Solitair Brickell Reaches 18th Floor

Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell

The under construction Solitair Brickell is starting to look more like its renderings. The serrated balconies are becoming more apparent as the building has reached the 18th floor. 

Solitair Brickell is being developed by ZOM and was designed by Stantec. The look of the building is inspired by the medjool palm tree.

Previous construction photos of Solitair Brickell can be viewed here.

Jade Signature Hold Events In The Hamptons

Fortune International Group being one of the first Miami developers to take advantage of the recently relaxed condo marketing rules implemented by the state of New York. Leading the charge in the Hamptons, the developer transported guests of a Hamptons Magazine’s cover party and Dancers for Good charity event to the shores of Sunny Isles Beach via virtual reality technology of Jade Signature. Partygoers were able to experience virtual tours of the property’s $14.2 million Sky Villas, which feature floor-to-ceiling windows, unobstructed views and expansive outdoor terraces. Using the high-tech goggles, celebrities like Norma Kamali and Bebe Neuwirth were able to move through the the sprawling 6,735 square foot space and get a feel for the stunning architecture by Pritzker Prize award-winning firm Herzog & de Meuron

Closings Begin At Bond On Brickell

Bond on Brickell

Bond on Brickell

Bond on Brickell has now received its temporary certificate of occupancy and can now being closings on the 44 story building.

Groundbreaking began in January of 2014 and started going vertical in August 2014.  

Previous construction photos of Bond on Brickell can be viewed here.

Echo Brickell Construction Photos

Echo Brickell Under Construction

Echo Brickell Under Construction

Echo Brickell is getting taller every month and was previously on the 32nd floor when we last looked earlier in May. The 57 story luxury condominium is now on the 41st floor. 

Echo Brickell was designed by Carlos Ott and is being developed by Property Markets Group who also have the under construction 300 Biscayne Rentals in Downtown Miami. 

The tower should be topped out by the end of the year.

Previous construction photos of Echo Brickell can be viewed here.

Cranes Removed At Brickell Heights

Brickell Heights and SLS Lux

Brickell Heights and SLS Lux

A week ago, the crane at the West Tower of Brickell Heights was removed. This past weekend the crane at the East Tower was in the process of being taken down at the site. 

Construction is moving quickly on the two towers with 690 residential units when comparing to just two and half months ago. The painting on all exterior balconies are only a few floors away from being completed and the windows are nearly installed on all the penthouse units, completely enclosing the buildings. 

Brickell Heights is 99% sold out with only 6 units remaining. The project is expected to be completed by early 2017. 

Previous construction photos of Brickell Heights can be viewed here.

Coconut Grove Bank Construction Photos

The New Coconut Grove Bank

The New Coconut Grove Bank

Construction on the new Coconut Grove Bank is making progress. The new bank building is expected to open by the first quarter of 2017.

The current six story Coconut Grove Bank on the Park Grove site was built in 1959 and is expected to be torn down as soon as the new bank is completed. 

While the new Coconut Grove Bank is being completed, construction on Two Park Grove is continuing and is in the process of going vertical. Park Grove is being developed by Terra Group and Related Group. Rem Koolhaas of OMA is the architect on the project.

Miami Beach Firestone Will Become An Al's Diner

Firestone Miami Beach

Firestone Miami Beach

After being purchased for $10 million in January, the Firestone Miami Beach located at 1575 Alton Road will become a 24 hour Al's Diner, according to the Real Deal.

The buyer was Russell Galbut of Crescent Heights, but will be managed by Menin Hospitality. They plan on renovating the building with a drive through window and plan on restoring the large Firestone sign on top of the building. 

Al's Diner is expected to open at the beginning of next year.