Jesolo Miami of Italy: How Richard Meier Redesigned the Luxury Coastline

Jesolo Miami of Italy is no longer just a journalistic slogan. In recent years, the coastline of Jesolo Lido has undergone a radical transformation: where there was once the most popular bathing beach in Veneto, today stands a skyline of white glass towers.

• Kenzo Tange’s master plan, then towers by Richard Meier and Carlos Ferrater
• Richard Meier Tower: 85 meters high, 83 residences, two exclusive penthouses
• Prices from €7,000 to €16,000/m², penthouses up to €5 million
• Stated goal: compete with the great luxury destinations of the Mediterranean

Jesolo Miami of Italy: From Kenzo Tange’s Master Plan to Vertical Luxury

The transformation of Jesolo Lido stems from a master plan designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, intended to give the city a new vertical and contemporary identity. Based on those guidelines, world-renowned firms were called upon to build, creating a high-end residential district unique in Italy.

Richard Meier and the Jesolo Lido Design District

The most prominent name is that of New York starchitect Richard Meier, author of the Jesolo Lido Village, a complex of 240 residential units and 100 hospitality rooms, and the famous Richard Meier Tower: 85 meters high, 24-25 floors, 83 luxury residences overlooking the Adriatic, two exclusive penthouses, spas, swimming pools, and a square named after the architect. The style is unmistakable: white volumes and large glass facades, Meier’s signature recognizable from Los Angeles to Rome.

Real estate values reflect this positioning: prices range from €7,000 to €16,000 per square meter, with penthouses for sale for as much as €5 million. For a detailed analysis, see our guide on how much a luxury penthouse in Jesolo costs.

Carlos Ferrater and the Other Towers of the Skyline

Alongside Meier, the Spaniard Carlos Ferrater designed the Torre Aquileia, with 22 floors and 84 prestigious apartments. Completing the landscape are the Wave Towers (two 24-story buildings), the Caribe Sunset Resort, and new projects delivering in 2026 such as The Beach Residences and VENICE25. For the full story of who designed each building, read our guide on the towers of Jesolo.

A Luxury Market Worthy of a Mediterranean Destination

The stated goal of the Jesolo Lido Design District is clear: to elevate the destination to the level of the great luxury hotspots of the Mediterranean, with year-round services—spas, swimming pools, gyms, private beaches, and manicured gardens. The comparison with Miami is not just about the aesthetics of the towers, but an entire philosophy of luxury beachfront living.

Designing Luxury in Jesolo: The Value of Bespoke Architecture

In such a demanding context, bespoke architectural and interior design makes the difference between an ordinary property and a work that maintains its value over time. Those seeking an architect for luxury villas and penthouses in Jesolo must look at the quality of the project even before the square footage. The studio of architect Federico Cappellina designs villas, penthouses, and luxury residences throughout the Triveneto region, with a language of contemporary minimalism and attention to sustainable comfort.

The comparison with Miami is also a matter of design: see how the Federico Cappellina Architects studio designs residences that meet this standard.