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.
Top 7 Most Exclusive Buildings in Palm Beach Island
A curated look at seven Palm Beach Island condominium addresses where privacy, pedigree, and prime locations converge. From Breakers Row’s resort privileges to 3550 South Ocean’s modern beach ease, we outline what sets each building apart—architecture, services, and lifestyle—so you can decide which address fits your routine.
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.
The Perigon Miami Beach: Redefining Oceanfront Minimalism
An OMA-designed, 17-story tower on a rare two-acre ocean-to-bay site, The Perigon Miami Beach distills luxury to essentials: light, proportion and privacy. With just 73 homes, Tara Bernerd & Partners' interiors, deep wraparound terraces, and a base elevated about 45 feet, the building frames uninterrupted views while creating a garden-level resort. Residents enjoy a Shaun Hergatt restaurant, speakeasy, spa, fitness, wine room, screening room, and eight guest suites, plus 200 feet of private beach and a 25-meter pool.
Armani Casa vs. The Estates at Acqualina: The Battle of Oceanfront Elegance in Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach has become a showcase for oceanfront design, where two marquee addresses set the tone for rarefied living: Residences by Armani/Casa and The Estates at Acqualina. One channels Giorgio Armani’s modern Italian restraint; the other stages a lavish resort narrative steeped in service and spectacle. This comparison distills their architectural intent, residence features, amenities, privacy profiles, and buyer fit so that discerning purchasers can match lifestyle, aesthetics, and long-term value to the right Sunny Isles Beach address.
