OMA completes first phase of 'park grove' development in miami

OMA has finalized the first phase of ‘park grove’, a luxury residential scheme in miami overlooking biscayne bay. the first two of the development’s three towers are now complete, with work on the final tower set to wrap up in 2019. new photographs detail the scale of the project, which seeks to blend the site’s architecture with art pieces by jaume plensa and michele oka doner, among others. the complex boasts a host of amenities, including a rooftop pool deck, an outdoor amphitheater, and a 28-seat private screening room.

all images © robin hill

park grove, which is being developed by terra and the related group, comprises three structures: ‘one park grove’, ‘two park grove’, and the ‘club residences tower’. the project’s architectural design has been led by shohei shigematsu of OMA, with meyer davis responsible for the project’s interiors — which feature kitchens and baths by william sofield. meanwhile, landscape architecture firm enea has designed two-acres of private gardens that contain a host of on-site amenities in addition to the artworks.

the first two of the development’s three towers are now complete

‘sculptural perimeter columns bound each tower, directing views toward the bay and providing column-free living,’ explains OMA. ‘the spacing of these columns addresses privacy requirements between towers, while the orientation of columns mitigates solar exposure. the tapering column profile creates a destabilizing, mirage-like effect from afar, while maximizing their connection to the faceted glass façade on a construction detail level.’ see designboom’s previous coverage of the project under construction here.

the complex boasts a host of amenities, including an outdoor amphitheater

the tower’s reception and lobby

apartments offer sweeping views across biscayne bay

floor-to-ceiling windows maximize natural light

generously proportioned terraces encourage outdoor living

dark wood tones have been used in the spa

the kids room references the scheme’s bucolic setting

landscape architecture firm enea has designed two-acres of private gardens

works by artists such as jaume plensa are also included

project info:

name: park grove
location: miami, FL, USA
client: terra group, related group
year: 2013 – 2018 (T2 and T2 complete); 2019 (T1 expected completion)
status: construction
program: 880,000 sf three 21-story residential towers; 420,000 sf parking, retail, commercial pool deck & amenities; 86,000 sf raised plinth and landscaping
building height: T1: 302’; T2: 307’; T3: 275’
no. of stories: 21

lead architect: OMA
partner in charge: shohei shigematsu
project manager: scott abrahams
team: matthew haseltine, cass nakashima, nils sanderson, daeho lee, marrhew edgardo davis, jeremy kim, gonzalo lopez, pantea tehrani, sumit sahdev, jun shimada, andrew mack, miguel darcy, betty fan, carly dean, ahmadreza schricker, britt johnson, shida salehi-esmati, simon mckenzie, jackie woon bae, ian watchorn, filippo nanni
executive architect: arquitectonica
interior design: studio sofield, meyer davis
landscape architect: enea garden design, inc.
land use: greenberg traurig
civil engineer: VSN
traffic engineer: david plummer & associates
structural engineer: disimone
MEP engineer: feller
sustainability: spinnaker
life safety: SLS
pool consultants: aquadynamics