Bentley Residences vs. Porsche Design Tower: The Supercar Towers of Sunny Isles Beach
Quick Summary
- Drive-to-your-door living in both towers via the Dezervator sky garage system
- Porsche Design Tower is delivered; Bentley Residences Sunny Isles is underway with next‑gen features
- Bentley emphasizes larger outdoor rooms and a chef-led, lounge-rich amenity mix
- Porsche adds a snow room and wine storage; both deliver resort-level privacy and service
The Supercar Towers Choice On Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach has long been Florida’s Riviera, a slender barrier island where glass towers rise directly from the sand. Among them, two addresses turn the automotive passion of their owners into architecture itself: Porsche Design Tower, the pioneer that proved the concept, and the forthcoming Bentley Residences Sunny Isles, a taller, newer expression of the idea. Both are Oceanfront, both are engineered for privacy, and both elevate daily life with moments that feel cinematic, from a sports car gliding into a glass elevator to a swim on your own terrace high above the shoreline.
At their core, each building solves the same problem in a different era. How do you carry the rituals of a driver’s life directly into a sky home without compromise. Porsche Design Tower answered first with a patented car lift and in‑residence sky garages that changed expectations for what was possible in a high rise. Bentley Residences responds with the next generation of the system, larger private outdoor rooms with Pool and outdoor spa elements, and an amenity program tuned for long stays and effortless entertaining.
Porsche Design Tower: A Proven Blueprint For Discreet Luxury
Completed in 2017, Porsche Design Tower rises roughly 60 stories on the Sunny Isles shoreline with a cylindrical profile of shimmering glass. The innovation that made headlines was the Dezervator, an automated car elevator that recognizes your vehicle and takes you directly to your residence. Moments after entering the porte cochere, you remain in your seat while the system lifts your car to a private, climate‑controlled sky garage beside the living room. The effect is both practical and theatrical. The arrival sequence eliminates public transitions and makes privacy the default.
Residences are generously scaled, many with two‑level floor plans and glazed walls that frame Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterview panoramas. A signature of the building is the private plunge pool and summer kitchen on the balcony, which turns each residence into a micro‑resort. Finishes lean contemporary and European, with precise detailing and premium appliances that complement the building’s technical ethos. Depending on the line, sky garages accommodate two to four cars, and collectors have configured larger in‑residence displays to showcase important automobiles.
Amenities extend the sense of a private club. There is an oceanfront pool deck at the sand, a residents‑only restaurant and bar with wine storage for each home, a complete spa with sauna and a cooling snow room, an ocean‑view fitness center, a plush cinema, and gaming lounges with race and golf simulators. Services run 24 hours for concierge and security. The overall mood is purposeful, quiet and highly efficient, which is why the tower became a magnet for privacy‑minded buyers who wanted a place where arrival, living and departure feel seamless.
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles: Next‑Generation Automotive Living
Bentley Residences Sunny Isles is under construction a few blocks north on Collins Avenue and is expected to deliver the next chapter of the supercar tower idea. The form is again a modern cylinder, but the facade is distinguished by a faceted, diamond‑inspired pattern that reads like a piece of jewelry on the skyline. At approximately 62 stories in height, with just four homes per floor, the building is designed so that every residence faces the ocean directly while capturing bay‑to‑ocean perspectives through floor‑to‑ceiling glass.
The automotive experience is familiar but evolved. Four high‑speed Dezervator lifts are planned to move cars and their owners efficiently to private in‑residence garages with room for three to four vehicles, including EV charging. From the garage, a glass wall can display an important car as a sculptural element of the home. Beyond the threshold, each residence is conceived as a sky villa with an expansive terrace that functions as an outdoor living room. Signature features include a larger sunken Pool for real swimming, an outdoor shower, and in select lines a personal sauna, creating a resort program within the home.
Bentley’s interiors team brings the marque’s craftsmanship to the shared spaces as well. Plans call for a three‑story lobby framed by tall glass, a residents‑only restaurant curated by an acclaimed chef, a whisky bar and cigar lounge, a private screening room, game lounge with racing and golf simulators, a kids club, and a complete spa and fitness center opening to an ocean‑view terrace. Outdoors, a landscaped amenity deck features a resort‑style swimming Pool with cabanas and food and beverage service, joined by attended beach setups on the sand.
Side‑By‑Side: Which Tower Fits Your Lifestyle
Height and scale. Porsche Design Tower is approximately 641 feet with 132 residences. Bentley Residences is planned to be taller with about 62 stories and roughly 216 homes.
Car lifts and sky garages. Both buildings use the Dezervator to let you remain in your car as you travel to the residence. Porsche proved the technology at scale, and its arrival sequence remains effortless. Bentley modernizes the system with four lifts and larger in‑residence garages designed with integrated charging, which will matter if a significant share of your collection is electric.
Private outdoor life. Porsche’s hallmark is the plunge pool and summer kitchen that make nearly every balcony a usable retreat. Bentley goes further with the sunken Pool configuration to swim longer laps, plus an outdoor shower and, in certain lines, a sauna. If you host frequently or prefer to do more of your wellness routine at home, the incremental space is decisive.
Design language. Porsche presents as minimal, technical and quietly dramatic. Bentley leans into craft with diamond motifs and a warmer palette. Both were drawn by the same Miami‑based architecture studio, which means functionality is consistent from elevator core to planning logic. Your preference comes down to whether you respond more to precision or to ornament.
Amenities and services. The menus overlap. Expect attended beach service, an oceanfront Pool deck at grade, ocean‑view fitness and spa programs, private cinema experiences, and gaming lounges. Porsche adds touches like a snow room and a club‑like dining venue with individual wine storage. Bentley layers in a whisky bar, cigar lounge and a chef‑driven dining room. Either way, concierge, valet and security are continuous, which keeps arrivals and departures discreet.
Community and profile. Porsche Design Tower set an early benchmark and naturally gathered a roster of high‑profile owners who appreciated the privacy and the technology. Bentley, as the later project, focuses on a slightly broader definition of everyday resort living, with amenity spaces scaled for longer seasonal or full‑time use. If you value a community with more established routines, Porsche has the record. If you prefer to shape a brand‑new environment as it opens, Bentley is compelling.
Location, Access And Daily Convenience
Both towers stand on the east side of Collins Avenue in Sunny Isles Beach, minutes from Bal Harbour Shops to the south and Aventura to the west across the Intracoastal. Drives to Miami Design District, Brickell or Miami Beach are straightforward, as are runs to private aviation at Opa‑locka or commercial flights at Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The everyday rhythm is simple. You leave a quiet residential street, join A1A, and the region opens up.
On the ground, Sunny Isles Beach benefits from a walkable waterfront promenade, neighborhood dining and services, and a park system that keeps the shoreline green. Nearby yacht facilities and regional options place a Marina within easy reach for owners who split their time between water and road. Schools, family‑friendly parks and wellness services support longer stays. In short, the Sunny-isles address offers Oceanfront simplicity with city‑wide connectivity.
Buyer Notes: Availability, Resale And Holding Strategy
Timing. Porsche Design Tower is fully delivered, so purchases there occur on the resale market. Bentley Residences is a ground‑up new development, with presales active and delivery anticipated once construction completes. If you intend to occupy in the near term, Porsche is immediate. If you prefer first‑owner status and the ability to personalize a home during build, Bentley favors that strategy.
Budgeting. Exact numbers shift with floor height, line and finish package. Historically, Porsche commanded pricing that reflected its limited residence count and the uniqueness of the technology. Bentley, with more homes per floor and even more expansive outdoor rooms, is expected to establish a fresh pricing ladder as the tower approaches completion. In both towers, carrying costs reflect comprehensive staffing, insurance and extensive amenity programs. Review budgets holistically, including reserves and long‑term capital planning, so ownership feels as effortless as the arrival experience.
Leasing and use. Policies evolve by building and by association vote. If you plan to lease periodically, discuss minimum lease terms, number of leases permitted per year and any onboarding requirements for tenants. If your objective is purely end‑use and long‑term holding, ask about renovations rules for in‑residence garages and display walls, as well as any restrictions around vehicle fluids or charging installations.
Exit considerations. For collectors and brand loyalists, the unique combination of architecture and automotive infrastructure creates durable demand. On resale, position the home with complete service records for the residence systems, clear photography of the garage showcase, and a narrative around how the terrace was used throughout the seasons. Purchasers in this segment appreciate clarity and documentation.
How To Choose Between Porsche And Bentley
If you favor proven performance and an immediate move‑in, Porsche Design Tower remains a benchmark. The arrival sequence is direct, the amenity program is complete, and the character is quietly modern. If you are drawn to larger outdoor rooms, the drama of a diamond‑pattern facade and a next‑generation car‑lift experience, Bentley Residences will likely speak your language. For many buyers, the decision is not about one being better than the other. It is about which atmosphere you want to come home to and how you plan to live with your cars day to day.
Either way, both addresses offer what very few coastal towers can deliver at this level: a complete resort environment that begins at the driver’s door, becomes a piece of art in the living room, and extends to a terrace with views from ocean to bay. That synthesis of engineering and ease is why the category exists at all.
FAQs
What is a Dezervator and how does it work. It is an automated car elevator that identifies your vehicle and carries it, with you inside, directly to your residence. You park in a private, enclosed garage beside your living room. The system reduces time in common areas and keeps arrivals discreet.
Can I charge an electric vehicle in the in‑residence garage. Yes. Charging is supported in both towers, with Bentley planning integrated EV chargers for most in‑residence garages. Always confirm final specifications for the exact line you are considering.
Do all residences have private pools. Porsche Design Tower is known for plunge pools on most terraces. At Bentley Residences, every home is planned with a larger, sunken Pool as part of the outdoor living program.
Are there restrictions on the number or type of vehicles I can keep. Sky garages are designed for multiple cars. Door widths, ceiling heights and weight limits vary by line and floor. Your advisor can obtain technical drawings to ensure that low‑clearance supercars and taller SUVs are accommodated.
Is beach service included. Yes. Expect attended beach setups with lounges and umbrellas, along with towel and beverage service on the pool decks.
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