On July 10, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and PS, the first-of-its-kind private terminal for commercial travelers in the U.S., hosted a groundbreaking and rendering reveal ceremony for PS MIA, which is scheduled to open its doors at Miami International Airport in spring 2026.
PS MIA will restore and redesign the historic former Pan American Airways (Pan Am) headquarters at 4900 N.W. 36th Street into a private terminal that will include five private suites, two salons with dining options, a central outdoor courtyard, and a day spa with beauty treatments and massages. The Pan Am building has been a Miami-Dade County-designated Historic Site since 2014. PS MIA is dedicated to preserving the building’s iconic mid-century brutalist architecture and will seamlessly integrate finishes and furniture that reference important aspects of the period.
The building’s iconic features, such as the Pan Am logos, gold paneling, and original reflecting pools, will be restored, while the design takes inspiration from Miami’s lively culture and Palm Beach glamour, incorporating terrazzo, marble, smoked glass, and luxurious patterns reminiscent of Lilly Pulitzer and Marimekko. PS MIA is a collaboration between RJ Heisenbottle Architects, experts in historical restoration, and renowned interior designer Cliff Fong, who led design at PS LAX.