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Midtown 8 Is Going Vertical

Construction is starting to go vertical on Midtown 8 located at 2901 NE 1st Avenue in Midtown Miami. 

Midtown 8 is being developed by Wood Partners and designed by Stantec, which also designed Midtown 29 across the street.

Midtown 8 will be 28 stories with 387 apartment units and 29,549 square feet of retail.

Midtown 29 Construction Updates

Midtown 29 Under Construction

Midtown 29 Under Construction

Midtown 29 is progressing since we last looked at the project in May. A year ago, Midtown 29 was just starting to go vertical.

Most of the windows are in and the balconies are starting to be installed on the units. 

Construction is expected to be completed early 2018.

Previous construction photos of Midtown 29 can be viewed here.

Midtown 29 Construction Progress

Midtown 29 with Marlins Park in the Distance

Midtown 29 with Marlins Park in the Distance

Since topping off in February, both cranes have been removed from Midtown 29 and the glass is continuing to be installed on the building. 

With 309 rental units, Midtown 29 will be completed by early 2018.

Previous construction photos of Midtown 29 can be viewed here.

Solitair Brickell Tops Off

Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell

The 50 story Solitair Brickell has topped off, according to The Next Miami.

Located at 86 SW 8th Street across from the recently opened Brickell City Centre, Solitair Brickell will have 438 rental units with a fitness center and spa on the 9th floor. The 50th floor will have a resident lounge, entertainment kitchen, cafe, garden complex and rooftop pool. 

Construction began in January 2015 with the demolition of the parking ramp and started going vertical February 2016. Construction is expected to be completed by November of this year.

Previous construction photos of Solitair Brickell can be viewed here.

1111 Brickell Site Looking For 751 Foot Height Approval

1111 Brickell Bay Drive

After being approved by Miami's Urban Development Review Board, Aimco is looking to get FAA approval to 751 feet for the redevelopment of 1111 Brickell Bay Drive called 1111 Brickell.

The existing building will be redeveloped into a hotel with 250 rooms and 178 residential units. The second phase will include a 751 foot tower, up from the original 690 feet height, with over 572 residential units.

Renderings of the proposal designed by Stantec can be viewed here.

Solitair Brickell Construction Photos

Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell is growing taller and the zig zag shape of the balconies, inspired by the the medjool palm tree, is very visible when walking down SW 8th St. 

With 438 rental units, Solitair Brickell is expected to top out in May and be completed in November of this year.

Previous construction photos of Solitair Brickell can be viewed here.

A Look At The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach Construction

Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach

Slowly, but surely, the construction at the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach is coming along.

Previously, there were six separate buildings that have now been combined into one building that used to be the Miami Heart Institute. Most of the windows have been installed on the building and work is still being done on the parking garage. 

Previous construction photos of the Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach can be viewed here.