The Oceana Bal Harbour Story

Located in sight of the former Bal Harbour Beach Club, the Oceana Bal Harbour is the only fully residential building in the exclusive village that sits directly parallel to 400 feet of stunning white sand beaches. Its spectacular, glimmering twin-tower glass facades and Versailles-inspired landscaping help make it the pinnacle of modern, artful luxury living. With its unobstructed Biscayne Bay, Atlantic Ocean, and South Florida beach views and one-of-a-kind luxury amenities, The Oceana has attracted an elite base of international clientele interested in the ultra-private resort setting in the heart of one of the most exclusive, chic hamlets in Miami.

Building Snapshot

Oceana Bal Harbour at a Glance

2016
Completed
240
Residences
28
Stories
$3M-$30M+
Price Range
Arquitectonica
Architect

Why Oceana Bal Harbour Stands Out

01
Direct oceanfront in Bal Harbour — one of South Florida's smallest and wealthiest municipalities.
02
Two towers totaling 240 residences with 400 feet of direct beachfront and full ocean views.
03
Permanent on-site Jeff Koons sculptures — a unique art-collection element among Miami branded buildings.
04
Walking distance to Bal Harbour Shops — North America's highest-grossing luxury retail destination by sqft.
05
Resident profile heavily weighted toward South American international buyers and seasonal U.S. residents.
06
Bal Harbour's small footprint and strict zoning support long-term scarcity and price stability.

Frequently Asked About Oceana Bal Harbour

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What makes Bal Harbour different from neighboring Miami Beach?

Bal Harbour is a separate municipality with distinct zoning, its own police force and a population under 3,000. The community maintains some of South Florida's strictest height limits and density controls. Combined with limited developable land, these controls produce structural scarcity that supports long-term ultra-luxury pricing.

What is the Jeff Koons connection?

Oceana Bal Harbour features two permanent monumental Jeff Koons sculptures installed on the property — including a major piece from the Antiquity series. Few residential developments globally maintain permanent installations from blue-chip contemporary artists, distinguishing Oceana within the branded-residence and trophy-tower competitive set.

How does Bal Harbour Shops affect property values?

Bal Harbour Shops is reported as North America's highest-grossing luxury retail center by sales-per-square-foot. Walking proximity to flagship Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, Dior and Saint Laurent stores produces a lifestyle-amenity factor that meaningfully supports Bal Harbour residential pricing versus comparable oceanfront municipalities.

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The Architecture

Designed by Arquitectonica and world-famous Italian designer Piero Lissoni, the building's 28-story contemporary, art-infused spaces all speak of enriching yet serene glamour.  The floor-to-ceiling windows and flow-through layouts help fuse the grand interiors with Bal Harbour's natural outdoor beauty to capture the play of light from sunrise to sunset.

Designed by Arquitectonica and world-famous Italian designer Piero Lissoni, the building's 28-story contemporary, art-infused spaces all speak of enriching yet serene glamour.  The floor-to-ceiling windows and flow-through layouts help fuse the grand interiors with Bal Harbour's natural outdoor beauty to capture the play of light from sunrise to sunset. The five-story breezeway is highlighted by stunning commissioned art pieces showcasing gold and silver contemporary sculptures, while the tranquil reflecting pools and classical gardens were inspired by 17th-century European palatial estates. 

Famed Italian architect and art director Piero Lissoni is a founding partner of Lissoni Associati and Graph.x. He has designed such notable locations as the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, the Mitsui Garden Hotel in Tokyo, and the primary suites of the Taj Palace Hotel in Mumbai. He is best known for his focus on sustainability and designing with a bend towards immersing himself at every level of the process. His designs at the Oceana Bal Harbour include the grand lobby which features European palatial-inspired artistry. 

Mr. Lissoni graduated from Milan Polytechnic in 1978. His famous line of designer furniture is featured at many top designer boutiques, and he has also worked on yacht interiors, historic theater and hotel renovations, artistic showrooms, and corporate headquarters. He has received a number of national and international awards, including the ADI Compasso d'Oro in 2014.