Kempinski Makes U.S. Residential Debut in Miami Design District

Key Points

• Kempinski Group is launching its first U.S. branded residential project

•  The 138 residence, two tower development is led by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners

•  Located at the gateway to the Miami Design District, with delivery targeted for Q4 2029

Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality brand is officially entering the U.S. residential market. Kempinski Residences Miami Design District marks the brand’s first standalone residential project in the country, bringing its 150-year legacy of service-driven luxury to one of Miami’s most design-forward neighborhoods. For investors tracking branded residential demand, this launch underscores Miami’s continued pull as the preferred U.S. entry point for global luxury brands.

A European Luxury Brand Enters the U.S.

Founded in 1872, Kempinski Group operates luxury hotels and residences across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The Miami Design District project represents the brand’s first U.S. residential only development, signaling confidence in both Miami’s global buyer base and the long term appeal of branded housing. According to Barbara Muckermann, Miami offered the right mix of global culture, design, and lifestyle to introduce Kempinski’s philosophy of “The Good Life” to American residents.

Project Overview

The development is being delivered by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners, led by founder and chairman Joseph DaGrosa Jr.. Located at 3801 and 3883 Biscayne Boulevard, the project will include:

• 132 private residences across two 20-story towers
• Six townhomes and 17 guest suites available exclusively to residents
• Two  to four bedroom layouts ranging from ~2,100 to 3,100 SF, with total living areas up to 3,700 SF

Expansive terraces will offer views of Biscayne Bay and the Downtown Miami skyline, reinforcing the project’s positioning at the top of the luxury residential market.

Design Led Execution

Architecture is handled by Arquitectonica, with interiors by Rockwell Group and landscape design by Enea. The team was selected to reflect the Design District’s emphasis on materiality, craftsmanship, and urban integration. The project draws inspiration from Kempinski’s global portfolio, translating European refinement into a Miami context through scale, service, and design.

Hospitality Driven Residential Living

Daily management will be overseen by Kempinski, delivering a hospitality forward residential experience rather than a traditional condo model. Amenities will span both towers and connect via a third-floor amenity bridge. Wellness offerings include a spa, fitness and recovery zones, lap pool, cold plunge, saunas, and outdoor training areas. Social spaces range from a signature restaurant and dining salons to a library, screening room, golf and Formula 1 simulators, and family focused play areas. Sales and marketing are being led by ISG World, with CEO Craig Studnicky highlighting the appeal of Kempinski’s service heritage in a design centric market.

Why It Matters

Branded residences continue to outperform in global gateway cities, particularly when paired with trusted hospitality operators. Kempinski’s U.S. debut in the Miami Design District reinforces the neighborhood’s status as a magnet for international capital and luxury lifestyle brands seeking long term positioning rather than speculative exposure.

Bottom Line

Kempinski Residences Miami Design District brings a globally established hospitality brand into the U.S. residential market for the first time. With strong sponsorship, a design driven location, and a service led model, the project adds another high conviction data point to Miami’s dominance in branded luxury housing