INS Building at 7880 Biscayne Blvd
Fullview Group has received a $26 million financing loan to redevelop a 1.4 acre site including the former INS building, according to The Real Deal.
The 12 story building located at 7880 Biscayne Boulevard was built in 1962 and designed by Steward & Skinner Associates. It was originally called the Gulf American Corporation Building and used as the headquarters for Gulf American Corporation. The building is known for its vertical gold anodized screens that line the front of the windows and was once lit at night. The original design had a digital sign across the top of the building that displayed the news.
The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) eventually took over the building in the 80's before finally vacating in 2008.
Florida Fullview Immigration Building LLC paid $12.5 million for the land and property in 2013. They plan on building the Triton Center, which includes redeveloping the INS Building into a 135 room Hilton Garden Inn and building three new buildings with 325 apartment units, 585 parking spaces and 25,000 square feet of commercial space. Architect firm Stantec is designing the project.
