Our Story

Ofer Mizrahi has been an active leader in Miami product and place-making development projects for over 20 years.  Mizrahi has an eye, a vision, a forward-thinking style of frame and format. His first interior design project was a "future-forward" product showroom in the Miami Design District before it was known for luxury retail. Shortly thereafter he revitalized a "brownfield" warehouse facility in an adjacent neighborhood to be a focal point for art exhibits and events. That area is now known as Wynwood.

Always looking ahead, Mizrahi then set his sites on the warehouse district in Miami's Upper Eastside and launched the MIAMI IRONSIDE project to form an enclave, a European-style village complex alongside the railroad.  IRONSIDE is an ongoing organic development that caters to the community and the cultural shifts in art, architecture, and design trends. 

Mizrahi has been honored by March of Dimes Building Our Community Awards for “Community Excellence in Architecture & Engineering,” and referred to by The Wall Street Journal as a pioneer in the community with regard to “seeing the value of eco-friendly construction materials, and in so doing, he encourages businesses to set new standards in green architecture and design."

In a Wired Magazine interview with the architect and industrial artist Ron Arad, he was quoted as saying about Mizrahi, " is it an oxymoron to say he's an idealistic developer? Anyway, he might be one."  Florida Sun Lifestyle Magazine's article Destinations, refers to Mizrahi as "Maestro" and "a visionary of the first hour." With circular economy strategies in mind and place, Mizrahi is now working on developing IRONSIDE in the Little River Arts District.

Urban Oasis in Miami

At Miami IRONSIDE, we believe a truly global community shouldn't be gated or fenced in – it should seamlessly meld into its surroundings and that is exactly what we have created with lush foliage.  As a park-like enclave, a hidden gem, IRONSIDE showcases exemplary sustainable design and infrastructure.  One block from the City of Miami's Manatee Bend Park, IRONSIDE provides a landmark border for the area running 6 blocks along the railroad tracks in the historic Palm Grove neighborhood.

The IRONSIDE Arboretum hosts the largest private collection of Rainbow Eucalyptus trees in the region and the entire campus is lined with Poincianas, Live Oaks, Coconut Palms and more.  Perimeter landscaping includes Climbing Jasmine, Creeping Fig and multi-colored Bougainvilla at every turn.

The IRONSIDE gardens showcase a self sustaining natural habitat for bees and butterflies.  Enjoy the experience of being immersed as you walk through the gateway entry to the piazza and lemon garden.  Enjoy a congregation of Monarch, Zebra Longwings, Gulf Frittillary and Giant Swallowtail butterflies flittering about.  Specialty plantings include: Milkweed varieties (Monarch host plant), Corky stem (Zebra Host plant, native), Wild coffee (Native), Scorpion tail (Native), Gaillardia (Native), Sea ox-eye daisy (Native), Beauty berry (Native), Wild sage (Native), Coontie (Native), Pineland Croton (Native), Tickseed (Native), Pineapple thistle (Native), Tropical sage (Native), Beach Verbena (Native), Blue love grass (Native), Bush Aster (Native), Sweet Almond Bush, Aloe, Giant Passonfruit, Edible Passionfruit, Citronella, Rosemary, Basil, Lemongrass, Cranberry Hibiscus. 

IRONSBEND, a dynamic new development currently underway, located just a few minutes from the vibrant Ironside community. As a burgeoning destination that blends entertainment, art, wellness, and hospitality, IRONSBEND is carefully crafted to inspire, engage, and rejuvenate its future visitors. This venue is in the process of shaping its identity, with several exciting spaces already taking form. Among these are the House of Games, a dedicated area for interactive fun; the White Room, our sleek and modern events space; and our expansive outdoor lot, which is set to transform into a verdant oasis. With secured parking, impact-resistant windows, high ceilings, and a securely fenced lot, IRONSBEND is designed not only for entertainment but with your comfort and safety in mind. As this development continues, it promises to become the future of IRONSIDE — enveloped in lush greenery and driven by a commitment to sustainability and community engagement.