Mandarin Oriental has marked the groundbreaking of Mandarin Oriental, Miami and The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key, signalling the luxury hospitality group's return to one of the world’s leading destinations.
The ceremony brought together executives from Mandarin
Oriental, Swire Properties, project partners and invited guests to celebrate
the development, which aims to combine luxury hospitality, residential living
and lifestyle experiences.
The project continues Mandarin Oriental’s longstanding
partnership with Swire Properties on Brickell Key and features a two-tower
design by global architecture practice KPF. The development is intended to
build on the brand’s Miami heritage while introducing a contemporary expression
of its hospitality offering.
"Mandarin Oriental has undergone a significant
transformation in recent years, growing our global portfolio while raising our
ambitions for what we offer our guests,” said Laurent Kleitman, Chief Executive
Mandarin Oriental. “We are creating hotels that are not only exceptional places
to stay, but destinations, bringing together outstanding dining, wellness,
culture and programming. The new development in Miami will embody that
evolution, building on our longstanding connection to Brickell Key while
introducing a new expression of our Brand.”
Residential sales have surpassed $1.7 billion, reflecting
strong demand for the project. Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire
Properties, said, “Breaking ground on The Residences at Mandarin Oriental,
Miami marks another important milestone in Swire Properties' long-term vision
for Brickell Key."
The Miami project forms part of Mandarin Oriental’s global
expansion, with 16 residences currently operating and 20 more planned by 2031. -TTN