MIAMI—International developer Swire Properties is adding a new mixed-use tower to its Brickell CityCentre project at the recently purchased site at 700 Brickell Avenue. Dubbed One Brickell CityCentre, Arquitectonia will design the proposed 80-story tower.

“In creating the vision for One Brickell City Centre, we are mindful of the legacy of the sellers of 700 Brickell Avenue, heirs of the pioneer Brickell family and Northern Trust Bank, a great corporate citizen,” says Stephen Owens, president of Swire. “Our goal is to develop a structure that will be artful in its mix of uses and will advance Brickell Avenue's stature as Miami's premier destination.”

As one of the tallest buildings in Florida, One Brickell CityCentre will include retail, class A offices, condominiums, and hotel capped by signature restaurant and lounge. The plan envisions grand plazas and retail shops connected to BrickellCity Centre's phase one, now under construction, and covered by the Climate Ribbon, an elevated climate control trellis and architectural statement that unifies the project.

One Brickell CityCentre will be the gateway to the overall development, creating a front door to Brickell Avenue. Swire plans to work with the City of Miami to have One Brickell CityCentre approved as an extension of the existing Special Area Plan.

“One Brickell CityCentre is a tower that by its design and dramatic contours creates views above the current Miami skyline,” says Bernardo Fort-Brescia, principal of Arquitectonica. “With sightlines that stretch from land to sea, the building's glow will act as a welcoming lantern for downtown Miami and a portal to Brickell from all approaches.”

Phase one of Brickell CityCentre is under construction in the heart of Miami's Brickell district and upon completion in 2015 will include a luxury shopping center, and two residential towers. EAST Miami by Swire Hotels, serviced apartments, wellness center and Class-A offices are also part of the plan.