Plans have been unveiled for Citadel’s new global headquarters at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive. The project will cover about 4.17 acres, including the sites at 1201 Brickell Bay Drive, 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive, and the 1221 Brickell Avenue parcel, which currently houses an office building. The developer intends to pursue this project under Miami’s RTZ Metromover Subzone, which allows for higher-density and transit-oriented development.
According to the application, the tower is classified as a supertall structure (exceeding 300 meters) and will reach a height of 1,028 feet, comprising 54 floors. If built, it will become the second tallest tower in Miami, just behind the Waldorf Astoria Miami which stands at 1,041 feet. In addition to its height, the developers intend to construct 1,293,373 square feet of office space, 413,476 square feet dedicated to a hotel with 212 rooms, and approximately 23,590 square feet for restaurant and retail use. Below are elevation counts. Although official plans show the tower at 1,032 FT, the ground level doesn’t begin until it’s 6 FT off the ground, making the tower 1,028 FT in actuality.
To accomodate for on-site visitors, the tower will include 50 below-grade parking spots with additional parking being used at 1221 Brickell Avenue and 1250-1260 Brickell Bay Drive.
The development will proceed in planned phases, beginning with the renovation of the main office tower and a new parking structure at 1221 Brickell Avenue to accommodate the new headquarters. There’s approximately 1420 parking spaces between 4 basement levels and 8 parking tiers. Below are new facade treatments for the parking deck at 1221 Brickell Avenue.
The buildings at 1250 and 1260 Brickell Bay Drive will be demolished to create space for outdoor public seating. Likewise, the tower is connected with its environment, having a large, accesible baywalk with trees and a 55.92′ setback. Fronting the baywalk is dining space and an outdoor terrace.
The design architect is Foster + Partners while the architect of record is AAI Architects, P.C.