Miami's skyline is about to get a lesson in architectural poetry. Delano Residences Miami, a stunning 90-storey tower designed by Uruguayan architect Carlos Ott and US studio Cube 3, will rise roughly 300 metres on Biscayne Boulevard in Downtown Miami. What makes it special isn't just the height,it's the shape. The building curves like a canoe, long and gently flowing, wrapped in a reflective glass skin that bounces sunlight and the city itself back to the viewer. At the crown, the structure tapers to a smooth point, with glass layers peeling away to create a sculpted, almost organic appearance.
The tower's design creates an intentional contrast with its neighbor, the Waldorf Astoria Miami, which Ott also designed. Where Waldorf Astoria stacks glass volumes in clean geometric layers, Delano flows with liquid grace. Together, they're reshaping what this corner of Downtown Miami will look like for the next generation.
A Resort Inside a Building
Property Markets Group (PMG) and hospitality company Ennismore are behind the project, and they're calling it a "vertical resort." This means every floor brings a different flavor of resort living to your doorstep. The building will house 421 residences, from studios to sprawling multi-bedroom apartments, with interiors designed by New York's Meyer Davis studio. But the real magic is in the shared spaces.
Think of it this way: instead of hopping between a spa, a fitness center, multiple pools, and rooftop bars, you just take the elevator. Terraces line both sides of the tower, creating outdoor living spaces high above the ground. Wellness zones, restaurants, bars, and social lounges are stacked throughout. The design blends indoor and outdoor living in a way that feels perfectly suited to Miami's year-round warmth. A public observation deck is also planned, giving visitors and residents sweeping panoramic views across Miami and Biscayne Bay.
The Delano Brand Returns to Miami
This marks the first standalone branded residences for Delano Hotels, a name deeply woven into Miami's identity. The original Delano Miami Beach opened in 1947 and became legendary for its cutting-edge design and nightlife scene. Owners of these new residences will get hotel-style perks,concierge support, housekeeping, access to global membership programs,blending permanent living with the services you'd expect from a five-star hotel.
This branded living approach isn't unique to Delano anymore. Mercedes-Benz is launching residences inspired by the automaker's design language, complete with a patented car elevator that whisks your vehicle directly to private garages. Bentley Residences, Aman Miami Beach, and other luxury brands are following the same playbook. It's a growing global trend, with Mercedes-Benz already committed to similar projects in Dubai.
Miami's Skyline Arms Race Continues
Miami already claims the third-largest skyline in the United States, with over 300 high-rises piercing the sky. The current tallest is Panorama Tower at 265 metres. Delano Residences will tower significantly higher, and it won't be alone in this competition. Several other supertall projects are in the pipeline, each developer hungry to plant their flag as the creator of Miami's next iconic structure.
Construction is expected to take around five and a half years, so this vertical resort won't arrive overnight. But when Delano Residences finally opens, it will represent something larger than one building: a bet on Miami's continued evolution as a luxury destination that blends beach town warmth with skyline ambition. For travelers who want to experience Miami's evolution firsthand, or for those considering Miami as a place to stay (or even invest), this tower will eventually become unmissable.
