Melo Group Requests Rezone For Residential Site

March 13, 2017 in Arts & Entertainment, Melo Group, Miami, Art Plaza

Melo Group Site in Arts & Entertainment District

On March 15th, Melo Group will go before Miami's Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board to rezone a 1.22 acre site in the Arts & Entertainment district, according to The Next Miami.

The block of land between NE 14th St and NE 1st Ave was purchased for $16 million in 2014 and is located across the street from another project from Melo Group under construction, Square Station.

The current zoning allows for a 22 story building with 304 units, while Melo Group is looking to rezone for a 43 story building with 630 units.

Aria On The Bay Close To Topping Out (Photos & Video)

March 10, 2017 in Architecture, Aria on the Bay, Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami

The 53 story Aria on the Bay is close to topping out and is currently on the 52nd floor of construction.

Almost a year ago, the building was just starting to go vertical.

Aria on the Bay is being developed by Melo Group, who are also developing the under construction Square Station and was designed by Arquitectonica. The building will have 647 residential units and 40,000 square feet of retail and office space.

Previous construction photos of Aria on the Bay can be viewed here.

Square Station Is Rising Quickly

February 07, 2017 in Architecture, Construction, Arts & Entertainment, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Square Station

Located in the emerging Arts and Entertainment district of Miami, Square Station is starting to rise quickly.

Square Station will have two towers with 710 rental units with both towers topping out at 34 stories. The South Tower is currently at the 5th floor and the North Tower is on the 3rd floor.

In the Summer of 2011, the area was used as a set based on the Sunset Strip in Los Angeles as they filmed the movie Rock of Ages.

Previous construction photos of Square Station can be viewed here.

Square Station About To Go Vertical

December 13, 2016 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Melo Group, Miami, Square Station

After starting construction in October, Square Station has added to cranes to the site and is soon to go vertical.

Square Station is being developed by The Melo Group and will have two 34 story towers with a total of 710 units.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2018.

Aria On The Bay Construction Progress Photos

November 29, 2016 in Aria on the Bay, Arquitectonica, Architecture, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Condo, Construction

Aria on the Bay is growing taller and has reached the 35th floor of the the 53 story condo. When we last looked at the project in August, Aria on the Bay was at the 20th floor.

The flowing curves of the tower are very visible on the Arquitectonica designed building. The balconies are now being installed on the first 6 floors, while the windows are continuing to be installed higher up.

Aria on the Bay is being developed by Melo Group and is expected to be completed in 2017.

Previous construction photos of Aria on the Bay from the beginning can be viewed here.

Construction Starts On Square Station

October 17, 2016 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Miami, Melo Group, Square Station

Construction has started on Square Station, which is located in the Arts & Entertainment district of Miami. It is next to first stop on the the Northern point of the Metromover station with goes through Downtown Miami and Brickell.

Square Station, developed by Melo Group, will consist of two rental towers at 34 stories and 710 units.

Construction is expected to be completed by 2018.

Aria On The Bay Construction Photos

August 23, 2016 in Aria on the Bay, Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Architecture

Aria on the Bay has reached the 20th floor of the 53 story condo in the Edgewater district of Miami.

Two years ago on the site were two abandoned apartment buildings that were about to be demolished to make way for Aria on the Bay.

The building, designed by Arquitectonica, is starting to show the curves of the tower surrounding the structure. The balconies and windows are starting to be installed on the lower portion of the building. A closer look inside reveals that some of the framing is being done on the inside of the units.