Is it a Condo or a Work of Art? Both.

By Jennifer LeClaire
GlobeSt.com

The Edge on Brickell

MIAMI—You might call it a renaissance on the Miami River. The area is seeing a burst of new development activity as Miami’s commercial real estate market continues booming. Related Group recently unveiled plans for One Brickell, HCD Developers is proposing a Miami Mega Yacht there, and late last year Seasalt & Pepper Brasserie and Lounge opened.

The Edge on Brickell is the latest to join the Miami River movement as the only new luxury residential development on the riverfront. The 58-story, 127-unit residential tower will rise 631 feet in what some are already calling a work of art.

Here’s one reason why: the building will feature a 600-foot exterior mural illuminated from the inside of the work itself. Designed by Dutch artist Jan Hendrix, the mural will add a unique icon to the Miami nighttime skyline.

“The Edge on Brickell is the expression of our vision to create an art-boutique building that provides residents with an exclusive living experience overlooking the Miami River” says Rafael Aragonés, principal of Aragones Architecture and Grupo Habitat, who is developing the project with 20-year real estate development veteran Alberto Espinosa. “The Edge on Brickell will bring unique architectural creativity to the elegance of the Miami skyline.”

Located at 55 SW Miami Avenue Road, The Edge on Brickell is next to the Brickell Financial District and is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars and shops. The project is set to begin construction early 2015 and open its doors in Spring 2017.

The Edge on Brickell will offer two-and three-bedroom units as well as two-story penthouses. Prices will range from $648,000 to over $4 million. The development will have only three units per floor. Each unit will feature floor to ceiling windows and terraces with views of the Miami River, Biscayne Bay, and the Miami skyline.

The Edge on Brickell's amenities will include: yacht slips, robotic parking elevators invisible from the street; a 15th floor pool deck with panoramic views; a fitness center with sauna and massage room; a children’s entertainment room; and a media room. The building will also feature a ground floor signature restaurant, with a separate secured entrance.