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Brickell Flatiron Sales Center Set to Open This Week

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After starting construction in September, Brickell Flatiron will be opening their sales center later this week. The sales center was designed by Julian Schnabel who will also design the condo public spaces. 

The 65 story condo developed by CMC Group is located at 1001 South Miami Ave and just a few blocks from Brickell City Centre. 

While the sales center is located at Flatiron Park the actual condo will be built just North of it past the metromover tracks.

Groundbreaking is expected to begin by early 2015.

 

Grove at Grand Bay - Rising & Twisting In Coconut Grove

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Grove at Grand Bay Under Construction

Grove at Grand Bay Under Construction

When you drive into Coconut Grove from Brickell, the first thing you notice is the Grove at Grand Bay under construction at the site of the now demolished Grand Bay Hotel Coconut Grove. 

The two towers are spiraling to the height of 20 stories and is in the process of building the 13th floor. 

Windows are being installed on the lower floors and the lower level pool has been built out.

Previous photos can be seen here.

MG Properties Partners With Florida East Coast Realty On Brickell Villa Magna Site

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt is partnering with Tibor Hollo's Florida East Coast Realty to develop Villa Magna, according to The Real Deal.

Villa Magna sits on 2.5 acres of waterfront land in Brickell that is currently being used as a parking lot. 

The site can be developed for two 60 plus story condominiums at 1.8 million square feet. Early renderings of the project can be seen at The Next Miami.

Photos Of Miami Design District City View Garage

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City View Garage Miami

The Design District in Miami is rapidly changing with the addition of Dacra's expansion to the area. 

One of the those addition's is the City View Garage located next to I-195. Used mostly as a garage, but it will also include retail on the ground level, plus some office space. 

On the Southeast side of the garage is a façade created by IwamotoScott made of 1/8" painted aluminum.

The Western façade of the garage features the work of Leong Leong that will create foliage like patterns. 

Since we last looked at Palm Court, just east of City View Garage, the centerpiece has been added, which is Buckminster Fuller's 24 foot "Fly Eye Dome." Along with Sou Fujimoto's blue fin glass structure, Palm Court will add to the visual appeal of the expansion.

Demolition Photos & Video Of Miami's Tobacco Road

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Demolition Of The Oldest Bar In Miami - Tobacco Road

Demolition Of The Oldest Bar In Miami - Tobacco Road

Over the past 10 plus days, demolition has taken place on the 102 year old Tobacco Road. The demolition crew was Thunder Demolition with Group 3 Contractors. 

The bar held the first liquor license in Miami and now debris from the building is all that remains on the site. 

During the demolition, the team from Thunder Demolition was able to save the original Dade-County Pine from the building. Employees from Tobacco Road plan on using the original wood to make coasters, cutting boards and tables to preserve the history of the original location. General Manager Joel Rivera and employees still need to raise $50,000 and are doing this until December 2 through Kickstarter. They need any donations possible to help move into a new location across the lot.

Photos of bar during operation can be seen here. A video of the bar during operation can be seen here. Photos of the bar right before demolition and all the items removed can be seen here.

Photos Of Tobacco Road Miami Before Demolition

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Inside Tobacco Road Before Demolition

Inside Tobacco Road Before Demolition

On October 25, 2014, Tobacco Road had its final last call and closed its location at 626 South Miami Avenue for good after 102 years. 

Shortly after, employees began removing items from the bar such as framed photos, the 40 foot bar and the famous neon sign into storage. 

General Manager of Tobacco Road, Joel Rivera, is trying to relocate Tobacco Road across the lot into a new space, but needs $50,000 to do this. Rivera and employees are trying to raise the money through kickstarter and have only December 2 to do this. Any money donated will help save Tobacco Road and keep the memories going in a new location.

Below are photos of Tobacco Road before demolition began and after items were removed from the bar.

For photos of the bar during operation click here. For a video look of Tobacco Road click here.