Excel Miami Tops Off: 427‑Unit Tower by Clearline Real Estate in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District

Key Points

• 427 rental units spanning a mix of studios, one‑ and two‑bedrooms plus 13 townhouse lofts (400–1,000 SF)

• Shawmut crews have poured 19,000 YD³ concrete, laid 2,000 tons rebar, and installed 210 tons of post‑tension cables to date

• Located steps from the Metromover School Board Station, Excel Miami delivers walkable, transit‑oriented living in a creative core

Clearline Real Estate and Shawmut Design and Construction have officially topped off Excel Miami, signaling a pivotal shift for Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District. The JV broke ground in December 2024. The 24‑story tower at 1550 NE Miami Place is on track to deliver transit‑oriented housing by 2026. 

Structural & Team Highlights

• Shawmut’s Florida team, led by Alexis Leal, mobilized major trade partner JA&M Developing Corp.

• Since breaking ground, they've poured 19,000 cubic yards of concrete, installed 2,000 tons of rebar, 210 tons of post‑tension cables, and 145,000 masonry blocks.

• The topping‑off event included Clearline CEO Jenny Bernell and Shawmut EVP David Margolius, celebrating the structural completion.

Design, Unit Mix & Amenities

Architect & Aesthetic

• Design by Arquitectonica with LEO A DALY as architect‑of‑record.

• Façade features a mural by graffiti artist Claudia “MadC” Walde, reinforcing the creative identity of the neighborhood.

Unit Configuration

• Offers 427 units: studios to two-bedrooms, plus 13 townhouse lofts ranging 400–1,000 sf.

Shared Spaces

• Sixth-floor amenity deck includes a pool, yoga and coworking decks, film room, fitness center, and podcast suites—supporting wellness, creativity, and productivity.

Location & Market Positioning

• Just steps from the School Board Metromover station, Excel Miami offers exceptional connectivity to Brickell, Wynwood, Midtown, and Downtown.

• Situated in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District, the project delivers much‑needed modern rental housing in a growing walkable zone with cultural and transit appeal.

Developer & Contractor Track Record

• Clearline Real Estate, led by Jenny Bernell, is a woman‑owned multifamily developer with active projects in Florida and beyond. Excel Miami marks their first full residential delivery in Miami.

• Shawmut Design and Construction is expanding its multifamily pipeline in Florida—projects include Town Vineland (Orlando), Manor Miramar, Apogee Club (Hobe Sound), Waterway Café (Palm Beach), and hospitality work like Hotel AKA Brickell and Hilton West Palm Beach.

Excel Miami’s topping‑off marks a key milestone in meeting Miami’s rising demand for transit‑oriented rentals in urban zones. With design credibility—from majør players like Arquitectonica and MadC—amenity‑rich programming, and premium location connectivity, the project reflects the growing trend of creative‑core multifamily development in South Florida. Keep an eye on leasing activity as delivery nears in 2026—Excel Miami could become a standout asset for renters and investors alike.