OKO Group Commences Vertical Construction at Aman Residences, Miami Beach
MIAMI, FL – August 13, 2025 – Following extensive below-grade piling, excavation work and construction from OKO Group and Access Industries’, Aman Residences, Miami Beach, will commence vertical construction. With the development’s foundation system now complete, general contractor Suffolk is now progressing skyward with approximately one floor set to be completed every two weeks through top-off in early 2026. Delivery of the 18-story residential tower, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, remains on track for 2027.
Located at 3425 Collins Avenue, Aman Miami Beach will blend ultra-luxury amenities and residential offerings within Miami Beach’s Faena District. The tower will feature 22 Aman-branded residences alongside the preserved historic Versailles Hotel, which will host 56 hotel rooms, designed by the acclaimed Jean-Michel Gathy of Denniston, a long-time interior and architecture collaborator with Aman.
“With the foundation of Aman Residences, Miami Beach nearing completion, we’re entering a pivotal stage in the project as the structure begins to rise visibly above grade,” said Alan Chun, Chief Operating Officer of OKO Group. “This momentum builds on Aman’s record-setting residential sell-out, with the development poised to elevate Miami Beach as a world-class destination for design, wellness, and luxury living.”
The start of vertical construction follows intensive groundwork, including the creation of a two-level underground parking structure – an engineering feat made possible through advanced Deep Soil Mixing and Triple Soil Mixing techniques. These methods stabilized the beachfront site’s soil and mitigated groundwater intrusion, enabling the installation of the building’s foundation system.
“Suffolk is honored to help bring this exceptional project to life,” said Tom Thrasher, General Manager of Suffolk’s Florida East Coast. “The prestige of the Aman brand and the design pedigree of Kengo Kuma make this one of the most exciting builds in the history of Miami Beach. We are thrilled to leverage our cutting-edge technologies, data, and AI solutions to deliver an exceptional experience and project that will exceed expectations and help redefine how iconic projects are built.”
Designed by celebrated Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, Aman Residences, Miami Beach, embraces a minimalist aesthetic that combines angular lines and soft, undulating forms. It draws on Japanese materials and motifs while respecting Miami Beach’s Art Deco heritage. Kuma’s design introduces fluid transitions between interior and exterior spaces, creating a structure that is both visually striking and harmonious with the surrounding landscape.
About OKO Group
OKO Group is a U.S.-based real estate development firm founded in 2015 by Chairman and CEO Vlad Doronin. With a growing portfolio of landmark residential and commercial projects in the United States and internationally, signature developments include 830 Brickell, a Class A+ office tower in Miami’s Brickell Financial District, and luxury residential projects such as Missoni Baia in Edgewater, Miami, and Una Residences, a 47-story waterfront tower in Brickell. The firm also develops hotels and branded residences for Aman Group, where Doronin serves as owner, CEO, and Chairman. These include urban destinations such as Aman Miami Beach, Aman New York in the historic Crown Building, and Aman Beverly Hills within the 17.5-acre One Beverly Hills master plan, as well as resort properties including Aman Maldives, Amancaya in the Exuma Islands, Bahamas, and Janu Turks & Caicos. Guided by a commitment to transformative architecture, design excellence, and elevated urban experiences, OKO Group continues to shape premier destinations worldwide. Learn more at okogroup.com.
About Access Real Estate
Access Real Estate is a US-based investment group and a division of Access Industries. Using permanent, scalable, long-term capital, Access Real Estate has built a diverse portfolio of iconic hotels and commercial and residential properties around the world. Select investments include: One High Line and Williamsburg Wharf, New York City; the Faena hotels in Buenos Aires, New York, and Miami; The Ocean Club Four Seasons Residences, Bahamas; the Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat; and Aman Miami Beach.
About Suffolk
Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates and invests. Suffolk is an end-to-end business that provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies) and innovation research/development.
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