LILLI and Aria Reserve are both bayfront condo towers in Miami's Edgewater, and they answer two different buyer questions. LILLI is the boutique, design-led choice: 117 residences in a single 53-story tower at 717 NE 27th Street, developed by OKO Group, designed by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, from $1.65 million, per the OKO Group site and the South Florida Business Journal. Aria Reserve is the scale choice: 792 residences across twin towers by the Melo Group, from $750,000, with its South Tower delivered and the North Tower targeted for 2026. If you want fixed-supply scarcity and a top-tier design team on the bay, LILLI fits. If you want a lower entry point, more inventory, and a building already rising, Aria Reserve fits. Both sit on direct Biscayne Bay frontage, which is the limited resource that drives Edgewater value. For the full picture, see the building comparison index.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Category | LILLI Edgewater | Aria Reserve Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| Setting | Direct Biscayne Bay | Direct Biscayne Bay |
| Developer | OKO Group (Vlad Doronin) | Melo Group |
| Architect | Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill | Arquitectonica |
| Structure | Single 53-story tower | Twin towers |
| Total Units | 117 residences | 792 residences |
| Unit Types | 1 to 4 bedrooms + penthouses | Studios to penthouses |
| Price From | $1,650,000 | $750,000 |
| Scale | Boutique | Large |
| Construction Status | Pre-construction sales | South Tower delivered, North Tower 2026 |
LILLI figures from the OKO Group developer site and the South Florida Business Journal (May 2026). Aria Reserve figures from public developer and listing data. All prices and dates are developer estimates and subject to change. Contact us for current specifications.
Price and Scale
The clearest difference is entry point and density. LILLI starts at $1.65 million for a boutique collection of 117 residences in one tower. Aria Reserve starts at $750,000 across 792 residences in two towers. That is not a quality gap, it is a strategy gap. LILLI concentrates value into a small, fixed supply with a marquee design team, which tends to protect resale because there are simply fewer units to compete with on the bay. Aria Reserve spreads a lower entry point across a much larger inventory, which widens the buyer pool and supports rental flexibility.
Developer and Design
LILLI is developed by OKO Group, the firm led by Vlad Doronin behind Missoni Baia, Una Residences, Monad Terrace, and the Aman Miami. Its architect, Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill, also designed Una Residences and, in the case of principal Adrian Smith, the Burj Khalifa. Aria Reserve is developed by the Melo Group, a long-active Edgewater developer, with architecture by Arquitectonica. Both teams have real Edgewater track records; LILLI leans more on a globally recognized design pedigree, Aria Reserve on local delivery experience and scale.
Delivery Timeline
Aria Reserve is further along. Its South Tower is delivered and the North Tower is targeted for 2026, so a buyer who wants to be in sooner has a clearer path there. LILLI is in pre-construction sales as of May 2026, with vertical construction still ahead, which means a longer horizon but earlier-stage pricing. As always, pre-construction delivery dates are developer estimates and can shift during the construction cycle.
Who Should Pick Which
Pick LILLI if you want a boutique, design-forward bayfront residence with fixed supply and a top-tier developer, and you are comfortable with a higher entry point and a longer build. Pick Aria Reserve if you want a lower entry point, more unit choice, and a building that is already rising or delivered. Both put you on direct Biscayne Bay in Edgewater, which is the underlying asset that matters most for long-term value.
"On the bay in Edgewater, the question is rarely which building is 'better.' It is which trade-off fits you: LILLI's scarcity and design pedigree, or Aria Reserve's price and scale. I tell buyers to request both developer packages and compare deposit structures and unit-line views before signing either."Gerardo Gonzalez, Licensed Real Estate Agent at Compass
My Recommendation
If your priority is resale strength and you want a marquee, fixed-supply address, LILLI is the stronger long-term hold. If your priority is getting into bayfront Edgewater at the lowest entry point with the most unit options, Aria Reserve is the practical pick. Either way, the bay-facing unit lines are the ones that hold value, and those go first. Read the full pages for each: LILLI Edgewater Miami and Aria Reserve Miami. Then contact me and I will pull the current price sheets and run a side-by-side on the specific units you are weighing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Work with Gerardo?
Book a 30-minute call. I walk you through both buildings, specific units, and the numbers relevant to your situation. No pitch, just analysis.
Book a Consultation