A massive foundation pour is planned this weekend for Okan Tower, which is set to become one of the tallest buildings in Miami.
“This marks a significant milestone for the Okan Tower team, and we are filled with pride and excitement as our vision for Miami’s skyline transforms into a reality,” said Bekir Okan, Chairman of developer Okan Group. “Okan Tower represents the vibrant and dynamic future that awaits Downtown and we look forward to this exciting next phase of the construction process as we go vertical.”
The foundation pour is scheduled to begin on Friday, March 29 at 9:00 pm, and last continuously for 36 hours.
1,200 concrete trucks will be brought in for the pour, with a crew of 300 working across three shifts pouring 400 cubic yard of concrete per hour. There will also be 160 drivers working in 4 shifts.
The plan calls for pouring 12,000 cubic yards of concrete weighing 20,226,600 pounds for the foundation, measuring 234 feet x 140 feet and 14 feet deep.
Cemex will supply the concrete from several plants in the area, with 6 concrete pumps located around the perimeter of the excavation to place the concrete.
A total of 2,300 tons (5,070,632 pounds) of high strength reinforcing steel is also being placed in the foundation by subcontractor Moore Group.
A temporary well drilled for a dewatering system and more than 3 dewatering pumps have been working 24/7 at the site for almost 6 months.
General contractor Jacob Companies joint ventured with Okan Construction is orchestrating the pour.
Okan Tower is planned to reach 70 stories, or 902 feet, with a design inspired by the shape of a tulip, Turkey’s national flower (developer Okan is based in Turkey).
The building will include a 316-key hotel by Hilton Hotel & Residences, 64,000 square feet of Class A office space, 236 additional condo-hotel units, and 163 condominium residences.
Behar Font is the architect.
Completion is planned in 2027.
