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Vice Rentals in Downtown Miami
Since topping off at the end of June, the 31 story rental building, Vice, located in Downtown Miami is making progress.
Both cranes have been removed from the site and all of the balconies have been installed. The parking level has reached its max height with the amenities deck above.
A year ago, Vice was just starting to go vertical.
Previous construction photos of Vice can be viewed here.
Coconut Grove Bank Almost Demolished
After starting demolition in August, the Coconut Grove Bank is nearly gone. It will be replaced by a new 20 story tower called One Park Grove.
A new Coconut Grove Bank, now called Grove Bank & Trust, was completed this Spring and located beside the old building.
As demolition begins at The Chart House in Coconut Grove to make way for a new mixed used development called The Harbour. The building sat empty for almost two years since closing in November 2015, which was delayed because of litigation.
Built in 1982 by architect Joe Lancor of Hawaii, The Chart House had a unique design that featured wood panelling on the ceiling with large glass windows overlooking Biscayne Bay. There were three large sunlight windows on the roof of the building - one in the middle and two long windows on the West and East side of the restaurant. The interior had a distinct green carpet throughout the dining area.
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The Chart House in Coconut Grove is now being demolished after the initial demolition date of September 11th was delayed because of Hurricane Irma.
Built in 1982, with 10,515 square feet, The Chart House was designed by architect Joe Lancor of Hawaii who also designed many other Chart Houses across the country.
The Chart House closed in November 2015 after 33 years to make way for a mixed use development called The Harbour that will have two restaurants, entertainment event space, marina with 400 boat slips, a public baywalk and converting the seaplane hangars into retail space. It will be developed by The Grove Bay Hospitality Group who received the contract by Miami City Commissioners in 2013. The Harbour was approved by voters in a 2013 referendum.
The Harbour is expected to be open early 2019 and cost $80 million.
Midtown 8 Under Construction
Since going vertical in July, Midtown 8 has reached the 12th floor of construction before topping off at 28 stories.
With 387 rental units, Midtown 8 is being developed by Wood Partners and designed by Stantec.
Midtown 29
Midtown 29 is getting closer to completion for a delivery of January 2018.
Most of the exterior of the building has been painted and the balconies installed since our last update in July.
Designed by Stantec, with 309 rental units, Midtown 29 topped off in February of this year.
Previous construction photos of Midtown 29 can be viewed here.
Coconut Grove Playhouse Rendering
New plans have been revealed of the $20 million renovation of the long shutterred and abandoned Coconut Grove Playhouse.
Plans approved by the Historic Preservation Board in April included tearing down the existing 1,100 theater, but preserving the front v shaped building along Main Highway. The front building and new modern theater would be separated by an open courtyard. The front building would include ground level retail as the original plans in 1926 by Richard Kiehnel.
Also included in the plans are a five story parking garage to be run by Miami Parking Authority and 32 loft apartments.
An appeal against the plans will be heard before Miami Commissioners on October 26th.
A look inside the abandoned Coconut Grove Playhouse can be viewed here.
