The Calta Group is bringing Miami’s Live Local Act to Allapattah with plans for Anatomia, a 30-story tower designed by Corwil Architects. Filed for 1433 NW 13th Terrace, the project marks one of the first Live Local proposals in the neighborhood since recent revisions took effect. Earlier this year, Floridian Development reported on a 23-story tower set to replace industrial land nearby; similarly, Anatomia would rise on a 1.06-acre site now occupied by several low-rise buildings.
According to the submitted plans, Anatomia will provide 499 residential units, including 210 reserved for workforce housing. All workforce units will be studios or one-bedrooms, while the market-rate mix will range from studios all the way up to three-bedroom apartments. The addition of workforce housing comes as a regulatory requirement under the Live Local Act, which grants developers additional height, density, and parking reductions in exchange for designating 40% of units as workforce housing. While the legislation allows for up to 1,000 units per acre on the site, the developer is opting for 210 units per acre.
At the ground level, Anatomia will offer 11,849 SF of commercial space, along with a residential lobby, bike room, and mechanical areas. A key feature of the design is its emphasis on the pedestrian realm, with wide sidewalks and extensive landscaping enhancing the streetscape.
Above, the tower’s eight-story podium will integrate residential liner units to conceal a 498-space parking garage from public view. While Live Local projects in transit-oriented districts are permitted to void parking entirely, the developer has opted to include substantial capacity. This ensures at least one parking spot for each unit.
Beyond the podium, levels 9 and 10 will be dedicated to resident amenities, including a pool deck and over 17,000 SF of shared spaces. Residents will even have access to a rooftop lounge and terrace, offering views of the Miami River and the wider city.
Set to become one of the tallest buildings in Allapattah, Anatomia is planned as a 30-story tower (31 stories including the rooftop deck), rising 350 FT. Corwil Architects describe the design as follows: “The tower is defined by curving vertical bands that rhythmically rib the structure, giving the impression of an exoskeletal support system. These bands rise continuously from the ground to the sky, functioning as both architectural expression and functional dividers for the private terraces on each floor. At the rooftop, these bands intersect to form a dramatic frame, offering panoramic views for patrons of the rooftop lounge, and providing pedestrians at street level, an intriguing roofline”
The development will head to the Urban Development Review Board on September 17th at 2:00 PM. If the development wins all necessary approvals, demolition and site preparation will be extensive. Beyond the multiple low-rise structures on-site, there’s a 7-story office building that will need to be demolished.