Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia Locks Down $240 Million In Financing Following Groundbreaking

Related Group and partner Alta Developers have closed on $240 million in financing for the highly-anticipated residential tower, Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia (Casa Bella), which broke ground earlier this month in Downtown Miami’s burgeoning Arts and Cultural District. The loan was provided by Cain International (Cain) — a privately held investment firm with over $16 billion in assets under management. The capital infusion will fund the construction of the 56-story Italian-inspired condominium tower, which is slated to reach completion in 2026.

“We’re proud to partner with Cain to bring Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia to life,” said Nick Pérez, President of Related’s Condominium Division. “This collaboration underscores our commitment to creating an exceptional residential product that will enhance and elevate the surrounding neighborhood. The capital infusion strengthens our ability to deliver on this commitment, as we redefine the standard for design-driven living within one of Miami’s most in-demand residential destinations.”

Located at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard, Casa Bella represents the first residential partnership for the famed Italian design house, B&B Italia, known around the world for its high-end collaborations with legacy brands such as Rolex, Hermès, and Rolls-Royce. With architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by renowned designer Piero Lissoni — who also serves as creative director for B&B Italia — and the B&B Italia team, every aspect of the building is envisioned as an oasis, offering a refined Miami aesthetic rooted in contemporary Italian design.

The transaction builds upon Cain’s existing investments in Miami which include 830 Brickell, Una Residences and The Delano. Cain has originated over $7.5 billion in loans globally since its founding in 2014 and has committed over $2 billion in new loans throughout the United States since 2019.

“This was an opportunity to build on the core principles that have guided our lending strategy to date; working with outstanding sponsors to deliver exceptional assets in markets we believe in,” said Matthew Rosenfeld, Head of U.S. Debt at Cain International. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Related as they continue to shape the future of this leading global city.”

Newmark arranged the transaction with a Debt and Structured Finance team led by Co-Presidents Jordan Roeschlaub and Dustin Stolly alongside Executive Managing Director Nick Scribani, and Holden Witkoff.

Over 80% of Casa Bella’s 319 residences are now in contract. Earlier this year, Casa Bella set a price record with a contract signed for a 5,893-square-foot triplex penthouse for $12.6 million, or $2,138 per square foot, signifying the neighborhood’s most expensive condominium sale on a price-per-square-foot basis.

The residences at Casa Bella range from one to four bedrooms and feature soaring ceilings, sweeping views, private elevator access, state-of-the-art kitchens with Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and an exquisite selection of European fixtures hand-picked by the B&B Italia team. Casa Bella’s Penthouse Collection comprises 10 meticulously designed homes with seven distinct floor plans, the crown jewel of which is a pair of 54th-floor triplex residences with private rooftop terraces, each featuring spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens with panoramic water views. The 54th floor is also home to two duplex penthouses, spanning 4,100 and 4,560 square feet.

To further elevate the luxurious lifestyle experience, Casa Bella offers two full floors of amenities complete with stunning vistas overlooking Biscayne Bay. Offerings include a spacious venue for hosting events, a wine vault and private tasting lounge, as well as a plush private theater and co-working spaces. A world-class wellness center caters to fitness-minded residents, featuring professional-level equipment, as well as dedicated yoga and spin rooms, while the spa facilities offer an array of on-demand services including massages, facials, blowouts, and manicure/pedicures.

Outdoors, landscape architect Enzo Enea envisioned a pool deck with lush Italian-inspired gardens to create an oasis within Downtown Miami. The 80-foot lap pool is surrounded by private cabanas and shaded lounge areas, as well as an open-air lawn for yoga and meditation. A poolside bar and Mediterranean café will have light bites and refreshments on offer. On the 56th floor, residents can access the tower’s rooftop pool and terrace, which is complete with a state-of-the-art observatory.

Fortune International Realty is the building’s exclusive sales and marketing agent with a sales team led by Olga Monson.

Related Group Launches Casa Bella by B&B Italia At 1400 Biscayne In Downtown Miami

Related Group has launched Casa Bella by B&B Italia at 1400 Biscayne Blvd in Downtown Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. Casa Bella by B&B Italia will feature 306 units and rise 57 stories. The tower is designed by Arquitectonica and features interiors by Piero Lissoni’s Lissoni & Partners with landscape architecture by Enzo Enea. 1400 Biscayne is the site of Related Group’s formerly proposed Auberge Residences Miami. Casa Bella by B&B Italia is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Related Group is currently taking reservations with a 10% deposit. Residences range from one bedroom units starting at 711 SF asking $581,000 to four bedroom 2,187 SF residences starting at $1.9 million. Two bedroom residences start at $823,000 and three bedroom residences at $1.5 million. Owners can rent their units for periods of 30 days minimum up to six times per year.

All residences at Casa Bella by B&B Italia feature two private elevators and a private vestibule. Elevators are equipped with biometric access control for enhanced security. Most units enjoy spacious pass-through layouts with 10-foot ceilings and breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Miami’s downtown skyline, and stunning sunsets from the west. Residences feature Italian cabinets in kitchens and baths by ITALKRAFT, an exquisite selection of cabinet finishes and countertops individually selected by Piero Lissoni, and a top-of-the-line black glass appliance package includes integrated, paneled 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, silent paneled dishwasher, Wolf built-in convection oven, Wolf built-in speed oven, ceramic glass countertop, and wine refrigeration. Bathrooms feature vanity backlit mirrors, spacious spa tubs and frameless glass-enclosed showers in master baths.

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia offers two complete floors abundant with amenities, including a world-class fitness and wellness center, dedicated entertainment spaces, and a robust business hub complete with a conference room. Other amenities include an adult lounge, game room, children’s playroom, party room overlooking Biscayne Bay, cinema, wine room, co-working space, pet spa, beauty salon and a museum-quality art collection. The fitness and wellness center will include a state-of-the-art gym, private yoga room, spin room and a world-class spa. Outdoor amenities include a resort style 12th-floor pool deck featuring Italian-inspired gardens designed by world-renowned landscape architect Enzo Enea and 78-foot lap pool with views of Biscayne Bay. The pool deck will also feature a poolside bar and Mediterranean café, private cabanas and shaded lounge areas, towel service and sun-care kiosk, open-air yoga lawn, pickleball court and an outdoor dining area with dedicated space for grilling. Casa Bella by B&B Italia will also feature a rooftop pool and terrace which includes Casa Bella’s private observatory, with a state-of-the-art telescope, features extraordinary panoramic views of the Biscayne Bay.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia also offers a selection of residents services including valet parking, an on-demand concierge pre-arrival grocery shopping & delivery, butler & “while you’re away” services, dry cleaning & laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe shining, pet care services, preferred tickets to theater and other events, courier services and personal IT and tech support.

B&B Italia is internationally renowned Italian Group leader in the high-end designer furniture. Its portfolio includes products by leading international designers including Piero Lissoni, Zaha Hadid, Mario Bellini, Gaetano Pesce, Naoto Fukasawa, Patricia Urquiola and many more. Over its 53 years of history, B&B Italia has designed more than 1200 products and operates over 70 premium single-brand stores in the main cities of the world, 8 flagship stores are directly owned and operated by B&B Italia throughout Milan, Paris, London, Monaco, New York, Dallas, Washington and Miami. The B&B Italia provided all the furnishings for the rooms, suites, public areas and numerous outdoor spaces for Bvlgari Hotels in Dubai, Milan, London, Beijing and Shanghai, Aman Venice and many others . In Miami they provided furnishings for Arte and 1000 museum.

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