Designed by Arquitectonica, This thin elongated tower floats over a new waterfront park. It is the first of a new generation of residential towers on Biscayne Bay in that it creates part of a public-private partnership to unlock the value of the bayfront.
Icon Bay opens a once landlocked neighborhood to Biscayne Bay. It also links other sites with a public walk that participates in the Biscayne Line initiative.
The experience is partially open to the sky and partially within a porch of monumental proportions. Following Florida tradition, it frames the bay views and provides shelter from the sun and rain.
The building balconies fold playfully along the facades. They create a pattern of light and shadow, reflection and opacity. They appear to flutter in the wind or responding to the ripples of the bay waters. The textured façade breaks the tradition of vertical extrusions in high-rise design.
From within the balcony, varying depth create dramatic vantage points at their tips, creating an experience as if standing on the prow of a ship. They also create deep areas for furnishable terraces and shallower verandas that allow light into the spaces beyond.
Private elevators serve each apartment. This allows for flow-through units with bay and city views and sustainable cross ventilation.
Icon Bay combines urban design innovation and contemporary sustainable values. It incorporates public benefit and responsible residential planning.
Project Info:
Architects: Arquitectonica
Location: 460 Northeast 28th Street, Miami, FL 33137, United States
Area: 754693.0 ft2
Project Year: 2015
Photographs: Robin Hill
Project Name: Icon Bay
