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In a major change to Miami’s skyline, the iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel on Brickell Key is set to be demolished this Sunday, making room for a new era of luxury. This highly anticipated event marks the largest controlled implosion in Miami in over ten years, according to city officials.
Situated on Brickell Key, a prime location at the mouth of the Miami River opposite downtown, the 23-story Mandarin Oriental has been a staple of Miami’s hospitality scene since it opened its doors 25 years ago. The implosion is scheduled to occur at 8:30 a.m., with experts predicting the building will crumble within seconds.
The demolition paves the way for a new development by Swire Properties. Once the dust settles, the site will be prepared for The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. This ambitious project will feature two towers combining ultraluxury hotel accommodations with high-end residential living, and is expected to be completed by 2030.
Demolition experts will conduct the controlled implosion of the former Mandarin Oriental, Miami on Brickell Key, a human-made island at the mouth of the Miami River, across from downtown. It marks the largest implosion for Miami in more than a decade, officials said.
The 23-story building, which opened 25 years ago, is expected to collapse in seconds following a blast scheduled for 8:30 a.m. According to Swire Properties, the demolition will make way for the groundbreaking of The Residences at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, a two-tower ultraluxury hotel and residential development scheduled for completion in 2030.
The operation follows nearly two years of planning and coordination with specialized contractors and the city, developers said. Implosion was selected as the safest and most efficient method to maintain the project timeline while minimizing disruption and ensuring the safety of the Brickell Key community.