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Solitair Brickell Taking Shape

Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell

After going vertical at the beginning of the year, Solitaire Brickell is now on the 8th floor of construction. 

The angled windows are being installed on the lower floors of the building before construction reaches the amenities deck. 

The 48 story luxury rental apartment, located at 86 SW 8th St., is across the street from Brickell City Centre and next to Brickell Heights.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Biscayne Beach About To Top Off

Biscayne Beach in Edgewater

Biscayne Beach in Edgewater

Since we last looked at Biscayne Beach in October 2015, the tower was on the 32nd floor of construction. 

After starting groundbreaking in April 2014, the 51 story condominium in Edgewater is about to top off. 

Biscayne Beach is being developed by GTIS Partners and Eastview Development. The architect is WHLC Architecture. 

Previous construction photos can be viewed here. 

Babylon Apartments Safe From Demolition, For Now

Babylon Apartments

Babylon Apartments

Located at 240 SE 14th St in Brickell, the Babylon Apartments was built in 1982 and was Miami architect firm Arquitectonica's first building. 

The building's unique design and faΓ§ade helped make the structure stand out among the surrounding houses and apartments at the time. The Babylon Apartments are now dwarfed by neighboring high rises, but still add character to Brickell. 

The owner of the building, Francisco β€œPaco” Martinez Celeiro has been trying to receive demolition permits from the city in order to building a taller building on the site. 

Miami's preservation board has voted to consider the Babylon Apartments as a protected historic landmark despite not being older than 50 years. This has prevented immediate demolition of the building until a more detailed study can be assessed. 

SLS Brickell Construction Photos

SLS Brickell

SLS Brickell

When we last looked at SLS Brickell, the 52 tower had just topped out and the sights from the top offer incredible views of Brickell, Key Biscayne and Miami Beach.

SLS Brickell is expected to be completed later this year.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

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Parkway West Medical Center Goes To Foreclosure Auction

Parkway West Medical Center

The abandoned Parkway West Medical Center located at 17300 NW 7th Avenue is heading to foreclosure auction, according to SFBJ.

The auction for the 136,190 square foot building on 3.6 acres is May 13th. 

Abandoned Florida has photos from the inside of the graffiti and mold filled building.

Park Grove Going Vertical

Park Grove Construction

Park Grove Construction

The luxury condominium Park Grove is starting to go vertical in Coconut Grove.

Park Grove will have three residential towers,  One Park Grove, Two Park Grove and Club Residences. One Park Grove will be a 20 story tower with 64 residential units. Prices for One Park Grove start at $4 million to $8 million and is 30% sold after two months of sales.

Local chef Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink and Harry's Pizzeria will open a 3,500 square foot restaurant at Park Grove that will be designed by Meyer Davis Studio. 

Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and Related Group. The architect is OMA and Rem Koolhaas.

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

Echo Brickell Reaches 32nd Floor Of Construction

Echo Brickell Under Construction

Echo Brickell Under Construction

The luxury condominium Echo Brickell, located at 1451 Brickell Avenue continues to grow taller and taller. The 57 story tower has now reached the 32nd floor of construction. 

The windows and balconies are being installed quickly as each floor rises higher. 

A year ago, the crane was being installed on the site and was preparing to go vertical. 

Groundbreaking on Echo Brickell began in October 2014. 

Previous construction photos of Echo Brickell can be viewed here.