The nation’s tallest mural, a four-panel installation by internationally renowned German artist MadC, has just been completed on Excel Miami, a 24-story residential tower built by Shawmut Design and Construction for Clearline Real Estate.
The mural reaches up to 245 feet on the south side of the tower, extending to the top of the building and creating one of the most ambitious public-facing visual landmarks in one of the city’s most vibrant cultural neighborhoods in downtown Miami.
Image Courtesy of: Shawmut Design and Construction for Clearline Real Estate.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava attended the mural unveiling, joining project leaders, cultural officials, and artist MadC to mark the completion of the installation.
“The most memorable buildings tell a story. With Excel Miami, we wanted to create a place where architecture, public art, and everyday life intersect. MadC’s mural has transformed the building into a landmark visible across the city, and we’re proud to contribute a work of this scale and ambition to Miami’s public realm,” said Jenny Bernell, Founder and CEO of Clearline Real Estate. “As we prepare to welcome our first residents in September, we’re excited to offer a community for people who value creativity, design, and a connection to the culture that makes Miami unique.”
For Shawmut, the installation represented a major construction and coordination milestone, requiring the project team to prepare the building at the highest quality and on schedule so the artist and her team could safely execute the large-scale work.
“At Shawmut, we are focused on more than the physical structure. We are focused on how a building comes together, how it interacts with its surroundings, and how it ultimately contributes to the community,” said Alexis Leal, Head of Florida for Shawmut Design and Construction. “This installation is a powerful example of how construction, design, and public art can intersect to create something memorable for Miami.”
Located in downtown Miami, Excel Miami is a 427-unit residential rental development that will bring new housing, street-level retail, and public-facing art to the neighborhood, with first residents expected to move in this September. As construction manager, Shawmut has overseen the complex process of advancing the ground-up tower while coordinating with the development team, design partners, and project stakeholders to support the building’s broader vision.
The mural was created by MadC, the artistic name of Claudia Walde, whose work is rooted in graffiti writing and large-scale urban contemporary art. Known for her vivid use of color, dynamic calligraphy, and layered abstract compositions, MadC has created murals and installations around the world, with work spanning streets, museums, galleries, and major cultural institutions.
The installation includes four murals across the building, with the south elevation serving as the primary canvas for the largest work. The public has been able to watch the mural come to life over the past month of the process.
The mural milestone builds on Shawmut’s growing presence in South Florida and its work delivering complex, highly visible projects in major urban markets across the country.
Completed Mural
Image Courtesy of: Shawmut Design and Construction for Clearline Real Estate.
About Shawmut Design and Construction
Shawmut Design and Construction is a $2.3 billion national construction management firm with a reputation for completing extremely complex and logistically challenging projects. As a 100% employee-owned company, Shawmut has created a culture of ownership, proactive solution-making, and forward-thinking. Over 80 percent of its business comes from repeat clients, with a strong focus on building lasting partnerships. Shawmut has 15 offices, including Miami, West Palm Beach, New York, and Los Angeles. For more information, please visit www.shawmut.com.
About Clearline Real Estate
Clearline Real Estate is a leader in multifamily real estate investment and development across growing U.S regions. Founded by Jenny Bernell, Clearline is a 100% woman-owned company, headquartered in New York and Miami. Clearline currently has approximately 1,200 multifamily units in its pipeline in Miami. For more information, please visit www.clearlinere.com.
