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Miami design board swoons over OKO Lilli, 13th Floor’s Nobu condo towers
By Lidia Dinkova at The Real Deal
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Vlad Doronin’s second condo tower in Edgewater and 13th Floor Investments’ proposal for a Nobu-branded residential building next to a historic Brickell church are advancing. The Miami Urban Development Review Board voted in favor of both developments on Wednesday, with most board members gushing ove
Key takeaway Miami-based OKO Group, led by Doronin, plans the 53-story, 117-unit project, called OKO Lilli Tower, on the half-acre lot at 717 Northeast […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal.
Why this matters in The Miami
The approval of OKO Lilli Tower and the Nobu-branded condo in Brickell reflects the ongoing transformation of Miami's skyline, with luxury developments increasingly defining the city's visual identity. As these high-end projects move forward, the impact on surrounding neighborhoods like Edgewater and Brickell will be worth watching, particularly in terms of affordability and community character. The presence of a historic church next to the proposed Nobu building in Brickell also raises questions about the balance between preserving Miami's cultural heritage and accommodating new development. Meanwhile, the OKO Lilli Tower's location in Edgewater, an area prone to flooding and sea-level rise, underscores the need for thoughtful urban planning that considers the city's environmental vulnerabilities. As Miami continues to evolve, the city's design review board will play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic and functional landscape of its neighborhoods.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
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What is this story about? Vlad Doronin’s second condo tower in Edgewater and 13th Floor Investments’ proposal for a Nobu-branded residential building next to a historic Brickell church are advancing. The Miami Urban Development Review Board voted in favor of both developments on Wednesday, with most board members gushing ove
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