Howden, the global insurance intermediary, is deepening its U.S. presence with a 23,658-square-foot lease at 600 Brickell World Plaza in Miami’s financial district. The move aligns with the company’s national growth strategy and leadership expansion, following the appointment of Mike Parrish as CEO of Howden US and Jim Hays as Vice Chairman. Parrish will lead efforts to build a next-generation retail broking business that reflects Howden’s employee-owned and client-driven ethos.
Read MoreHow Developers Are Pushing Upscale Office Space to The Next Level With Standard Residential Amenities
As the demand for office developments through the United States continues to grow, some South Florida developers are pushing office space to the next level and bringing an upscale twist with standard residential features and amenities. In order to stand apart from the competition, some developers have mixed in modern luxuries such as open floor-plans, floor-to-ceiling windows, lush green spaces and diverse residential style amenities.
Forum Aventura is an office-condo developed by Miami-based CK Privé Group. The project put an emphasis on lifestyle elements including a landscaped rooftop with bar area, 14' ceilings, upscale artwork and communal lounges to promote creativity, community and productivity. Construction on Forum Aventura has recently topped off and will be ready for move-in in Q2 of 2018.
Other examples of developers using amenities to enhance their office space includes Foram Group's 600 Brickell, which features 30,00 SF of landscaped space, private fitness center, on-site management, valet dry cleaners. In Downtown/ Edgewater, Terra's Quantum Executive Offices, located in Quantum on The Bay, features valet parking, a terrace with bay views and full kitchens.
