Mana Common Hosts “Building Flagler District” Panel for Open House Miami
As part of Open House Miami, Mana Common hosted a Golden Hour conversation with architects working on Mana Common projects in Downtown Miami’s Flagler District.
Mar 19, 2026 · 3 Minute Read 
On Friday, February 27 from 6 to 9 PM during golden hour, Mana Common hosted “Building Flagler District: A Golden Hour Chat with Mana Common Architecture” at Mana Common HQ as part of Open House Miami presented by MCAD.
Now in its third edition, Open House Miami continues to highlight the city’s evolving architectural landscape. Led by the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD), the organization is dedicated to advancing public engagement with architecture, urban planning, and design through programming, education, and community initiatives across the city. This year also marked Mana Common’s first participation in the program, bringing the conversation directly into the heart of Downtown Miami.
Held on the tenth floor at Loft 10, the evening welcomed over 100 guests from across industries, including architects, design firms, artists, and members of the broader community. The gathering created space for meaningful dialogue around the future of the Flagler District and its ongoing transformation.
The program opened with remarks from Moishe Mana, Founder and Chairman of Mana Common, who spoke to the rapid evolution of Miami and expressed his enthusiasm for the city’s continued growth. Maribel Ramirez, Executive Director of MCAD, also welcomed guests and shared the importance of Open House Miami in connecting communities with architecture and design while fostering greater appreciation for the built environment.
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The panel brought together leading architects shaping projects across the district, including Richard J. Heisenbottle, FAIA of R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, Matthias Hollwich of HWKN, Claudia Busch of BBA Miami, and Gilbert Atick of ATEEQ | ALCON. The conversation was moderated by Ilona Polit, Marketing Manager at Mana Common, and members of the Mana Common Architecture team, including Delia Rivera, Joe Clark, AIA, and Alyssa Garcia, were in attendance for the Question and Answer portion of the panel.
Panelists also walked attendees through developments currently underway within Mana Common’s property portfolio, including the Shoreland Building, White Building, Biscayne Building, and 777 International Mall, as well as the design process in progress for Flagler Station.
The program was presented by Don Armando Tequila, who offered a curated cocktail experience inspired by the evening, including the Mana-Rita, The Blueprint, and Golden Hour. Guests also enjoyed catering by Museum Tower Café by Todd English, Mana Common’s newest culinary concept.
As conversations around the Flagler District continue to evolve, this gathering reflected the collaboration, design thinking, and shared vision shaping the future of Downtown Miami. To learn more about our ecosystem, visit our latest news at manacommon.com.
