TBT - Buildings & Houses Demolished At Miami River Site

July 11, 2019 in Brickell, Chetrit Group, Demolition, Golden Dusk Photography, Kobi Karp, Miami, Miami River, West Brickell

TBT (July 6, 2015) - 4 years ago, the buildings that were located along the Miami River in Brickell were demolished to make way for 4 60 story towers called Miami River. The project is to be developed by Chetrit Group and designed by Kobi Karp.

The site is still vacant today.

After receiving approval from the Urban Development Review Board, demolition has begun at the Miami River site located just East of I-95 and along the Miami River.

The buildings on the site that were demolished include the Pleasure Emporium III, Sir Speedy and several single family homes. Currently Finnegan's on the River and a few boating stores remain on the site closest to the river and should be demolished soon.

The Miami River site is part of the transformation of West Brickell and will be built in five phases of construction.

Renderings of the project can be seen here.

Maizon At Brickell Getting Closer To Completion

April 09, 2019 in Brickell, Construction, Golden Dusk Photography, Miami, Maizon at Brickell, Rental, ZOM Living, West Brickell

At 24 stories, Maizon at Brickell is getting closer to completion since topping off in November 2018.

The crane has been removed from the site and most of the building exterior has been painted. The ZOM Living developed building was designed by MSA Architects and will have 262 rental units.

Previous construction photos of Maizon at Brickell can be viewed here.

Demolition Begins At Smart Brickell Site

November 19, 2018 in Brickell, Demolition, Condo, Hotel, Miami, Smart Brickell, West Brickell

Demolition has started on the three tower Smart Brickell Tower in West Brickell located at 229 SW 9th Street.

Currently being demolished are low rise apartment buildings and a house that were built between 1925 and 1972.

Habitat Group purchased the 1.23 acre site in June 2017 for $21.6 million.

Smart Brickell will have 170 condos, 150 hotel rooms and 30,000 square feet of retail space, including a spa, sky bar and café.

Groundbreaking is expected early 2019 with completion in 2020.

Indigo Hotel Brickell Construction Photos

November 12, 2018 in Brickell, Construction, HES Group, Hotel, Hotel Indigo, Miami, West Brickell

Three years after breaking ground, the 24 story Indigo Hotel Brickell is still under construction.

With 230 hotel rooms, the building topped off in January 2017. The hotel is being developed by HES Group and Sunview Companies.

Previous Indigo Hotel Brickell construction photos can be viewed here.

Maizon at Brickell Tops Off

November 05, 2018 in Brickell, Construction, Miami, Maizon at Brickell, Rental, West Brickell, ZOM Living

The 24 story Maizon at Brickell has topped off after starting to go vertical at the beginning of the year.

Developed by ZOM Living, Maizon at Brickell will have 262 rental units and is expected to be completed in 2019.

Previous construction photos of Maizon at Brickell can be viewed here.

Habitat Group To Build 36 Story Mixed Used Building In West Brickell

September 24, 2018 in Brickell, Miami, West Brickell, Real Estate

Habitat Group has purchased a 30,000 square foot lot in West Brickell located at 143 SW 9th Street, for $14.5 million, according to The Real Deal.

Currently on the site is a 5 story apartment building built in 1968. Habitat Group plan to demolish the building a build a 36 story building with 108 luxury condos, 60 hotel rooms and 12,000 square feet of ground level retail.

Construction is expected to begin within two years.

Embassy Suites & Home 2 Brickell Site Cleared For Construction

September 11, 2018 in Brickell, Embassy Suites & Home 2, Hotel, Miami, West Brickell

After going for review by Miami’s Urban Development Review in February 2017, a 26,500 square foot lot in West Brickell has been cleared and construction is ready to commence any time.

Rising will be a 30 story Embassy Suites & Home 2 Brickell Hotel developed by US Hospitality Group and Valcan Investment Group with 283,338 square feet.

Previously on the site were six single family houses that were purchased for $842,000 in August 2013.