Miami Preservation Architect To Design Miami Marine Stadium Renovation

May 12, 2016 in Architecture, Abandoned, Golden Dusk Photography, Graffiti, Miami, Miami Marine Stadium, Key Biscayne, Virginia Key

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

May 12, 2016 in Condo, Construction, Downtown Miami, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, One Thousand Museum, Zaha Hadid, Plaza Construction, Desimone Engineers

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

May 11, 2016 in Arquitectonica, Condo, Construction, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, One Paraiso, Piero Lissoni

One Paraiso

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.

Solitair Brickell Taking Shape

May 10, 2016 in Brickell, Condo, Construction, Miami, Solitair Brickell, Stantec, ZOM Living

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

May 09, 2016 in Biscayne Beach, Condo, Construction, Eastview Development, Edgewater, Golden Dusk Photography, GTIS Partners, Miami, Plaza Construction

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

May 06, 2016 in Arquitectonica, Brickell, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Architecture

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 façade 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 “Paco” 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.