Miami Design District Condos: The 4 New Residential Projects Compared (2026)

The Miami Design District spent two decades becoming one of the most concentrated luxury retail streets in the country without becoming a place many people could live. Its blocks were built for flagships, galleries and restaurants. Condos were something you bought in Edgewater or Midtown and drove in from.

That is changing. Four residential projects are now planned in or beside the district, and they are very different products: a pair of Kempinski-branded towers on Biscayne Boulevard, a David Chipperfield tower run by the Parisian Fouquet's brand, a 300-plus-unit biophilic building by Pritzker laureate Shigeru Ban, and a 36-story mixed-income tower built under Florida's Live Local Act. This guide puts them side by side so you can tell quickly which one is worth a closer look.

The four projects at a glance

Prices and specifications for pre-construction projects change as they move through sales. Treat this table as a snapshot and confirm the current figures before you compare offers.

1. Kempinski Residences Miami Design District

The largest homes and the highest entry price.

Kempinski Residences Miami Design District is the first Kempinski-branded residential project in the United States. Developer DaGrosa Capital Development Partners is building two towers at 3801 and 3883 Biscayne Boulevard, where the district meets the bay side of the boulevard. There is no hotel. Kempinski, Europe's oldest independent luxury hotel group, manages daily services for owners.

Renderings released by the developer.

• Program. 132 residences and six townhomes, plus 17 guest suites that only residents can buy. Homes have two to four bedrooms, about 2,100 to 3,100 square feet inside and up to roughly 3,700 square feet including terraces.
• Design team. Arquitectonica designed the towers, Rockwell Group the interiors and Enea the landscape. An elevated amenity bridge links the two towers. Published height has varied between 20 and 23 stories per tower across announcements, so check the current plans.
• Amenities. Twin pool decks, a spa with cold plunge and infrared and steam saunas, a padel court, golf and Formula 1 simulators, a screening room, a library with wine and game lounges, a restaurant with terrace seating and children's playrooms.
• Timeline. Announced in January 2026, with sales led by ISG World from a gallery at 455 NE 38th Street. Completion is slated for the fourth quarter of 2029.

Who it fits: buyers who want a full-time home with house-like square footage and hotel-grade service, and who do not need a hotel in the building. Read the full Kempinski Residences guide.

2. Miami Design Residences by Fouquet's

The most "Design District" of the four, inside the retail grid.

The project is marketed as the Miami Design Residences by Fouquet's and sits at 39 NE 39th Street, in the heart of the shopping streets. It is the first Miami project for Fouquet's, the Champs-Élysées institution owned by France's Groupe Barrière. The development team includes Miami Design District Associates, Craig Robins' group that assembled the district, alongside Fort Partners, Raycliff Capital and Constellation Hotels Holding.

Renderings released by the developer; architecture by David Chipperfield Architects.

• Program. A 25-story tower of 143 condominiums, plus a 12-story building with 85 hotel keys and 20 hotel residences. Condos run from one to four bedrooms, about 910 to 4,350 square feet.
• Design team. Pritzker laureate David Chipperfield designed the architecture, with Cube 3 as architect of record. Interiors are by RDAI, the Paris studio known for Hermès stores. The renderings show fluted columns and deep, open terraces rather than a glass curtain wall.
• Amenities. More than 40,000 square feet, including a rooftop pool, a Fouquet's spa with steam and cold plunge, a fitness center, a golf simulator, two restaurants, a bar and a pâtisserie.
• Timeline. Sales launched in April 2026 through Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group, with condos priced from $1.8 million. Delivery is targeted for 2030.

Who it fits: buyers who want to walk out of the lobby into the district itself, and who value a hotel operator running the building. Read the full Fouquet's Miami guide.

3. HOUSE by Shigeru Ban

The design-led option with the widest size range.

HOUSE by Shigeru Ban is planned for 237 NE 54th Street in Upper Buena Vista, a short drive north of the district's core. It is the first residential project in Florida by Shigeru Ban, the Japanese architect who won the 2014 Pritzker Prize. The developer is Yakol Capital Partners.

Renderings released by the developer; design by Shigeru Ban Architects.

• Program. Earlier announcements described a 12-story building of about 320 homes. A May 2026 announcement describes a 14-story building of roughly 300 residences with one to four bedrooms, in a development of about $500 million. Expect the final count to land in that range.
• Design. Stacked, offset volumes create deep terraces with planting, and the renderings show a timber-toned facade over a retail base. In May 2026 Yakol named Italian group Dexelance as its furnishing and interior partner, bringing Meridiani furniture, Davide Groppi lighting and Binova kitchens to the sales gallery and selected residences.
• Amenities. Indoor padel courts, wellness facilities, shared kitchens, rooftop gathering areas and street-level retail.
• Other factors. The site has been described as inside a Qualified Opportunity Zone and eligible for EB-5 investment, which matters to some international buyers. Confirm both with your own tax and immigration advisers.

Who it fits: buyers who want architecture first, a smaller entry price than the branded towers and a neighborhood feel over a retail address. Read the full HOUSE by Shigeru Ban guide.

4. The Helm Design District

The biggest project and the earliest stage.

The Helm is a mixed-use plan from New York-based Helm Equities for a 1.89-acre block at 220 NE 43rd Street, also filed as 4201 NE 2nd Avenue. CUBE 3 is the architect. It does not have a building page on our site yet because it has not launched sales.

According to plans filed in December 2025, the project has two buildings:

• A 36-story residential tower about 412 feet tall, with 278 homes. Of these, 162 are for-sale condominiums and 116 are rental apartments restricted for 30 years to households earning up to 120% of area median income.
• An 8-story commercial building with about 101,000 square feet of offices and about 56,000 square feet of shops and restaurants.
• Up to 613 parking spaces, a civic space and a ground-level paseo connecting the two buildings.

The height is possible because of Florida's Live Local Act, which lets projects exceed local zoning limits when at least 40% of units are workforce housing. CUBE 3's design uses curved, teardrop-like forms and flat arched frames meant to reference Buena Vista's Art Deco history. The developer has targeted LEED Gold and WELL Gold certification. The city's Urban Development Review Board voted 5 to 1 in December 2025 to recommend approval, while asking for changes to the tower's corner and ground floor.

The condo brand, sizes and prices have not been announced. If you want early access, contact us and we will flag the launch.

How the four projects compare for buyers

Price of entry. Kempinski starts near $3.7 million because it has no small units. Fouquet's starts at $1.8 million. HOUSE should be the most accessible of the three selling projects, but reported starting prices have varied widely, so ask for the current price sheet. The Helm's pricing is unknown.

Walkability. Fouquet's is inside the retail grid. Kempinski is on Biscayne Boulevard at the district's eastern edge, a block or two from the shops. HOUSE and The Helm are north of the core, in Buena Vista, and closer to the residential side of the neighborhood.

Hotel or no hotel. Only Fouquet's pairs condos with a hotel. Kempinski has brand-managed services without a hotel. HOUSE and The Helm are conventional condominiums with amenities.

Delivery. Kempinski targets late 2029 and Fouquet's targets 2030. HOUSE and The Helm have not published confirmed construction schedules. For every project, the outside completion date in your contract matters more than the marketing date.

Scarcity. The Design District has limited sites left, which is one reason so many projects arrived at once. That supports long-term demand, but it also means several projects will be delivering into the same small neighborhood within a few years. Compare resale positioning before you buy. Our Wynwood vs. Design District comparison covers how the two neighborhoods differ for owners.

Living in the Design District

The district stretches roughly from NE 38th to NE 42nd Street between North Miami Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard. It holds flagship stores for Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and dozens of other houses, public art installations, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami. The restaurant scene includes L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, which holds two Michelin stars.

Wynwood and Midtown are immediately south and west. Edgewater's bayfront is a few blocks east. Downtown Miami and Brickell are about 15 minutes by car, Miami Beach is reached by the Julia Tuttle Causeway, and Miami International Airport is about 15 minutes away in normal traffic.

How to choose

1. Decide whether you want hotel services. That narrows the list to Fouquet's, or to Kempinski for brand services without a hotel.
2. Set a size floor. If you need more than about 2,000 square feet, Kempinski and the larger Fouquet's plans are the options. If you want a one-bedroom, look at Fouquet's and HOUSE.
3. Compare deposit schedules and delivery dates. A project delivering in 2030 ties up your deposit longer than one delivering in 2029.
4. Check the neighbors. Ask each sales team what is approved or planned next door, especially on blocks where more mixed-use projects are filed.
5. Get every price sheet on the same day. Pre-construction pricing moves by floor and phase, so compare like with like.

We work with the sales teams at each selling project. Contact us to receive current availability, price sheets and floor plans for Kempinski, Fouquet's and HOUSE, or to be notified when The Helm launches. You can also browse every Miami pre-construction project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there condos in the Miami Design District?

Very few have existed until now. The new wave includes Kempinski Residences on Biscayne Boulevard, Miami Design Residences by Fouquet's at 39 NE 39th Street, HOUSE by Shigeru Ban in Upper Buena Vista and The Helm at 220 NE 43rd Street.

What is the least expensive new condo near the Design District?

Among projects with published pricing, Fouquet's starts at $1.8 million. HOUSE by Shigeru Ban is expected to start lower, but reported prices vary, so ask for the current sheet. The Helm has not released pricing.

Which Design District project has a hotel?

Fouquet's. Its 12-story hotel building has 85 keys and 20 hotel residences, separate from the 25-story condo tower. Kempinski Residences has Kempinski-managed services but no hotel.

When will the new Design District condos be finished?

Kempinski Residences targets the fourth quarter of 2029 and Fouquet's targets 2030. HOUSE by Shigeru Ban and The Helm have not published confirmed construction schedules.

What is the Live Local Act and why does The Helm use it?

It is a Florida law that lets developments exceed local height and density limits when at least 40% of units are workforce housing. The Helm's 116 income-restricted rentals let it rise to 36 stories, far above what the district's zoning would otherwise allow.

Explore Design District condos

• Kempinski Residences Miami Design District
• Fouquet's Hotel & Residences
• HOUSE by Shigeru Ban
• Design District neighborhood guide