Cipriani Residences Brickell modern lounge interior; luxury social amenity for ultra luxury preconstruction condos in Brickell, Miami.
Cipriani Residences Brickell modern lounge interior; luxury social amenity for ultra luxury preconstruction condos in Brickell, Miami.

Brickell vs. Wynwood: Miami’s Luxury Condo Split, and What It Means for 2026 Buyers

Brickell and Wynwood are no longer competing on the same terms. Brickell is Miami’s established, brand-forward vertical neighborhood: liquid, internationally recognized, and increasingly defined by amenity-rich towers. Wynwood, by contrast, is evolving from a cultural destination into a live-work district, with office growth and design-led residential inventory that tends to enter at a lower price point than Brickell’s new-build pipeline. For buyers, the choice is less about which neighborhood is “hot” and more about aligning a purchase with how you plan to use the home: as a primary residence with daily transit convenience, as a pied-à-terre with hospitality-style service, or as a flexible asset where rental rules and future neighborhood maturation matter.

The Residences at 1428 Brickell home gym with water view—Brickell, Miami; wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell home gym with water view—Brickell, Miami; wellness amenity for luxury and ultra luxury condos, preconstruction.

North Bay Village’s Wellness-Forward Luxury Pipeline: Continuum, Pagani, and Shoma Bay

North Bay Village is emerging as a tightly held waterfront alternative to Miami Beach, with a new generation of amenity-rich, wellness-led residences planned along the Causeway and West Drive. This MILLION Luxury editorial looks at the projects publicly disclosed to be shaping that next chapter, and what their “club” and recovery-centric programming may mean for daily life, service standards, and due diligence in pre-construction.

The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.
The Surf Club, Surfside oceanfront balcony view; luxury and ultra luxury resale condos in Surfside, Florida, with panoramic Atlantic views and beachfront living.

2026 Luxury Floor Plans in South Florida: The Return of Zoned Living

Open concept is not disappearing in 2026 luxury real estate, but it is being refined. Across design forecasts, the direction is clear: selectively separated rooms, better acoustics, dedicated workspaces, and wellness-forward suites that prioritize how a residence lives day to day. For South Florida buyers weighing New-construction versus Resale, the most enduring value is increasingly found in layouts that balance social flow with privacy, storage, and discretion.

Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.
Armani Casa Pompano Beach ultra luxury condos in South Florida offering modern architecture, oceanfront lifestyle, and premium amenities within a preconstruction project.

Top 5 Branded Residences in South Florida to Watch in 2025

In a market defined by liquidity, international demand, and tightening inventory, South Florida’s most coveted addresses are increasingly the ones paired with global hospitality brands. This guide highlights five headline projects and the buyer due diligence that matters most when “service” is part of the purchase price.

Sunset skyline reflecting on Biscayne Bay at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Tower Two—ultra luxury condos in preconstruction on Brickell Key, showcasing luxury waterfront living.
Sunset skyline reflecting on Biscayne Bay at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami Tower Two—ultra luxury condos in preconstruction on Brickell Key, showcasing luxury waterfront living.

Baccarat Residences vs Una Residences: Two Waterfront View Philosophies in Brickell

In Brickell’s most coveted edge-of-water parcels, “the view” is not a single promise. It is a choreography of height, orientation, glazing, and what sits between you and the horizon. Baccarat Residences and Una Residences represent two distinct ways to buy into Biscayne Bay: one through a high-rise, dual-water icon at the river mouth, the other through a boutique, yacht-inspired curve designed to keep the bay constantly in frame.

Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown lounge at dusk with warm lighting—private club ambiance for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, Downtown lounge at dusk with warm lighting—private club ambiance for luxury and ultra luxury condos; preconstruction.

Downtown Miami’s Next Luxury Benchmark: Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences vs JEM Private Residences

Two Downtown towers are redefining Miami’s luxury proposition: a supertall branded address on Biscayne Boulevard and a private-residences model inside Miami Worldcenter. Here is how they differ in architecture, service, lifestyle programming, and buyer fit, plus a Miami Beach counterpoint for those prioritizing sand, sunset, and legacy hospitality.

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