Foster + Partners has unveiled the design of a new 54-story multi-use tower taking shape in Miami. The tower will become the new headquarters of hedge fund Citadel and will feature 34 floors of office space and 212 hotel rooms on the upper floors, as well as additional retail space. In addition to Foster + Partners as design architects, AAI Architects is the architect of record and Field Operations is the landscape architect. According to Citadel, the tower is scheduled to break ground in 2025.
The 314-meter-tall tower in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood is expected to become the city’s second-tallest building, surpassed only by the upcoming Waldorf Astoria Hotel and Residences, designed by Carlos Ott. The skyscraper is part of a larger development initiative by Philadelphia-based Gattuso Development Partners.
Initial concept drawings show a tapered design with a cap marking the top of the building. Rounded corners and a louvre shading system contribute to a distinctive image. On the ground floor, the streetscape will be enlivened by restaurants and retail space. The tower will also offer comprehensive amenities such as conference facilities, a ballroom, a pool, fitness areas and a spa.
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The tower’s conical shape unifies its various functions, improves structural efficiency and creates an elegant accent on the Miami skyline. An eco-friendly facade echoes traditional Florida architecture and features a louvre shading system that creates a comfortable interior climate while maximizing the views from this fantastic location. – Nigel Dancey, Studio Head, Foster + Partners
Similarly, OMA recently unveiled its design for a new residential tower in Miami Beach that optimizes ocean views while ensuring comfortable city living. In addition, KPF’s Tower 36, a new skyscraper at the northern entrance to Miami’s high-rise zone, recently received construction approval. Kengo Kuma and Associates also unveiled the designs of a new mixed-use project in Miami, Florida, which will be the architect’s first mixed-use initiative in the United States.
