Buying Guides · June 16, 2026
Eighty Seven Park: How Renzo Piano Brought Italian Lightness to Miami Beach
Renzo Piano's only residential building in the United States sits at the northern tip of Miami Beach, where the city meets the Atlantic and the last stretch of Collins Avenue dissolves into Surfside. The result is a building of extraordinary restraint — a tower that seems to float above the dunes rather than impose itself upon them.
By Condo Invest Miami Research · Editorial & market research · 9 min read
Where the City Ends and the Ocean Begins
The northern tip of Miami Beach feels different. Collins Avenue narrows, hotels give way to low-rise buildings, and the Atlantic arrives with a clarity the busier stretches never achieve. At this seam — where urban fabric dissolves into dune and surf — Renzo Piano placed his only residential tower in the United States.
Eighty Seven Park, completed in 2019 at 8701 Collins Avenue, answers a commission from Bizzi & Partners. The site sits adjacent to a public park and sits directly on the Atlantic; it required an architect of stature. Piano, whose portfolio defines contemporary civic and cultural architecture, was the obvious choice. The project reset expectations for luxury residential design in Miami Beach.
Renzo Piano: The Architect of Light
Born in Genoa in 1937 into a family of builders, Piano treats architecture as craft. He founded the Renzo Piano Building Workshop in 1981 and won the Pritzker Prize in 1998. The jury praised his "ability to create buildings that are simultaneously innovative and timeless, that respond to their context with sensitivity and intelligence."
Landmarks such as the Centre Pompidou (with Richard Rogers), the Shard in London, the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York, and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre in Athens demonstrate his command of light and restraint. At Eighty Seven Park, that command is explicit. The tower does not compete with the ocean or park; it frames them. Horizontal lines, deep overhanging terraces, and a restrained palette of white concrete and glass place the building in its landscape rather than above it.
The Architecture: Lightness and Horizontality
Eighty Seven Park rises 18 floors above Collins Avenue — modest by Miami standards and precisely intentional. A taller tower would have overwhelmed the site and unstitched the relationship between the building, the park to the north, and the beach to the east. At 18 floors, the building sits in the landscape as though it belongs there.
Its signature move is the system of deep, curved terraces projecting from every residence. Some terraces exceed 12 feet in depth. They create a continuous horizontal rhythm up the façade; their softened edges introduce the sculptural motion typical of Piano’s work. These are outdoor rooms, designed for year-round living in Miami’s climate, not token balconies.
The façade pairs white concrete with floor-to-ceiling glass and the pronounced shadows cast by the overhangs. The concrete is smooth and precisely formed; the glazing ensures Atlantic light floods each residence. East-facing exposures deliver constant views of the ocean and audible surf from the terraces. To the north, the private park — designed by Enzo Enea, who also worked on Jade Signature — forms a green buffer between the tower and the public beach, creating a level of enclosure and privacy uncommon in Miami Beach.
The Private Park: A Landscape by Enzo Enea
The private park that gives Eighty Seven Park its name occupies the site’s full width and extends to the beach, creating a continuous green corridor that links the tower to the Atlantic. Swiss landscape architect Enzo Enea designed the park with the same restraint that defines the architecture.
Planting focuses on native species — sea grapes, palms, and coastal grasses — producing a landscape that reads as natural rather than overtly landscaped. Meandering paths connect the lobby to the beach and thread through a succession of outdoor rooms defined by planting and subtle topography.
The park remains private — accessible only to residents and their guests — yet its visual presence uplifts the neighborhood. Few private green spaces in Miami Beach match this scale and quality. The park reinforces the building’s status as a retreat rather than simply another coastal address.
The Residences: Italian Craftsmanship at Scale
Eighty Seven Park contains 70 residences across 18 floors, a density that prioritises scale and exclusivity. Unit sizes start at 1,800 square feet for a two-bedroom and extend to over 7,000 square feet for the penthouse collection. Because the tower remains relatively low, even lower floors enjoy unobstructed ocean views — a rarity in a market where taller buildings concentrate the best vistas at the top.
Studio Peregalli handled the interiors, bringing a deep knowledge of European decorative tradition. The material palette references the Mediterranean: warm whites, natural stone, and bleached wood tones. Kitchens feature custom Italian cabinetry by Boffi, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, and stone countertops. Bathrooms use large-format travertine and custom fixtures.
Standard ceiling heights measure 10 feet, while penthouses offer 12-foot ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects every room to ocean and park. Deep terraces, accessible from living rooms and master bedrooms, create a layered transition between interior and exterior — one of the building’s strongest spatial qualities. The penthouse collection occupies the upper floors with full-floor residences and private rooftop terraces, offering 360-degree views of the Atlantic, the Miami skyline, and the Florida coastline to the north.
Amenities: The Resort Without the Crowds
The amenity program orbits the project’s prime asset: its position between private park and the Atlantic. The beach club sits at the park’s edge and delivers a private beach experience — beach butlers, food and beverage service, and a dedicated pool — shielded from the crowds that define central Miami Beach.
Studio Peregalli designed the spa, which includes treatment rooms, a steam room, a sauna, and a vitality pool. The fitness centre, equipped by Technogym, includes a dedicated yoga studio. A private cinema and wine cellar round out the program. Concierge services cover private chef arrangements, yacht charters, and curated cultural experiences.
Located at the northern end of Miami Beach and adjacent to Surfside and Bal Harbour, residents have immediate access to Bal Harbour Shops and the area’s restaurants and cultural institutions, while preserving distance from the denser southern reaches of the island.
The Investment Case
Eighty Seven Park occupies a singular position in Miami Beach’s luxury market. It is the only residential building in the United States designed by Renzo Piano — a rare authorship that creates scarcity comparable to 1000 Museum's Zaha Hadid provenance. Architectural pedigree, an exceptional site, and high-quality construction helped the project consistently outperform the broader Miami Beach market after completion.
At launch in 2016, residences were priced from approximately $2.5M. By 2026, comparable units trade in the $4M to $8M range, with penthouses commanding $15M to $30M. Appreciation reflects architectural prestige, extreme scarcity — 70 residences in a market where comparable buildings often contain 200 or more — and the growing recognition of Piano’s legacy.
The rental market also performs. The combination of architectural distinction, a private park, and direct beach access attracts international executives, visiting celebrities, and seasonal residents prepared to pay $15,000 to $50,000 per month for top residences. For investors, the mix of capital appreciation and strong rental rates positions Eighty Seven Park among the most compelling assets in Miami Beach.
Its placement in the rapidly appreciating northern Miami Beach corridor — adjacent to Surfside and Bal Harbour, both active investment zones — adds further upside. As the northern end of the island matures into a world-class luxury precinct, Eighty Seven Park will be a primary beneficiary.
Key Facts
Detail · Specification
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Address · 8701 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33154
Architect · Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Interior Design · Studio Peregalli
Landscape · Enzo Enea
Developer · Bizzi & Partners
Completed · 2019
Stories · 18 floors
Residences · 70 units
Size Range · 1,800 – 7,000+ sq ft
Bedrooms · 2 to 4+ bedrooms
Current Pricing · From $4M (2BR) to $30M+ (penthouse)
Private Park · Enzo Enea-designed park to the beach
The Verdict
Eighty Seven Park stands among the country’s finest residential projects. Renzo Piano’s approach — exceptional lightness, strict calibration to site, and meticulous material decisions — produced a tower that will anchor northern Miami Beach for decades. The private park, direct beach access, and high-quality interiors combine into a residential product that separates itself from the rest of the market.
Buyers who value architectural rarity and the pricing power it creates will find Eighty Seven Park more than a home. It is a generational asset.
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