Arquitectonica Designed Babylon Apartments To Be Demolished

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Babylon Apartments

Babylon Apartments

Despite being designated by Miami's Preservation Board as a historic structure in July 2016, Miami's City Commissioners overruled by a 4 -1 vote that the Babylon Apartments can be demolished. 

Built in 1982, the Babylon Apartments was Arquitectonica's first designed building with a folded ziggurat façade and only 15 apartments. When is was built, the 5 story building was surrounded by houses that were eventually demolished over the years and replaced with high rises. 

The Babylon Apartments is owned by Francisco “Paco” Martinez Celeiro who will reapply for a demolition permit and tear down the building in the coming months.

Arte by Antonio Citterio In Surfside Now Going Vertical

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Arte by Antonio Citterio

Arte by Antonio Citterio

The 12 story Arte by Antonio Citterio in Surfside is now starting to go vertical after beginning foundation work in January 2017. 

With only 12 units, Arte by Antonio Citterio is being developed by ASRR Capital and Süzer Group. ASRR Capital closed on a large site in Edgewater where they plan to building two towers in June 2017.

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

Residence Inn Sunny Isles Is Now Open

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Residence Inn Sunny Isles

Residence Inn Sunny Isles

The Residence Inn Sunny Isles opened for business November 2017. 

At a cost of $65 million, the 19 story hotel with 194 studio suites was developed by Robert Finvarb Companies, who is also developing a 24 story mixed used hotel in Brickell and designed by architect Kobi Karp.

The Residence Inn is located near the under construction Muse Residences and Jade Signature.

The Under Construction Square Station Is Taking Shape Quickly

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Square Station in Arts & Entertainment District

Square Station in Arts & Entertainment District

Going up very quickly is the under construction Square Station in the Arts and Entertainment district of Miami.

The jagged lines of the façade of the two 34 towers of more apparent without the cranes.

With 710 rental units, construction began October 2016 and topped off in September 2017. 

Square Station is being developed by Melo Group who also have the soon to open Aria on the Bay and the under construction Art Plaza across the street.

Previous construction photos of Square Station can be viewed here.

Solitair Brickell Set To Open Soon

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Solitair Brickell

Solitair Brickell

The 50 story Solitair Brickell is almost completed and ready to open. 

Developed by ZOM Living and designed by Stantec, Solitair Brickell was inspired by a medjool palm tree. With the façade of the building lit up at night, the jagged edges of the building stand out along 8th Street.

The parking garage on the site was demolished June 2015 and the building topped off May 2017.

Photos of Solitair Brickell since the beginning of construction can be viewed here.

Demolition Begins At OKO Group's 830 Brickell Site

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Demolition at 830 Brickell

Demolition at 830 Brickell

Demolition has begun on the Latin American Kitchen building at the 830 Brickell site at 830 SE 1st Ave in Brickell.

830 Brickell is owned by OKO Group where they plan on building a 712 foot luxury condo.

The Chicken Kitchen, also on the site, is still open for business.

The Twisting Muse Residences Is Getting Closer To Completion

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Muse Residences on Collins Avenue

Muse Residences on Collins Avenue

The 51 story Muse Residences in Sunny Isles is getting closer to completion.

Designed by Carlos Ott and Sieger Suarez Architects, the twisting tower topped off a year ago. 

With only 68 residences, Muse Residences is being developed by Property Markets Group and S2 Development.

Previous construction photos of Muse Residences can be viewed here.