Brickell

The Transformation of West Brickell

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List of projects under construction, proposed and recently completed in West Brickell

For the past 8-10 years, Brickell has seen a major transformation with the addition of condos and offices, but it has only been recently that West Brickell is beginning to evolve with its neighbor on the other side of the metro rail tracks. 

Whereas Brickell Ave. is comprised of many high rises, West Brickell houses many affordable mid-rise apartments. Many people pay top dollar to live on Brickell Ave., but there are lower cost options in West Brickell without having to be too far from all the action. With Mary Brickell Village and the completion of Brickell City Centre in 2015, Brickell is and will continue to become a desirable place to live. 

Recently completed projects in West Brickell are City Heights, West Brickell View, Vista Grande, West Brickell Tower, Joe Moretti Development and the hotel Aloft Brickell. Projects that are currently under construction are Le Parc at Brickell, Homewood Suites Hotel, City Crossings, Broadstone Brickell Lofts, Brickell Ten and Brickell View Terrace. Projects that are being proposed are La Chanson Brickell and a very futuristic Walgreens.

Miami is under another construction boom and more projects will be announced, thus continuing the transformation of West Brickell.

West Brickell Overview

Vista Grande Construction Progress Photos

City Heights Construction Progress Photos

West Brickell View Construction Progress Photos

Vista Grande, City Heights & West Brickell Overview Photos

West Brickell Tower Construction Progress Photos

Brickell View Terrace Construction Progress Photos

City Crossings Construction Progress Photos

Abandoned Apartments Before it Was Broadstone Brickell Lofts

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View of Brickell from an Apartment

View of Brickell from an Apartment

Before the construction of Broadstone Brickell Lofts in October 2013, the land that it occupied had several low rise apartments. 

The apartments sat empty for a few months where tenants left behind many items such as TV's, toys and furniture. The land was fenced before it was bought by Behringer Harvard in July 2013 for $21 million. 

They are now currently building the Broadstone Brickell Lofts in its place, which will be 8 stories and hold 421 units. 

Below are photos of the abandoned apartments taken in June 2013 and current construction photos of the site.

Current Construction Photos of Broadstone Brickell Lofts

What Are They Doing to the Old Northern Trust Building?

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Old Northern Trust Building which was bought by Swire Properties 

Old Northern Trust Building which was bought by Swire Properties 

For the past two weeks workers have been changing the exterior of the old Northern Trust building on 701 Brickell Ave. 

The building was owned by Northern Trust until it was bought by Swire Properties for $64.1 million in July, 2013. Northern Trust moved their offices next door to 600 Brickell.

Swire has plans to turn the land into an 80 story mixed used building to be called One Brickell City Centre. This will be part of the second phase of construction for Swire, which is currently working on the first phase of Brickell City Centre and is expected to be completed by the end of 2015. 

Until the second phase of construction begins, Swire is using the old Northern Trust building as their sales offices with a sales center located on the ground floor of the building. 

As for what Swire is using the white fabric over the building for? Only time will tell.

Prime Waterfront Land For Sale - Waterside at Brickell

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Waterfront Site

Waterfront Site

CBRE is marketing land for sale located at 99 SW 7th St. called Waterside at Brickell.

The site is in a prime location next to the Miami River and close proximity to Brickell City Centre and the Metromover. It is also next to the future site of Edge on Brickell, which is located on the old Big Fish Restaurant site.

The land for sale is being marketed as 1.62 acres with a maximum amount of 810 units, which has great potential for a developer to put a condominium.

Below are photos of the site and renderings of what could go on the site for a developer.

 

SLS Lux Hotel and Residences Brickell Sales Center Taking Shape

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SLS Lux Hotel and Residences Brickell Sales Center with Botero Statue

SLS Lux Hotel and Residences Brickell Sales Center with Botero Statue

The sales center for the SLS Lux Hotel and Residences Brickell is rapidly taking shape.

Located on the corner of South Miami Ave. and SE 9th St. across from the popular Mary Brickell Village, the sales center is in the process of finishing the landscape and the building. They should be open in the next few weeks.

In the front of the sales center is a Botero statue that was originally located in Bayfront Park and was just moved recently. 

Below are photos of the sales center.

Kar Properties Spends $33M for Miami River Site

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Planned Development Sites

Site Purchased Last Year for $27.5M

According to the SFBJ, New York developers Kar Properties has purchased the land behind The Wind and Ivy condos for $33.1 million. 

Last year, Kar Properties spent $27.5 million on a site where the planned Cima Towers were supposed to go.

On the newly purchased land, Kar Properties has plans to build 1,426 units along with retail and offices, which will include a 800 ft tower.

No word when ground breaking will start.

Brickell House Construction Progress Photos

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Brickell House finished rendering

Brickell House finished rendering

Located at 1330 Brickell Bay Drive, Brickell House is a new condo in Brickell with  fantastic views of Biscayne Bay.

Rising 46 stories, Brickell House is being developed by Newgard Development Group and was designed by Sieger Suarez.

Groundbreaking started in July 2012 and is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.

Below are photos of the construction progress.