Every few years, a single building changes the conversation about what luxury in Miami actually means. In Brickell, that building is The Residences at 1428 Brickell — a 70-story tower on Biscayne Bay that is as ambitious technically as it is architecturally. It is planned to be the world's first solar-powered residential tower, and with only 189 residences, it is engineered to be one of the most exclusive addresses in the city.
I get asked about this project constantly — by buyers relocating to Miami, by investors watching Brickell's trajectory, and by current owners weighing a move up. This guide breaks down what you actually need to know: who is building it, what the residences look like, what they cost, and how to position yourself if you want one.
The Quick Facts
| Address | 1428 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131 |
| Developer | Ytech |
| Architecture | Arquitectonica |
| Interiors | Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel (Milan) |
| Height | 70 stories |
| Residences | 189 limited-edition homes, all bay-facing |
| Sizes | 1,800–4,000 sq ft (penthouses to 10,000 sq ft) |
| Pricing | From $4.4M; penthouses to $10M; upper penthouses $60M |
| Completion | Expected 2028 |
Who Is Behind 1428 Brickell
The developer is Ytech, a Miami-based firm that has taken a deliberately different approach with this project — fewer units, deeper craftsmanship, and a long-term view of what a landmark building should be. Rather than maximizing density, Ytech limited the tower to 189 residences, which is remarkably few for a 70-story building in this location.
The architecture comes from Arquitectonica, the firm that has shaped the modern Miami skyline more than any other. But the detail that gives 1428 its soul is the interior design partnership with Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, the Milan-based studio known for some of the most refined residential and hospitality interiors in the world. That pairing — bold Miami architecture with restrained Italian interiors — is exactly the kind of design tension that ages well.
The Solar Backbone: Why This Tower Is Different
The headline feature of 1428 Brickell is not a finish or an amenity — it is the building's energy strategy. The tower is wrapped in what the developer calls a "Solar Backbone": more than 500 photovoltaic-integrated glass panels covering over 20,000 square feet of the western facade. That array is designed to generate up to 170,000 kilowatt-hours of clean energy each year, making 1428 the world's first solar-powered residential tower.
This is not greenwashing for a brochure. The building is being designed to achieve LEED certification — a first for a Miami condominium of this scale — and the sustainability is integrated into the architecture itself rather than bolted on. For a certain buyer, that combination of permanence and forward thinking is the entire point.
The buyers I work with at this level are not just buying square footage. They are buying a thesis about how they want to live, and increasingly that thesis includes sustainability that is real, not symbolic. 1428 was built for exactly that buyer.
The Residences
Every one of the 189 residences faces Biscayne Bay — a deliberate orientation choice that is rare even in waterfront Miami. Floor plans range from two-bedroom homes of around 1,800 square feet up to four-bedroom residences near 4,000 interior square feet. Above those sits the penthouse collection, ranging from 4,000 to 10,000 square feet, crowned by two upper penthouses with 30-foot ceilings, seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and a $60 million price tag each.
The interiors by Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel emphasize natural materials, generous proportions, and the kind of quiet luxury that does not shout. Expect floor-to-ceiling glass, private elevator access on the larger residences, and finishes selected to feel timeless rather than trendy.
The Amenities
Amenities at 1428 are organized around an 80,000-square-foot wellness club — a scale that puts it among the most amenity-rich towers in the city. Highlights include:
- Three pools, including a signature pool at the crown of the tower with panoramic bay and skyline views.
- A 10,000-square-foot fitness and spa center on Level 66, with plunge pools, a whirlpool, treatment rooms, and a meditation retreat.
- A two-story wine and art lounge for entertaining, paired with a private dining room and a custom Vaselli kitchen.
- A juice and wellness bar, immersive spa, and aquatic therapy offerings.
- Private office suites for residents who run their businesses from home.
- A children's recreation center and fully furnished guest suites for visiting family.
The Location
The address itself — 1428 Brickell Avenue — sits at the bayfront edge of the financial district, in Miami's most walkable neighborhood. Residents are minutes from Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village, the Metromover and Metrorail, and quick routes to Miami Beach, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, and Miami International Airport. For buyers who want to be at the center of Miami's energy without sacrificing the bay, the positioning is hard to beat.
What Buyers Should Know Before Reserving
Pre-construction means understanding the timeline
The tower broke ground in 2025 and is expected to complete in 2028. Buying pre-construction means committing capital ahead of delivery, typically through a structured deposit schedule. The upside is access to the best inventory and pricing before the building is finished; the trade-off is time and the discipline to read the contract carefully.
The deposit structure matters
New development contracts in Miami are written to favor the developer, and deposit schedules, assignment rights, and closing obligations vary from building to building. Before you reserve, you want a clear picture of the full deposit ladder, what is refundable, and what your options are if your plans change between now and 2028. This is where having representation that has done these deals before genuinely protects you.
Inventory is intentionally scarce
With only 189 residences, the best lines — specific stacks, floors, and exposures — move first. If a particular orientation or floor plan matters to you, the time to get in front of it is early, before the most desirable inventory is committed.
The Bottom Line
The Residences at 1428 Brickell is a genuine landmark — a limited collection of bay-facing homes with world-class design pedigree and an energy strategy no other residential tower in the world can claim. For the right buyer, it represents ownership, taste, and legacy in a single address. If you are even considering it, the move is to get informed early and have someone in your corner who knows how these transactions work.
