OMA has just revealed The Perigon, a new residential tower in Miami Beach, United States. Situated in the vibrant Mid Beach Neighborhood, the project is a collaboration between Mast Capital and Starwood Capital Group. The Perigon offers dual-waterfront living, characterized by a series of towers strategically rotated to maximize views toward the Atlantic Ocean.
The 17-story residential tower is elevated 13 feet above the flood line, freeing the ground below and merging into a unified structure above. The design juxtaposes organic and orthogonal shapes, adding a subtle contrast to the architectural massing. Aiming to harmonize with Miami Beach’s natural beauty, The Perigon connects the city and the ocean. Through carving the base of the towers, the design created a dramatic entryway facing the beachfront, allowing views of both the city skyline on one side and the ocean on the other.
Led by OMA Partner Jason Long, OMA has designed the towers to be rotated, orienting views away from neighbors and towards the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay. Typically, residential developments in Miami Beach stand as masses at the ground, turning their backs to pedestrians and drivers across Collins Avenue. According to OMA, this results in “urban walls” blocking off views and access to the ocean for the rest of the city. By lifting the building 13 feet above the flood line, the design aims to create a porous site, inviting the city to the ocean.
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Kengo Kuma Designs its First Mixed-Use Scheme in Miami, FloridaWhile designing The Perigon, we shaped the building and its façade to bring both the ocean and the Miami cityscape into the building, opening waterfront vistas for every residence. To maximize its beachfront acreage, the building will also step upward to ‘hover’ above the lush gardens Neil Porter has designed. -- Jason Long, OMA Partner
Defined by the geometric paths, the site features “braid-like” circulation, creating pockets of discovery and greenery. The scheme boasts quiet gardens and serene water features. In addition to typical amenities, units include floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces, combining intimacy and high-rise living.
With the demolition now complete and construction underway, The Perigon is now underway. In fact, once completed, it will feature an oceanfront restaurant, an intimate speakeasy, and a conservatory with a breakfast bar. Additionally, the design includes a lounge and terrace for private events, a swimming pool, a beach club, and a fully landscaped deck with cabanas to enjoy the ocean.
In contemporary architectural design, residential projects serve as canvases for reimagining urban living and shaping iconic city skylines. In other similar news, New York-based architecture office ODA has just unveiled their design for Lorimer House and Copper Lofts, a development comprised of two residential buildings located in New York City. Similarly, Foster + Partners has just begun construction on “The Edge,” its inaugural project in Uruguay. Finally, Taller Frida Escobedo has unveiled a new residential project to take shape in Brooklyn, New York, aiming to become a contextual addition to the neighborhood.
