Venetian Causeway to Close for Months

April 24, 2014 in Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Miami Beach

The Miami Herald reports that the Venetian Causeway will close for months to repair the old bridge. The bridge has become weakened over the years and will take approximately six to nine months to fix.

According the the Herald, "The Venetian bridge crisis began March 15 when a Miami-Dade Transit bus traveling eastbound on the westernmost part of the drawbridge near Miami got stuck as it drove on the weakened segment. “A portion of the bridge fell and a hole opened up,” Miami-Dade County Engineer Antonio Cotarelo said at the Tuesday night meeting."

Along with construction on the MacArthur Causeway because of the Port of Miami tunnel and the Alton Road Project, Miami Beach residents will look to have a long commute. The good news is that the Port of Miami tunnel is supposed to be completed by next month so that could help alleviate some of the traffic.

Colombo Set to Develop Brickell Flatiron Condo

April 22, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, CMC Group Inc., Ugo Colombo, Brickell Flatiron

According to the Miami Herald, Miami developer Ugo Colombo is teaming up with Russian developer Vladimir Doronin to create the Brickell Flatiron Condo.

Currently used as a park, the future condo is planned to be 65 stories high and located on South Miami Ave.

The Miami Herald says, "The 750-foot skyscraper is designed with floor-to-ceiling glass exteriors throughout the units, which will feature 11-foot-deep, elliptical balconies."

Ugo Colombo has developed the Bristol Tower, Santa Maria and the Epic Residences and Hotel.

Ground breaking is slated to start before the end of the year.

Brickell City Centre Construction Photos - East View

April 21, 2014 in Brickell, Brickell City Centre, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Swire Properties

Since last week, construction workers have been adding steel frames to the center of Hotel East. What is this is being used for? I'm not sure, but it looks like it is a delicate process because they aren't going at the rate as they were before.

Below are photos of Brickell City Centre from an East view with a glimpse of the underground parking.

1100 Millecento Construction Progress Photos

April 21, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, 1100 Millecento

Another project developed by the Related Group and designed by Carlos Ott and Pininfarina, 1100 Millecento is a luxury 42 story condo located just a block away from Mary Brickell Village.

Part of the new construction boom of Brickell, 1100 Millecento has just recently "topped out." Construction is expected to be completely finished by the end of summer 2014.

The building is expected to have retail on the ground level, which will help increase walking traffic around Brickell and South Miami Ave.

Below are photos of the construction progress so far.

Current Brickell City Centre Construction Photos

April 17, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Brickell City Centre, Swire Properties, Golden Dusk Photography

Brickell City Centre is the 1.05 billion project by Swire Properties that is located in the heart of Brickell.

It will consist of residential units, a hotel, 565,000 sq. ft of retail, offices and a wellness center. According to The Real Deal, "Brickell City Centre is slated to have 1,400 condo units located in four towers situated throughout the more than nine-acre project that stretches from Brickell Avenue west to nearly Southwest First Avenue, and Southeast Eighth Street north along South Miami Avenue to Southeast Fifth Street on the south bank of the Miami River."

Brickell City Centre is huge project that will drastically change the Miami skyline and make it a popular destination for residents and tourists of Miami.

The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2015, with the second phase starting some time in 2016.

Below are the current construction photos of Brickell City Centre from three different angles.

North East View of Brickell City Centre

South West View of Brickell City Centre

North West View of Brickell City Centre

MyBrickell Construction Progress

April 16, 2014 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Miami, Arquitectonica, Golden Dusk Photography

Developed by The Related Group and designed by Karim Rashid, MyBrickell was the first condo to break ground in Miami since the real estate crash.

Ground breaking started in March 2012 and was recently completed in January 2014.

Rising 28 stories and located steps from the future Brickell City Centre, MyBrickell has definitely brought some color and interesting designs to Brickell.

Below are photos of the construction progress.

NINE at Mary Brickell Village Construction Progress Photos

April 04, 2014 in Construction, Brickell, Condo, Golden Dusk Photography, Nine MaryBrickell Village

After the real estate crash in 2007, new construction in Miami came to a standstill for a few years. It wasn't until 2012 that the market finally picked up again and new condos are rising at a rate faster than before.

One of those condos is NINE at Mary Brickell Village. Initially called SkyPalace, then EnV before officially becoming NINE at Mary Brickell Village - the condo will sit atop a Publix and the shops of Mary Brickell Village.

Located on 999 SW 1st Ave., NINE will consist of 390 residential units and rise 34 stories overlooking Brickell.

Construction began in December 2012 and is expected to be completed by the Summer of 2014.

Below are photos of the construction progress.

Construction on NINE at Mary Brickell Village in Brickell, Miami. Expected to be completed in the Summer of 2014. Music: Sango - Earl Grey Tea Album: Sounds of Chimera