off.

Anon
21 days ago

This. It makes me wonder if they’re running this blog from a cubicle in a government office or a bank.

Mr. Burlingame
24 days ago

As a resident of the island from 2015-2020, it’s a shame to lose both the current building and the green space. I know it was always deemed a “future development site” on that little sign in the corner of the green space, but I’d always hoped the day wouldn’t come. Hopefully the new buildings can keep the magic.

Anonymous
21 days ago

I always thought the current building looked so outdated. I’ll be glad to see it gone.

Anonymous
25 days ago

I wish the shorter one was taller, and with better architecture than the decent building it’s replacing. After The Residences, it looks like an afterthought.

Sorry
25 days ago

Demolition alone will take an eternity on this tiny island. I wish it wasn’t but this is a 2030 project at best.

Ryan
22 days ago

As a point of reference, the existing hotel has 295 guest rooms and 31 suites according to the Swire site.

Bill Nye the Science Guy
24 days ago

Can this island handle the weight? What happens if it sinks? Have you thought of that genius?

Reality
24 days ago

Exactly. I wonder if this question has even been asked.

Michael Cohen
24 days ago

Of course not. No engineers were involved in any step of this process.
The banks that are doing construction loan never thought to protect their investment, the Insurance companies who underwrite the Builder’s Risk never thought of it either.

Skyscraper developers, bankers, actuaries, insurance underwriters, all very stupid people.

The real intellect in Miami can be found in the comments section of blogs.

On the other hand, IF the island did sink, the Climate wackos would scream, “SEE!!!!
SEA LEVEL RISE IS REAL!!!”

Frederick Curry
23 days ago

If I had to explain it, you still wouldn’t understand, so, nevermind.

Disgruntled Key Dweller
21 days ago

Hopefully this project finally spurs gate access to the key to prevent excess path usage by outsiders

Getalife
20 days ago

Keep yelling at the sky, old man

Anonymous
20 days ago

This is outrageous—security isn’t a concern here. Anyone who reaches this island is fit and usually an attractive professional or model from Brickell. Some people feel safer with walls and fences, but a bit more openness and understanding could ease those fears. Miami has too many isolated areas; that’s what makes Brickell and downtown so appealing—they’re connected and open 24/7

Jeremey Howlett
25 days ago

This building is out of scale for this tiny island. A better location would be in south brickel on the bay.

PirataDeCulo
24 days ago

The island is man made

Sara
24 days ago

That building is only 24 years old! Michealsngelo’s house (where he grew up) is over 500 years old!

It’s terrible to put up a new huge building in that location, because of possible hurricanes! This development is based on greed

Anon
24 days ago

Your post is based on stupidity.

Michael Cohen
24 days ago

Because of possible hurricanes? What?

Baxter Stockman
21 days ago

What has Michelangelo done lately?