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View of Palm Court From 2nd Level
Opening in time for Art Basel is Palm Court in Miami's Design District. Although many of the stores are a few weeks or months from opening the area is now open to the public.
The highlights of Palm Court are Buckminster Fuller's "Fly's Eye Dome" and Sou Fujimoto's glass blue fins.
The South end of Paseo Ponti Walkway is open that will connect with shops and restaurants.
Previous photos of Palm Court can be seen here.
The Design District in Miami is rapidly changing with the addition of Dacra's expansion to the area.
One of the those addition's is the City View Garage located next to I-195. Used mostly as a garage, but it will also include retail on the ground level, plus some office space.
On the Southeast side of the garage is a façade created by IwamotoScott made of 1/8" painted aluminum.
The Western façade of the garage features the work of Leong Leong that will create foliage like patterns.
Since we last looked at Palm Court, just east of City View Garage, the centerpiece has been added, which is Buckminster Fuller's 24 foot "Fly Eye Dome." Along with Sou Fujimoto's blue fin glass structure, Palm Court will add to the visual appeal of the expansion.
Proposed Site of Sweetbird South Residences
Dacra is proposing a a 14 story condo in the heart of the Design District, which will be designed by Studio Gang Architects according to exMiami.
The site is located between NE 39th St and NE 40th St on NE 1st Ave. It is across the street from the current expansion of the Design District.
The condo will have 76 residential units and reach 199 feet with 20,000 square feet of retail space. The site was previously going to be the Sweetbird Hotel, but was cancelled earlier this Summer.
The project still needs to be approved by the city. Renderings can be seen here at exMiami.
Palm Court Under Construction In The Design District
Since we last looked at the Design District expansion, the area has progressed rapidly, especially Palm Court.
Part of the new development in the Design District is the addition of the Paseo Ponti walkway which will connect all the retail and restaurants between 38th St. to 42nd St. At the southern most tip of the Paseo Ponti walkway is the Palm Court.
Palm Court will be a mixed used retail area that is highlighted by a two floor glass structure designed by Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto. The blue glass structure was inspired by waterfalls and Miami's rain. The glass fins will go from the rooftop all the way down to the courtyard floor and is visually stunning to look at.
Along the the glass "waterfall," the centerpiece of Palm Court will be Buckminster Fuller's 24 foot "Fly's Eye Dome." The glass dome will sit atop a round opening that will lead people to the underground parking below all the retail shops.
On the second level of Palm Court will be a 5,000 square foot event space designed by Aranda/Lasch that will have folding hardwood doors to create an indoor/outdoor environment.
Palm Court is expected to be completed by the end of 2014/early 2015.
Construction on City Walk Garage
The Design District is currently undergoing a major expansion led by Dacra CEO, Craig Robins. Already home to high end luxury brands, the expansion will increase to include names such as Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Armani.
The new development includes buildings by architects Sou Fujimoto, Aranda/Lasch, K/R, Iwamoto Scott and Leong Leong.
The expansion will include a pedestrian passage way that will have restaurants, cafes and luxury retail along the way.
The first phase of the expansion is expected to be completed by Fall of 2014.
