Miami Beach

Updated Photos Of Russell Galbut's South Of Fifth Residence

Russell Galbut's South of Fifth Residence

Located in the South of Fifth district in South Beach is developer Russell Galbut's house, which is under construction. 

The building will include a robotic garage and feature a Red Ginger restaurant on the ground level. The building is starting to look more like the rendering.

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

Porsche Design Tower Now At The 27th Floor

Porsche Design Tower

Since our last update in October 2014, the Porsche Design Tower has reached the 27th floor of construction and close to the halfway mark. The 60 story tower will hold 132 residential units and at least 22 of the owners are billionaires. 

The pool deck facing the West can be prominently seen and the windows are being installed on the lower floors.

Construction is expected to be completed in 2016.

A New Look For Ocean Drive?

Proposed Rendering of Ocean Drive

Proposed Rendering of Ocean Drive

Previously, city officials debated whether to close Ocean Drive off for cars, and even having rainbow colored signage.

Architect Allan Shulman presented to Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board a proposal that would expand the pedestrian sidewalks and raise the street level to the sidewalks, according to The Next Miami.

Several patterns for the road were presented that would make the road stand out.

Construction Photos On The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach

Construction is starting on The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Miami Beach located at 4701 Meridian Avenue on Surprise Lake. 

The condo is being built around the former shell of what used to be the Miami Heart Institute. The site also used to be the location of Carl Fisher's King Cole Hotel. 

The nine acre site was bought for $20 million in February 2012, by Lionheart Capital and will have 111 condo units with fifteen single family villas in the former parking lot space. 

The ultra luxury condo was designed by Piero Lissoni with Jonathan Cardello of ADD, Inc. Plaza Construction is the contractor. 

Groundbreaking began in May 2014 and is expected to be completed in Winter 2016.

One Ocean Construction Photos

One Ocean Construction In South of Fifth

One Ocean Construction In South of Fifth

Since our last update photos, construction on the North Tower has grown from six floors to topping out at the 8th floor. Windows and sliding doors are being installed 

On the South Tower, the curves of the building are starting to take shape and becoming more pronounced. 

Construction is expected to be completed sometime in 2015.

Construction Moving Along On Related Group's Marea In South Beach

Overview of Marea In the South of Fifth Neighborhood

Overview of Marea In the South of Fifth Neighborhood

Located in the Southwest corner of the booming South of Fifth district of South Beach, Marea's construction is moving along quickly. 

Windows and balcony sliding doors are being added to the building. The condo has topped out on the 7 floor building.

Previous construction photos can be seen here.

Glass 120 Ocean Close To Topping Out

Glass 120 Ocean In The South of Fifth District

Glass 120 Ocean In The South of Fifth District

The last time we checked in on Terra Group's Glass 120 Ocean project they were starting to put on the 11th floor. Now they are working on the 17th floor of the 18 floor condo. 

Residents will be able to see views of the ocean, Miami and South Beach.

Construction is expected to be completed by early 2015.