TBT - The Under Construction Square Station Is Taking Shape Quickly

January 23, 2020 in Architecture, Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Square Station

Square Station in Arts & Entertainment District

TBT (January 24, 2018) - 2 years ago the two 34 story Square Station towers were under construction and soon to open. The building eventually opened in June 2018.

Melo Group also completed the next door Art Plaza in June 2019 and currently have the topped off Miami Plaza under construction.

Going up very quickly is the under construction Square Station in the Arts and Entertainment district of Miami.

The jagged lines of the façade of the two 34 towers of more apparent without the cranes.

With 710 rental units, construction began October 2016 and topped off in September 2017.

Square Station is being developed by Melo Group who also have the soon to open Aria on the Bay and the under construction Art Plaza across the street.

Previous construction photos of Square Station can be viewed here.

Melo Group's 35 Story Miami Plaza Topped Off

January 06, 2020 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Miami Plaza, Rental

After starting foundation work in January 2019, the 35 story Miami Plaza has topped off in the Arts & Entertainment district.

Two cranes were installed in April 2019 and started to go vertical at that time.

Miami Plaza is located next to recently completed Melo Group towers, Square Station and Art Plaza.

Previous construction photos of Miami Plaza can be viewed here.

TBT - Square Station Construction Progress Photos

December 05, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Melo Group, Square Station

TBT (December 11, 2017) - Two years ago Square Station was under construction before being completed in June 2018. Melo Group has since completed Art Plaza and now Miami Plaza is under construction.

Since topping off in September, construction at Square Station is progressing very rapidly since starting to go vertical only a year ago.

Two of the three cranes have been removed, most of the balconies have been installed and most of the exterior has been painted. Work on the amenities deck is taking shape as the landscaping will start soon.

Square Station is expected to open early 2018.

Previous construction photos of Square Station can be viewed here.

Miami Plaza Reaches 26th Floor Of Construction

October 15, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Melo Group, Miami, Miami Plaza, Rental

The 35 story Miami Plaza in the Arts & Entertainment district is rising quickly and has reached the 26th floor and 9 floors away from topping off.

We we last looked at the building at the end of July, construction was on the 11th floor and started going vertical in April.

Developed by Melo Group, Miami Plaza will have 425 rental units.

Previous photos of Miami Plaza can be viewed here.

Twin 60 Story Towers Called Island Bay Proposed In Edgewater

October 09, 2019 in Arquitectonica, Condo, Edgewater, Miami, Melo Group, Island Bay

Two twin 60 story towers called Island Bay located at 700 NE 24th St in Edgewater have been proposed.

The towers rising 648 feet will be developed by Melo Group and designed by Arquitectonica with 783 residential units.

Island Bay is located next to Biscayne Bay and the under construction Elysee, also designed by Arquitectonica.

There will be a 50 foot set back from the water to create a public walking space along the bay.

TBT - Future Site Of Aria On The Bay

August 08, 2019 in Arquitectonica, Abandoned, Condo, Demolition, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Aria on the Bay

TBT (August 29, 2014) - Before the 53 story Aria on the Bay was built in Edgewater, a 6 story apartment complex was on the site that was eventually torn down. Demolition began on the building September 2014. Aria on the Bay was eventually completed in May 2018.

Aria on the Bay will be located in the emerging Arts & Entertainment district of Miami at 1770 North Bayshore Drive.

Developed by Melo Group and designed by Arquitectonica, Aria on the Bay will be a 53 story tower with 647 residential units. 40,000 square feet will be offered for retail, commercial and office space. The building will offer views of Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and Margaret Pace Park is right in front.

Currently the tenants of the previous buildings have been evacuated, but demolition has not yet started on the old apartment buildings. Homeless have been living in the evacuated apartments.

According to exMiami, construction will not begin until February 2015 and construction is expected to be completed by 2016.

Melo Group's Miami Plaza Reaches 11th Floor

July 30, 2019 in Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Melo Group, Miami, Miami Plaza

The 35 story Miami Plaza in the Arts & Entertainment District is rising quickly as construction reaches the 11th floor after hitting the 6th floor last month.

The Melo Group developed project will have 425 rental units.

Previous construction photos of Miami Plaza can be viewed here.