Banco do Brasil Americas Moves HQ to Brickell Arch
The bank is expanding into 27,300 square feet at the 36-story tower on Brickell Avenue.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Commercial
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Banco do Brasil Americas is relocating its U.S. headquarters to a larger office at the Brickell Arch tower in Miami. The move signals a significant expansion for the financial institution as it leaves its former office at 1221 Brickell Avenue.
Why it matters
As major financial firms continue to shuffle their footprint in the 305, this move highlights the ongoing demand for premium office space in the Brickell financial corridor. The expansion reflects broader shifts in how major institutions are anchoring their U.S. operations within our local business district.
The bank has secured 27,300 square feet at Brickell Arch, a notable increase from the 17,000 square feet it held at its previous location. This comes as average asking rents in the Brickell office market reached $88.28 per square foot during the third quarter of 2026.
The players
Banco do Brasil Americas
A financial institution that is moving its U.S. headquarters to the Brickell Arch tower.
Gaedeke Group
The real estate firm that owns the 36-story Brickell Arch tower.
Colliers
The commercial real estate firm that represented the landlord in the lease transaction.
Cushman & Wakefield
The commercial real estate firm that represented the bank in the lease transaction.
The details
The lease at the 36-story Brickell Arch, which is owned by Gaedeke Group, includes 23,200 square feet of office space and 4,100 square feet for retail. Colliers acted on behalf of the landlord, while Cushman & Wakefield represented the bank. The building itself, completed in 2004, contains a total of 268,000 square feet of office and 16,600 square feet of retail space.
Timeline
2012: Banco do Brasil launched its U.S. operations at One Biscayne.
2015: Gaedeke Group acquired the Brickell Arch tower.
2017: The bank moved its headquarters to 1221 Brickell Avenue.
2022: The 1221 Brickell Avenue building traded for $363 million.
Q3 2026: Average asking office rents in Brickell hit $88.28 per square foot.
Beyond the 305
This move follows a sustained upward trend in Brickell office market average asking rents throughout 2026. The shift aligns with similar patterns of institutional growth within the Miami financial core that have defined the district’s evolution since 2022.
The relocation centralizes the bank's U.S. operations within one of Brickell’s most prominent towers. Local professionals may notice increased activity at 1395 Brickell Avenue as the bank integrates its office and retail presence into the building.
The takeaway
This move highlights the sustained strength of the Brickell office market even as asking rents reach new highs. Watch for continued activity at the 1395 Brickell Avenue location as the bank transitions its headquarters to the new space.
Further reading
For more on the changing business landscape, check out our Commercial section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.
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