A Pei tower that turns the skyline into a neon instrument—modernist shape, Miami nightlife temperament.
Skyscraper in Miami, Florida, United States.
Featured in I. M. Pei's definitive monograph, I.M. Pei: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
Don’t bother at noon; come after dark when the lighting scheme turns the building into a vertical sign.
From the riverwalk / across the Miami River, blue hour into night for peak illumination.
Office tower; generally not a public interior destination; exterior viewing is free.
Pei’s crisp geometry becomes a canvas here—the ‘architecture’ at night is as much lighting design as form.
20–45 minutes
Design & Structure
Modernist high-rise logic with a strong identity layer added through lighting—city-branding via facade.
Glass/metal facade; lighting transforms material perception after sunset.
Conventional tower structure; the performance interest is wind behavior and facade maintenance in coastal climate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Miami Tower?+
Miami Tower was designed by I. M. Pei and completed in 1987. It is located in Miami, United States.
Where is Miami Tower located?+
Miami Tower is located in Miami, United States. Its coordinates are 25.7721°, -80.1912°.
When was Miami Tower built?+
Miami Tower was completed in 1987. It was designed by I. M. Pei.
Can I visit Miami Tower?+
Miami Tower is a real building in Miami that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.