House of Wellness Enters Pre-Construction Phase in Brickell; Renderings Released
The House of Wellness project is entering its pre-construction stage, with newly released interior and exterior renderings coinciding with the start of sales. The 34-story tower, planned for three assembled parcels at 132, 142, and 152 SW 9th Street in West Brickell, is being developed by North at Brickell VI, LLC and designed by Studio MC + G Architecture. After several iterations over recent months, the proposal now appears largely finalized as the development team awaits final approvals from Miami-Dade County. The developer, a joint venture between Oak Capital and Edifica, brings an international portfolio spanning the United States and Latin America. In Brickell, the partnership is already active on multiple fronts, with Domus Brickell Center under construction and Domus Brickell Park approaching completion. Given the development activity from the duo, this likely won’t be their last project either. Plans filed with Miami-Dade County detail a program totaling 656 lodging units, designed to accommodate both short-term and extended-stay occupancy depending on owner preferences. The unit mix ranges from compact studios, to one-bedroom layouts, and larger two-bedroom residences. Amenities are centered around a wellness-oriented lifestyle, including a rooftop pool, spa facilities, a juice bar, dedicated wellness spaces, and multiple social lounges. Units will feature 9-FT-4-IN ceilings, expansive balconies in select layouts, “premium appliances”, and large windows designed to maximize natural light. Depending on orientation and floor level, residences will offer views toward Brickell, Little Havana, and surrounding areas. Pricing guidance circulated by several brokerage firms, including Miami Residential, indicates entry-level units are expected to start in the low-$400,000 range, with pricing rising to roughly $800,000 for larger layouts. For the 656 lodging units, the development will include 199 parking spaces in the podium, despite Miami code requiring zero parking spaces. This parking to units ratio is particularly due to the unit type being lodging units, but also due to proximity to the Metrorail nearby. While the development features no retail on the ground floor, the existing site’s landscaping and sidewalk width will be expanded. Current sidewalks expand 6 FT, with the new sidewalks expanding it beyond that. In addition, the ground floor includes bike parking and a dedicated drop-off zone for residences, handled by an in-house valet parking service. Because the project will rise 34 stories, it is expected to reach an overall height of approximately 366 FT. The facade will feature a predominantly gray palette with stucco finishes, glass balcony railings, and a more colorful treatment at the podium level. Earlier iterations of the project contemplated a taller structure rising 44 stories, or roughly 456 FT, indicating the developer has since reduced the height by a whopping 10 floors. Current site conditions show no visible construction activity, though permitting activity remains active, with early inklings of a demolition permit moving through the pipeline.
Insite Group Moves Forward on Two New Live Local Act Projects: 2620 and 910 Residences
Fort Lauderdale-based Insite Group is advancing a growing slate of projects under Florida’s Live Local Act, continuing its push for high-rise development across the city. After submitting plans to redevelop The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale in partnership with GFO Investments, Atlas Real Estate, and Prime Finance, the firm now has two additional Live Local proposals moving through early review stages: one adjacent to the Galleria site and another in the Harbordale neighborhood. Near The Galleria, Insite has proposed 2620 Residences, a Live Local Act development that has been submitted to the City of Fort Lauderdale’s Planning Department for administrative review. While full plans and renderings have not yet been released publicly, the project is being processed under the state housing law, which allows qualifying developments to bypass certain local zoning restrictions. The second proposal, 910 Residences, would introduce a tower exceeding 300 FT in the Harbordale neighborhood. Insite has filed Federal Aviation Administration permits and submitted materials to city planners, signaling early-stage advancement. Because most parcels in Harbordale do not permit heights approaching 300 FT under current zoning, the project would move forward under the Live Local Act framework. If advanced, it would become the neighborhood’s second Live Local Act proposal, following the previously proposed The Quay nearby. 2620 Residences: Located just east of Insite Group’s proposed Galleria Mall redevelopment, the firm has submitted plans for a 27-story tower at 2620 E Sunrise Boulevard (on a 2.7-acre parcel). The site was acquired in mid-October for $13 million by an Insite affiliate, FLL Galleria PA LLC, around the same time the broader Galleria Mall property changed hands. It is not yet clear whether Insite is partnering with other developers on this specific tower, though the company has previously worked alongside GFO Investments, which maintains stakes in multiple Live Local Act projects statewide. According to plans submitted in December, 2620 Residences would contain 525 residential units, including 310 market-rate apartments and 215 workforce housing units priced at or below 120% of Area Median Income. The project also includes an amenity deck with a pool and lounge areas, as well as a structured, multi-level parking garage partially wrapped with residential units. Ground-floor plans show a main residential lobby and approximately 20,409 SF of commercial space. The proposal remains under administrative review, with the city’s planning record currently listed as open. 910 Residences: Plans for 910 Residences appear to be advancing ahead of 2620 Residences, with submissions predating its counterpart and FAA applications already filed. Located at 910 SE 17th St, this represents the Insite Group’s second proposed development on the site. Several months ago, the firm submitted plans for a 14-story mixed-use project, which would have included 393 hotel rooms and 103 residential units. The revised proposal shifts entirely to residential use. Current plans outline 520 units, including 312 market-rate apartments and 208 workforce housing units priced at or below 120% of Area Median Income. The development would also include 6,575 SF of ground-floor retail space, removing the previously proposed hotel component. According to FAA applications filed February 12, the tower would reach a maximum height of 393 FT above ground level. Three heights were submitted, 355 FT, 381 FT, and 393 FT, suggesting a stepped massing design. At 393 FT, the structure would substantially exceed the 156-FT height contemplated under prior zoning-compliant plans and would likely rise beyond 35 stories. Renderings have not yet been released publicly. While no renderings have been released publicly, Floridian Development will produce one once plans become available. The design is expected to be modern, featuring expansive windows and spacious balconies, consistent with other Insite Group developments.