Top 5 Luxury Condo Projects Transforming Fort Lauderdale's Skyline
Quick Summary
- Five design-forward condo projects redefining downtown, beach, and marina living
- Larger floor plans, panoramic views, and hospitality-grade services
- Wellness, private dining, and rooftop pool scenes elevate daily life
- Yachting access and resort amenities drive long-term desirability
Fort Lauderdale's luxury skyline, redefined
Fort Lauderdale is in the midst of a signature transformation, visible from the New River to the Atlantic. Cranes and curtain walls are recasting the horizon, but the more important shift is experiential: larger residences, private‑club amenities, and hospitality‑grade services designed for buyers who value precision over spectacle. In this environment, five condominium projects stand out for both architecture and lifestyle. Together they signal a city comfortable at the highest rungs of coastal living, yet still anchored by the water culture that makes Fort Lauderdale singular.
The mix is intentionally diverse. One tower brings Italian design lineage to Las Olas. Another choreographs a marina‑front enclave at Bahia Mar with the scale of a resort but the discretion of a private club. A storied yachting address is reborn with low‑density residences and priority dockage. On the ocean side, a twin‑tower composition sets a new contemporary cadence on the sand. And a boutique five‑star flag perfects the art of the effortless beach day. For out‑of‑state buyers comparing Miami and Fort-lauderdale, this new cluster of addresses places the latter firmly on the short list.
Downtown & Las Olas: the new urban icons
A few blocks from the riverbanks, Related Group’s collaboration with Pininfarina introduces a sculptural profile to the Las Olas corridor. Rising an anticipated 46 stories and expected to surpass 540 feet in height upon completion, Andare Residences will be the first high‑rise condominium on Las Olas in nearly two decades, a notable punctuation in the skyline. The tower’s glass expresses movement in soft undulations that read like wind over water, a fitting gesture for a city whose front yard is the Intracoastal. Inside, Andare’s approximately 163 homes emphasize volume and transparency, with open plans from roughly 1,800 to over 4,300 square feet and wraparound terraces that frame the Atlantic, the New River, and the downtown grid. Imported Italian cabinetry, Sub‑Zero and Wolf appliances, and spa‑caliber baths underline a disciplined material palette. Smart‑home infrastructure is planned as standard rather than upgrade, keeping the technology as invisible as the glazing that surrounds it.
The lifestyle brief at Andare skews club‑level. Roughly 35,000 square feet of amenities are orchestrated over multiple levels, including a wellness floor with salt and steam rooms, sauna, massage suites, and hot‑cold plunge circuits that make daily recovery feel ritual rather than indulgence. An advanced fitness studio sits opposite social spaces that include a private dining room, sports lounge, and executive suites for boardroom‑quality video conferences without leaving the building. Above it all, a rooftop scene layers two pools, private cabanas, a hot tub, and full food and beverage service over a panoramic deck. The address balances city energy with coastal ease: Las Olas dining and galleries are a stroll away, the beach a short ride. For buyers who want an urban vantage point with a refined finish, Andare Residences Fort Lauderdale reads as the definitive downtown statement.
Marina District: living at the water's edge
At the Bahia Mar Yachting Center, a 40‑acre canvas is being refashioned into a waterfront village with the cadence of the Riviera and the convenience of a private club. The first phase of the St. Regis plan pairs two elegant 23‑story residential towers with a five‑star hotel, curated retail and dining, and generous promenades along the Intracoastal. The residences are conceived to St. Regis standards: three‑ and four‑bedroom floor plans from roughly 2,600 to 3,550 square feet, private elevator foyers, glass‑wrapped great rooms, and expansive terraces that take in the ocean, the waterway, and downtown. Amenities are layered with intention. Each tower is expected to include residents‑only spa and wellness facilities, a high‑tech fitness studio, a salon, children’s playroom, and richly appointed lounges. Outdoors, resort decks bring owner‑reserved pools, pickleball, summer kitchens, and garden rooms where evenings gather naturally. The neighboring hotel extends 24‑hour concierge, dining, and housekeeping services on an as‑needed basis, solving second‑home logistics with grace.
The marina is the signature advantage. Upgrades anticipate a 25‑foot‑wide pedestrian promenade, a reimagined waterfront park, and accommodation for superyachts with berth lengths approaching 350 feet. For owners, that means the day can start with coffee on a terrace and end with a quick walk to a waiting tender. It also means limited‑edition social energy when the global yachting calendar lands on the Intracoastal. For a central link between residence, resort, and sea, St. Regis® Residences Bahia Mar Fort Lauderdale sets a rare benchmark.
A few bends of the waterway away, Pier Sixty‑Six distills Fort Lauderdale’s nautical soul into a residential enclave with low‑rise grace. On 32 acres at the Intracoastal’s front door, Tavistock Group is recasting the destination around four new boutique buildings. Two 11‑story condominium towers total a limited 62 residences, many with 10‑foot ceilings, gas kitchens, and, in select plans, private plunge pools on sweeping terraces. Along the waterfront, a pair of four‑story buildings introduces 31 “Resort Residences” whose townhouse‑like volumes bring double‑height living rooms and private interior gardens. The tempo is deliberately intimate, but the amenities read resort: two spectacular pools along the Intracoastal, a quieter residents‑only pool and lounge, a full‑service spa and fitness center, and six dining venues that scale from fine to casual, including a private restaurant for owners. Concierge and valet systems smooth the edges of daily life. The crown jewel remains the Marina itself: approximately 164 slips with priority dockage, a lively promenade dubbed the Social Harbor, and near‑instant ocean access through the Port Everglades inlet. For boaters, it is the rare case where home and home port are the same address.
Beachfront: contemporary calm and five‑star service
On the sand, Selene Oceanfront Residences introduces a composed, modern pair of towers whose clarity feels right at home against the Atlantic horizon. Designed by Kobi Karp with interiors by ID & Design International and developed by Kolter Urban, the 26‑story twins reach an approximate roof height of 300 feet, positioning them among the tallest forms on Fort Lauderdale Beach. The 194 residences are scaled for actual living, with two‑ to four‑bedroom floor plans that typically span from about 2,300 to 5,300 square feet. Curving, wraparound terraces deliver 270‑degree views in many homes, turning every sunrise and sunset into a private ritual. The amenity podium reads like a private beach club in the sky: one resort‑style pool for leisurely afternoons, a 75‑foot lap pool for disciplined mornings, private cabanas, fire pit lounges, an alfresco bar and grill, and outdoor kitchens that make entertaining effortless. Inside, residents find a complete fitness center, spa‑treatment suite, club rooms and entertainment salons, and a theater for private screenings. At street level, a fine dining oceanfront restaurant of approximately 5,400 square feet and a pocket park contribute to the public realm. Steps to the sand yet lifted above it, Selene captures the “best seat on the beach” feeling with contemporary restraint.
A few blocks north, the boutique scale of a five‑star flag brings hotel service into a private residential setting with rare finesse. The 22‑story Four Seasons on Fort Lauderdale Beach combines a resort program on the lower levels with a discrete collection of private residences above. Architecture by Kobi Karp and interiors by Tara Bernerd & Partners result in a composition that nods to the city’s yachting heritage through clean lines, wide terraces, and a palette of ocean blues and soft woods. Owners enjoy the dedicated Ocean Sun Deck with a residents‑only pool in a garden setting, beach concierge service that stages chairs, umbrellas, towels, and refreshments directly on the sand, and a full wellness program that includes a spa with six treatment rooms and a fitness studio designed in collaboration with celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak. Dining options layer an elegant waterfront restaurant with a lobby café and a poolside bar, keeping day to night under one roof. Privacy is engineered into the experience with controlled residential access and a service culture that anticipates rather than announces. For those who want every day to feel quietly curated, Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Fort Lauderdale remains the reference point.
Why these five matter now
Each of these addresses adds a distinct texture to the city. Andare presents metropolitan glamour with Italian design DNA. St. Regis scripts a Marina‑front village whose energy flexes from regatta week to tranquil shoulder seasons. Pier Sixty‑Six offers a rare union of low‑density privacy and megayacht adjacency. Selene writes a new chapter for the Oceanfront skyline with contemporary clarity and crowd‑pleasing amenities. Four Seasons perfects the hybrid of ownership and five‑star convenience, where a beach day can be as seamless as a spa appointment or dinner reservation. Together they anchor a market where the most coveted commodity is not square footage alone but a maintenance‑light, service‑rich way of living that takes full advantage of the water.
For buyers, the practical advantages are equally compelling. Floor plans trend larger, which suits seasonal hosting and long‑format stays. Amenity suites replace memberships elsewhere: wellness circuits, residents’ restaurants, executive‑quality workspaces, and rooftop pools align daily routines under one address. The water remains the constant. From private marina slips to beach setups and fast access to deep water, the city’s geography continues to do the heavy lifting. In an environment where time is the ultimate luxury, proximity matters; here, home sits beside the very experiences that brought you to South Florida.
If you are considering a purchase for 2026–2028 delivery, pre‑construction phases at select projects are expected to offer choice positions and compelling finish packages, while completed or near‑completed towers on the beach provide immediate gratification. As always, due diligence should include view‑corridor analysis, elevator‑to‑residence ratios, hurricane‑resilience specifications, and the pedigree of hospitality partners where applicable. When those fundamentals align, the long‑term case for these addresses is strong.
To discuss private previews, reservation timelines, and allocation opportunities across these projects, our team can coordinate comparative tours and materials tailored to your goals. For bespoke guidance on floor plans, finish programs, and view dynamics, start with a conversation at MILLION Luxury.
FAQs
What distinguishes downtown living at Andare from the beach or marina districts? Downtown positions you steps from Las Olas dining, galleries, and the financial core, with skyline and river views and a rooftop pool scene that feels urban. Beachfront towers lean into direct sand access and panoramic ocean exposures, while marina‑front addresses emphasize dockage, yachting services, and Intracoastal promenades.
How do marina privileges typically work at Bahia Mar and Pier Sixty‑Six? Expect priority access programs and owner preferences for slip assignments, often coordinated by on‑site marina teams. At larger facilities, upgraded promenades and services can accommodate superyachts, tenders, and provisioning, simplifying both day boating and seasonal berthing.
Which projects offer the largest typical floor plans? All five feature generous layouts, but Selene’s two‑ to four‑bedroom homes often run from about 2,300 to 5,300 square feet, and Andare’s corner‑to‑corner residences frequently begin around 1,800 square feet and expand beyond 4,300. St. Regis residential towers concentrate on three‑ and four‑bedroom plans with broad terraces, while Pier Sixty‑Six’s boutique buildings introduce townhouse‑like volumes in select Resort Residences.
How do service levels compare between a branded residence and a non‑branded tower? Branded residences such as St. Regis and Four Seasons integrate hotel‑caliber services, dining, and housekeeping on request, with owner‑only spaces enhancing privacy. Non‑branded towers like Andare or Selene focus on resort‑style amenities and curated staffing without the adjacent hotel layer, appealing to buyers who prefer a purely residential environment.
Are pets and families well accommodated? Yes. Most buildings incorporate pet‑friendly policies, dedicated outdoor areas, and proximity to parks or beach walks. Family‑forward programming can include children’s rooms, lap and resort pools, theater spaces, and flexible club rooms that transition from homework hub to evening lounge.
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