Demolition Underway At 3480 Main Highway

July 12, 2017 in Arquitectonica, Coconut Grove, Demolition, Miami, Office Building

Demolition has started on two buildings located at 3480 Main Highway in Coconut Grove.

The two buildings being demolished were built in 1937 and 2010. Plans are to build a five story class A office building with a rooftop restaurant. The site is located next to the abandoned Coconut Grove Playhouse.

The properties were purchased by Optimum Development USA in 2014 for $8.5 million. Optimum Development USA also purchased the Starlite Motel in Brickell for $25 million in 2014.

SLS Lux Brickell Construction Updates

June 20, 2017 in Allen Morris Company, Architecture, Arquitectonica, Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, SBE, SLS Lux Brickell

SLS Lux Brickell Overlooking Biscayne Bay

A year ago, SLS Lux Brickell had just reached the 33rd floor of construction. Now, the 58 story condominium rises over the surrounding buildings including Brickell City Centre and the recently opened Brickell Heights.

Construction is still progressing on the building as both cranes have been removed from the site since we last looked in March.

There are only three more floors left for the balconies to be installed and the amenities deck is coming along.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Previous construction photos of SLS Lux Brickell since groundbreaking can be viewed here.

Brickell Heights Officially Open

June 08, 2017 in Architecture, Arquitectonica, Brickell, Brickell Heights, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami

Brickell Heights had its Grand Opening party last night and closings are officially underway for the 49 story East tower and 46 story West tower.

The 30,000 square foot Equinox, with separate entrance and pool, has all its gym equipment in place and will be opening the doors June 14th at 2 pm.

Groundbreaking began on Brickell Heights in July 2014 and topped out in April 2016.

Construction photos of Brickell Heights since groundbreaking can be viewed here.

Hyde Midtown Construction Progress

May 24, 2017 in Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Dezer Development, Hyde Midtown, Miami, Midtown Miami

When we last looked at Hyde Midtown, the 32 story just topped out.

With 410 residential units and 60 hotel rooms, Hyde Midtown is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Previous construction photos of Hyde Midtown can be viewed here.

Brickell Heights Nearly Complete - To Receive TCO This Week (Photos)

May 15, 2017 in Architecture, Arquitectonica, Brickell, Brickell Heights, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami

Brickell Heights, located at 850 South Miami Avenue, is expected to receive TCO this week on the two towers with closings beginning on floors 10-30 and closings on floors 30 and higher 30 days later.

Groundbreaking on the two towers started in July 2014 and topped out in April 2016. The West Tower has 46 stories and the East Tower has 49 stories and both towers have a rooftop pool that offer spectacular views of the city. With 690 residential units, Brickell Heights is completely sold out.

Views From The Topped Out Paraiso Bayviews

May 08, 2017 in Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Paraiso Bayviews, Plaza Construction

Southwest View From the Top of Paraiso Bayviews

Since groundbreaking in August 2015, Paraiso Bayviews in Edgewater has topped out at 46 stories.

Paraiso Bayviews is part of the Paraiso complex in the Edgewater district of Miami that also includes the the towers Paraiso Bay, Gran Paraiso and One Paraiso. The next tower to top off will be One Paraiso, followed by Gran Paraiso.

Paraiso Bayviews has a rooftop pool on the 46th floor that was just recently poured last week. Downtown Miami, Midtown Miami, Design District, Sunny Isles Beach and all along Biscayne Boulevard can be seen from the top of the building, while offering views of Biscayne Bay.

Completion of Paraiso Bayviews is expected by the end of the year.

Previous construction photos of Paraiso Bayviews can be viewed here.

Historic Preservation Board Approves Coconut Grove Playhouse Plans

April 05, 2017 in Arquitectonica, Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Abandoned, Miami

Miami's Historic Preservation Board voted 4-1 in favor of new plans that would demolish the auditorium of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, but restore the front façade of the building to its original 1927 design by architect firm Kiehnel and Elliot.

The new plans would tear down the existing theater with 1100 seats and replace it with a new modern 300 seat theater with an open courtyard separating it from the front V shaped building. Also included in the plans would be a new parking garage, 35 residential units and retail on the ground floor of front structure.

Preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle - who is also involved in the restoration of the Miami Marine Stadium - argued that the whole structure can be saved, including the original pieces covered over by a 1950's renovation by Alfred Browning Parker.

Miami-Dade County has budgeted $20 million for the work.