Sterling Bay Joins Key International As Co-Developer of 848 Brickell Office Tower

Key International, led by Diego and Inigo Ardid, has teamed up with Sterling Bay, a national real estate development firm known for its pioneering approach to developing award-winning creative offices, as the co-development partner of 848 Brickell, a Class-A creative office and retail tower proposed in Brickell. Sterling Bay joins Key International in developing plans for this project, which, pursuant to zoning approval by Miami-Dade County, will soar 51 stories in the heart of Miami's bustling Financial District.

"We strategically selected Sterling Bay as our co-development partner at 848 Brickell to bring their expertise in creating world-class offices to this exciting new project," said Diego Ardid, Co-President at Key International. "We're confident that their involvement will ensure 848 Brickell represents the next generation of modern workspaces in South Florida."

With a reputation for redefining the workplace experience through innovative design, amenities, and functionality, Sterling Bay consistently delivers creative offices for globally recognized tenants, including Google, McDonald's, Dyson, WPP, Boston Consulting Group, and Greenberg Traurig. The firm's impressive portfolio includes a pipeline of $20 billion in transformative urban campuses that have reimagined entire communities and reshaped how people perceive and engage with office spaces.

Sterling Bay has developed workplace environments for over twenty years, partnering with global architecture and design leaders to create spaces that foster productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. In 2019, Sterling Bay completed its first Miami office development, 545wyn, which marked Wynwood's first-ever Class-A office building, sparking a boom in Wynwood’s commercial activity, and bringing major tenants to the submarket, including Sony Music, PwC, MIAX, Gensler, and Slalom.

"Miami is the nation's new epicenter for commercial growth, and Brickell sits at the center of the city's business activity - it's arguably the hottest submarket in the country right now for commercial office development, and we're poised to deliver a top-tier office product at a crucial inflection point for the area," said Andy Gloor, CEO at Sterling Bay. "848 Brickell will exceed everyone's expectations for fusing the Miami lifestyle with its workplace needs, and we look forward to working with Key International to deliver on this shared vision."

Once complete, 848 Brickell will offer future tenants an impressive 750,000+ square feet of Class-A office space, accompanied by a curated ground-floor retail space spanning 7,500 square feet and on-site parking facilities accommodating over 1,000 vehicles.

Designed by global architectural, urban planning, and engineering firm Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill (SOM) to cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses and professionals, 848 Brickell touts’ hospitality-inspired workplace amenities, including on-site, tech-enabled conference facilities, a luxury fitness center, and an expansive outdoor terrace, mixed with lifestyle amenities like padel tennis courts and private open-air lounges. This prime location offers tenants ocean and Brickell Avenue views and quick access to the neighborhood's top dining, retail, and entertainment destinations.

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Key International Reveals Plans For Iconic Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)-Designed Brickell Office Tower

Key International, led by Inigo and Diego Ardid, has proposed concepts to redevelop the firm’s 848 Brickell office building into Miami’s most iconic class-A office tower. Long-time owners of the existing building, Miami-based Key International enlisted the acclaimed and lauded architectural firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), known worldwide for their peerless designs, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and One World Trade Center in New York City. 848 Brickell’s new tower will combine groundbreaking architecture, best-in-class amenities and an emphasis on wellness-oriented programming, setting an unprecedented standard for Miami's corporate landscape.

“It’s no secret that Miami is craving exemplary Class-A office space, but the plans for 848 Brickell will surpass national expectations,” says Diego Ardid, co-president of Key International. “The innovative architectural design will elevate the Miami skyline and the building amenities will be in a class of their own. 848 will truly redefine the notion of ‘coming to work’ in Miami."

Designed as a beacon of architectural excellence, 848 Brickell will propel the city’s transformation into a global commercial hub. The site for the 50-story skyscraper is strategically nestled in the heart of Miami's coveted Brickell neighborhood, steps away from Brickell City Center, and an abundance of world-class dining and retail establishments.

848 Brickell is conceptualized to capture the growing market for high-end office space in Miami with its bold design and wellness-focused programming. Featuring 750,000 square feet of office space, the tower will offer floor plan options that range in size from 19,000 square feet to 27,000 square feet. The dimensions of the floor plates will have optimized lease depths with column-free interiors. Catering to an array of different industries, from legal to tech, finance and more, the uses for the layouts are future-proofed and created to evolve alongside workplace planning trends. Additionally, the building will follow the principles of LEED and WELL rating systems, focusing on both environmental efficiency and occupant well-being. This commitment to health and wellness can be seen in the residence-like balconies which encourage continuous connection to the outdoors. The 40,000 square-foot amenity level will also feature outdoor meeting spaces and lounges, a best-in-class gym, an outdoor walking path, and two regulation-sized Padel courts.

Key International is a global real estate development and investment firm with a strong presence in Florida, Spain and Portugal. Since its inception in 1970, the company has been involved in over $8 billion of diversified real estate transactions, encompassing residential, lodging, office, retail and mixed-use developments. The company's portfolio includes the development of over 10 million square feet of property, comprising more than 6,000 residential units and over 3,300 hotel keys.

The firm has been a driving force in the growth of South Florida’s real estate market as developers and owners of high-profile properties including the Eden Roc Resort Miami Beach, the Marriott Stanton Hotel South Beach and the 848 Brickell Avenue office building. Key International has also led the way as developers of marquee residential projects throughout Florida, including 1010 Brickell, 400 Sunny Isles, Mint and Ivy on the Miami River, The Harbour, Parks at Delray and Waterways Luxury Apartments & Marina in St. Petersburg. As a family-run company, the firm prioritizes owning and operating long-term developments that are community centric and forward-thinking, with a goal of serving cities and inspiring growth.

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, designers, engineers, and planners, responsible for some of the world’s most technically and environmentally advanced buildings and significant public spaces. From a strategic regional plan to a single piece of furniture, SOM's designs anticipate change in the way we live, work and communicate, and have brought lasting value to communities around the world. The firm's approach is highly collaborative, and its interdisciplinary team is engaged in a wide range of international projects, with creative studios based across the globe. SOM is a net zero emissions business.

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