Mandarin Oreintal Residences
Miami, USA
Mandarin Oriental Residences Miami is a waterfront residential landmark on Brickell Key overlooking Biscayne Bay. The project combines refined architecture and resort-style amenities to reflect Miami’s coastal lifestyle.
Architecture Firm
KPF
Project Type
Residential
Size
228,000 m2
Client
Swire Properties
Positioned on the southern edge of Brickell Key, the Mandarin Oriental Residences tower rises as a slender vertical form that maximizes views across Biscayne Bay and the Miami skyline. The building’s architecture emphasizes fluid balconies and layered terraces, creating a rhythm across the façade while extending living spaces outward toward the landscape and water.
At the base, a landscaped podium connects the residences with a series of outdoor amenities including pools, gardens, and waterfront promenades. These spaces create a transition between the tower and the surrounding coastal environment, reinforcing the project’s relationship with the bay.
The architectural language of the tower reflects Miami’s tropical climate and waterfront lifestyle. Expansive glazing, continuous terraces, and carefully articulated façade elements create a building that is both elegant and responsive to its setting. The layered balcony system provides shade and depth while enhancing the visual identity of the tower within the city skyline.
Landscape and amenities are central to the project’s residential experience. A series of outdoor terraces, pools, and gardens provide spaces for relaxation and social interaction while maintaining uninterrupted views of the water. Together, architecture and landscape create a refined residential environment that combines urban sophistication with the calm atmosphere of a waterfront retreat.