Scarface Building Turned Into CVS At 728 Ocean Dr To Open This Weekend

January 31, 2018 in 728 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach

Demolition started in April 2017 on the building that was used in the famous chainsaw scene in the 80's movie Scarface starring Al Pacino located at 728 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach. The renovation is completed and a brand new CVS will be opening this weekend in February.

Built in 1953 by architect Don Reiff in a post war modern style architecture, the building was used as the Sun Ray Apartments up until the late 1980's when it was converted into a modeling agency office. In recent years the upstairs was vacant and the ground level was used for a Johnny Rocket's Restaurant.

Although much of the back of the building was demolished, the front façade of the structure was saved and renovated to it's original look with brick on the right side of the front. The three Art Deco Portholes have been restored in a white color.

New York based Infinity Group purchased the building in 2015 for $12.4 million.

A Look Inside Faena Bazaar In Miami Beach

January 30, 2018 in Architecture, Faena Bazaar, Faena District, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami Beach, OMA, Rem Koolhaas

Originally built in 1939 by architect Roy France, who also designed The Saxony and The Versailles, Faena Bazaar is an updated renovation of the Art Deco building.

As part of the Faena District, which includes Faena Forum, Faena House, Faena Hotel, Faena Versailles and Faena Park, the 4 story Faena Bazaar was designed by Rem Koolhaas of OMA.

The building is currently being used as the Museum of Ice Cream, which will be there until February 26.

L'Atelier Miami Beach Construction Progress Photos

January 29, 2018 in Condo, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, L'Atelier, Luis Revuelta, Miami Beach

Since topping off in November 2017, L'Atelier Miami Beach is taking form as exterior work on the tower and former Golden Sands Hotel continues.

Located at 6901 Collins Avenue, L'Atelier is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Previous construction photos of L'Atelier Miami Beach can be viewed here.

Arquitectonica Designed Babylon Apartments To Be Demolished

January 26, 2018 in Arquitectonica, Brickell, Miami

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

January 26, 2018 in Arte by Antonio Citterio, Condo, Construction, Kobi Karp, Moriarty, Surfside

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

January 25, 2018 in Architecture, Golden Dusk Photography, Hotel, Kobi Karp, Sunny Isles Beach

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

January 24, 2018 in Architecture, Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Melo Group, Miami, Square Station

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.