St. Regis Brickell vs The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami: Which Lifestyle Fits You?
Miami’s Brickell waterfront is welcoming two landmark branded residences: St. Regis® Residences Brickell on South Brickell’s bayfront and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami on nearby Brickell Key. Both pair storied hotel heritage with fully serviced condominium living, yet the lifestyles they offer diverge sharply. This comparative MILLION Luxury guide explores location, design, amenities, and timing so global buyers can decide between an urban, club-like tower in the heart of Brickell and a private island sanctuary that lives like a modern resort.
How to Structure a Pre-construction Penthouse Deal in Miami and Brickell
South Florida's new towers are redefining Penthouse living, but buying at the top of a building in the Pre-construction phase demands a carefully structured deal. This guide explains how sophisticated buyers in Miami-beach and Brickell vet developers, time their entry, negotiate deposits and incentives and lock customizations and protections into the contract so that the residence, the numbers and the risk profile all align with their broader lifestyle and investment strategy.
South Florida’s 5 Most Expensive New Developments: From Brickell to Palm Beach
In 2025, South Florida’s top-tier skyline stretches from Brickell to Palm Beach with record price-per-square-foot asks, pedigreed architectural teams, and services that rival five-star resorts. This editorial profiles five of the region’s most expensive new developments, outlining location advantages, design signatures, amenity programs, delivery timelines, and who each address best. From a Brickell bayfront with private marina drop-off to a Downtown supertall, from a zen-like Miami Beach retreat to an engineering-driven Sunny Isles tower, and a classical West Palm statement, these are the bellwethers redefining ultra-premium condo living.
Baccarat Residences vs. Cipriani Residences: Brickell’s Battle of Branded Towers
Brickell’s next marquee skyline rivalry is here: the crystalline glamour of Baccarat Residences Miami versus the curvilinear elegance of Cipriani Residences Miami. Both under construction and targeting 2028 delivery, these towers translate centuries of brand heritage into private homes in the sky. Below, we compare architecture, residence design, amenities, service culture, and buyer profiles, while offering pragmatic guidance on choosing between two compelling visions of life in Miami’s most dynamic urban neighborhood.
The Residences at 1428 Brickell: Sustainable Ultra-Luxury in the Sky
Rising approximately 70 stories above Brickell, The Residences at 1428 Brickell introduces a rare blend of Italian craftsmanship, engineering intelligence, and meaningful sustainability. Conceived by Ytech with exterior architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by ACPV Architects, the tower offers just 189 fully finished homes, each oriented to Biscayne Bay with floor-to-ceiling glass and generous Terrace space. Its defining feature is a photovoltaic Solar Backbone integrated into the west façade, signaling a future-forward approach to ultra-luxury living while preserving a private, resident-only ethos with white-glove services, curated amenities, and serene design.
Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami vs. JEM Private Residences: Downtown Miami’s Flagship Towers Compared for Global Buyers
Two towers are redefining Downtown Miami’s skyline and rhythm of living. Waldorf Astoria Residences brings heritage, brand gravity, and hotel-caliber ritual to a supertall sculptural icon, while JEM Private Residences offers a modern, residents-only calm built around design clarity and privacy. This editorial contrasts their architecture, services, and Waterview experiences to help buyers align with the right lifestyle—ceremonial elegance and legacy appeal at Waldorf, or contemporary minimalism and quiet daily ease at JEM—each shaping the next chapter of Downtown’s vertical living.
