Wynwood Design Review Committee - Regular Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
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Meeting Summary
The Wynwood Design Review Committee approved three projects and denied one signage application. Key approvals included the Apparatus luxury design showroom at 320 NW 26th Street with art treatment conditions, an 8-story office building at 25 NE 28th Street for Pitbull's recording studio, and the Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences at 119 NW 29th Street with conditions to enhance 29th Street facade art. A monument sign for Amara residential building at 45 NE 27th Street was denied due to awkward location and incompatible corten steel material.
Key Decisions (6)
Apparatus Showroom at 320 NW 26th Street
Adaptive reuse project for luxury lighting and furniture brand Apparatus. Features modernist facade with stucco finish, black-filled travertine, black mosaic tile, and glass. Art treatment includes gilded sun, classical figure, and perspective grid elements covering 73% at sidewalk level. Approved with comments to consider lighting warmth and landscaping contributions to neighborhood.
Amara Monument Sign at 45 NE 27th Street
Proposed 6-foot high by 8-foot wide corten steel monument sign for Amara residential building. Single-sided illuminated sign with laser-cut lettering and 3,000K LED illumination. Denied due to awkward location that would be partially hidden from both directions on 27th Street and corten steel material incompatible with building's architectural palette.
Office Building at 25 NE 28th Street (Pitbull Recording Studio)
8-story office building on extremely narrow 25-foot by 57.5-foot lot developed by Rylia Group, designed by Deforma Studio. Includes recording studio for Pitbull. Features reclaimed brick facade with art canvas on stair tower, custom rebar and brick entry screen. No waivers requested. Project complements adjacent Mohawk building with similar materials.
Arlo Midline Wall Sign at 2217 NW Miami Court
Wall sign for Midline Nightclub measuring 6 feet wide by 2 feet high, installed 9 feet from ground. Industrial design with cut-out aluminum, second surface acrylic, and grid panel layer creating shadow effect. 5,000K LED illumination.
Arlo Midline Blade Sign at 2217 NW Miami Court
Projecting blade sign for Midline Nightclub measuring 3 feet wide by 4 feet tall, installed 11 feet from ground. Same industrial design aesthetic as wall sign with grid pattern and pictogram logo. Double-sided with 5,000K LED illumination.
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences at 119 NW 29th Street
143,653 SF mixed-use project with 244 residential units and 212 parking spaces across 8-12 stories. Split-zone site (T6/NRD1 and T5/NRD2). Developer Property Markets Group with Cube Three architects. Features large Frida Kahlo portrait mural on east facade approved by Frida Kahlo Corporation, Ground Floor murals on 30th Street, and amenity deck inspired by Frida's Mexico residence gardens. Multiple waivers for parking reduction and open space.
Development Activity (5)
Apparatus Showroom
Luxury design showroom for sculptural lighting, furniture, and objects. Adaptive reuse with modernist facade featuring stucco, black-filled travertine, black mosaic tile, and glass. Art treatment covering 73% at sidewalk level.
25 NE 28th Street Office Building
8-story office building on 25-foot by 57.5-foot lot (1,437.5 SF footprint). Includes recording studio for Pitbull, photo studio, offices, lounge spaces. 650 SF typical floor plates. Reclaimed brick facade with custom rebar/brick entry screen.
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences
143,653 SF, 8-12 stories, 244 residential units, 212 parking spaces, deeded office space. Split-zone development with 12-story portion on 29th Street (T6/NRD1) and lower portion on 30th Street (T5/NRD2). Licensed partnership with Frida Kahlo Corporation.
Mohawk (Win Mohawk)
Sister building to 25 NE 28th Street office project, soon to start construction. Same developer and architect (Deforma Studio).
The Rider
Sister building that has started construction. Design elements pulled for 25 NE 28th Street project.
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Luxury design brand Apparatus expanding to Wynwood indicates growing demand for high-end retail and showroom space targeting international design-literate clientele.
Housing Demand
Frida Kahlo Wynwood Residences with 244 units demonstrates continued multifamily development activity in Wynwood despite complex split-zone requirements.
Commercial Demand
Entertainment venue Midline Nightclub opening at 2217 NW Miami Court signals continued nightlife and hospitality investment in Wynwood.
Infrastructure
Wynwood Urban Design Vision Plan kicked off with Gensler as lead consultant for 8-month planning process to establish architectural and public art guidelines.
Sentiment
Developer noted Wynwood's 'raw creativity and avant garde spirit' and Miami's growing influence as international art and design destination driving investment decisions.