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The iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Residences is making its way to the Sunshine State. The latest addition to the Waldorf Astoria family is set to alter and redefine Miami’s skyline as we know it. 

The recently-launched Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami will be the tallest residential and hotel tower south of New York City. The tower is set to measure 1,049 feet. Led by concept designers Sieger Suarez Architects in collaboration with Carlos Ott, and architecture by Sieger Suarez, along with California-based interior design firm BAMO, this project was created not only to be a luxury residential and hospitality tower but a unique, freestanding sculpture in the sky, unlike anything built before. 

“We differentiated this cube-style architecture by tilting the first cube upward. From there, we offset the other cubes and pushed the top cube out even further, providing an illusion that the tower is even taller than it is,” says Charles Sieger. 

This project also marks another collaboration between developer PMG, Sieger Suarez Architects, and design architect Carlos Ott. The “supertall” skyscraper will rise over Biscayne Bay with a monumental height structure of nine spiraling offset cubes designed to be evenly stacked, tilted, and rotated upwards, wrapped in what can be referred to as “glass skin.” Despite its complex design, the modern sculptural exterior offers residents and guests 360-degree views of the surrounding Downtown and Atlantic landscapes. 

“The exterior glass skin design of Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami impacts the experience of those residing inside the tower. It offers a different, breath-taking view from each residence, kitchen, balcony, or bedroom. The shifted nature of the stacked cubes creates a perspective that is completely unique, depending on where you are within,” says Carlos Ott. 

Internationally-renowned interior design firm BAMO drew inspiration from the rich history of the Waldorf brand and the inherent vibe that comes with living in the awe-inspiring tower. 

“Our design work is guided by the awareness that the human experience and one’s frame of mind can be influenced by their surroundings. In designing for the Waldorf Astoria Residences Miami, our goal was to create an experience that felt transcendent, inspiring a sense of awe as you arrive, and in exploring further, a sense of discovery and reflection,” said Anne Wilkinson, Principal of BAMO. 

Recently, the Waldorf Astoria Miami Residences opened its one-of-a-kind sales office in downtown Miami. Built like an experiential museum experience, the gallery features a 24-foot scale model of the building as well as a full 3 bedroom model residence. Inside the space, guests can experience video simulations of the views they will experience from residences in the towers and a beautiful model of the Miami skyline with the new building within it.

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The company hosted a VIP event on Thursday, June 17th where notable attendees included: PMG Managing Partners Kevin Maloney, Ryan Shear and Dan Kaplan, Greybrook Realty Partners, Mohari Hospitality, S2 Development, Mayor Levine Cava, Mayor Suarez, PMG’s in-house sales team, PMG Residential, and concept designers Charles M. Sieger and Carlos Ott.

Guests were treated to champagne and drinks, live music, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and tours of the model residences.

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“Every single day people come to our city because they want to live in the most prosperous, free, and innovative city on the planet," said Mayor Francis X. Suarez. "We are so proud of this iconic project that will redefine who we are as a city.”

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The planned 741-foot Premiere Tower in Melbourne, Australia's second most populated city.

Yes, Beyoncé is still with us (well in her prime), yet her body and spirit will forever inhabit Australian firm Elenberg Fraser’s planned 741-foot undulating building inspired by the superstar’s fantastic figure, magically mimicking her famous curves. The recently approved shape-scraper pays homage to Beyoncé’s 2013 video Ghost, where billowing fabrics cling to the curvaceous bodies of the singer and backup dancers. Ghost hails from the pop star’s self-titled fifth studio album and the video was helmed by Belgian director Pierre Debusschere.

Premiere Tower's contours mimic the curves of Beyoncé's famous figure.

The Premiere Tower was inspired by the video for Beyoncé's 2013 song, Ghost.

We expected Beyoncé to be honored in bronze one day but in 68 stories of glass, steel and concrete? Even if you're Drunk in Love, Crazy in Love or Dangerously in Love 2, it was impossible to see that surprise coming. Perhaps Beyoncé is even more influential than we realized. What’s next: Beyoncé Airlines? We can see the 747’s luscious locks of hair blowing in the wind already.

The mixed-used facility features a lounge, spa, pool and plenty of other amenities for all the Single Ladies.

The undulating tower is 741 feet tall.

The recently approved luxurious structure (which will be one of Melbourne’s tallest) will stand high above the city’s central business district, featuring 660 apartments and a 160-room hotel over ground-level retail. There’s even a pool, spa and lounge area for all the Single Ladies (“all the single ladies”). The structurally sound building’s façade swells and curves in all the right places (simulating sinuous hips and waistline) aided by a parametric design process which created the unique and sexy form.

Modern lobby

A sky lounge offers panoramic views of downtown Melbourne.

Indoor pool

As with New York City's new shadow-casting megatowers, Melbourne planners raised concerns about the Beyoncé tower being excessive or intrusive to nearby Batman Park. But the power of Beyoncé usually wins out. What else would we expect from the singer of Get Me Bodied? Mission accomplished, Melbourne.

Interiors are as luxurious and attractive as the outer curved glass façade.

An outdoor terrace with green elements.

Premiere Tower will feature apartments, a hotel and retail.

Financed by Singapore real estate tycoon Koh Wee Meng’s Fragrance Group, the $260 million Premiere Tower will be the main act of the precinct’s redevelopment plan. The city plans a more self-sustaining urban design development that seamlessly blends with the precinct’s current heritage buildings. Premiere Tower will replace the Savoy Tavern (recently resuscitated in 2014 after nearly 20 years of neglect), which will be demolished in favor of Beyoncé—despite the fact that the singer has no involvement in the skyscraper plan. But she could likely get a free room if she tours Melbourne.

Premiere Tower overlooks downtown and Batman Park.

Premiere Tower will be a main attraction in Melbourne's planned downtown redevelopment.

With its familiar hips don’t lie figure (sorry Shakira), this shape-scraper appears a natural extension of Chinese firm MAD’s Absolute Towers, two twisted, hourglass-shaped skyscrapers in Mississauga, Canada, which locals nicknamed the “Marilyn Monroe towers.” Get ready Italy, Chicago and Mexico—Sophia Loren, Raquel Welch and Salma Hayek skyscrapers must be on the horizon (perhaps literally). These hipster skyscrapers are trending as monumental tributes to famous “bombshells” who will be forever immortalized beyond the stage and screen toward the heavens into sexy architecture.

Beyoncé

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