Known For
Transforming overlooked urban neighborhoods into culturally immersive districts that blend residential luxury with continuous art, wellness, and community programming across three continents.
About
Alan Faena built his reputation by converting underutilized urban corridors into thriving cultural destinations, beginning with Buenos Aires' Puerto Madero district before establishing the billion-dollar Faena District on Miami Beach in 2015. His expansion into New York's luxury market through Faena Hotel in travertine towers by Bjarke Ingels Group demonstrated the brand's ability to transcend beachfront settings and captivate metropolitan markets. Now anchoring the Faena District Miami River—a 14-acre master-planned community with 440 residences across twin 60-story towers connected by a 45,000-square-foot cultural nexus designed by the late Rafael Viñoly—Faena is redefining Miami's riverfront as a vertical cultural corridor set to launch in 2029-2030. His philosophy prioritizes resident-centric design emphasizing artistic expression, wellness integration, and community-driven programming over conventional luxury amenities. With ongoing developments in Saudi Arabia and beyond, Faena has established himself as a developer who treats real estate as a canvas for cultural activation rather than mere commercial transaction.
