Revealed: 29-Story Domus Flats II Planned In Brickell

A developer has just filed plans to build a new project in Brickell called Domus Flats II.

The tower is proposed to rise 29 stories, or 336 feet and include:

  • 459 lodging units (with 303 studios, 121 1-bedroom units, and 35 2-bedroom units)
  • 1,545 square feet ground floor food and beverage
  • rooftop pool, bar and grill area
  • 150 parking spaces on levels 1-3 (zero parking is required under zoning, since units are for lodging use)

The 22,237 square foot property is catty-corner from the 64-story 1 Southside Park already under construction.

Developers are applying through Miami-Dade’s Rapid Transit Zoning plan, rather than through City of Miami planners. A request was filed on June 12 for a pre-application meeting.

Zyscovich is the architect.

North Development, LLC is the developer.

The company recently launched sales for another project nearby called Domus Brickell Park, with 171 condo-hotel units.

 

 

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Anonymous
3 months ago

The siding and concrete walls are hideous! Can’t they do something more design oriented like the new designs in Wynwood.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Couldn’t agree more, the concrete walls are so lazy and horrendous, guess they wanted to bring in an homage to public housing.

Praying On This
3 months ago

Aside from the ground level, the design is inadequate and could negatively impact the immediate area and the Brickell neighborhood. High density isn’t always desirable, particularly when there is already an abundance of properties and potential quality of life concerns. It resembles a confinement, as if a low-rise design were stretched to 29 floors, further accentuating its unsuitability.

Bruno
3 months ago

West of the Metrorail tracks is where the affordable housing has been developed historicly and where it should go.

Anonymous
3 months ago

You’re behaving like a classist fascist and ruining Miami. Hopefully our Commissioner and other leaders, have a different stance…

Anon
3 months ago

Affordable housing doesn’t have to look like prison housing Joe! Apparently you only care about the mega rich, particularly the developers and the super rich, which is what people complain of our commissioners. You can have a middle class area that is somewhat more affordable and doesn’t look any different or has such poor communist-block design!!!

Anonymous
3 months ago

There was affordable housing all over Miami, and probably where you live – you have some fixation on a moment in time that is far gone and obsolete!

Anonymous
3 months ago

There’s plenty of affordable housing EAST of the metro. I chose to buy west because it was newer and nicer block. East wast loud and old with lots of maintenance issues. But it’s not an easy versus west that makes it affordable. It’s new versus old and lots of other factors. Bruno is out of touch!

🚧 Brickell Wisdom 🚧
3 months ago

Implement a comprehensive plan to incorporate affordable housing units across ALL areas, ensuring their distribution is balanced 🔄 to avoid the development of large, concentrated slums ⚠️

Additionally, consider introducing premium housing options in the western region of the Underline 🚊 🌳 🏙️ , creating an attractive and desirable living environment. Failing to address these issues may lead to a decline in property values ACROSS Brickell, similar to the situation experienced in Downtown Miami.

It is essential to move away from outdated segregation mentality🚧, as holding onto such beliefs, like Bruno appears to be doing, reflects a perspective reminiscent of the segregation era in the 1950s❗️

Anonymous
3 months ago

I like your sentiment, but surely we can all agree there are certain areas where affordable housing doesn’t belong, i.e., prime real estate with bayfront views.

🚧 Brickell Wisdom🚧
3 months ago

Agreed. Concentrating all affordable housing in one part of Brickell could lead to segregation, lower property values, and the creation of a dense urban slum that impacts all of Brickell and Miami at large in years to come.

By integrating affordable housing thoughtfully throughout various neighborhoods, like the mixed-use residential workforce and market Gallery building being built in this part of Brickell and the provision for Marti Park, we can maintain Brickell’s diversity and integrity without negatively impacting property values in a specific area.

This balanced approach promotes a vibrant and harmonious community, avoids stigmatization and isolation, supports sustainable growth, and improves the quality of life for all residents. It is crucial to ensure equitable distribution of affordable housing opportunities across Miami 🏢🔀🌇

KUDOS TO DOMUS 👏
3 months ago

I’m appreciating this design more and more. The closer I look at the details, the more I find to compliment. The white brick siding is particularly appealing to me. It has an elegant and timeless quality that complements the growing city fabric while still maintaining a contemporary feel. I do think there is room for improvement in the elevation, with some cleaning up and refinement, and reducing the amount of concrete spaces. Nonetheless, it presents a nice modern vision. Excellent work, Domus! I’m excited to see this addition to the neighborhood.

Miami Finance
3 months ago

Why the fk are we allowing more and more and more short term rental sites in our core urban downtown area?

anonymous
3 months ago

because we continue to vote city commissioners in that would rather help developers than do right by the taxpayers

Dale
3 months ago

We are voting for all new commissioners next election.

Bruno
3 months ago

I’ve paid a lot of Property Taxes in the last 30 years, and I’m happy to see 459 NEW Property Tax generating units added to this underutilized lot.

459 NEW revenue generators EVERY year.

Anonymous
3 months ago

So have we. Miami doesn’t revolve around you!

Anonymous
3 months ago

But does “we” own property in the City of Miami?

Hello, We Exist
3 months ago

Yes we, including a large list of stakeholders west of the Underline in Brickell, own property in the City of Miami!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Bruno (Joe Carollo?), we need you to quit disparaging your own district and start helping promote it 🙄

Anon
3 months ago

Ok Mr. Transactional, just like Donald trump and NATO, just show me the money that’s all that matters

Anonymous
3 months ago

Because some of us like to have different options when buying property.

Azarius
3 months ago

It’s ok because they will flop and the owners who purchased thinking that would be their lifeline is going to have to sell or rent it at market value, might take a few years but it’s coming. The model can’t sustain it self that long

Azarius
3 months ago

Plus the quality of a bob vs a hotel is declining FAST‼️

Azarius
3 months ago

Bnb

Anonymous
3 months ago

Then do it in “Park West,” not here Azie!

Azarius
3 months ago

Man Park West doesn’t need any only areas I would say is North West Lil Havana, and Miami Gardens could use a few do to the stadium and events being hosted in theses areas

Bruno
3 months ago

Of course it’s okay.
But not for the reasons that you think it’s okay.

Anonymous
3 months ago

We don’t want anymore short term rentals here! We want a robust community.

Bruno
3 months ago

Who’s we?
The community is robust.

Condos that allow less than 30 day stays create choices for owners and renters.

Anonymous
3 months ago

I appreciate condos being added here, but the design doesn’t live up to the location. Would like to see a design for this special intersection at iconic One Southside Park and opportunity zone for Brickell and Miami!

Bruno
3 months ago

Do you mean like Hyatts and Marriotts?

This building is 10 times better than what is there now.
The more density, the better the possibility to grow viable businesses West of Brickell.

I like it. Owners are not required to rent their apts. Smart condo boards will require large fees for transients and those fees can make housing cheaper for young people starting out.

Hello, We Exist
3 months ago

It’s not west of Brickell Joe! It’s Brickell. Look at google maps and all the building names. You’re proposing plans based on a false reality.

Anonymous
3 months ago

We agree that this part of Brickell should be developed and doesn’t have to be most expensive, and there are a lot of affordable housing buildings already, but there should be some more premium options and at least some better designs to be inviting and allow for future growth 🏗️ ☀️

Anonymous
3 months ago

There’s an old concrete Hamptons Inn that looks like this by Miami Ave. As Brickell grows and new businesses open, SW2nd should progress like rest of Brickell. You may see some older buildings like Hamptons Inn next to ultra luxury buildings like SLS. This type of diversity of property only makes Brickell stronger and more dynamic.

Anonymous
3 months ago

I suggest that the developer consider converting the smaller building into hotel rentals, naming it Domus Brickell Hammock, and designating it for short-term accommodations. This name reflects its unique character and ties it to the surrounding natural landscape. In contrast, the larger building could be transformed into permanent residences, taking advantage of its prime location in a highly desirable area for a residential community, especially due to its proximity to central Southside Park. The larger building could be named Domus Brickell Park, signifying its connection to the vibrant neighborhood and park nearby.

Anonymous
3 months ago

I don’t normally comment here, but very disappointing. Why this? In Brickell? Not just the design. Everything.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Please vote no, Mayor Cava and Commisioner Higgins! It seems like Joe Carollo is trying to oppress this area from quality improvement and prosperity and interconnectivity within Brickell. This is insufficient. We need your help!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Right… two votes from thrill-up-your-leg do nothings will make a difference.

Anon
3 months ago

Stucco box.

Anon
3 months ago

Sad. This little retail won’t drive foot traffic to the area. This should be another Miami Ave type Ave with tons of F&B, etc

Anonymous
3 months ago

delusional, as always… and I’m sure you’re sparkling idea for foot traffic is 2-3 floor buildings that are of the “human scale”

This one building doesnt have to drive all the foot traffic in the area, it just has to add one or two more retail space options to be urban infill… BUT ANON JUST CANT HELP BUT KILL A MOSQUITO WITH AN ELEPHANT GUN.

Anon
3 months ago

That was someone else’s comment. I really appreciate many aspects of this project and streetscape, although I have a minor concern about the substantial concrete walls, which feel quite weighty. Nevertheless, I’m thrilled about the prospect of increased density, and I particularly adore the overhanging balcony on the second floor!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Should have four floors of retail and offices wrapped around the block!

Bruno
3 months ago

Really?
Rather than housing, you think retal and office is a smarter idea on SW 2nd Ave.

You should start an investment fund (or use your own money) to test out these ideas.

“We” are very confident in your ideas now, but when idealism meets reality, the costs become prohibitive.

Anonymous
3 months ago

You’re full of shit and just stuffing our own pockets Joe!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Lending for retail and office is is dead as your Great Grandma. Get real.

Anon
3 months ago

There’s already offices and retail opening on SW2nd but you need to get on board and make sure it continues and prospers well! Quit being a cog.

Anonymous
3 months ago

…with increasing retail and office vacancies—good thing you’re not in charge

Wake Up
3 months ago

Funny you didn’t say that about One Brickell office building… “prosperity for me, nothing for thee.”

Anonymous
3 months ago

Brickell City Centre is one of most thriving retail outlets in the Country! It’s a 5 minute walk away.

Bruno
3 months ago

You have it backwards.
In real estate economics they say “rooftops drive retail”. You need these 459 residences and plenty more to bring viable businesses.

Just stand on a West Brickell today and count the people who walk by. For bonus points, estimate the disposable income those people have to spend, and then tell me what business that you’d open in West Brickell to provide value to those people.

Wake Up
3 months ago

They are the same people who walk around all of Brickell. We shop at Nordstrom, Saks, eat at Sexy Fish, etc. The people here look same as rest fo Brickell. All of brickell is diverse so we should have a variety of options for everyone. It’s not a segregated neighborhood like when it was single family homes back in the day… these homes obviously are being replaced.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Many young professionals live here and walk to the Brickell City Centre or Mary Brickell Village. It’s a block away. For bonus points, stand at the Underline and watch how many young professionals walk back and forth carrying shopping bags 😊 if there were more retail and restaurants, you would see people going both ways!

Anonymous
3 months ago

I hope this gets redesigned! Keep more open air and green space and make it taller and skinnier. Replace the solid block walls with glass so at least gets some reflection of sun. Unbelievable!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Less irregular design elements, more curves, and preferably some articulation please. If not glass, how about classical elements paying homage to the existing buildings which use to make up the neighborhood?

Louis
3 months ago

I agree! It’s not just inadequate, but it also has the potential to drag down the entire Brickell area and turn it into a slum. Instead, we need some architectural elements like articulated curves and neoclassical or spectacular features with glass, avoiding the repetitive and uninspiring styles of Downtown 5th or the institutional look of a federal prison in Brickell.

Bruno
3 months ago

“We need”
Nooo…..”You want”

Anonymous
3 months ago

Agreed, there are too many white concrete buildings with mismatched windows and solid walls. Even without all glass, developers can focus on deliberate design choices like this:

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Anonymous
3 months ago

If built, would be the worst building in Brickell, even surpassing MyBrickell and CitizenM.

Anonymous
3 months ago

I love the planters!! This street needs more aesthetic enhancements and this is a nice addition. Hope they keep this beautiful crosswalk design.

Anon
3 months ago

Excited for more retail and restaurants on this street! It’s going to be popping 🎉

Name*
3 months ago

Missed opportunity.

Kate
3 months ago

Cute storefront! This would be a perfect sport for a Trader Joe’s.

Brickell Design
3 months ago

It’s too tall for this style and area! It would look better ten floors shorter or if it were redesigned to be less blocky and overbearing, while still maintaining its current height.

anonymous
3 months ago

way too small considering its in the Rapid Transit Zoning area. Plus the retail space is abysmal

Anon
3 months ago

It overpowers the block with more concrete, there should be some paseos or make it skinny and taller to let some light in. Terrible spacing, too dense. There needs to be more light and airspace. It should be skinny and tall!!!

Anonymous
3 months ago

This would look better here to break up all the white concrete! Come on and change it up Brickell.

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Anon
3 months ago

The solid concrete wall designs are terrible. Can’t they do something more elevated? Why another rectangle block…

Anonymous
3 months ago

I like the stone siding on ground level. If they could carry the stone up to conceal the concrete wall maybe it would be more inviting.

Anonymous
3 months ago

They should add vibrant colors and designs like SLS. Why 29 floor gray / white concrete walls especially in the front and all around. Break up the scale and soften the impact with rounded corners.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Been waiting forever to see these little sing-family houses go!

Anon
3 months ago

They’re historic! They can’t go. There’s a beautiful banyon tree and incredible historic homes. This can’t go up.

Anonymous
3 months ago

BARF!

Anonymous
3 months ago

You’ve got to be kidding me.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Should be moved to vacant lots in Riverview or Palm Grove and restored, because they would make great Bed & Breakfast-style boutique hotels or restaurants.

Ana
3 months ago

Dude what are you talking about. You could build the exact same shotgun house anywhere in Miami for less than what it would cost to move an entire house. Just insane that you would suggest that kind of financial waste for someone to burden.

Anonymous
3 months ago

I feel for the banyan trees, but these homes are just hold outs cmon

Francis
3 months ago

The County should buy this land and make it a park! 🌳 🌴 🐕

Anonymous
3 months ago

Have you even been to Brickell before? There is a park literally in front of this lot.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Yeah we can create multiple parks that serve different purposes. They could connect in theme.

Anonymous
3 months ago

What a fucking moron.

Anonymous
3 months ago

What a genius idea! Let’s spend millions of dollars to create a park 50 steps from another park so that this park has a different purpose! You should consider urban planning.

Anonymous
3 months ago

This park could have a volleyball court and a refreshment hub. But if it must be housing make it fucking nice!

Ana
3 months ago

you read the comments on this message board, he/she/it probably thinks he/she/it already is a city planner, lol

Anonymous
3 months ago

NO Taxpayer money for more DogSHITTING Facilities!!!

Anon in Brickell
3 months ago

It’s our money and that’s what we the taxpayers want! Don’t be so bombastic!

Anonymous
3 months ago

…and replaced with some of the most mediocre architecture imaginable that makes even Arquitectonica boxes look like a beaut?

No thanks.
3 months ago

Dumb, numb, dumb and his wife is running for Commissioner in Miami Beach. Can’t imagine why!

Anonymous
3 months ago

Let’s see if the UDRB is sleeping on the job again, and whether they approve this attroshiity.

Anonymous
3 months ago

They’re so arbitrary in their decisions. They let hideous buildings go by in some areas and seem to promote nicer designs for other areas. Feels like they are out of touch. I’m so disappointed by our elected officials and appointees here.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Only a dumba** could have designed this “Domus Flats II.”

Anonymous
3 months ago

Is there a first one? It sounds like a sequel or a copy of so many other designs.

Anon
3 months ago

It’s Zyscovich, so yeah, dumba** is accurate

Anonymous
3 months ago

Cut half the size, or redesign and make it spectacular. Too big, too bland.

Ms. Lloyd-W
3 months ago

I thought the headline read “Donut Farts”

Yolanda
3 months ago

I saw Donut Fats – I like Brickell Park more for here.

Anon
3 months ago

The rooftop pool looks spectacular

Cover the Podiums
3 months ago

Overall a good looking tower with a near invisible parking podium. Keep them coming

Designista
3 months ago

Why is it half gray, half white? Looks disjointed. Grey is better because it blends with the skyline better, with pops of color or white.

What’s with the jumbled balconies and windows? This isn’t Tetris. You’re making us all dizzy with these designs. Go with symmetry. Asymmetry needs to be deliberate and balanced, or it looks chaotic and random lie this and the courthouse downtown.

Drew
3 months ago

I think this looks great!

Anonymous but Famous
3 months ago

This triangular area between the underline, the Miami River, I-95 and Simpson Park is going to be a traffic nightmare unless more people take Metrorail, bus 8 or bus 22. As usual in Miami, not a fleeting thought for improving the underlying infrastructure. Never mind West Brickell or Brickell West. How about the Brickell Wall?

Anonymous
3 months ago

I disagree. The infrastructure in this area is already incredibly well-planned and organized, with only a few modest improvements needed, such as well-lit and landscaped crosswalks. The grid layout of the streets is ideal for future growth and development. The majority of the streets are designed as alternating one-way streets, and they conveniently terminate at I-95 and the Underline, minimizing through traffic from other areas. This will help keep traffic localized and manageable. Additionally, there are numerous outlets conveniently located near the entrances and exits, ensuring a smooth flow of traffic. Moreover, the fact that the area is approximately 15 feet higher than the rest of Brickell gives us reassurance that flooding is unlikely to be a concern in the near future.

Azarius
3 months ago

Density‼️‼️ This will definitely add to the Brickell population. Most likely will help with pricing with the additional inventory

Anonymous
3 months ago

You seem bias for Park West and the downtown development.

Azarius
3 months ago

How so?

EJS
3 months ago

That area is really filling up w more dense construction — loving it. Just hope the Ace hardware down the block can survive 😔.

Anonymous
3 months ago

It’s been slated for development for years so its days are definitely numbered. These retail stores won’t necessarily be forced out of Brickell though; they will just need to find a new space.

Kevin
3 months ago

The sidewalk design is terrible at the Ace. There is literally a bus stop that sits empty directly in the middle of the sidewalk so you have to walk around on to the grass to keep going.

Anonymous
3 months ago

And the grassy area behind the bus stop is always full of trash. So gross. I’m hopeful as SW 2nd Ave continues to develop, it will clean itself up from the near barren wasteland that it is now.

Anonymous
3 months ago

How come the city doesn’t clean the trash? Please help Mayor Suarez.

Anonymous
3 months ago

Lmao That guy is only interested in appeasing the cuban vote for his futile run for president.

Anonymous
3 months ago

What about Joe Carollo? He’s the District 3 commissioner…

Melo is sigma and Chad
3 months ago

Glad west Brickell is becoming even more dense

Anonymous
3 months ago

The west side of Brickell is one of the nicest places to live in Miami because of easy access to transportation and highway, and it has a more tranquil ambiance in Brickell while being walkable and close to the water.

Brickell Residents & Business Owners
3 months ago

I am a resident of this area and consider it my home. I also run a small business in Brickell. My neighbors, as well as my friends, also reside here. We collectively refer to this place as Brickell. We have been part of this community for a considerable period. I believe there might have been some confusion or misinformation leading you to believe otherwise. However, I assure you, after numerous conversations with fellow residents and local business owners, the consensus is that this area has always been an integral part of Brickell.

I genuinely appreciate your willingness to hear us out and address our concerns. Therefore, I kindly request that you respectfully honor our perspective and continue referring to our locality as Brickell.