Our concept started from a simple sketch; an ‘M’ for Miami alongside the Royal Caribbean logo. This led to our proposition to create a “new crown of Miami”.

Formed of two linked buildings, the waterfront terminal on the north and car parking and arrivals on the south, the building references these two forms as well as a sense of waves rising or ships passing from a side-on view. This is achieved by triangulating the solid faces of the building, providing a dynamic profile that conveys movement and reflects the waterfront surroundings. An integrated coloured lighting scheme further enhances the building's impact against the stunning Floridian sunsets.

Royal Caribbean’s brand focuses as much on the experiences beyond the cruise and to that end, we have designed the terminal around the passenger experience, looking at every point of the journey, from arrival, to picking up your bags to embarking the ship - it is a place for new experiences and an opportunity to bring Miami’s spirit to life.

The external façade mixes steel, aluminium and glazing and has been built using a simple prefabricated frame, prefabricated flooring panels, and a repetitive system, enabling the building to be constructed quickly and efficiently at lower cost.

Sustainability focused enhancements reduced its environmental impact, including rainwater collection and recycling to be used for cooling, toilet flushing and irrigation. The main glazing wall faces north to maximise views and energy efficiency.