The sleek, modern architectural designs for Grupo Eco’s proposed medical office building in Miami positions the company as a major player in the City’s burgeoning Health District just west of Downtown.
The 14-story, 96,305-square-foot building at 800 NW 15th St. makes it a contender in a market that sees the University of Miami expanding and other developers including Black Salmon-Allen Morris and The Calta Group focus their substantial financial resources on the submarket.
From this medical office venture in Miami to the highly successful lifestyle center Atlantic Village in Hallandale Beach, Grupo Eco aims to further define itself as a visionary developer with a keen understanding of the region’s evolving needs. And more customized development is on the way.
“Our expansion depends on the sites we are able to get,” says Daniel Chaberman, who oversees development and leasing at Atlantic Village. “Depending on the site, we will adapt to market demands.”
Once considered a quiet neighbor just north of Miami-Dade County, Hallandale Beach has become a rising star on South Florida’s real estate scene—thanks in large part to visionary developers like Grupo Eco. The development of Atlantic Village at 801 North Federal Highway signals the city’s evolution into a hotspot for upscale living, professional and health care services, and luxury dining.
Though Miami’s Related Group was first to stake a major claim in Hallandale with its Beach Club Towers over a decade ago, the city has since experienced a surge in appeal. Soaring prices in Miami have prompted investors and developers to look north, with high-profile entrants like the Soffer family and 13th Floor Investments joining the action. Hallandale Beach’s momentum has grown so strong it was recently named “South Florida’s buzziest city” by national media.
Grupo Eco’s Atlantic Village includes an iconic, 12-story Class A medical office condo tower at 800 North Federal Highway, high-end restaurants, high quality quick service food favorites like Doggi’s Arepa Bar and Dr. Limon’s Ceviche Bar, fitness centers like 54D Studios, beauty bars, a swimming school and more. The design and amenities are crafted to draw professionals seeking an elevated work-life experience, says Grupo Eco CEO Salomon Sutton. To show its commitment to the area, Grupo Eco relocated its headquarters from Mexico to Hallandale Beach.
Although lots of attention is on the U.S. tariffs, Sutton said Grupo Eco’s confidence comes from experience.
“To date, tariffs have not had a significant impact on our project planning or construction timelines,” he said. “We continuously monitor global trade dynamics and adjust our sourcing strategies accordingly to ensure minimal disruption to our development pipeline.”
Over the past three years, Atlantic Village has emerged as a thriving hub with more than 200,000 square feet of dining, retail, and office space, attracting a steady stream of visitors from nearby Golden Beach, Aventura, Sunny Isles, and Latin America. Broward County’s lower housing prices—about 20% less than in Miami-Dade—have only added to the city’s draw.
A recently completed 130,000-square-foot commercial building on the south side of the property has 65,000-square-feet of Class A office and 65,000-square-feet of retail and restaurant space. It has attracted major Miami-based businesses like the Pan-Asian restaurant Drunken Dragon, adding to the development’s culinary appeal.
The layout of the shopping centers was intentionally crafted to ensure seamless access from both the street-facing sidewalks and the rear surface parking areas. Pathways and staircases were designed not just for flow, but as experiences, including art installations visible from multiple vantage points. These visual elements invite exploration and add vibrancy to the space, whether visitors are grabbing lunch, heading to a medical appointment, or fitting in a workout. For tenants, the curated art became a point of pride—enhancing the atmosphere and reinforcing their enthusiasm for the prospects at the property.
Architects Salomon Sutton and Pedro Bodegas emphasized the importance of visual openness that permeates the property. By carefully aligning sightlines and investing in premium materials—like expansive glass walls and Florida-native landscaping—Grupo Eco encouraged pedestrian movement across the site. At Phase 3, a six-story commercial structure, synthetic turf was added to terrace areas to evoke lush greenery while reducing water and energy use.
A key design goal was to maximize light and openness. Grupo Eco delivered on this with 18-foot-high interiors and the use of tinted glass, which balanced style with function by reducing glare while elevating the buildings’ overall aesthetic. These architectural choices gave incoming tenants a polished, upscale environment that inspired everything from refined menus to longer business hours.
Atlantic Village was preceded by Grupo Eco’s 7th Avenue Village, a 24,000-square-foot retail center that served as a proving ground for the Hallandale Beach market. That early project laid the foundation for a strong relationship with local officials and tested design elements—like color palettes—that would later be refined and expanded in the larger Atlantic Village development.
Grupo Eco brings with it a solid track record in international development, with standout projects in Mexico including the Sofitel Mexico City Reforma and Park Interlomas. As Hallandale Beach continues to rise, Grupo Eco appears determined to shape its future—blending upscale design, global hospitality expertise, and a clear bet on the city’s growth.
The developer continues to explore how to expand its South Florida portfolio.
“The expansion into the residential and hospitality sectors remains a strategic priority for Grupo Eco,” Sutton says. “We are actively evaluating land acquisition opportunities in South Florida that align with our long-term vision. Our goal is to replicate the success of these asset classes from the Mexican market by identifying prime locations that support sustainable growth and value creation.”
