SoMa at Brickell Construction Site
Formally named Broadstone Brickell Lofts, the construction project is now named SoMa at Brickell.
The 8 story building is already almost completed the 8th floor and should be ready to open early 2015.
Construction
Centro Construction Photos
Centro Construction Site
Since our last update in July, Centro is rising vertically in Downtown Miami. Workers are starting on the 4th floor of the 36 story tower.
Centro will not have a parking garage, but residents will have advantage of close proximity to the metrorail, metromover and the use of the CitiBikes that are coming to Downtown next month.
Fairwind Hotel Undergoing Renovation
The Fairwind Hotel On South Beach
Constructed in 1936 by famed architect L. Murry Dixon, The Fairwind Hotel (Originally Fairmont Hotel) is undergoing a renovation after being abandoned for awhile.
The building was purchased in July 2012 for $14.5 million by Chetrit Group, who are also in the middle of developing the massive Miami River project.
The original redesign of the building called for three additional guest rooms in the back along with an outdoor patio and rooftop decks.
No word on whether they are keeping with these designs or altering them in any way.
Original Designs
Porsche Design Tower Construction Photos
Porsche Design Tower Construction Site
Developed by Dezer Development, the ultra luxury Porsche Design Tower is rising steadily in Sunny Isles Beach.
The tower will have 132 condo units, rise 60 stories at a maximum height of 650 feet.
The unique feature of the building is that each unit comes with it's own private elevator in the sky. You can literally park your car in your living room. Each unit will have 2-4 spots for their cars and the building will have 3 car elevators.
Groundbreaking began in April 2013 and construction is expected to be completed by first quarter 2016.
Margaritaville Resort Hollywood Close To Topping Out
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach
Located on Hollywood Beach, Margaritaville Resort will be a 349 room hotel that will rise 17 floors.
The project is being developed by Lon Tabatchnick and the architect is Adache Architects. The contractor is Coastal Construction and Tischman Construction.
The cost of the project is $147 million and sits on 5 acres of land.
Margaritaville Resort will open in Summer of 2015.
Hyde Beach Resort & Residences Has Ground Breaking
Hyde Beach Resort & Residences Site
Yesterday, Related Group had the groundbreaking for Hyde Beach Resort & Residences in Hallandale Beach.
The 41 story condo-hotel will have 40 condo units and 367 resort condo units that will be finished and furnished.
The architect on the project is Cohen, Freedman, Encinosa & Associate with interiors by David Rockwell.
The project is expected to be completed by early summer 2016.
Photos Of The Completed Oceana Key Biscayne
Oceana Key Biscayne
Located at 350 Ocean Drive on Key Biscayne, Ocean Key Biscayne is the ninth completed condo in South Florida since the latest construction boom in 2011.
The site was the location of the Sonesta Hotel, which became abandoned after closing. The building sits on the east side of Key Biscayne and features unobstructed views of the ocean.
The 14 floor tower has 142 condo units and 12 villas in the building. The project was developed by Consultatio the architect was Miami based Arquitectonica and the contractor was Coastal Construction.
Groundbreaking started in February 2012.
