Related, Alta & BB&T's Casa Bella Tops Off at 56 Stories

Key Points

• Topped off at 56 stories, reaching ~638 ft above ground, the new local high‑point in Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District.

• 319 condo units, with over 90% under contract; delivery slated for summer 2026.

• $240 million construction loan secured from Cain International—backed by Related and Alta’s luxury design pull with B&B Italia.

Casa Bella's topping‑off marks a pivotal milestone for Related Group and Alta Developers’ high‑end condo project by B&B Italia. Poised at 1400 Biscayne Blvd., this isn’t just another luxury tower—it’s the first residential venture by the iconic Italian design house in Miami.

Construction Milestone 

Rising to prominence in Downtown

• Casa Bella just reached its full structural height of 56 stories (~648 ft above sea level), ensuring it dominates the Arts & Entertainment District skyline.

• Located in a cultural nexus—steps from P-AMM, Frost Science, the Arsht Center, and major transit (Metromover, Brightline)—the site continues to draw investor attention.

Design & Amenities 

Premium Italian aesthetics by B&B Italia

• Interiors by Piero Lissoni, architecture by Arquitectonica, and landscapes by Enzo Enea craft a refined blend of European design and Miami luxury.

• The tower’s rippling façade and curved balconies mirror Biscayne Bay’s movement—a standout against Miami’s glass-and-steel skyline.

Full amenity lineup

• Two levels of amenity spaces include a private theater, coworking lounges, spa, wellness center, wine room, outdoor pool deck with café, private cabanas, and a rooftop terrace-level pool on the 56th floor.

Financing & Sales Status 

Major financial commitment

• In November 2023, a $240 million loan from Cain International brought Casa Bella to fruition—a demonstration of lender confidence in luxury South Florida real estate.

• Coastal Construction is handling general contracting, with Newmark managing the financing deal.

Strong pre‑sales momentum

• Over 90% of the 319 units are under contract ahead of projected delivery in summer 2026.

• Notable penthouse contract: a 5,893‑sq‑ft unit (likely 54th-floor level) just sold for a record $12.6 million, or around $2,100+/sq ft.

Why Investors Are Watching

• Location-driven appeal: The tower sits in a vibrant arts district near transport hubs and Miami’s cultural core.

• Branded lifestyle premium: With B&B Italia’s name, architectural pedigree, and luxury amenity mix, Casa Bella taps into buyers paying for branded luxury—echoing nationwide trends.

• One of Miami’s tallest: It stands as the tallest in its district and ranks among the city’s top 20 high‑rises—symbolic value adds to marketability.

Casa Bella’s structural topping‑off marks a major step toward its 2026 debut as a flagship luxury condominium in Miami. With strong pre‑sales, top-tier financing, and high-end design backing, it’s positioning itself as a benchmark for branded residential real estate. For investors and landlords, this signals continued appetite for design-driven, amenity-rich assets in Miami’s evolving skyline.