Calle 8, one of Brickell’s most distinctive proposals in both form and function, has just undergone a major change in its design. The update is being led by Millennium Developments of Brickell, an affiliate of G&G Business Developments: the same firm behind the Aston Martin Residences in Downtown Miami. G&G first proposed the project in 2023 and has since overseen several design revisions, the latest of which was submitted on October 17th. The newest plans remove the previously proposed music venue from the tower’s podium, replacing it with residential units to create an almost entirely residential tower. Despite the changes, the BMA Architects–designed building will retain its signature triangular design.
Located at 190 SW 8th St, the development will now feature 500 residential units, an increase from the last iteration which called for 464. This increase comes entirely due to the aforementioned removal of the proposed music venue, which would’ve spanned over 70,000 SF. Residences will range from 1-bedroom units all the way to 3-bedroom penthouses on the top floors of the building.
The building’s amenity package will remain similar in size but will feature several changes in offerings. Among the amenity package is a striking overhanging pool on the 41st floor, spanning 1,625 SF and surrounded by lounge areas. Other planned amenities include multiple bar spaces, a sauna and steam room, a spa, a beauty salon, and a dedicated wellness room. It’s important to note these amenities aren’t set in stone until construction commences.
From the ground floor to the podium, the development will furthermore include 556 parking spaces, down from 653 in the original plan, along with basement parking to help minimize the podium’s visual impact at street level. The project also introduces new ground-floor spaces, including a car wash, 10,247 SF of retail space, and 3,669 SF of office space: none of which were part of the previous iteration.
Beyond these functional changes, the tower’s design has also evolved. The facade now features a uniform composition of curtain glass and balconies, replacing the earlier visual disconnect between the podium, formerly containing parking and a performing arts venue, and the residential tower above. Despite these updates, the building’s overall height remains largely the same, rising 737 FT or 68 floors to its top architectural element, just seven FT shorter than the prior version.
Submitted under an Administrative Site Plan Review (ASPR), the project falls within the Rapid Transit Zone (RTZ) Metromover Subzone, placing it under Miami-Dade County’s zoning jurisdiction rather than the City of Miami’s. This means the developer only needs to secure final administrative approval before moving forward with permitting and construction.
The site, assembled by Millennium Developments between 2014 and 2015, was added to the RTZ Metromover Subzone through a boundary expansion approved in 2022. This zoning designation provides major incentives for developers, including increased building height and density, reduced parking requirements, and faster approvals for projects located near transit. Before qualifying for Administrative Site Plan Review, which is often much quicker than moving through a public hearing, developers must first obtain a general development plan approval. Millennium received that approval in early 2025, allowing the current ASPR submission to act as the final step before construction can move forward.
While the tower moves through the final hoops before groundbreaking, it has captured the attention of international organizations including the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. CTBUH’s Florida chapter will hold a presentation exploring the tower’s unique design, challenges, and solutions. The event will be held on October 30th.
Summary of changes:
- 500 units (up from 464)
- 556 parking spaces (down from 653)
- 10,247 SF of commercial space (down from around 70,000 SF due to the removal of a performing arts center)
- 3,669 SF of office space (up from 0)
- 737 FT (down from 744)
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