Faena Forum Now Open

November 28, 2016 in Architecture, Desimone Engineers, Faena Bazaar, Faena District, Faena Forum, Faena Park, Faena Versailles, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami Beach, OMA, Rem Koolhaas

As part of the Faena District spanning along Collins Avenue from 32nd to 36th street, Faena Forum is now open along with Faena Bazaar and Faena Park. Faena House and Faena Hotel were completed last year. We last looked at the Faena Forum in August to show a night perspective of the building.

Faena Forum is a 42,565 square foot building designed for the arts, which will include lectures, events and performances. The cylinder like building was designed by Rem Koolhaas of OMA, who also designed the under construction Park Grove in Coconut Grove.

Also open is Faena Bazaar, which will have retail space and Faena Park, a four story automated garage for 235 spaces.

The last building that needs to be completed in the Faena District is the Faena Versailles Classic, which has been put on hold and is now covered with a red draping.

Previous construction photos of the Faena District can be viewed here.

Park Grove Rising Taller

October 25, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Desimone Engineers, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, OMA, Park Grove, Rem Koolhaas, Terra Group, Coconut Grove, Moriarty

When we last looked at Park Grove in July, construction was just starting to go vertical on the project located in Coconut Grove.

The Club Residences, located on the North end of the property has reached the 6th floor. Two Park Grove, the middle tower has also reached the 6th floor which will top out at 20 stories.

Construction is also progressing on the new Coconut Grove Bank and is scheduled to open first quarter 2017. As soon as the new Coconut Grove Bank is completed, the current Coconut Grove Bank on the property will be demolished and construction will begin on One Park Grove. On top of the new Coconut Grove Bank, construction has already started on the amenities deck of Park Grove which will feature 4 pools, private cabanas and a signature restaurant by Michael Schwartz.

A Look At the Faena District At Night

August 26, 2016 in Architecture, Desimone Engineers, Construction, Faena Bazaar, Faena District, Faena Forum, Faena Hotel, Faena House, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami Beach, Rem Koolhaas, OMA

In April, we had a look at the entire Faena District in Miami Beach, which included the completed Faena House and Faena Hotel.

Faena Forum, designed by Rem Koolhaas of OMA, is a 42,565 square foot building for the arts and scheduled to open in November, in time for Art Basel.

Next to Faena Forum is Faena Bazaar, which will feature retail and office space, plus a parking garage.

Previous construction photos of the Faena District can be viewed here.

Below are photos of the Faena District at night.

Two Park Grove Is Going Vertical

July 13, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Coconut Grove, Miami, OMA, Rem Koolhaas, Terra Group, Park Grove, Desimone Engineers, Moriarty

After starting construction a year ago, Two Park Grove is starting to go vertical in Coconut Grove.

In May of this year, the foundation pour took place where 860 tons of steel and 2,600 cubic yards of concrete was poured at Two Park Grove. The foundation pour will support the tower columns of Two Park Grove.

Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and The Related Group. The project was designed by OMA and is their first residential project in the United States. OMA sourced inspiration from Florida’s barrier islands ideally stacked one on top to resemble the vertical shape of Coconut Palm Trees to create this striking façade. The project’s exterior allows daylight into the units while benefitting from Coconut Grove’s lush greenery and cool breezes from Biscayne Bay.

Park Grove Going Vertical

May 03, 2016 in Coconut Grove, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, OMA, Rem Koolhaas, Terra Group, Park Grove, Moriarty

The luxury condominium Park Grove is starting to go vertical in Coconut Grove.

Park Grove will have three residential towers, One Park Grove, Two Park Grove and Club Residences. One Park Grove will be a 20 story tower with 64 residential units. Prices for One Park Grove start at $4 million to $8 million and is 30% sold after two months of sales.

Local chef Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink and Harry's Pizzeria will open a 3,500 square foot restaurant at Park Grove that will be designed by Meyer Davis Studio.

Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and Related Group. The architect is OMA and Rem Koolhaas.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Construction In Faena District Progressing (Photos)

April 04, 2016 in Coastal Construction, Condo, Construction, Faena Bazaar, Faena District, Faena Forum, Faena Hotel, Faena House, Foster + Partners, Golden Dusk Photography, Hotel, Miami Beach, Rem Koolhaas, OMA

Since we last looked at the $1 billion Faena District between 32nd and 35th Collins Avenue on Miami Beach in October 2015, Faena House and Faena Hotel have opened.

At the front of Faena House, designed by architect Foster + Partners, is a sculpture by artist Jeff Koons called "Coloring Book." The penthouse at Faena House was sold for a record $60 million, but has since been put on the market for an asking price of $73 million.