Brickell City Centre's Hotel East Officially Tops Off

December 15, 2014 in Arquitectonica, Brickell, Brickell City Centre, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Swire Properties

This afternoon workers began putting the American flag on the top of Brickell City Centre's Hotel East, meaning that the tower has officially topped off.

The roof's incline can be seen clearly where it leads to the rooftop pool.

The second tallest crane on the tower has begun the process of coming down.

Rise Brickell City Centre will be the next of the three tower that will top off next, which should be in the next few weeks.

Previous photos of Brickell City Centre construction can be seen here.

Giant Ferris Wheel Proposed Next To American Airlines Arena

December 15, 2014 in Downtown Miami, Miami, "Eye on the Bay"

Miami company, Caribe-Miami Corp., headed by Rigoberto Valdes, are trying to build a large 650 foot ferris wheel in Downtown Miami, according to the Miami Herald.

The proposed ferris wheel - called "Eye on the Bay" - would be located next to the American Airlines Arena and next to Museum Park over the FEC boat slip.

The $350 million ferris wheel would have a restaurant, bar with retail shops in the walkway below the structure. However, the company would need permission from the city to build over public land.

Bay House Construction Photos Update

December 12, 2014 in Bay House, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Melo Group

Bay House has topped out since our last update and the exterior has been painted. The majority of the windows have been installed and the balconies will be placed in next.

It won't be too much longer until the last crane is removed.

Biscayne Beach Ready To Go Vertical

December 11, 2014 in Biscayne Beach, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Eastview Development, Golden Dusk Photography, GTIS Partners

After months of prepping the site, Biscayne Beach is ready to rise and go vertical. Foundation has been poured at the site and a crane has been installed on the North end of the land.

The project is being developed by GTIS Partners and Eastview Development.

A Ride Along The Metromover - The Brickell Loop Time-lapse

December 10, 2014 in Brickell, Downtown Miami, FDOT, Golden Dusk Photography, Metromover, Metrorail, Miami, Transportation

The metromover is a free transit system in Downtown Miami that connects the Brickell, Park West and Omni neighborhoods. It opened in 1986 with the Brickell Loop opening in 1994. The stations are easily assessable and the metromover provides an excellent way for exploring Downtown Miami.