Miami Preservation Architect To Design Miami Marine Stadium Renovation

May 12, 2016 in Architecture, Abandoned, Golden Dusk Photography, Graffiti, Miami, Miami Marine Stadium, Key Biscayne, Virginia Key

Preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle has been chosen by Miami city officials to design the renovation of the abandoned Miami Marine Stadium, according to The Miami Herald.

Heisenbottle and his team have restored Miami City Hall and the Olympia Theater.

Part of the renovation design will include structural repairs with lighting, sound and seating repairs. The original architect, Hilario Candela will be a special consultant on the project.

The city has not developed financing or operating plans for the $37 million renovation.

The Miami International Boat Show recently used the grounds and basin of the stadium for their event in February. After the show was completed the grounds were supposed to be used as a "flex park", but that has not happened. The grounds of the stadium have been paved over and is currently empty.

Below are recent photos of the abandoned Miami Marine Stadium.

Babylon Apartments Safe From Demolition, For Now

May 06, 2016 in Arquitectonica, Brickell, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Architecture

Located at 240 SE 14th St in Brickell, the Babylon Apartments was built in 1982 and was Miami architect firm Arquitectonica's first building.

The building's unique design and façade helped make the structure stand out among the surrounding houses and apartments at the time. The Babylon Apartments are now dwarfed by neighboring high rises, but still add character to Brickell.

The owner of the building, Francisco “Paco” Martinez Celeiro has been trying to receive demolition permits from the city in order to building a taller building on the site.

Miami's preservation board has voted to consider the Babylon Apartments as a protected historic landmark despite not being older than 50 years. This has prevented immediate demolition of the building until a more detailed study can be assessed.

SLS Brickell Construction Photos

May 05, 2016 in Architecture, Arquitectonica, Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, SBE, SLS Brickell, Hotel, Moriarty

When we last looked at SLS Brickell, the 52 tower had just topped out and the sights from the top offer incredible views of Brickell, Key Biscayne and Miami Beach.

SLS Brickell is expected to be completed later this year.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Echo Brickell Reaches 32nd Floor Of Construction

May 02, 2016 in Brickell, Brickell Avenue, Carlos Ott, Condo, Construction, Echo Brickell, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Property Markets Group, JDS Development Group, Architecture, Moriarty

The luxury condominium Echo Brickell, located at 1451 Brickell Avenue continues to grow taller and taller. The 57 story tower has now reached the 32nd floor of construction.

The windows and balconies are being installed quickly as each floor rises higher.

A year ago, the crane was being installed on the site and was preparing to go vertical.

Groundbreaking on Echo Brickell began in October 2014.

Previous construction photos of Echo Brickell can be viewed here.

Hyde Beach Resort & Residences Construction Photos

April 13, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Hyde Beach Resort, Hallandale Beach, Architecture

Hyde Beach Resort & Residences has topped out since we last looked at the 41 story tower in Hallandale Beach in August.

Hyde Beach Kitchen + Cocktails has since opened in the building next to the condo on the beach.

The balconies and windows are currently being installed on the lower floors.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Brickell Ten Construction Updates

April 07, 2016 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Brickell Ten, Miami, West Brickell, Architecture

Brickell Ten just topped out when we last looked in September 2015.

The 22 story condo in West Brickell is expected to be completed before the end of the year.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Le Parc at Brickell Construction Photos

March 31, 2016 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Le Parc at Brickell, West Brickell, Luis Revuelta, Architecture

Construction at Le Parc at Brickell is progressing in West Brickell since we last looked in November 2015.

The 12 story condo is developed by ALTA Developers and Stretegic Properties Group. Le Parc at Brickell was designed by architect Luis Revuelta topped out in June 2015.