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Collins Park Hotel Construction
When we looked at Collins Park Hotel in February 2017, the buildings had been gutted and only the outer shell had remained for the new construction.
Collins Park Hotel consists of six buildings that were built between 1938 and 1953 on 1.65 acres of land at 2000 Park Avenue in Miami Beach. The hotel will have 296 rooms and have all of the rooftops connected.
Collins Park Hotel is being developed by Chetrit Group and Kobi Karp is the project architect.
Miami Beach Convention Center
When we last looked at the Miami Beach Convention Center construction in January 2017, the outer façade was stripped and work was being done on the expansion.
The $620 million renovation and expansion will eventually have 1.4 million square feet of space. The new design on the the outside of the building is virtually complete, giving the building a modern look.
Although the building is open, completion is expected by the end of the year.
Oceanside Extended Care Center
The abandoned Oceanside Extended Care Center in Miami Beach located at 550 9th St, could be covered into a hotel if new zoning plans are approved, according the The SFBJ.
The 6 story building built in 1966 was purchased for $17.63 million in February by Simon Nemni.
New plans would have 110 hotel rooms, rooftop pool deck and 29 parking spaces.
Monad Terrace Site
Construction begins at Monad Terrace located at 1300 West Avenue in Miami Beach.
Monad Terrace will consist of only 59 luxury units with two towers at 7 stories and 14 stories.
Recently securing a $62.5 million construction loan, units start at $1.7 million and will range from two to five bedrooms.
Expected to be completed third quarter 2019, Monad Terrace is being developed by JDS Development and designed by Jean Nouvel with Kobi Karp.
Faena Theater
Opening early 2016 in the Faena District of Miami Beach, Faena Hotel was a renovation of The Saxony Hotel which originally opened in 1948. Inside The Faena Hotel is the 150 seat Faena Theater.
Faena Theater was inspired by Europe's grand opera houses. With a red theme throughout the theater, the center of the room has a grand chandelier that brings old Hollywood glamour. Cabaret shows are the performed frequently in the theater, which currently has the show Sensatia.
Faena Forum
Completed in November 2016, Faena Forum was designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect Rem Koolhaas of OMA.
As part of the larger Faena District, which also includes Faena House, Faena Hotel, Faena Bazaar and Faena Park, Faena Forum is a 43,000 square foot building that focuses on art. Inside Faena Forum there is a 2,900 square foot amphitheater, 2 assembly halls and 5 meeting rooms.
Construction photos of Faena Forum can be viewed here.
CVS at 728 Ocean Drive
Demolition started in April 2017 on the building that was used in the famous chainsaw scene in the 80's movie Scarface starring Al Pacino located at 728 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. The renovation is completed and a brand new CVS will be opening this weekend in February.
Built in 1953 by architect Don Reiff in a post war modern style architecture, the building was used as the Sun Ray Apartments up until the late 1980's when it was converted into a modeling agency office. In recent years the upstairs was vacant and the ground level was used for a Johnny Rocket's Restaurant.
Although much of the back of the building was demolished, the front façade of the structure was saved and renovated to it's original look with brick on the right side of the front. The three Art Deco Portholes have been restored in a white color.
New York based Infinity Group purchased the building in 2015 for $12.4 million.
