Snøhetta-Designed Office and Retail Building Breaks Ground in Miami Design District, Atria Health and Research Institute To Anchor Landmark Mixed-Use Development

Miami Design District Associates (MDDA) and Raycliff Capital have broken ground on their forthcoming landmark mixed-use development designed by Snøhetta, the internationally acclaimed architecture firm established in Oslo and New York City. The architecturally iconic mixed-use office and retail development also announced several leasing milestones, marking an important step in the continued evolution of the Miami Design District.

Anchoring the leasing activity is Atria Health and Research Institute, which has officially signed approximately 55,000 square feet across the building's third, fourth, and fifth floors with a private, ground-floor entrance, marking the project's first confirmed tenant. Atria will bring its membership-based preventive health and longevity offerings to the Design District and serve the entire Miami community. Atria has locations in New York, Los Angeles, and Palm Beach, with more in development globally. Atria’s new location, designed by David Rockwell, further reinforces the property's positioning as a destination for organizations shaping the future of health, innovation, and human performance

Also joining the project is alternative asset management firm 26North, founded by Josh Harris and managing approximately $38 billion across its private equity, private credit and insurance platforms. Together, these commitments reflect the development’s appeal to leading firms seeking a presence within one of Miami’s most dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods.

Designed by Snøhetta, the eight-story development will introduce approximately 120,500 square feet of office and retail space to the neighborhood, including approximately 22,500 square feet of retail and more than 92,000 square feet of office space. The building is conceived as a new architectural focal point within the District, defined by layered “veiled” volumes, planted terraces and a luminous mesh façade that shifts throughout the day in response to changing light conditions.

Snøhetta is an internationally recognized, transdisciplinary design practice with studios in Oslo, New York, Innsbruck, Paris, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Melbourne. Founded in 1989 by Kjetil Trædal Thorsen and Craig Dykers, the firm works across architecture, landscape architecture, interior architecture, product design, and graphic design, with an approach rooted in collaboration, contextual sensitivity, and human experience.

Named after a prominent Norwegian mountain, Snøhetta is known for dissolving traditional disciplinary boundaries through an integrated, dialogue-driven process. The firm first gained international recognition with its competition-winning design for the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Egypt, followed by landmark projects including the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo, the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion in New York, and the redesign of Times Square.

Miami Design District Associates (MDDA) is a joint venture between Dacra, founded and owned by visionary entrepreneur Craig Robins; L Catterton Real Estate, a global real estate development and investment fund specializing in creating luxury shopping destinations; and Brookfield Properties, which ranks among the largest retail real estate companies in the United States.

Together they control the Miami Design District, a 30-acre experiential mixed-use neighborhood renowned for its unparalleled collection of luxury retail. The partners continue to develop and enhance this global destination by presenting the best shopping, cultural, and culinary experiences within an architecturally significant context.

The September 30 groundbreaking marked the beginning of construction on the project, with completion anticipated in early 2028. Together, these leasing commitments underscore the continued evolution of the Miami Design District as a destination where architecture, commerce, culture and innovation converge.

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Snøhetta-Designed Landmark Office and Retail Building Revealed in Miami Design District

A new mixed-use office and retail building designed by Snøhetta, established in Oslo and New York City, is set to rise in the Miami Design District, further advancing the neighborhood’s position as a global destination for luxury, culture and design. Developed by Miami Design District Associates (MDDA) in partnership with Raycliff Capital, the eight-story project will span approximately 120,500 square feet on a 17,000-square-foot site, bringing together retail, workplace and design-forward public experience in a distinctive new architectural form. Construction is expected to begin in August 2026, with completion anticipated in early 2028.

This project comes as the Miami Design District continues its westward expansion, including the forthcoming Miami Design Residences by Fouquet’s designed by Pritzker Prize–winning architect David Chipperfield.

“The Miami Design District has always been about bringing together architecture, culture, and commerce in a way that feels cohesive and forward-looking.” says Miami Design District developer Craig Robins. “This project continues that vision by creating a building that is both functional and expressive, one that engages with light, materiality, and the public realm in a meaningful way.”

“Sweetbird North is a breathtaking leap forward for the Miami Design District. As the premiere workspace within a world-class cultural destination, this forward-thinking development transcends the ordinary and establishes a new benchmark at the intersection of form and function.” says Bippy Siegal, Founding Partner of Raycliff Capital.

Conceived as a new focal point within the district, the building is defined by a series of layered “veiled” volumes that shift between transparency and opacity. A finely calibrated mesh facade wraps the structure, filtering light while revealing glimpses of interior activity and planted terraces.

“Snøhetta is excited to for this opportunity to work with our partners in the Miami Design District to shape a new and distinctive contribution to a neighborhood long recognized for its commitment to design.” says Nathan McRae, Director at Snøhetta.

The design draws on themes of craft, materiality and movement, softening the building’s presence while creating a dynamic interplay between openness and enclosure. Throughout the day, the façade transforms with changing light conditions, giving the structure a luminous, ever-evolving quality.

At street level, approximately 22,500 square feet of retail space will activate the pedestrian experience across the ground and second floors, extending the district’s vibrant energy. Above, more than 92,000 square feet of office space is distributed across levels three through eight, with floor plates designed to accommodate flexible, high-end workplace environments for creative, luxury and cultural industries.

Curved terraces and integrated planting introduce permeability and calm, offering an elevated experience for tenants. Guided by ambitions to create a strong identity, attract cultural engagement and deliver an elevated experiential destination, the project reinforces the Miami Design District’s commitment to architecture as both commerce and culture.

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