Related Group and Alta Developers Deliver Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia in Downtown Miami

B&B Italia has spent over 60 years defining how the world furnishes its homes. Today, for the first time, it has built one. Related Group and Alta Developers have officially delivered Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia (Casa Bella Residences) at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard. Developed in partnership with the revered Italian design company, the tower brings B&B Italia's award-winning approach to form and craft into the brand’s own residential development for the first time.

Rising 650 feet across 56 stories, the tower claims its place among Miami's tallest residential addresses, with sweeping views of the downtown skyline and Biscayne Bay. Of its 319 luxury residences, including 10 penthouses, over 90% are already under contract, with closings now underway.

"Casa Bella represents a first for a design house that's spent nearly six decades defining Italian craftsmanship, and we're proud that Miami is where B&B Italia chose to build it," said Nick Pérez, President of Related Group's Condominium Division. "This tower is a true collaboration between architecture, craftsmanship and hospitality, and with our first residents now home, that vision has become reality."

A DESIGN ICON’S RESIDENTIAL DEBUT

Casa Bella is the first fully realized residential expression of B&B Italia's design philosophy, led by renowned Italian Architect and Designer Piero Lissoni. The collaboration extends a legacy that has previously brought B&B Italia's design language to partnerships with Bulgari, Rolex, Gucci and Rolls-Royce, now interpreted into a fully residential setting for the first time.

Working in close collaboration with Arquitectonica on architecture and Enzo Enea on landscape design, Lissoni, through his firm Lissoni New York, personally curated the tower's interiors, from its grand lobby to its layered shared spaces.

"Furniture and architecture are not so different, both are about how a person moves through space, and how that space makes them feel," said Piero Lissoni. "With Casa Bella by B&B Italia, we had the chance to bring everything B&B Italia believes about proportion, material and craft into a home for the first time. It is not a showroom. It is where people will actually live, and that changes everything about how you design."

Throughout the interiors, Lissoni brings B&B Italia’s distinctly contemporary Italian sensibilities to Miami, favoring clean lines, refined proportions and a sense of understated sophistication. B&B Italia furnishings extend that design language throughout the building’s common areas and amenities, creating a cohesive experience that feels considered from the moment residents arrive through the private spaces above.

That relationship shows in the details: sleek ITALKRAFT cabinetry, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and countertops and fixtures hand-picked by Lissoni throughout each residence. Every home includes two private elevators and a private vestibule with biometric access control, soaring ceilings and pass-through layouts framing panoramic water and skyline views.

With only select homes remaining, the Cielo and Penthouse Collections represent Casa Bella's final and most coveted opportunity, with each residence commanding uninterrupted views of Biscayne Bay and Casa Bella's most complete expression of the vision Lissoni and B&B Italia set out to build.

On floors 48 through 51, the 16 residences of the Cielo Collection bring Piero Lissoni’s distinctive design language to the tower’s upper reaches, pairing generous interiors with a vertical estate lifestyle rooted in contemporary Italian design.

Crowning the tower, the Penthouse Collection comprises just 10 residences across seven distinct floor plans, each with 12-foot ceilings, fully furnished by B&B Italia with imported Italian finishes, custom kitchens and closets hand-crafted by the brand's in-house team. Exquisite corner residences take the experience further still, with private rooftop terraces, spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens for ultimate dining and entertaining experiences.

"These crowning residences are the Casa Bella jewels at its fullest expression," said Francesco Farina, Principal Contract to B&B Italia. "Everything we believe about Italian design, precision, restraint, a refusal to compromise on quality, is present throughout, and especially palpable in the Cielo and Penthouse Collections. This is B&B Italia's philosophy passionately infused into a home, without exception."

A LIFESTYLE BUILT ON ITALIAN HOSPITALITY

Casa Bella's two full floors of amenities are carefully considered around wellness, entertaining and everyday ease. The 360 Wellness Center pairs a fitness hall overlooking the bay with dedicated yoga studios, a spa and beauty salon, flowing naturally into social spaces that include a private theater, wine cellar, game room, children’s playroom and co-working lounge.

Outdoors, Enzo Enea's Italian-inspired gardens surround an 80-foot lap pool with private cabanas and shaded lounges, a poolside bar and Mediterranean café, an open-air yoga lawn, pickleball court and private dining and grilling areas.

The experience culminates nearly 650 feet above Miami at the 56th-floor Sky Pool Terrace, where a second pool, rooftop lounge and private observatory complete sweeping views of the skyline and beyond.

A CATALYST FOR DOWNTOWN'S ARTS & CULTURE DISTRICT

Casa Bella's opening is the culmination of a years-long vision. Related Group and Alta Developers broke ground in November 2023, with Coastal Construction serving as general contractor and Cain International providing construction financing. Its completion lands in a Downtown Miami reshaped by two decades of investment, from the opening of Brightline's MiamiCentral Station to the continued build-out of Miami Worldcenter.

According to the Miami Downtown Development Authority's 2025 Demographics Report, more than 101,000 people now call Downtown Miami home, a nearly 68% increase since 2012, as cultural institutions, lifestyle options and public art have reshaped the neighborhood.

The tower sits minutes from the Pérez Art Museum Miami, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Kaseya Center and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, placing residents at the center of Miami's cultural core.

“It matters not just where you live; yet, still, how you live. A balanced merge between visionary developers, architects, and B&B Italia,” adds Farina.

"Casa Bella is proof of what's possible when a developer and a renowned design house share the same standard for craftsmanship," said Raimundo Onetto, Principal & CEO of Alta Developers. "This is a neighborhood we've believed in for years, long before it became what it is today, and to see it delivered exactly as we envisioned it is what makes this moment matter."

Fortune Development Sales is the exclusive sales team for Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia.

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Related Group and Alta Developers Top Off Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia In Downtown Miami

Leading real estate developer Related Group and partner Alta Developers held a “topping off” ceremony for Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia on July 9th, 2025, bringing the 56-story tower one step closer to completion with over 90% of units already in contract. Rising at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard, Casa Bella places residents at the center of Downtown Miami’s vibrant Arts and Cultural District, just steps from the city’s top cultural and civic landmarks. Completion is slated for summer 2026.

As the first residential partnership for B&B Italia – the famed Italian design house known around the world for its high-end collaborations with legacy brands such as Rolex, Hermès and Rolls-Royce – Casa Bella is envisioned as a refined oasis. With architecture by award-winning firm Arquitectonica and interiors by the renowned designer and former B&B Italia creative director Piero Lissoni, every aspect of the building seamlessly blends a distinctive contemporary Italian aesthetic with Miami’s sleek, cosmopolitan sensibility.

“Reaching the topping off milestone at Casa Bella is especially meaningful because it brings us one step closer to delivering a project that merges exemplary European style and craftsmanship with the energy and soul of Downtown Miami,” said Nick Pérez, President of Related’s Condominium Division. “Casa Bella reflects a rare collaboration between global design icons and Miami-based visionaries, and we’re proud to see that vision come to life with such strong support from buyers.”

The building’s 319 residences range from one to four bedrooms and offer 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 exquisite homes with seven distinct floor plans, including a pair of triplex residences with private rooftop terraces, each featuring spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens with panoramic views of the Biscayne Bay. These penthouses come fully furnished by B&B Italia, delivering a turnkey luxury living experience defined by world-class craftsmanship and timeless Italian design.

Bringing new meaning to sophisticated Italian living, a comprehensive array of amenities leave little to be desired. 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 on-demand services including massages, facials, blowouts and manicure/pedicures. Additional highlights 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.

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.

Located within minutes of Miami’s most desired attractions, Casa Bella offers seamless access to esteemed cultural institutions including the Museum of Art and Design, Pérez Art Museum, The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami Heat’s Kaseya Arena, and the city’s see-and-be-seen districts: Wynwood, Miami Design District, Miami Beach, Brickell and Coconut Grove.

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

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Offering the Height of Sophisticated Italian Living, Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia Nears Top-Off

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia, envisioned by development powerhouses Related Group and Alta Developers, is making impressive strides toward completion.

With vertical construction set to be completed in the summer of 2025 and nearly 90% of homes now under contract, the shimmering waterfront tower is quickly becoming the most eagerly anticipated address in Downtown Miami’s vibrant Arts and Cultural District.

“Perfectly positioned on Biscayne Bay, steps from Miami’s most revered cultural institutions, Casa Bella sits on one of the most desirable locations in all of Downtown Miami,” said Nick Perez, President of Condominium Development at Related Group. “The transformation of this neighborhood in recent years has been nothing short of remarkable, and with visionary projects like the multi-billion-dollar Signature Bridge enhancing connectivity and vibrancy, we expect its momentum to accelerate even further.”

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 award-winning firm 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 56-story building’s 319 residences range from one to four bedrooms and offer 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. These amenities 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 Susie Prada. For more information or to arrange a tour of the sales gallery, please visit CasaBellaResidences.com or call 305-290-1008.

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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's Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia Sets Record Price Per Square Foot With $12.6 Million Penthouse Contract

Miami-based real estate developer Related Group and partner Alta Developers have signed a contract for a 54th-floor, 5,893-square-foot triplex penthouse at Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia for $12.6 million, or $2,138 per square foot, signifying what will be the most expensive condominium sale on a price-per-square-foot basis in Downtown Miami’s highly desirable Arts and Cultural District. Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia has achieved nearly $50 million in signed contracts over the past 60 days. Fortune International Realty is the building’s exclusive sales and marketing agent with a sales team led by Olga Monson. Maribele Faura of Coldwell Banker represented the buyer in the penthouse sale. Demolition of the Casa Bella site is underway with the groundbreaking anticipated for Summer 2023.

“Related takes pride in creating exceptional residential properties that stand out from the rest. Casa Bella exemplifies this philosophy with two defining features: an unbeatable location in the heart of Miami’s city center, and an elegant Italian-inspired design envisioned by B&B Italia’s very own Piero Lissoni,” says Nick Pérez, President of Related’s Condominium Division. “The recent surge in sales activity is a testament to the major appeal this project has among buyers who recognize its inherent design quality, as well as the remarkable benefits associated with the burgeoning growth of Downtown Miami’s urban core.”

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 56-story tower offers 317 residences ranging from one to four bedrooms, all of which 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. Casa Bella’s Penthouse Collection comprises 10 exquisitely-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 stunning water views. Of these two penthouses, the remaining triplex is available for $12.3 million. The 54th-floor is also home to two outstanding duplex penthouses, spanning 4,100 and 4,560 square feet and priced between $8 million and $10 million.

To further elevate the residential experience, Casa Bella offers two full floors of amenities, complete with spaces overlooking Biscayne Bay. These spaces range from a spacious party room to a wine vault and tasting lounge, as well as a top-of-the-line 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.

A personal concierge is available to assist residents on or offsite. Services include housekeeping, grocery shopping and delivery, dry cleaning and laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe-shining, pet care services and personal tech support. For added ease, residents will have the opportunity to work directly with B&B Italia’s celebrated designers to outfit their units. B&B Italia will offer move-in-ready packages with furnishings and décor for each floor plan type. There is also the opportunity for buyers and designers to personalize their units using pieces from B&B Italia collections.

Located at 1400 Biscayne, Casa Bella offers a prime location in the Arts and Cultural District, which is coming into its own as the heart of Miami’s “New Downtown.” The property offers buyers ease of access to nearby hotspots such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Keseya Center.

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Casa Bella by B&B Italia Debuts Penthouse Collection In Downtown Miami

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia, which aims to bring the best of Italian design and lifestyle to Downtown Miami, has unveiled plans for the tower's dramatic penthouse collection that includes a pair of 54th-floor triplex residences with expansive rooftop terraces and Biscayne Bay views. Developed by Related Group in partnership with Alta Developers, the 56-story condominium tower offers 317 luxury residences and 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.

The penthouse collection includes a total of 10 upscale residences, the crown jewels of which are the aforementioned triplex homes with private rooftop terraces, each featuring spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens overlooking Biscayne Bay. These two extraordinary homes range in size from 5,432 to 5,900 square feet and are priced between $12 million - $13 million.

The 54th-floor is also home to two remarkable duplex penthouses that span 4,100 and 4,560 square feet. The duplex penthouses are priced between $8 million and $10 million. All four of the Upper Penthouse residences feature stunning living areas with double-height ceilings (23-foot) and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase jaw-dropping views of Biscayne Bay.

The 52nd and 53rd floors include six penthouses with just three homes per floor. These residences range in size from 2,982 to 3,772 square feet with prices from $4.8 million to $6 million.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia features 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.

Throughout the Penthouse Collection, ceiling heights reach 12 feet with windows that frame cinematic views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami cityscape. Pierro Lissoni’s modern and refined aesthetic is showcased with an exquisite selection of European fixtures and finishes that imbue the homes with B&B Italia’s unique brand of Mediterranean-inspired luxury. Penthouse units have additional distinct flooring options including natural stones.

Gourmet kitchens feature integrated espresso machines and double-door SubZero refrigerators, and a selection of kitchen cabinet colors exclusive to Penthouse units. Select homes offer eat-in kitchens. The graciously-sized primary bedrooms include dual walk-in closets. Many of the penthouse residences offer baths with freestanding soaking tubs and large showers with Bay views.

For added ease, residents will have the opportunity to work directly with B&B Italia’s celebrated designers to outfit their units. B&B Italia will offer move-in-ready packages with furnishings and décor for each unit type. There is also the opportunity for buyers and designers to personalize their units using pieces from B&B Italia collections.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia offers two full floors of amenities, complete with dedicated entertainment spaces overlooking Biscayne Bay. These spaces range from a spacious party room to a wine vault and tasting lounge, as well as a top-of-the-line private theatre 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.

A personal concierge is available to assist residents on or offsite. Services include housekeeping, grocery shopping and delivery, dry cleaning and laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe-shining, pet care services and personal tech support. Additional benefits include preferred tickets to performances and local events and a complimentary one-year membership to the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne.

Located at 1400 Biscayne, Casa Bella offers a prime location in the Arts and Cultural District, which is coming into its own as the heart of Miami’s “New Downtown.” The property offers buyers ease of access to nearby hotspots such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Miami-Dade Arena.

Renderings via Related Group

B&B Italia Is Distilling The best of Italian Living in Miami’s Downtown

Nobody does luxury quite like Italy. From unmatched gastronomy, to revered art and design, the Italian peninsula offers a sense of style unlike anywhere else in the world. 

This focus on form and beauty has long defined Italian design, whether it be in automobiles, fashion, interior design or home furnishings. Italian design always stands out, with countless attempts to emulate the Mediterranean region’s understated, yet exquisitely refined aesthetic. 

Based in Novedarte, Italy, B&B Italia is not content retreading previously explored ideas, however. Working with visionaries, like Artistic Director, Piero Lissoni, the world-renowned design house is working to reimagine the quintessential Italian ‘look’ for a new generation of connoisseurs. 

The approach has proven to be highly successful, with robust growth and an impressive stable of A-list collaborators, including iconic brands like Rolex, Piaget, Rolls Royce, Fendi, Apple and many more. 

B&B Italia is now venturing into the luxury real estate space, partnering with development powerhouses Related Group and Alta Developers, to deliver their first-ever residential property. 

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia is an exclusive luxury condominium located in the heart of Miami’s downtown neighborhood, just steps from the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay. With architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors hand-curated by Piero Lissoni and the B&B Italia team, every aspect of the 55-story tower is envisioned as an oasis, offering a refined Miami aesthetic rooted in contemporary Italian design. 

We recently sat down with Francesco Farina, Chief Executive Officer for B&B Italia’s US operations to learn more about Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia.

Why is B&B Italia venturing into branded real estate? What kind of draw does this hold for you and your team? 

Miami plays an integral role within the arts and design community. Our company believes that it is important, being a leading brand in design, to have a place to tell our story, and Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia allows the brand to bring the exquisite experience of Italian design to life in Miami. 

Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia is supposed to distill the very best of Italian design. What does that mean to you? 

B&B Italia continues to stand out for both its representation of contemporary culture as well as its research and innovation. There is a fruitful partnership that we have between the company’s Research and Development Center, a workshop for excellent ideas, and the best international design professionals outstanding talent, which has resulted in the creation of iconic products that have defined our brand.

This is a unique project for B&B Italia. Your team is handling furnishings while Piero Lissoni handles interior designs. Does this type of approach give your team greater creative freedom? 

This sort of approach gives us the ability to really work with Piero in a unique way outside of his role as Artistic Director for B&B Italia. Piero has played a key role across many other Related projects, which gives us a leg up of sorts. He helps us anticipate challenges unique to the development world and helps us deliver an even higher quality product. 

We cannot wait to show the world what we’ve been working on! 

B&B Italia is known around the world for its home furnishings. How are you translating that brand ethos into a full residential experience?

B&B Italia’s modern, refined aesthetic makes us feel at home in this beautiful residential tower. Distilling the best of life on the Italian peninsula, the 55-story Casa Bella will instantly transport residents away from the bustling city center. The tower is set with wide open views of Miami that are sundrenched, and encompasses the art of Italian living.  All residences feature private elevator access, soaring ceilings and panoramic water views, as well as an exquisite selection of European-fixtures and finishes. Outdoors, the pool deck is adorned with lush Italian-inspired gardens to create an oasis within Downtown Miami. Five-star service completes the residential experience including a personal concierge available to assist residents on- or offsite.

Units at Casa Bella by B&B range from $650,000 to $3.7 million for non-penthouse floorplans. For more information or to arrange a tour of the sales gallery, please visit CasaBellaResidences.com or call 305-290-1008. 

Casa Bella By B&B Italia Already 20% Reserved As Related Group And Alta Developers Officially Launch Sales

Related Group and Alta Developers have officially launched sales at Casa Bella by B&B Italia. The project was launched roughly a month ago through predominantly a whisper campaign and has already achieved 20% sold with reservations of $80 million. The developers have also released a selection of new renderings.

Inspired by the beauty of Italian living, the Casa Bella team is made up of a renowned group of design luminaries, including B&B Italia, one of the world’s premier design companies, internationally recognized for their innovative, iconic and timeless pieces of furniture. Interiors from lauded Italian design firm Lissoni New York and architecture firm Arquitectonica and Enzo Enea round out the vision. Sales are exclusively handled by Fortune International Realty.

"We’ve controlled this parcel for many years now, and with skyrocketing condo demand and dwindling supply, we are finally ready to move on what will be a neighborhood-defining project,” said Jon Paul Pérez, President of Related. “We are in the middle of one of the most robust markets in Related’s history, a trend we expect will pick up further with the launch of Casa Bella.”

Distilling the best of life on the Italian peninsula, the 55-story Casa Bella will instantly transport residents away from the bustling city center, offering a modern, and refined aesthetic rooted in classic design. Piero Lissoni – who also serves as creative director for B&B Italia in addition to being the project’s interior designer – went to great lengths to imbue the property with the Mediterranean region’s unique brand of luxury.

“With Casa Bella, I want to realize a very contemporary project, and what is more contemporary than B&B Italia, the company whose very essence is contemporary?" said Lissoni.

Building on the "worlds away” feel, Casa Bella will offer two full floors of amenity spaces, complete with dedicated entertainment spaces overlooking Biscayne Bay. These amenities range from a spacious party room to a wine vault and tasting lounge, as well as a top-of-the-line private theatre and co-working spaces. A world-class Wellness Center caters to fitness-minded residents, offering professional-level equipment as well as dedicated yoga and spin rooms. For those looking to relax and unwind, the spa facilities offer on-demand massages, facials, blowouts and manicures/pedicures.

Outdoors, Enzo Enea outfits the pool deck with lush Italian-inspired gardens to create an oasis within Downtown Miami. The 78-foot lap pool is surrounded by private cabanas, 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 55th floor, residents and guests can access the tower’s rooftop pool and terrace, complete with a state-of-the-art observatory.

Five-star service completes the residential experience including a personal concierge available to assist residents on- or offsite. This includes housekeeping, grocery shopping and delivery, dry cleaning and laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe-shining, pet care services and personal tech support. Additional benefits include preferred tickets to performances and local events and a complimentary one-year membership of the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne.

Located at 1400 Biscayne, the 55-story Casa Bella will enjoy a prime location in Miami’s ‘Arts & Entertainment District,’ coming into its own as the heart of the “new Miami.” The property offers buyers stunning views of Biscayne Bay as well as easy access to nearby hotspots such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, FTX Arena. The tower is also just minutes away from Miami Beach and Brickell.

“We are eager to see this exceptional project finally come to life at the right time,” said Raimundo Onetto, Principal & CEO of Alta Developers. “From the masterminds behind the project, to its unparalleled features and amenities, to its location in one of Miami’s fastest evolving neighborhoods, Casa Bella will truly be one of a kind.”

Buyers can choose from a range of floorplans, with the 312 homes ranging from one to four bedrooms. In addition to soaring ceilings and panoramic water views, all residences feature an exquisite selection of European-fixtures and finishes as well as private elevator access. Buyers looking for additional living space can choose from a selection of 24 marquee penthouses ranging from 2,605 to 5,890 square feet. The four upper penthouses feature 12-foot ceilings and wrap-around terraces with incredible water and city views.

For added ease, residents will have the opportunity to work directly with B&B Italia’s celebrated designers to outfit their units. B&B Italia will offer move-in-ready packages with furnishings and décor for each unit type. There is an opportunity for buyers and designers to personalize their units using pieces from B&B Italia collections.

Pricing ranges from $550,000 to $2 million for non-penthouse residences. For more information or to arrange a tour of the sales gallery, please visit CasaBellaResidences.com or call 305-290-1008.

This article was produced in partnership with Casa Bella by B&B Italia

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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Check Out The Newly Revealed Italian Designer Units At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach, has revealed a selection of Italian designer move-in ready units by Flexform, B&B Italia and Baxter. The luxury condo building was completed in February 2020 and was designed by renown Italian architect Piero Lissoni as his first full-scale project in the U.S. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach was developed by Lionheart Capital, a Miami-based real estate development firm, and is the largest residential adaptive reuse project in South Florida.

The Flexform furnished unit is a 3 bedroom, 3.5 bathrooms spread over 2,634 SF of interior space and 244 SF of exterior space priced at $3,425,000. The B&B Italia model residence is a 4 bedroom with a den and 3.5 bathrooms spread over 3,820 interior SF and 650 exterior SF. The home includes honed silk georgette limestone flooring, Terre de Siene wood oak flooring in bedrooms, Lualdi oversized solid-core doors, and more. The B&B Italia unit is listed for $5,231,000. The Baxter residences is a 3-bedroom with a den, family room and 3.5 bathrooms with 3,835 interior SF of space and 708 exterior SF. The residence is listed for $5,780,000.

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach features 111 residences and offers a selection of world-class amenities including the world’s first residential art studio, 36 private boat dockages and private on-site captained day yacht, an ecological food forest and community garden, a half-acre rooftop pool deck with private cabanas, a private cinema-style screening room, a meditation garden, and a medical concierge. The building also features over 20 private elevators and private suites.

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