grove at grand bay by bjarke ingels group completes

‘grove at grand bay’ is a pair of twisting towers designed by the studio of danish architect bjarke ingels. offering panoramic views of biscayne bay and the miami skyline, the project broke ground in 2013, and is now officially complete. residents can now take ownership of their units and start interior build-outs. between them, the scheme’s two 20-storey structures contain a total of 98 units, topped with dual level penthouses. other amenities include a total of seven pools, a spa and fitness center, and an on-site art gallery — valued at more than $1.2 million USD — featuring original works by olafur eliasson, pedro reyes, and jeppe hein.

large balconies offer panoramic views of biscayne bay and the miami skyline
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developed by real estate firm terra, the ‘grove at grand bay’ has been designed by bjarke ingels group in collaboration with nichols, brosch, wrust, wolfe + associates, with raymond jungles responsible for the project’s landscaping. both structures twist at a 38-degree angle, optimizing views from the 12-foot deep wraparound balconies. residences boast 12-foot high ceilings, with full-length glass sliding doors that open out to the spacious terraces. each accessible via a private elevator, the custom homes range in size from 2,500 square feet to 11,000 square feet.

the scheme’s two 20-storey structures contain a total of 98 units
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pricing begins at $2.95 million USD with the 15,000 square foot full-floor penthouse hitting the market at $28 million. the luxury property spans the entire top floor of the south tower, and features an expansive 10,118 square feet of interior living space with 5 bedrooms, 8.5 bathrooms, two staff rooms, a gym, spa and media room. additionally, the penthouse has a main-level outdoor terrace measuring 2,500 square feet, as well as a private rooftop pool deck and garden terrace nearly 2,000 square feet in size.

amenities include seven pools, a spa and fitness center, and an on-site art gallery
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‘coconut grove is a special place with a well-defined soul, so it was important that grove at grand bay respond to its community through a design that was respectful and distinctive,’ explains architect bjarke ingels. ‘by creating twisting towers that rise side-by-side but never cross paths, we were able to optimize views, outdoor spaces and the flexibility of our floor plans while allowing the buildings to interact with one another.’

the finishing touches are being applied to the project ahead of its opening later this year
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living spaces are organized as a large, open, rectangular areas, with kitchens that feature miele appliances. bathrooms include marble flooring and walls, complemented with teak wood used for the bath surround, shower seat, and countertop for the sinks. with an official opening planned for september 2016, the scheme is part of miami’s coconut grove neighborhood, which also includes ‘one park grove’ — a luxury residential tower designed by OMA. see designboom’s previous coverage of ‘grove at grand bay’ here.

the structures ‘twist’ at a 38-degree angle
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