New Preliminary Architectural Plans For Coconut Grove Playhouse Revealed

December 07, 2016 in Abandoned, Arquitectonica, Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Historical, Miami

Plans have been revealed by The Miami Herald that would restore the long abandoned Coconut Grove Playhouse and add a new modern theater.

The new designs were created by the Coconut Grove based firm Arquitectonica and would involve restoring the original V shaped building in the front, but demolishing the theater in the back and replacing it with a new modern 300 seat theater. Also included in the plans are a new parking garage that would hold 500 parking spaces and would be built on the current surface parking lot on Main Highway. 35 residential units are also included in the plan with 26 1 bed/1 bath and 9 2 bed/2 baths.

Miami-Dade County has budgeted $20 million for the restoration and construction of the building that will not start at least for another two years while full architectural designs are created.

A historical assessment of the Coconut Grove Playhouse can be viewed here and preliminary plans can be viewed here.

Park Grove Rising Taller

October 25, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Desimone Engineers, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, OMA, Park Grove, Rem Koolhaas, Terra Group, Coconut Grove, Moriarty

When we last looked at Park Grove in July, construction was just starting to go vertical on the project located in Coconut Grove.

The Club Residences, located on the North end of the property has reached the 6th floor. Two Park Grove, the middle tower has also reached the 6th floor which will top out at 20 stories.

Construction is also progressing on the new Coconut Grove Bank and is scheduled to open first quarter 2017. As soon as the new Coconut Grove Bank is completed, the current Coconut Grove Bank on the property will be demolished and construction will begin on One Park Grove. On top of the new Coconut Grove Bank, construction has already started on the amenities deck of Park Grove which will feature 4 pools, private cabanas and a signature restaurant by Michael Schwartz.

Demolition Permit Filed For 2699 S. Bayshore Dr. - Office In The Grove Building

October 10, 2016 in Coconut Grove, Miami

A demolition permit has been filed for an office building located at 2699 S. Bayshore Dr. in Coconut Grove, according to The Coconut Grove Grapevine.

The nine story building was built in 1972 and was designed by architect Kenneth Treister. The building is on a lot size of 50,606 square feet and was purchased by Mast Capital in April 2014 for $29.5 million.

There has been recent growth in Coconut Grove with the completion of Grove at Grand Bay and the current construction of Park Grove across the street.

Coconut Grove Bank Construction Photos

August 15, 2016 in Construction, Coconut Grove, Miami, Park Grove, Terra Group, Moriarty

Construction on the new Coconut Grove Bank is making progress. The new bank building is expected to open by the first quarter of 2017.

The current six story Coconut Grove Bank on the Park Grove site was built in 1959 and is expected to be torn down as soon as the new bank is completed.

While the new Coconut Grove Bank is being completed, construction on Two Park Grove is continuing and is in the process of going vertical. Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and Related Group. Rem Koolhaas of OMA is the architect on the project.

Grove at Grand Bay Receives TCO (Photos)

August 10, 2016 in Architecture, Bjarke Ingels, Coconut Grove, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Grove at Grand Bay, Miami, Terra Group, Facchina Construction, Desimone Engineers

Grove at Grand Bay has received its temporary certificate of occupancy and closings will begin this week, according to The Real Deal.

The two twisting towers designed by architect Bjarke Ingels, is located at 2675 and 2669 South Bayshore Drive. The towers have 98 units and both towers are 20 stories. Interior build outs will be completed in three months and move ins ready in four to six months.

Grove at Grand Bay was once home to the iconic five star Grand Bay Hotel that become abandoned for many years before the property was purchased by Terra Group for $24 million in 2011.

Construction on the Grove at Grand Bay began in June 2013 and topped off in June 2015. While the two towers were under being built, they lit up the Coconut Grove skyline from the construction lights at night

Two Park Grove Is Going Vertical

July 13, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Coconut Grove, Miami, OMA, Rem Koolhaas, Terra Group, Park Grove, Desimone Engineers, Moriarty

After starting construction a year ago, Two Park Grove is starting to go vertical in Coconut Grove.

In May of this year, the foundation pour took place where 860 tons of steel and 2,600 cubic yards of concrete was poured at Two Park Grove. The foundation pour will support the tower columns of Two Park Grove.

Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and The Related Group. The project was designed by OMA and is their first residential project in the United States. OMA sourced inspiration from Florida’s barrier islands ideally stacked one on top to resemble the vertical shape of Coconut Palm Trees to create this striking façade. The project’s exterior allows daylight into the units while benefitting from Coconut Grove’s lush greenery and cool breezes from Biscayne Bay.