South Beach

Nautilus South Beach Hotel Listed For Sale

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Nautilus South Beach on Collins Ave

Nautilus South Beach on Collins Ave

The Nautilus South Beach is listed for sale and  could fetch up to $180 million, according to The Real Deal.

Built in 1950 in the style of Miami Modern (MiMo), the Nautilus Hotel was designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus. In 1985, the named was changed to Riande Continental Hotel under new ownership. 

The current owner, Quadrum Global, purchased the property in April 2011 for $61 million where it underwent extensive renovation and converted the name back to Nautilus Hotel.

A Look Inside The Fairwind Hotel Construction

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Fairwind Hotel Miami Beach

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.

Louver House Tops Off

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Louver House - Image via Smith Aerial Photos

Located in the South of Fifth district in Miami Beach, the four story Louver House has topped off. 

Developed by Mast Capital, Louver House ground breaking began a year ago in December 2015. With only 12 residences, prices start at $2.5 million to $3.9 million, ranging from 2,088 to 2,432 square feet. Amenities include a rooftop deck with infinity pool, outdoor yoga studio and a sunken lobby area with custom tables and benches by famed artist Michele Oka Doner.

Louver House was designed by architect Rene Gonzalez who also designed Glass. 

Construction is expected to be completed in 2017.

A Look At The Fairwind Hotel Construction

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Fairwind Hotel Renovation

Fairwind Hotel Renovation

Progress is being made at the Fairwind Hotel on Miami Beach since we last looked in April of this year. 

The newly built guest room blocks at the rear of the site have topped out and will include a rooftop amenity deck. 

The restoration of the original Fairwind Building built by architect L. Murray Dixon in 1936 is taking shape, considering two years ago it was just an empty shell.

The property was purchased by The Chetrit Group for $14.5 million in 2012 and was designed by Shulman + Associates.

Miami Beach Firestone Will Become An Al's Diner

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Firestone Miami Beach

Firestone Miami Beach

After being purchased for $10 million in January, the Firestone Miami Beach located at 1575 Alton Road will become a 24 hour Al's Diner, according to the Real Deal.

The buyer was Russell Galbut of Crescent Heights, but will be managed by Menin Hospitality. They plan on renovating the building with a drive through window and plan on restoring the large Firestone sign on top of the building. 

Al's Diner is expected to open at the beginning of next year.