Miami

Galwan To Build 43 Story Hotel In Brickell

Brazilian developer Galwan has received approved from Miami's Planning Department to build a 43 story hotel in Brickell, according to The Next Miami. 

The lot is located next to The Camden Brickell and across from Mary Brickell Village. 

The hotel will have 520 rooms and will be designed by Arquitectonica. 

Miami Riverside Center Still For Sale

Miami Riverside Center

In August of last year, City of Miami officials were looking to sell their administrative building at 444 SW 2nd Avenue, Miami Riverside Center, for $22 million. 

The city revised a deadline of May 17 to June 20 to receive offers on the 3.15 acre site, according to Miami Today. 

Just North of the site, a proposed 34 story rental tower called Riverside Tower recently signed a utility deal.

Properties Sold For $23M and Listed For $39.5M In Coconut Grove

Overview of Coconut Grove

A two story building in Coconut Grove, located at 3034 Grand Avenue, which used to be the home of the restaurant Johnny Rockets, has sold for $23 million, according to The Real Deal. 

The 22,226 square foot lot, built in 1925, sits across from the mall Cocowalk, which sold for $87.5 million in 2015 and the newly revamped Engle Building, which now includes Panther Coffee, Harry's Pizzeria and Kit & Ace. The building was purchased by L3 Capital from Grove Corner LLC, who paid $10.5 million for the property in 2013. 

Further down the street at 3101 Grand Avenue, a 1.35 acre site, which includes a Subway, Kwik Food Store and UPS has been listed for $39.5 million, according to The Real Deal. 

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Gran Paraiso Reaches 4th Floor

Gran Paraiso in Edgewater

Gran Paraiso in Edgewater

After breaking ground earlier this year, Gran Paraiso has reached the 4th floor of construction. 

The 53 story tower is expected to top off at the end of the year and be completed in 2017.

Miami Preservation Architect To Design Miami Marine Stadium Renovation

The Abandoned Miami Marine Stadium

The Abandoned Miami Marine Stadium

Preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle has been chosen by Miami city officials to design the renovation of the abandoned Miami Marine Stadium, according to The Miami Herald.

Heisenbottle and his team have restored Miami City Hall and the Olympia Theater. 

Part of the renovation design will include structural repairs with lighting, sound and seating repairs. The original architect, Hilario Candela will be a special consultant on the project. 

The city has not developed financing or operating plans for the $37 million renovation. 

The Miami International Boat Show recently used the grounds and basin of the stadium for their event in February. After the show was completed the grounds were supposed to be used as a "flex park", but that has not happened. The grounds of the stadium have been paved over and is currently empty. 

Below are recent photos of the abandoned Miami Marine Stadium.

One Thousand Museum Construction Updates

One Thousand Museum

One Thousand Museum

One Thousand Museum is starting to grow taller since we last looked at the site in January. 

The amenities deck is now visible and the tower has reached the 11th floor. The exoskeleton is more visible as construction continues. 

Previous construction photos can be viewed here.

One Paraiso Reaches 9th Floor

Construction on One Paraiso in the Edgewater district has reached the 9th floor.

The 53 story condominium will have 276 residential units and is located on the edge of Biscayne Bay. 

The building is developed by The Related Group and designed by Arquitectonica. Interior designs are by Piero Lissoni.

Previos construction photos of the Paraiso complex can be viewed here.