CASE STUDY:
Miami Association of Realtors – Global Headquarters, Miami, FL

Project Overview

The Miami Association of Realtors (MIAMI), the largest local Realtor association in the nation, opened its new five-story, 140,000-square-foot Global Headquarters in Miami Springs in 2024. Designed by RSP Architects, the building integrates office, conference, and hospitality spaces, leveraging advanced technology to support MIAMI’s 60,000 members. The headquarters features a two-story Club Lounge, a 300-person conference center, training rooms, a computer lab, and a rooftop terrace with panoramic city views. The project earned LEED Gold certification, underscoring its sustainable, high-performance design.

The PK-30 System scope spanned the 4th and 5th floors, encompassing the Conference Center, Training Room 504 (South and East walls), Computer Lab, Office Level, and the signature double-height Club Lounge wall. In total, the project delivered 426 linear feet of glass wall and door systems across a wide range of configurations—making it one of the most technically diverse PK-30 installations to date.

Challenge

MIAMI’s previous headquarters was undersized and lacked the flexibility to accommodate growing classes, networking events, and international conferences. The new facility demanded transparent, adaptable wall systems that could meet diverse spatial needs while maintaining a refined, professional aesthetic.

Solution

PK-30 provided a tailored wall solution across the 4th and 5th floors, including the Conference Center, Training Room 504, Computer Lab, and Office Level. Rather than sourcing separate systems for each condition, PK-30 delivered all wall and door applications using a unified extrusion language—ensuring consistent sightlines, profile dimensions, and finish across every configuration.

Project Scope Totals:

• 14 Operable Panels (sliding/stacking)
• 26 Swing Doors
• 8 Sliding Doors
• 98 Fixed Panels (including the double-height Club Lounge wall)
• 4 PK-30 Door Jambs for Wood Doors
• 426 Linear Feet total

Results

The headquarters now delivers flexibility, transparency, and sophistication—supporting both global events and day-to-day member engagement. PK-30’s engineered systems helped contribute to the building’s LEED Gold certification while reinforcing the hospitality-driven design intent.

At scale, the project demonstrated:

• 426+ linear feet installed across multiple floors with consistent quality and alignment
• 95-foot continuous glazed runs with zero visual drift or misalignment
• Stamped engineering calculations provided for the open-to-below safety condition
• Unified design language across all fixed, operable, sliding, and wood door systems
• Custom hardware accommodation for architect-specified Von Duprin panic systems
• Change orders managed without destabilizing scope or project timeline

Long-Span Office Fronts

Several elevations extended up to 95 feet in continuous glazed runs. These were not small partitions—they were architectural spans demanding alignment control and visual continuity over distance. PK-30 engineered 1-3/4″ structural posts at return conditions, fly-back return panels tying into adjacent walls, integrated swing doors within long glazed systems, and L-shaped and horseshoe return geometries. Maintaining tolerance over these distances required fabrication discipline and precise installation sequencing. The result: a seamless visual plane across the full span.

Sliding Stacking Wall System

The large conference room required a fully operable partition system capable of opening and stacking cleanly. The system included double-acting swing doors at each end, sliding stacking glass panels, custom hardware integration, an on-bolt rail locking system, and ceiling-embedded track.

The track was trapeze-supported from structural steel above the finished ceiling. Every dimension had to reconcile with ceiling height, blocking, and adjacent return walls. Panels disengage from the track during stacking and pivot into position—requiring precision coordination between hardware and structure. PK-30 anchored into contractor-installed poplar blocking, suspended the track from structural steel, embedded the track above the finished ceiling, and maintained a consistent finished height throughout. The system was fabricated at one consistent height; field conditions were reconciled through engineering—not fabrication compromise.

Open-to-Below Reinforcement

One section of the installation bordered an open-to-below space. Standard clip engagement was not sufficient for this condition. PK-30 engineered a custom reinforcement solution including mechanical reinforcement through glazing beads, a fully secured snap-in system, reinforced vertical members with double-thickness posts, and anchorage into structural blocking. If impact occurred, the glazing system would not disengage. PK-30 provided stamped engineering calculations for this wall—demonstrating engineering accountability, not just fabrication capability.

Custom Hardware Integration

The architect specified a Von Duprin vertical rod panic system with a horizontal push bar and vertical rods engaging top and bottom—integrated into the PK-30 wall panel system. The rods required precision hardware preparation and accommodation within PK-30’s framing. PK-30 adapts to architectural intent—not the other way around.

Wood Doors Within a Glass System

This project included wood doors integrated within the aluminum and glass system. PK-30 provided custom top pivot hardware matched to the glass doors, custom-machined door slots to accept hardware, custom floor closers, and Von Duprin panic hardware as needed. The wood doors were fabricated to accept pivot and hardware without disrupting alignment—multi-material integration demands foresight in detailing, not field improvisation.

Sliding Office Doors

The majority of private offices utilized sliding door systems—high-frequency, daily-use doors integrated into long office runs. The system includes ceiling-mounted track, floor guide alignment, integrated lock boxes, and bar pull hardware. Large-scale repetition requires field discipline, and the sliding doors aligned precisely across the entire run.

Unified System Language Across All Applications

Rather than sourcing separate systems for each condition, PK-30 provided fixed glass panels, swing pivot glass doors, swing pivot wood doors, sliding glass doors, and sliding stacking operable walls—all using the same aluminum extrusion family. This delivered consistent sightlines, unified finish and detailing, and seamless transitions between fixed and operable elements. Many manufacturers provide either fixed walls or operable systems—rarely both within the same design language. At MIAMI, the result was a continuous architectural expression across floors, functions, and spatial conditions—without visual compromise.

Conclusion – The PK-30 Experience

The Miami Association of Realtors headquarters is not simply a finished installation. It is proof of what the PK-30 System delivers when a project demands more than glass partitions.

This project demonstrated:

• Hardware flexibility — adapting to architect-specified panic and pivot configurations
• Multi-material integration — wood doors within aluminum and glass systems
• Structural reinforcement engineering — stamped calculations for open-to-below conditions
• Long-span precision — 95-foot continuous runs with no compromise
• Operable partition expertise — trapeze-supported track, stacking panels, and dual swing doors
• Ceiling coordination capability — embedded track above finished ceiling
• Field correction and tolerance management — reconciling field conditions through engineering, not compromise

The PK-30 Experience—defined by precision, flexibility, and seamless integration—ensured the project’s success. PK-30’s ability to collaborate with the design team, engineer custom solutions, and deliver refined wall systems not only met but exceeded expectations, aligning with MIAMI’s values of innovation, community, and excellence.