Demolition Permit Issued For Office Complex Where Casa Bella Residences Will Be Built

 
The new year is off to a busy start at the City of Miami Building Department. In addition to other projects, a demolition permit has been issued for the 3-story office complex at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard, making way for Related Group and ALTA Development’s new Casa Bella by B&B Italia project.

It is unclear when the 250,000-square-foot office building will actually be demolished, but tenants have already begun to vacate the building. The permit was officially approved on January 30 after just weeks of consideration.

Casa Bella Downtown Miami Location

While the specs of Casa Bella are inconsistent depending upon who you are speaking with, the sales team reports that the tower will be completed in 2026 with 56 stories and 317 residences priced between $735,000-$13 million. Sales have been brisk since the official launch last year, several of the floor plans have completely been reserved and the ten penthouse residences have been revealed.

The prime location in the new Arts & Entertainment district of Downtown Miami is all-encompassing with spectacular views of the Biscayne Bay, Downtown Miami’s glittering lights and the colorful sunsets to the west. Residents will be able to simply cross the street heading south in order to visit the Adrienne Arscht Center for Performing Arts. Directly east is a transit hub, where the Metro Mover will take you for free to Downtown Miami, Miami River attractions, Bayfront Park and Brickell, and soon all the way to Miami Beach. Additionally, the location is convenient to both the I-395 MacArthur and I-195 Julia Tuttle Causeways from mainland Miami to Miami Beach.

Casa Bella by B&B Italia will offer residents an elevated lifestyle with luxurious finishes, high ceilings and five star service. Two full floors are dedicated to amenities, entertainment spaces, a wellness center and spa facilities. Outdoors, residents will enjoy a pool deck with Italian-inspired gardens, a 78-foot lap pool as well as a rooftop pool and terrace. The development of Casa Bella has generated much anticipation and excitement and is set to make a significant impact in the area once construction begins.

While the demolition permit has been issued, the City of Miami Building Department has the construction permit under review. The developers have hired Coastal Construction, one of South Florida’s premiere construction firms to act as general contractor, as well as MTCI Private Provider to work with the contractor in expediting the permit process.

Below is a synopsis of the finishes chosen for the residences as well as a list of the planned amenities.

Rendering of Casa Bella Residences

The Residences

• Sleek Italian cabinets in kitchens and baths by ITALKRAFT
• An exquisite selection of cabinet finishes and countertops, all individually selected by Piero Lissoni
• Top-of-the-line black glass appliance package includes integrated, paneled 36-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, silent paneled dishwasher, Wolf built-in convection oven, Wolf built-in speed oven, ceramic glass countertop, and wine refrigeration (in most units)
• Oversized stainless steel zero radius sink with single-lever
• European-designed pullout faucet drawer
• Piero Lissoni-designed master baths with Italian cabinetry and design
• Vanity backlit mirrors
• Elongated electric water closet
• Spacious spa tubs and frameless glass-enclosed showers in master baths
• Imported porcelain flooring and walls
• Italian-designed faucets
• Powder rooms in select residences

Casa Bella Residences Features & Amenities

• 57-story luxury condo building located in Miami’s Art & Entertainment District in Downtown Miami
• 2 full floors of private amenities
• State-of-the-art wellness and fitness center offering on-demand services
• Yoga room
• Spinning room
• Salon with manicure/pedicure stations
• Adult entertainment lounge
• Game room
• Kid’s playroom with smartboard and educational games
• Residents’ party room
• Wine room
• Movie theater
• Museum-quality curated art collection
• High-tech business center with conference room
• Co-workspace
• Pet spa
• Expansive pool deck situated on the 11th floor overlooking Biscayne Bay
• 78’ lap pool
• Outdoor spa
• Poolside bar and café
• Poolside cabanas and lounge areas
• Towel service
• Sun-care kiosk
• Open-air lawn perfect for yoga
• Lush gardens designed by acclaimed landscape architect Enzo Enea
• Pickleball court
• BBQ with outdoor dining area
• Ground-level restaurant open to the public
• 56th-floor Sky Terrace boasting rooftop pool and observatory (650 feet) with high-tech telescope
• 24-hour valet parking
• 24-hour security
• 24-hour maintenance staff
• Multilingual team on site
• On-demand concierge services available including housekeeping, grocery shopping, “while you’re away” butler services, dry cleaning, childcare, pet care, courier services, translation service, and more
• Residents enjoy a 1-year complimentary membership at the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne