Oak Row Equities and L&L Holding Company Top Off 'The Wynwood Plaza' One Million SF Mixed-Use Campus

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, along with project partner Shorenstein Properties and co-investor Claure Group, have topped out the 12-story boutique office tower at The Wynwood Plaza, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use campus under construction in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood Arts District. The development will be defined by a half-acre, lushly landscaped public plaza by urban design practice James Corner Field Operations.

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, along with project partner Shorenstein Properties and co-investor Claure Group, have topped out the 12-story boutique office tower at The Wynwood Plaza, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use campus under construction in Miami’s vibrant Wynwood Arts District. The development will be defined by a half-acre, lushly landscaped public plaza by urban design practice James Corner Field Operations.

In addition to the 266,000-square-foot, Class AAA state-of-the art office tower designed by renowned architectural firm Gensler, The Wynwood Plaza will encompass a residential building featuring 509 high-end rental apartments, indoor and outdoor shops, cafes and restaurants. The office tower places a premium on occupant health and wellness with a center core and efficient floor plates, column-free spaces with private tenant terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows for abundant natural light. Located at 95 NW 29th Street, The Wynwood Plaza is slated for completion in the first quarter of 2025. The spectacular outdoor plaza will be the largest in the Wynwood Arts District and one of the largest in all of Miami.

Prominent investment firm Claure Group, led by Marcelo Claure, will establish its 25,400-square-foot headquarters across the entire eighth floor. Additionally, acclaimed national law firm Weitz & Luxenberg will open its first Miami office with 18,000 square feet across the second floor. Moss is currently constructing the superstructure with subcontractor Tekton.

“This important milestone is a testament to the collective vision, extensive abilities, and unwavering commitment of our team and partners,” said David Levinson and Robert Lapidus of L&L Holding Company. “As the only new office tower delivering in Miami in early 2025, The Wynwood Plaza will see high demand from a variety of leading companies that value creativity, collaboration and productivity.”

“The rapid rise of this Class AAA office tower - and the pace and quality of construction at The Wynwood Plaza overall - showcases the leadership and efficiency of all collaborators involved with this exceptional mixed-use development,” said Erik Rutter and David Weitz of Oak Row Equities. “The caliber of tenants already committed showcase the tower's superiority in the marketplace and top-tier firms from a diverse range of industries demanding high quality design and an array of amenities from the center of Wynwood will follow suit for an incredible tenant mix.”

Office tenants will have access to an array of indoor and outdoor amenities at the tower, including a fitness club, cafe and bar lounge, conference and collaboration spaces, and expansive rooftop. The tower will also feature best-in-class air filtration, touchless entry and elevator systems, as well as rapid connectivity and a dedicated parking garage.

Construction is progressing steadily at The Wynwood Plaza’s rental apartments, which will feature 8’-6” to 10’-6” tall windows, state-of-the-art appliances, stunning finishes and flexible layouts. An expansive amenity package will include four activated rooftops with a sports court, two outdoor pools with showers, a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool and a glass atrium with co-working spaces, private phone rooms and a game lounge. Residents will also enjoy a modern fitness center with top-of-the-line equipment and dedicated areas for yoga and much more.

The Wynwood Plaza will include 32,000 square feet of retail, including 6,600 square feet of outdoor dining. An eclectic mix of lifestyle boutiques, curated storefronts, convenience locations and fast casual spots are envisioned for the campus. Situated on a main pedestrian thoroughfare, the airy, stylish spaces will feature full glass storefronts with the opportunity for impactful exterior signage.

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L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities Break Ground On 'The Wynwood Plaza' One Million Square Foot Mixed Use Campus

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, along with project partner Shorenstein Properties and co-investor Claure Group, have broken ground on The Wynwood Plaza, a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use campus at 95 NW 29th Street in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District. This milestone, which took place with a groundbreaking celebration on March 2, followed by an afterparty at Oak Row Equities’ Oasis Wynwood, comes on the heels of securing $215 million in construction financing.

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities, along with project partner Shorenstein Properties and co-investor Claure Group, have broken ground on The Wynwood Plaza, a 1-million-square-foot mixed-use campus at 95 NW 29th Street in Miami’s famed Wynwood Arts District. This milestone, which took place with a groundbreaking celebration on Thursday March 2, 2023 followed by an afterparty at Oak Row Equities’ Oasis Wynwood campus, comes on the heels of securing $215 million in construction financing from Bank OZK for this dynamic project, designed by renowned architecture firm Gensler.

The Wynwood Plaza will encompass a residential building featuring 509 luxury rental apartments, an array of indoor and outdoor dining and shopping options, as well as a highly amenitized office tower. The development will be defined by a half-acre, lushly landscaped public plaza that will be the largest in the Wynwood Arts District and one of the largest in all of Miami. Designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture and urban design practice behind Miami’s Underline and New York City’s High Line, the most iconic public facing feature will be a pedestrian paseo adorned with large palm trees and a unique variety of local vegetation.

Two floors of the 12-story office tower are pre-leased. Prominent investment firm Claure Group, led by Marcelo Claure, will establish its headquarters in 25,400 square feet across the entire eighth floor. Weitz & Luxenberg, an acclaimed nationwide law firm, will open its first Miami office in 18,000 square feet across the second floor.

“Recognizing the need to create something of lasting value to Miami, we assembled an all-star team capable of cultivating an environment that is every bit as unique, artistic and sophisticated as the colorful neighborhood that surrounds it,” said David Levinson and Robert Lapidus of L&L Holding Company. “We are thrilled to share this important moment with our partners Oak Row, Shorenstein, and Claure Group, as well as all of the local stakeholders who made this milestone possible.”

“The groundbreaking at The Wynwood Plaza is a defining milestone for our firm and our partners. This historic project will further enhance the globally-recognized Wynwood Arts District and serve as a bold example of our commitment to placemaking for the local community,” said Erik Rutter and David Weitz, Managing Partners at Oak Row Equities.

“With expectations from commercial tenants and residents alike higher than ever for the places they choose to live and work, we are confident The Wynwood Plaza will stand out and raise the bar,” said Matt Knisely, Managing Director at Shorenstein Properties. “At Shorenstein, we are focused on investing in best-in-class and highly differentiated projects in compelling markets, and this partnership exemplifies our proven approach.”

The Wynwood Plaza’s Class AAA office tower will encompass 266,000 square feet with efficient floor plates that create light-filled workspaces and private terraces on each floor. Tenants will have access to dedicated indoor and outdoor amenities, including a fitness club, cafe and bar lounge, conference and collaboration spaces, and expansive rooftop. The tower will also feature best-in-class air filtration, touchless entry, and elevator systems.

Luxury rental apartments will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art appliances, exceptional finishes, and flexible layouts. An expansive amenity package will feature four activated rooftops with a sports court, two outdoor pools with showers, a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool, and a glass atrium with co-working spaces, private phone rooms, and a game lounge. In addition, residents will have access to a modern fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated areas for yoga and other exercise classes.

The Wynwood Plaza will also include 32,000 square feet of retail, including 6,600 square feet of outdoor dining. An eclectic mix of lifestyle boutiques, curated storefronts, convenience locations, and fast casual spots are envisioned for the campus.

Situated on a main pedestrian thoroughfare, the airy, stylish spaces will feature full glass storefronts with the opportunity for impactful exterior signage. To showcase and elevate the creativity of the surrounding community, L&L Holding and Oak Row Equities will collaborate with local artists to include curated works and installations throughout for residents and the community to enjoy.

With construction now underway, completion is anticipated in 2025.

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Oak Row Equities And L&L Holding Company Secure Full Construction Financing For 'The Wynwood Plaza' One-Million-Square-Foot Dynamic Mixed-Use Campus

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities today announced they have closed on $215 million in construction financing for The Wynwood Plaza, a one-million-square-foot campus that will bring class-AAA office, residential, retail and outdoor space to Miami’s famed Wynwood Arts District. L&L Holding, Oak Row Equities, alongside project partner Shorenstein and co-investor Claure Group, secured the loan from Bank OZK.

L&L Holding Company and Oak Row Equities today announced they have closed on $215 million in construction financing for The Wynwood Plaza, a one-million-square-foot campus that will bring class-AAA office, residential, retail and outdoor space to 95 NW 29th Street in Miami’s famed Wynwood Arts District.

L&L Holding, Oak Row Equities, alongside project partner Shorenstein Properties LLC (“Shorenstein”) and co-investor Claure Group, secured the loan from Bank OZK. With full project financing now in place, major construction will commence immediately with full completion anticipated in 2025.

In addition to securing the financing, L&L Holding and Oak Row Equities announced that they have pre-leased two full floors at The Wynwood Plaza’s 12-story contemporary Class AAA office tower. Prominent investment firm Claure Group, led by Marcelo Claure, will establish its headquarters in 25,400 square feet across the entire eighth floor. Weitz & Luxenberg, an acclaimed nationwide law firm, will open its first Miami office in 18,000 square feet across the second floor. The second floor will also house the amenity space exclusive to office tenants.

Designed by world-renowned architecture firm Gensler, which is also serving as architect of record, The Wynwood Plaza will incorporate a residential building featuring luxury rental apartments, an array of indoor and outdoor dining and shopping options, as well as a highly-amenitized office tower totaling approximately 266,000 square feet. Inviting outdoor spaces will be designed by James Corner Field Operations, the landscape architecture and urban design practice behind New York City’s High Line and Miami’s The Underline. The project’s most distinctive characteristic will be a beautifully landscaped 26,000-square-foot outdoor public plaza– the only one of its size in the Wynwood neighborhood and one of the largest in Miami.

“The Wynwood Plaza has been designed and programmed to produce a dynamic fusion of high-end apartments, creative offices, galleries, boutiques and artisanal restaurants, all wrapped around a lush paseo, which will both complement and enrich the entire Wynwood Arts District,” said L&L Holding Company Chairman & Chief Executive Officer David Levinson and President & Chief Investment Officer Robert Lapidus. “We are grateful to our partner Shorenstein and Bank OZK, as well as to our tenants, for embracing our collective vision of The Wynwood Plaza as a nexus of culture, community, creativity and nature.”

“In every submarket, Oak Row Equities develops in, we strive to deliver not only best-in-class product, but also the most transformative projects in each individual submarket. Wynwood Plaza is no exception,” said Erik Rutter and David Weitz, Managing Partners of Oak Row Equities. “We are thrilled to have Shorenstein and Bank OZK as our partners to bring the largest mixed-use development in Wynwood to life.”

“With a fast-growing population and a business-friendly environment that continues to drive a significant number of corporate expansions and relocations by prominent technology, financial and professional services companies, Florida, and the Miami metro region in particular, is an attractive market for long-term investment,” said Matt Knisely, Managing Director at Shorenstein Properties. “We are excited to partner with L&L and Oak Row to build on our successful track record in the region by delivering a market-leading mixed-use project that will provide an innovative space for tenants and the vibrant Wynwood community alike for years to come.”

“The Wynwood Plaza brings together the best of all worlds to create the ideal environment for collaboration and productivity,” said Claure Group Founder and CEO Marcelo Claure. “The sustainable and tech-focused design offers the perfect setting for businesses to innovate, grow and attract top talent. The artistry and authenticity of the campus will also be a magnet for residents and retailers who want to be part of Miami’s most vibrant neighborhood.”

The Wynwood Plaza’s office component has been intentionally designed with innovative floor plates and an expansive suite of amenities to cultivate the ideal environment for today’s innovative workforce. The building will incorporate private terraces on each floor and 14-foot windows to allow natural light to fill the workspaces. A dedicated amenity hub will include a fitness club, a cafe and bar lounge, and conference and collaboration spaces, while an expansive rooftop will feature lush landscaping and private seating areas. The office tower will have a stylish 25-foot-tall grand lobby at street level, and tenants will also benefit from best-in-class air filtration, touchless entry and elevator systems.

The Residences at The Wynwood Plaza will include 509 luxury rental apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows, state-of-the-art appliances, exceptional finishes and flexible layouts. Residents will have access to a best-in-market amenity package that includes four activated rooftops with a sports court, two outdoor pools with showers, a sauna, hot tub and cold plunge pool. In the resident-only glass atrium, co-working spaces and private phone rooms will provide a quiet place to work from home, with a neighboring game lounge for when it is time to take a break. A modern fitness center will feature the latest equipment, as well as dedicated areas for yoga and other classes.

With an eclectic mix of lifestyle boutiques, micro-curated storefronts, convenience locations, restaurants and fast casual spots, The Wynwood Plaza’s retail will become a neighborhood destination. The project will include a total of 32,000 square feet of retail, including 6,600 square feet of outdoor dining. The airy, stylish spaces will feature full glass storefronts with the opportunity for impactful exterior signage. Situated on a main pedestrian thoroughfare, the shops will benefit from ample foot traffic comprised of on-site office tenants and residents, as well as those who live in and visit the popular neighborhood.

The project’s 26,000-square-foot outdoor public plaza will feature a pedestrian paseo with direct connections to Northwest 29th Street, Northwest 30th Street and Northwest 1st Avenue. The paseo will be landscaped with large palm trees, plants and flowers and form a central pedestrian thoroughfare.

To showcase and elevate the creativity of the surrounding community, L&L Holding and Oak Row will collaborate with local artists to include curated works and installations throughout The Wynwood Plaza for residents and the community to enjoy.

Dustin Stolly and Jordan Roeschlaub of Newmark represented L&L Holding and Oak Row Equities in capitalizing the project, while Scott Wadler and Michael Basinski of Berkadia arranged the Bank OZK financing.

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