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International Inn On The Bay May Get Historic Designation
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International Inn on the Bay
The International Inn on the Bay at 2301 Normandy Drive in North Miami Beach may get historic designation from the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board.
With a double height glass lobby, the International Inn on the Bay was built in 1956 and designed by Melvin Grossman.
Current zoning allows for a 50 story building with up to 51 residential units.
L'Atelier Miami Beach Construction Progress Photos
L'Atelier Miami Beach
When we last looked at L'Atelier in September 2016, the lot had been cleared and just the shell of the old Golden Sands Hotel remained.
Construction has now reached the 3rd floor of the new 18 story tower with 20 residential units.
Construction is expected to be completed by 2018.
A Look Inside The Fairwind Hotel Construction
Fairwind Hotel Miami Beach
The Fairwind Hotel is getting closer to completion, but no timetable has been set for the opening.
The 28,5000 square foot lot and three buildings were purchased for $14.5 million in 2012 by The Chetrit Group and renovations began in the Fall of 2014. The new designs by Shulman + Associates has the restoration of the existing three buildings and a new five story building at the rear of the property. There will be a swimming pool on the roof of the new building, plus a courtyard with a water fountain at the front. An underground bar, 15 feet below sea level will open in the bottom of the new building.
The original two structures were built in 1936 by architect L. Murray Dixon and the third building was later built in 1955.
Previous construction photos of the Fairwind Hotel can be viewed here.
Demolition and Renovation Starts On Scarface Building At 728 Ocean Drive
728 Ocean Drive
Demolition and renovation has started at 728 Ocean Drive after being purchased for $12.4 million in 2015 by New York based Infinity Group. The first floor of the two story building was a Johnny Rockets Restaurant, while the second floor sat vacant. Plans are to turn the building into a CVS.
The back portion of the building is currently being demolished, but the original front façade, including the round Art Deco porthole windows will be restored.
Built in 1953, by architect Don Reiff in a post war modern style architecture, the building was originally three stories with 21 apartments units called the Sun Ray Apartments. The apartment was known for the 1983 Al Pacino movie Scarface, which has the infamous chainsaw scene.
As South Beach experienced a rebirth during the late 80's, the building was purchased in 1989 by Irene Marie. She renovated the property using preservationist architect Les Beilinson and converted the three story building into two floors and used the top floor for the Irene Marie Modeling Agency and the first floor was a restaurant called the The Booking Table, which later became Johnny Rockets.
In 2011, Irene Marie sold the the building to MER Ocean Drive Holdings for $8 million who then sold it for $12.4 million four years later to Infinity Group.
A Look At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Construction
Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach
Slowly, but surely, the construction at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is coming along.
Previously, there were six separate buildings that have now been combined into one building that used to be the Miami Heart Institute. Most of the windows have been installed on the building and work is still being done on the parking garage.
Previous construction photos of the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach can be viewed here.
