Solitair Brickell Reaches 38th Floor

January 24, 2017 in Architecture, Brickell, Balfour Beatty, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Rental, Solitair Brickell, Stantec, ZOM Living

Solitair Brickell has reached the 38th floor and is only 10 floors away from topping out. When we last looked in November 2016, Solitair Brickell was on the 29th floor.

Almost a year ago, construction was starting on the parking ramp at the base of the building.

The windows and balconies are continuing to be installed and the exterior of the tower is being painted white.

Previous construction photos of Solitair Brickell since the demolition of Brickell City Tower's parking ramp can be viewed here.

Views From The Topped Out 51 Story Muse Residences

January 23, 2017 in Architecture, Carlos Ott, Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Moriarty, Muse Residences, Property Markets Group, Sieger Suarez Architects, Sunny Isles Beach

Muse Residences in Sunny Isles Beach has topped out on Friday, January 20th at 51 stories and 659 feet after breaking ground in September 2015.

The Carlos Ott and Sieger Suarez Architects designed building has its full twist at the top portion of the tower that faces South, while the lower portion twists to the North.

With only 68 residential units, Muse Residences features a robotic parking garage.

Construction is expected to be completed by October/November of this year.

Previous construction photos of Muse Residences can be viewed here.

Views From the 51st Floor

Verzasca Group Begins Demolition At 2000 Biscayne

January 23, 2017 in Demolition, Edgewater, Miami, Verzasca Group, 2000 Biscayne

Demolition has started at the former City Hall Restaurant site in Edgewater located at 2000 Biscayne Boulevard.

The 32,775 square foot site was purchased in early 2016 for $13 million by the Verzasca Group, which is led by former NHLer Darius Kasparaitis.

A 649 foot tower designed by ODP Architects has already been approved by the FAA.

2000 Biscayne Renderings

El Eden Motel In Brickell Sold For $18.4M

January 23, 2017 in Brickell, Miami, Real Estate, West Brickell, Arquitectonica

The El Eden Motel in Brickell has been sold for $18.4 million, according to The Real Deal.

The buyers are Tony Cho of Metro 1 Development and Robert Finvarb of Robert Finvarb Companies who plan to develop the site into a 24 story, 250,000 square foot mixed use hotel. The project will be designed by Arquitectonica, who also designed the newly opened Brickell City Centre, which is located across the street.

The two southern portions of the three lots were purchased for $35,000 and $90,000 in 1975 and the El Eden Motel was built in 1976. In 1988, the last lot on the North part of the site was sold for $390,000 and the expansion of the Motel was complete in 1990.

The Starlite Motel next to the El Eden Motel was sold for $25 million in December 2014.

Demolition of the El Eden Motel should begin later this year and groundbreaking on the new mixed use hotel should start in early 2018.

Construction Begins At Arte By Antonio Citterio Site

January 20, 2017 in Arte by Antonio Citterio, Condo, Construction, Kobi Karp, Surfside, Moriarty

The 12 story Arte by Antonio Citterio has begun construction in Surfside.

Located at 8955 Collins Avenue next to the under construction Surf Club Four Seasons, Arte by Antonio Citterio will have 16 ultra luxury units starting at 5,500 square feet. Across the street, an amenities building will be built that will have a club room, cigar room, golf simulator and rooftop tennis courts.

The building is designed by Antonio Citterio with Kobi Karp as the architect on record. Moriarty is the general contractor.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

Day In Miami - Aerial 4K

January 19, 2017 in Aerial, Brickell, Downtown Miami, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, South Pointe Pier Park, Video

Avant At Met Square Reaches 28th Floor

January 18, 2017 in Construction, Downtown Miami, Golden Dusk Photography, MDM Group, ZOM Living, Muze at Met Square

Avant at Met Square has reached the 28th floor of the 43 story building. When we last looked in October 2016, the building just reached the 15th floor.

The glass had been installed at the base of the building and is starting to go in at the lower portion of the residential tower.

Avent at Met Square will have a 19 screen movie theater and amenites include resort style pool, wellness center and dog salon.

The building is expected to be completed first quarter 2018.

Previous construction photos of Avant at Met Square can be viewed here.