Europe’s oldest independent luxury hotel company, Kempinski Group, is entering the U.S. residential market with Kempinski Residences Miami Design District, a two-tower, 138-residence development by DaGrosa Capital Development Partners. The project marks the first time the 150-year-old hospitality brand has launched branded residences in the United States.
The Miami Design District, known for its emphasis on art, design, and high-end retail, provides a backdrop that aligns with Kempinski’s ethos of blending heritage, design, and service excellence. The project positions itself at the intersection of cultural vibrancy and luxury living, appealing to buyers who seek both city and waterfront experiences.
The development will include 132 private residences, six townhomes, and 17 guest suites, ranging from two to four bedrooms. Interiors span 2,100–3,100 square feet, with total living areas up to 3,700 square feet, and terraces offering views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami.
“Miami is where timeless luxury and visionary development converge at the highest level, making it the ideal setting to introduce Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality brand.”
– Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Group
“Miami is where timeless luxury and visionary development converge at the highest level, making it the ideal setting to introduce Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality brand,” said Barbara Muckermann, CEO of Kempinski Group. She described the project as offering an urban lifestyle rooted in Kempinski’s European elegance, design, and service standards.
The towers are designed by Arquitectonica, with interiors by Rockwell Group and landscape architecture by Enea, reflecting the Miami Design District’s legacy of innovative architecture, materiality, and thoughtful urban integration. Amenities, connected via an elevated third-floor bridge, will include a fitness centre, spa, lap pool, saunas, restaurant, library, screening room, golf and Formula 1 simulators, as well as family recreation areas and EV charging stations.
Joseph DaGrosa, founder of DaGrosa Capital Development Partners, said the project aligns Kempinski’s global luxury experience with the Design District’s status as a cultural and culinary destination. The residences will be managed by Kempinski Group, ensuring a hospitality-forward experience for buyers. ISG World will lead sales of the residences, managing marketing and transactions for the development. Completion is scheduled for Q4 2029.
Trend Insight
- The launch reflects a growing trend of European hospitality brands entering the U.S. residential market to offer a combination of service, design, and lifestyle.
- Kempinski positions itself alongside other international luxury operators adapting their service‑focused hotel model for high‑end residential buyers, such as Four Seasons and Ritz‑Carlton.
