1450 Brickell

ClientRilea Group
StatusCompleted, 2011
SectorCommercial
A striking addition to Brickell's skyline, the 1450 Brickell design is a direct response to its surroundings. Located on an acute corner (with approximately a 70-degree angle) where the street grid rotated, this project’s design cleverly pulls the building in, for increased visibility. Then, the tower's distinctive shape emerges rising all the way to the corner and maintaining the sharp angles up to its apex.
Client
Rilea Group
Sector
Commercial
Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Status
Completed, 2011
Time span
2006 - 2011
Size
586,000 SF
Team
Bruce Brosch, Igor Reyes, Terrence Etienne, Kenny Gauthreau
Additional Data
35-story Class A Office tower, adjacent 12-story parking structure, 1,200 spaces, LEED Gold certified

Beneath its impressive glass façade lies an even more remarkable feat: a series of environmentally friendly elements were incorporated into the tower, including energy-efficient systems, water conservation mechanisms, and sustainable materials. All these strategies were put in place to ensure a greener, cleaner, and more sustainable future, while other strategies were put into place to make the building especially resilient and resistant to hurricanes. Its most distinguishing design element is the impact-resistant blue glass arranged in a variety of angular shapes across the facades.

Completed in 2011 by Miami-based real estate developer Rilea Group, this 35-story, 582,817 square-foot ‘class-A’ building was promptly awarded Miami’s first LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nation’s accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of environmentally-sound buildings.

LEED Gold certification

“In earning its LEED Gold certification, 1450 Brickell has set a new standard for the sustainable design and construction of new commercial office buildings in Miami. As tenants seek opportunities to become more environmentally-conscious in line with their business principles, properties like 1450 Brickell will stand out from the competition. Recognizing this trend toward green buildings and the cost efficiencies created by sustainable design, we set out to build Miami’s most sustainable office tower. We are now seeing this commitment materialize in the form of strong leasing activity among the market’s top-tier corporate tenants.”

Bruce Brosch
Bruce Brosch
Legacy Partner

In addition to the 2011 LEED Gold certification, the project’s positive impact has also granted it Building of the Year in 2012 on the Vision Awards by the Urban Land Institute SE Florida/Caribbean. The project was praised by the efficient strategies and technologies that enhance the health and productivity of its tenants while reducing waste and promoting environmental sustainability.

Partner In Charge

Bruce Brosch
Bruce Brosch
Legacy Partner
Igor Reyes
Igor Reyes
Principal

Project Lead

Terrence Etienne
Terrence Etienne
Senior Associate

Project Team

Kenneth Gauthreaux
Kenneth Gauthreaux
Senior Associate