Wind (Miami)

Wind Tower is a skyscraper in Downtown Miami, Florida, United States. It was completed in early 2008 and, it is the third skyscraper within the River Front East complex, on the north bank of the Miami River. The structure is located on Northeastern-most quadrant of the complex, with most proximity to the intersection of SE 3rd Street and Miami Avenue.

Wind Tower
The Wind Tower in May 2008, from the southeast
General information
TypeResidential
Location350 South Miami Ave. 33130 Miami, Florida, United States
Construction started2005
Completed2008
Opening2008
Height
Roof501 ft (153 m)
Technical details
Floor count41
Design and construction
ArchitectRevuelta Vega Leon

Standing at 501 ft (153 m) tall, the tower has a total of 41 floors. The ground level is used for retail space and the main entrance and lobby areas. The garage utilizes floors 2 through 8, with state of the art high security and restricted to residents only. The 9th and 10th houses the building's recreation center, consisting of a pool area, racquetball court, fitness and spas and wellness facilities. Floors 11-41 are used for the standard residential units, while floors 3, 5 and 7 house a limited number of double-floor lofts that feature a townhouse look and feel in the most modern wide-open setting.

The architect is Revuelta Vega Leon, who also designed the rest of the River Front East complex.

See also
  • The Wind Tower in May 2008, from the north


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