Casa Bella Residences by B&B Italia, which aims to bring the best of Italian design and lifestyle to Downtown Miami, has unveiled plans for the tower's dramatic penthouse collection that includes a pair of 54th-floor triplex residences with expansive rooftop terraces and Biscayne Bay views. Developed by Related Group in partnership with Alta Developers, the 56-story condominium tower offers 317 luxury residences and represents the first residential partnership for the famed Italian design house B&B Italia, known around the world for its high-end collaborations with legacy brands such as Rolex, Hermès, and Rolls-Royce.
The penthouse collection includes a total of 10 upscale residences, the crown jewels of which are the aforementioned triplex homes with private rooftop terraces, each featuring spa pools and indoor/outdoor summer kitchens overlooking Biscayne Bay. These two extraordinary homes range in size from 5,432 to 5,900 square feet and are priced between $12 million - $13 million.
The 54th-floor is also home to two remarkable duplex penthouses that span 4,100 and 4,560 square feet. The duplex penthouses are priced between $8 million and $10 million. All four of the Upper Penthouse residences feature stunning living areas with double-height ceilings (23-foot) and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase jaw-dropping views of Biscayne Bay.
The 52nd and 53rd floors include six penthouses with just three homes per floor. These residences range in size from 2,982 to 3,772 square feet with prices from $4.8 million to $6 million.
Casa Bella by B&B Italia features architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by renowned designer Piero Lissoni — who also serves as creative director for B&B Italia — and the B&B Italia team, every aspect of the building is envisioned as an oasis, offering a refined Miami aesthetic rooted in contemporary Italian design.
Throughout the Penthouse Collection, ceiling heights reach 12 feet with windows that frame cinematic views of Biscayne Bay and the Miami cityscape. Pierro Lissoni’s modern and refined aesthetic is showcased with an exquisite selection of European fixtures and finishes that imbue the homes with B&B Italia’s unique brand of Mediterranean-inspired luxury. Penthouse units have additional distinct flooring options including natural stones.
Gourmet kitchens feature integrated espresso machines and double-door SubZero refrigerators, and a selection of kitchen cabinet colors exclusive to Penthouse units. Select homes offer eat-in kitchens. The graciously-sized primary bedrooms include dual walk-in closets. Many of the penthouse residences offer baths with freestanding soaking tubs and large showers with Bay views.
For added ease, residents will have the opportunity to work directly with B&B Italia’s celebrated designers to outfit their units. B&B Italia will offer move-in-ready packages with furnishings and décor for each unit type. There is also the opportunity for buyers and designers to personalize their units using pieces from B&B Italia collections.
Casa Bella by B&B Italia offers two full floors of amenities, complete with dedicated entertainment spaces overlooking Biscayne Bay. These spaces range from a spacious party room to a wine vault and tasting lounge, as well as a top-of-the-line private theatre and co-working spaces. A world-class Wellness Center caters to fitness-minded residents, featuring professional-level equipment, as well as dedicated yoga and spin rooms, while the spa facilities offer an array of on-demand services including massages, facials, blowouts and manicure/pedicures.
Outdoors, landscape architect Enzo Enea envisioned a pool deck with lush Italian-inspired gardens to create an oasis within Downtown Miami. The 80-foot lap pool is surrounded by private cabanas and shaded lounge areas, as well as an open-air lawn for yoga and meditation. A poolside bar and Mediterranean café will have light bites and refreshments on offer. On the 56th floor, residents can access the tower’s rooftop pool and terrace, which is complete with a state-of-the-art observatory.
A personal concierge is available to assist residents on or offsite. Services include housekeeping, grocery shopping and delivery, dry cleaning and laundry, nanny and childcare, overnight shoe-shining, pet care services and personal tech support. Additional benefits include preferred tickets to performances and local events and a complimentary one-year membership to the Grand Bay Beach Club in Key Biscayne.
Located at 1400 Biscayne, Casa Bella offers a prime location in the Arts and Cultural District, which is coming into its own as the heart of Miami’s “New Downtown.” The property offers buyers ease of access to nearby hotspots such as the Pérez Art Museum Miami, Frost Museum of Science, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts and Miami-Dade Arena.
Renderings via Related Group