Historic Preservation Board Approves Coconut Grove Playhouse Plans

April 05, 2017 in Arquitectonica, Coconut Grove, Coconut Grove Playhouse, Abandoned, Miami

Miami's Historic Preservation Board voted 4-1 in favor of new plans that would demolish the auditorium of the Coconut Grove Playhouse, but restore the front façade of the building to its original 1927 design by architect firm Kiehnel and Elliot.

The new plans would tear down the existing theater with 1100 seats and replace it with a new modern 300 seat theater with an open courtyard separating it from the front V shaped building. Also included in the plans would be a new parking garage, 35 residential units and retail on the ground floor of front structure.

Preservation architect Richard Heisenbottle - who is also involved in the restoration of the Miami Marine Stadium - argued that the whole structure can be saved, including the original pieces covered over by a 1950's renovation by Alfred Browning Parker.

Miami-Dade County has budgeted $20 million for the work.

Old Buena Vista Post Office In Design District Sold For $8.1M

April 05, 2017 in Design District, Miami, Real Estate

The old Buena Vista Post Office in the Design District has sold for $8.125 million, according to The Real Deal.

The 2,287 square foot building was sold by Lyle Chariff and Steve Budin, who purchased the property in 2003 for $479,000. The buyers are not yet known.

Since the building was built in 1925, over the years it has been used as a post office, courthouse, insurance office and restaurant.

1010 Brickell Photos

April 04, 2017 in 1010 Brickell, Brickell, Brickell Avenue, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Sieger Suarez Architects

The 50 story 1010 Brickell is moving along since our last update only three weeks ago.

The base of the building is being painted and landscape is being added to the rooftop pool deck. Only eight units remain to have the balconies installed from where the hoist used to be.

Previous construction photos of 1010 Brickell can be viewed here.

Panorama Tower Tops Off In Miami

April 03, 2017 in Brickell, Construction, Desimone Engineers, Florida East Coast Realty, Hotel, Miami, Panorama Tower

On Friday, March 31st, Panorama Tower had its top out party for the 83 story and 868 foot building in Brickell - making it the tallest building in Miami.

From the 81st floor, Panorama Tower has spectacular, unobstructed views of the city in every direction.

Construction began in June 2014 and is expected to be completed by November of this year.

Previous construction photos of Panorama Tower can be viewed here.

1111 Brickell Site Looking For 751 Foot Height Approval

March 31, 2017 in 1111 Brickell, Brickell, Condo, Miami, Stantec, Hotel

After being approved by Miami's Urban Development Review Board, Aimco is looking to get FAA approval to 751 feet for the redevelopment of 1111 Brickell Bay Drive called 1111 Brickell.

The existing building will be redeveloped into a hotel with 250 rooms and 178 residential units. The second phase will include a 751 foot tower, up from the original 690 feet height, with over 572 residential units.

Renderings of the proposal designed by Stantec can be viewed here.

Solitair Brickell Construction Photos

March 30, 2017 in Architecture, Balfour Beatty, Brickell, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Rental, Solitair Brickell, Stantec, ZOM Living

Solitair Brickell is growing taller and the zig zag shape of the balconies, inspired by the the medjool palm tree, is very visible when walking down SW 8th St.

With 438 rental units, Solitair Brickell is expected to top out in May and be completed in November of this year.

Previous construction photos of Solitair Brickell can be viewed here.

A Look At The Paraiso Complex - Photos & Video

March 29, 2017 in Architecture, Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Gran Paraiso, Miami, One Paraiso, Paraiso Bay, Paraiso Bayviews, Piero Lissoni, Plaza Construction, Video

The 11 acre Paraiso Complex in Edgewater is growing taller as the four buildings - Paraiso Bay, Gran Paraiso, One Paraiso and Paraiso Bayviews continue to top out.

The 55 story Paraiso Bay topped out in July 2016 and is expected to be completed by this Summer. The 53 story One Paraiso is about to top off and will be completed by the end of the year. Gran Paraiso should top off in the next 3 - 5 months and will be complete by Spring 2018. Gran Paraiso will have 8 bay homes at the base of the building. The last tower, the 44 story Paraiso Bayviews is also close to topping off and will be completed by the end of the year. In total over 1,300 residential units will be delivered to buyers.

Also under construction is the Meyer Davis designed Paraiso Beach Club, which will have a Michael Schwartz Restaurant on the first floor and private residents club on the second floor with a pool.