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Last month, the lights of the SLS Brickell began lightning the entire building at night, which can be seen driving along the Rickenbacker Causeway or I-95. Construction is on schedule and the building is scheduled to open October 3rd of this year. Previous construction photos can be viewed here.
Current photos of the building can be seen below.
Bond on Brickell
Bond on Brickell has now received its temporary certificate of occupancy and can now being closings on the 44 story building.
Groundbreaking began in January of 2014 and started going vertical in August 2014.
Previous construction photos of Bond on Brickell can be viewed here.
Echo Brickell Under Construction
Echo Brickell is getting taller every month and was previously on the 32nd floor when we last looked earlier in May. The 57 story luxury condominium is now on the 41st floor.
Echo Brickell was designed by Carlos Ott and is being developed by Property Markets Group who also have the under construction 300 Biscayne Rentals in Downtown Miami.
The tower should be topped out by the end of the year.
Previous construction photos of Echo Brickell can be viewed here.
Brickell Heights and SLS Lux
A week ago, the crane at the West Tower of Brickell Heights was removed. This past weekend the crane at the East Tower was in the process of being taken down at the site.
Construction is moving quickly on the two towers with 690 residential units when comparing to just two and half months ago. The painting on all exterior balconies are only a few floors away from being completed and the windows are nearly installed on all the penthouse units, completely enclosing the buildings.
Brickell Heights is 99% sold out with only 6 units remaining. The project is expected to be completed by early 2017.
Previous construction photos of Brickell Heights can be viewed here.
Grove at Grand Bay has received its temporary certificate of occupancy and closings will begin this week, according to The Real Deal.
The two twisting towers designed by architect Bjarke Ingels, is located at 2675 and 2669 South Bayshore Drive. The towers have 98 units and both towers are 20 stories. Interior build outs will be completed in three months and move ins ready in four to six months.
Grove at Grand Bay was once home to the iconic five star Grand Bay Hotel that become abandoned for many years before the property was purchased by Terra Group for $24 million in 2011.
Construction on the Grove at Grand Bay began in June 2013 and topped off in June 2015. While the two towers were under being built, they lit up the Coconut Grove skyline from the construction lights at night
Read MoreThe SLS Brickell have begun testing the lights on the building the past few nights. The lighting on the tower illuminate during the night and gives Miami added color and vibrance to the skyline.
With the bright lights and new mural by artist Markus Linnenbrink, SLS Brickell is sure to be one of the most photographed buildings in Miami.
The SLS Brickell is only a few months away from completion as closings are planned for September 1st.
Read MoreBabylon Apartments Brickell
On Tuesday July 5th, Miami's Preservation Board voted 6-0 to designate the Babylon Apartments as historic despite not meeting the 50 year requirement.
The Babylon Apartments opened in 1982 and helped launch Miami based architect firm Arquitectonica to world renowned fame. They have since designed buildings such as the American Airlines Arena, Brickell City Centre, Brickell Heights and SLS Lux Brickell.
The property owner, Francisco “Paco” Martinez-Celeiro believes the the building is beyond repair and should be demolished. He plans on appealing the decision.
Photos of the Babylon Apartments can be viewed here.
