Alphabet Boosts Miami Presence, Expanding Office Space at 1450 Brickell to 45,000 SF

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has expanded its office presence in Miami after signing a lease that increases its footprint at 1450 Brickell Avenue to approximately 45,000 square feet, marking a significant commitment to South Florida as the region continues attracting major technology and business firms.

The lease was signed earlier this year and substantially enlarges Alphabet's existing presence, up from 10,000 SF, within the Class A office tower in the heart of Miami's financial district. Google first established a Miami office in 2016, and the expanded space represents the company's continued investment in the market while remaining considerably smaller than its major campuses in Mountain View, California, and New York City's Hudson Square.

The expansion comes as Alphabet co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin have each made notable residential investments in South Florida. Although neither remains involved in the company's day-to-day executive leadership, both continue to serve on Alphabet's board of directors and remain its controlling shareholders.

Over the past year, Page has assembled a portfolio of high-profile residential properties in Coconut Grove, including a waterfront estate acquired for $101.5 million and additional nearby homes. Brin also expanded his South Florida presence earlier this year with the purchase of a waterfront residence in Miami Beach for approximately $51 million.

Alphabet's expanded Miami office is located within 1450 Brickell, the 625,000-square-foot Class A office tower developed by Rilea Group that helped transform the southern gateway to Brickell Avenue into one of Miami's premier business districts. Since its completion, the building has attracted a diverse roster of multinational corporations, financial institutions and professional services firms.

Designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates (NBWW), 1450 Brickell features a curtain wall system constructed entirely of large missile-impact-resistant glass, along with two backup generators capable of providing tenants with more than 4,000 kilowatts of emergency power during electrical outages.

Alphabet's expanded office further reinforces the continued demand for premier office space in Miami and highlights the city's growing appeal to global technology companies establishing or expanding their presence in South Florida.

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Plans for Waves Dania Beach Mixed-Use Project Approved by City Commission

Waves Dania Beach, two tower mixed-use project, has announced that its site plans were passed by the Dania Beach City Commission on Tuesday, January 12, 2020. The approval paves the way for the developer to move forward with planning the two tower development located at 90 N Bryan Road along the waterway. Waves Dania Beach is being developed by Dania Beach Marina Corp. and RJ Marina Holdings and is designed by architectural firm Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe. The project is represented by Renee Marie Smith, Esq. of Smith/Barbara. The development site, 90 N Bryan Road, currently houses the Dania Beach Offshore Marina, South Florida’s premier full-service marina and Paradise Tiki of Dania Beach, a family-friendly Hawaiian and Caribbean-influenced restaurant and tiki bar.  

“We are incredibly excited about bringing Waves to Dania Beach. Our team is proud to have been part of the Dania Beach community for over a decade and to have witnessed the community’s incredible growth,” said Renee Marie Smith, Esq. of Smith/Barbara. “Dania Beach is a city on the rise and we’re looking forward to continuing that growth and bringing Waves to the waterfront area.”  

Waves Dania Beach will feature two towers, one tower at 90 Wave and one tower at 70 Wave. Each tower will rise fifteen stories and feature both multifamily residential and commercial units. Each tower spans 651,388 square feet and will feature 380 residential units as well as 19,700 square feet of ground floor commercial space. The residential units range in size from studio to three bedroom residences and the project also offers a unique live/work unit option of office space for residents working remotely. Each tower will also feature two floors of parking for residents and visitors for a combined total of nearly 1,400 spots and the towers will be joined by a ground floor breezeway. Upon completion, the project will offer a blend of dining, shopping and entertainment options in an upscale environment and scenic waterfront experience. 

The project is designed by renowned architectural firm Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe (NBWW) architects. NBWW is a world renowned firm internationally recognized in the planning and architectural design of mixed-use centers and world-class hotels and resorts and high-end residential, commercial and retail. NBWW’s project experience includes resort and urban hotels, condo hotels, office buildings, high-rise residential, retail facilities and mixed-use developments. 

The 5.8-acre development site for Waves Dania Beach is nestled along the Dania Beach waterway and offers convenient access to the Intracoastal, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the Atlantic Ocean. The development is also just steps from Dania Pointe, a bustling hub of shops, restaurants and apartments. The passage of Waves Dania Beach marks an important step in the continuing development of the city’s residential and commercial scenes and in addition to Dania Pointe, Dania Beach is home to several other major corporations including Spirit Airlines future headquarters and pet superstore Chewy. 

Quadrum Global Breaks Ground On The NBWW-Designed Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Arlo Wynwood has become the first hotel in Wynwood to break ground. The project is expected to cost $29.6 million and construction will be overseen by Plaza Construction. When complete the hotel will feature 217 pod-style hotel rooms and rise 9-stories with 141,758 square feet of total development. Arlo Wynwood is designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates Architects (NBWW) and is located at 2217 & 2233 Northwest Miami Court. The boutique hotel, which is being developed by Quadrum Global, will offer “pod” style micro-rooms along with featuring a fitness center, yoga deck, valet parking, restaurants, bars and an urban event venue. The interior of the building will feature a landscaped courtyard as well as an outdoor gallery for large art displays and an amphitheater. The building will feature finishes including exposed concrete and structural metal beams along with wood and glass with tropical landscaping. Quadrum Global initially purchased the 30,000 SF lot for $8.55 million in November 2018.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach Reveals New Renderings Of NBWW-Designed Addition

Jeffrey Soffer’s Fontainebleau Miami Beach has revealed its proposed Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe-designed expansion across the street at 4360 Collins Ave, which is currently a surface parking lot. The buildings would be connected via a 90’-long pedestrian sky bridge that would cross West 44th Street. The addition would rise 5-stories and would feature convention space including two levels of ballrooms, a rooftop deck and three floors of parking offering 500 parking spaces. The parking lot to be developed at 4360 Collins Ave. was acquired by Soffer in 2005 for $15 million, the same year his family acquired the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel.

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach opened in 1954 and was designed by architect Morris Lapidus. The property spans more than 15 acres with 11 pools, a 40,000 SF spa, and 12 different restaurants and bars including Hakkasan and LIV Nightclub. The hotel is made up of four towers including the Chateau and Versailles towers with 846 hotel rooms as well as the Tresor and Sorrento towers with 748 condo-hotel units. It was acquired by Turnberry Associates for $325 million in 2005 before undergoing a $650 million gut-renovation.

Quadrum Global Reveals NBWW Architects-Designed Arlo Wynwood Hotel

Construction permits are now pending for the planned 217-key, 9-story hotel Arlo Wynwood, designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates Architects (NBWW) at 2217 & 2233 Northwest Miami Court. The boutique hotel, which is being developed by Quadrum Global, will offer “pod” style micro-rooms along with featuring a fitness center, yoga deck, valet parking, restaurants, bars and an urban event venue. Arlo Wynwood will offer 141,758 SF of total development. The interior of the building will feature a landscaped courtyard as well as an outdoor gallery for large art displays and an amphitheater. The building will feature finishes including exposed concrete and structural metal beams along with wood and glass with tropical landscaping. Quadrum Global purchased the 30,000 SF lot for $8.55 million in November 2018.

Adler Group Reveals Updated Plans For City of Miami's Riverside Center Designed By NBWW

Adler Group has revealed updated plans for the City of Miami's Riverside Center designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates (NBWW). The project is located at 444 SW 2nd Ave. in Downtown Miami. The proposal features 4 towers, three of which would be mixed-use with residential, hotel and retail components while the fourth would feature office space. Adler currently owns a portion of the lot and a vote in November would allow the developer to relocate city staff and gain control of the riverfront city-owned building. The Urban Infill and Greenways Subcommittee of the Miami River Commission has backed the proposal. 

A Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe Architects-Designed Tower Known As 2nd & 2nd Has Been Proposed in Downtown Miami

A subsidiary of AVR Realty has proposed 2nd & 2nd, an 898', 82-story Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe-designed mixed-use tower at 250 SE 2nd Ave. The tower would feature 266 hotel rooms, 637 residential units, 9,245 SF of retail, and 533 parking spaces. The location offers easy access to the Metromover, Brickell and I-95. 2nd & 2nd would replace the current Marriott Courtyard and Whole Foods. The proposal is set to be reviewed by Miami's Urban Development Review Board on April 18.

Award-Winning, Renowned Architecture Firm, Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. (NBWW), Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. (NBWW), an award-winning, renowned architecture firm that has played a key role in the design and restoration of many of Miami's most iconic and legendary properties, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year. NBWW has long been a leader in South Florida hotel design ever since designing Grand Bay in the Grove, the first five start hotel in South Florida. Since the have been involved in over $5 billion of both new construction and renovation along with over 300 hotels including the Fontainebleau, The Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Eden Roc, Miami Beach EDITION and the DiLido. NBWW has served as the architect for the W Hotel in Miami Beach, the Diplomat Resort and Convention Center in Hollywood, the Hilton West Palm Beach Convention Center Hotel, the Auberge Beach Residences & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, and the 3-block Metropolitan Miami in Downtown Miami that includes the Marriott Marquis and Wells Fargo office building.

Across the bay, NBWW has also been a major player in the evolution of Miami's skyline including designing award-winning JP Morgan office building at 1450 Brickell. They also designed building that are currently under-construction or coming soon such as Metropolis and Marriott Marquis Miami Worldcenter Hotel & Expo. In Coral Gables, NBWW's Mediterranean revival style they used for the Hyatt Regency Hotel, now serves as the guideline ordinances for most of the city's planning. 

“We are thrilled to celebrate such a momentous milestone, as our firm continues to evolve and transform. From our team to our clients, we value every person who has  contributed  to  the  success  of  NBWW.  Along  with  partners  Bruce  Brosch,  Jim  Wurst,  Don  Wolfe,  Igor Reyes and Patrick Busteed, the firm continues to build on its esteemed reputation within the industry,” said John Nichols, CEO and Founder of NBWW. “We’ve  had  the  unique  opportunity  to  serve  our  community  in  exciting  and impactful  ways  over  the  past five  decades  and  we  look  forward  to  forging  new  partnerships  and  collaborations  in  the  years  to  come. If the past 50 years are any indication of the next 50, we have very exciting opportunities and growth on the horizon.”

New projects for NBWW include the 1,700-room Marriott Marquis Hotel and Convention Center in Downtown Miami which will be part of the future Miami Worldcenter development; the  500-room JW Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Tampa Bay; and a 230-room hotel for the National World War II Museum in the historic district of New Orleans. The firm also announced its partnership with HOPE South Florida, a non-profit organization that provides crisis and rapid re-housing  assistance  to  homeless  families,  veterans  and  individuals.  Through this  collaboration,  NBWW will design an all-inclusive family center in Fort Lauderdale, which will offer assessment for housing, case management, employment, health screening and child care. On the west coast of Florida, projects include the Opal Sands Resort and the Wyndham Grand in Clearwater Beach, the Westin Hotel/VUE Residences in Sarasota, and the Marriott Waterside Convention Hotel in Tampa. In 2016, NBWW officially expanded its services into the Latin American market as it announced astrategic alliance with Alberto Reifer & Arquitectos, a  boutique architecture firm based in San Jose, Costa Rica.

“Throughout the years, we have had the privilege of working on projects across South Florida, the U.S. and Latin  America,  further  expanding  our  knowledge  and  experience. We  are  excited  to  see what the future will bring, as we continue our steady growth across these international markets,” finished Nichols. Enjoy the photo tour of some of NBWW's most iconic designs.