SLS Lux Brickell Construction Updates

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SLS Lux Brickell Overlooking Biscayne Bay

SLS Lux Brickell Overlooking Biscayne Bay

A year ago, SLS Lux Brickell had just reached the 33rd floor of construction. Now, the 58 story condominium rises over the surrounding buildings including Brickell City Centre and the recently opened Brickell Heights. 

Construction is still progressing on the building as both cranes have been removed from the site since we last looked in March.

There are only three more floors left for the balconies to be installed and the amenities deck is coming along.

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

Previous construction photos of SLS Lux Brickell since groundbreaking can be viewed here.

The Evolving Skyline Of Sunny Isles Beach

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The Sunny Isles Beach Skyline

The Sunny Isles Beach Skyline

Along Collins Avenue from 158th Street to 192nd Street on what used to be called motel row, the 1.5 miles stretch of Sunny Isles Beach has transformed over years with new high rises. 

Recent additions the skyline include the 32 story Chateau Beach, 43 story Regalia and the 47 story Mansions of Acqualina. Further North is the 60 story Porsche Design Tower where you are able to park your car in your living room.

Current skyscrapers under construction include the 51 story twisting Muse Residences and three buildings away the 57 story Jade Residences designed by Herzog & de Meuron. New additions also include the 56 story Residences by Armani Casa, which is expected to be completed by 2019.

2017 marks the 20th anniversary of incorporating the name Sunny Isles Beach from Sunny Isles. 

Miami To Get 125 Acre Park On Virginia Key

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Aerial of Virginia Key with Downtown Miami in Distance

What was once an old landfill, Miami is planning on turning 125 acres on Virginia Key into a park, according to The Miami Herald. 

Originally used as a landfill in 1961 and then closed in 1977 it was covered in soil, but contaminents still caused leaking into the water. The cost to cap and seal the landfill will be $45 million at the cost of Miami-Dade taxpayers. 

The park is located near the old Jimbo's beer and fish bar that closed in 2012 after 50 years.

Bidding is expected to take a year and site work about 18 months, with the park expected to open in 2020.

A Look At One Bayfront Plaza That Will Break Ground In 2019

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One Bayfront Plaza Rendering

One Bayfront Plaza Rendering

The Miami super tower One Bayfront Plaza will break ground in January 2019 and will have 1,052 rental units, 500,000 square feet of office space and 200,000 square feet of retail.

Developed by Florida East Coast Realty, when completed, One Bayfront Plaza will rise 1,049 feet and be the tallest building in Miami. Another Florida East Coast Realty project, Panorama Tower, currently holds the title as the tallest in Miami at 868 feet. The tower was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox with ODP Architecture & Design at the architect of record.

Currently on the site located at 100 South Biscayne Boulevard is a 15 story office tower built in 1957 and designed by Weed Johnson Associates.

Aston Martin Residences Sales Center Nearly Complete

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Aston Martin Residences Sales Center

Aston Martin Residences Sales Center

The Aston Martin Residences sales center is nearly complete at 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way in Downtown Miami located along the Miami River. 

The sales center should be opening next month and they have already received a $2.3 million Vulcan that will be displayed in the building.

The 66 story condo is requesting FAA approval to build 820 feet above ground.

Avant at Met Square Close To Topping Out

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Avant at Met Square

Avant at Met Square

The 43 story Avant at Met Square is close to topping out in Downtown Miami. When we last looked the building just reached the 28th floor. 

Construction started going vertical in January 2016 and the project is expected to be completed by first quarter 2018.

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

 

100 Biscayne To Undergo $10M Renovation

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100 Biscayne

100 Biscayne

After being sold for $84 million in October 2016 to East End Capital, New World Tower - now named 100 Biscayne - will undergo a $10 million renovation.

Built in 1964 and developed by Jose Ferré, 100 Biscayne was once the tallest building in Miami and the first to have both office and residential use. The residential units on the top 9 floors were eventually changed to offices. 

The $10 million in renovations, designed by Zyscovich Architects will upgrade the lobby, façade and common corridors.