Origin
Bay Harbor Residences

Origin Bay Harbor Residences is a 27-unit waterfront building at 9760 West Bay Harbor Drive — the westernmost point of Bay Harbor Islands, along the Intracoastal. At 7 floors with residences from 2 to 4 bedrooms, it sits in a different tier than the 9-unit boutique buildings (La Mare Signature, MILA, ALMA) and is designed for a buyer who wants direct waterfront access and boat slip availability without the price ceiling of the ultra-boutique segment. Units can be combined, which expands the configuration possibilities for buyers who need more than the standard floor plans deliver.

The building was formerly listed as Origin Residences by Artefacto — the current name is Origin Bay Harbor Residences. VDA Miami is the developer, a Chilean firm with projects in multiple markets. Luis Revuelta handles the architecture; Artefacto and Carla Guilhem are the interior design team. Construction is by Thornton.

Building Overview

Seven floors, 27 residences, 2–4 bedrooms ranging from 1,300 to 2,321 square feet — with the option to combine units for larger configurations. Standard ceiling heights run up to 9 feet; penthouse residences step up to 11-foot ceilings. Every residence has a panoramic private balcony.

Eight boat slips accommodate vessels from 25 to 40 feet. A proposed marina expansion is pending city permitting — that is a potential upside that should not factor into a purchase decision until it is approved. A launch dock for kayaks and paddleboards adds day-use water access regardless of the marina outcome.

The amenity program is substantial for 27 units: panoramic rooftop pool with poolside summer kitchens and bars, private waterfront cabanas, a full gym, a dog run and pet spa, and storage on every residential floor. For a building at this scale, that is a more complete amenity stack than typical BHI boutique projects offer.

Architecture and Design Team

Luis Revuelta's architecture takes the building's westernmost waterfront position as its primary design driver — the orientation maximizes sunset exposure, and the panoramic balconies on every unit are designed to frame the Intracoastal and sky views rather than direct ocean sight lines. Revuelta is a Miami-based architect with a track record across multiple residential high-end projects in the region.

Artefacto's involvement in the interiors is worth noting for buyers who track that firm's work. Artefacto is a Brazilian luxury furniture brand and design studio with a substantial Miami market presence. Their approach here is paired with Carla Guilhem's design, which tends to produce interiors with a more curated residential character than a purely corporate luxury program would deliver.

Buyer Profile

Origin appeals to a buyer who wants West Island waterfront positioning, direct boat access, and a building that offers more living square footage per dollar than the boutique East Island addresses can provide at this stage of the market. The 1,300–2,321 SF range — expandable through unit combinations — serves a buyer who needs practical living space without the ultra-low unit counts of the 9-unit buildings or the price points those buildings require.

Buyers comparing Origin to La Baia should understand the fundamental difference in positioning: La Baia is on East Island, bayfront with bay exposure; Origin is on the westernmost edge of the island with Intracoastal frontage and sunset views. The two buildings serve different preferences for water orientation, not just different price points. Buyers who are drawn to the boat slip availability and want a new construction building with delivery verify directly with Tamara — delivery timing should be confirmed before contract.

How It Fits the Market

Origin occupies the accessible-entry waterfront tier of BHI new developments — above the non-waterfront projects in positioning, but below the ultra-boutique segment in exclusivity and price. For buyers who have been priced out of or are otherwise not the target profile for La Mare Signature or MILA, Origin is the waterfront alternative with a team and address that supports the investment thesis. For context on how it compares to the full Bay Harbor Islands new development portfolio, see the Bay Harbor Islands real estate overview.