Arquitectonica

Icon Bay Almost Complete - Closings To Begin Soon

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Curbed Miami has gotten word from Related Group President Carlos Rosso that Icon Bay will begin closings soon on the building. 

The 42 story building began construction in March 2013 and is located on the edge of Biscayne Bay in the Edgewater district of Miami. 

Previous construction photos can be seen here.

Construction Photos At Paraiso Bay

The Paraiso Bay Complex in Edgewater

The Paraiso Bay Complex in Edgewater

Since breaking ground in July 2014, Paraiso Bay has poured the foundation for the first tower in the complex. The cranes have been added to the site and the first tower has started to go vertical.

Paraiso I and II will be two 55 story towers with 345 units. 

Residents will have 2 acres of green space and parks. 

Brickell Heights Starting To Go Vertical

Construction on Brickell Heights

Since adding the base of a crane in early January, Brickell Heights is now showing signs of going vertical. Two cranes have been added to the site and the separation between the two buildings are now more pronounced. 

Brickell Heights is located next to the shops of Mary Brickell Village and Brickell City Centre.

Arquitectonica To Design Master Plan For Coconut Grove Playhouse

Riders Pass Along the Coconut Grove Playhouse

The Coconut Grove Playhouse, which has been abandoned since April 2006 is taking steps for what could be a rebirth of the theater. 

Coconut Grove based architect firm Arquitectonica has won a bid to design a master plan for the Playhouse, according to the Miami Herald.

Miami-Dade County has $20 million towards the theater's renovation and see if it can hold an additional larger theater with a parking lot.

The proposed plan will go to County Commissioners in March or April.

Rise Brickell City Centre Tops Off Today

Rise Brickell City Centre

Since The East Hotel topped off in December, Rise Brickell City Centre is the second of the three towers to top off.

The 390 unit residential condo will have units that vary from 980 square feet to 3,200 square feet.

The balconies and windows are being installed on the lower portion of the condo.

Reach Brickell City Centre will be next condo to top off and that should happen by the end of February.

More photos of Brickell City Centre can be seen here.

The New Look Engle Building In Coconut Grove

Engle Building In Coconut Grove

As part of the new re-emergence of Coconut Grove with new towers including Grove at Grand Bay, Park Grove and the soon to be built waterfront development, is the Engle building. 

Located at 2980 McFarlane Road, the Engle building is owned by the Fort family, which is well known for their Miami based architect firm Arquitectonica. Arquitectonica also redesigned the building. New tenants in the building include Harry's Pizzeria, Panther Coffee, Büro Group and a Clyde Butcher gallery, according to the Real Deal.

The intersection where the building is located is one of the main focal points of the Grove and with the potential addition of a bookstore, juice bar and bakery will only further help create the rise of Coconut Grove once again.

Auberge Residences & Spa Coming to 1400 Biscayne Boulevard

Auberge Residences & Spa

After purchasing property at 1400 Biscayne Boulevard for $57.3 million, Related Group has added a sign to the property indicating that they plan to build an Auberge Residences and Spa on the site. 

The tower will be 60 stories and be designed by Arquitectonica. 

Construction will start by the end of the year.