Trump Presidential Library Planned as Vertical Landmark in Downtown Miami

Proposed tower near Freedom Tower would reshape the traditional presidential library model

Plans for Donald Trump’s future presidential library are taking shape in downtown Miami with a proposal that departs sharply from the conventional low-rise campus model typically associated with presidential archives. New renderings reveal a glass high-rise rising along Biscayne Boulevard on a 2.6-acre site next to the historic Freedom Tower, positioning the project as both a civic destination and a major visual statement within the city’s urban core.

The development is being designed by Bermello Ajamil & Partners and centers on a vertical museum concept rather than a traditional standalone library complex. Early plans include a full-scale Air Force One exhibition, a recreated Oval Office, a presidential ballroom, and large-format gallery spaces intended to display memorabilia and artifacts from Trump’s presidency through immersive public exhibits. The concept also points to hospitality uses, with Trump indicating the building could incorporate a hotel component as part of the larger program.  

The site, located on land transferred to the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library Foundation, sits on a prominent downtown parcel adjacent to Miami Dade College and within walking distance of the waterfront and major civic institutions. The property was selected after several Florida locations were evaluated, with Miami ultimately winning due to its international profile and symbolic positioning as Trump’s adopted home state. The parcel had previously drawn legal and political attention before being cleared for the foundation’s control.  

Unlike traditional presidential libraries built primarily as archival institutions, this proposal leans heavily into destination-driven design and public spectacle. In a city increasingly defined by branded towers and statement architecture, the project reflects Miami’s broader trend toward high-visibility landmark development. Final approvals, permitting, and construction timelines are still being finalized, though Trump has stated groundbreaking would begin after he leaves office.