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Elysee Reaches 53rd Floor - Close To Top Off

Elysee Miami Construction

Elysee Miami Construction

The 57 story Elysee Miami is close to topping off as construction reaches the 53rd floor. At the end of July, construction was on the 45th floor.

With only 100 residential units, the building started to go vertical in June 2018, and the first glass installed in December 2018.

Developed by Two Roads Development and DW Partners, Elysee is expected to be completed in 2020.

Previous construction photos of Elysee can be viewed here.

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach Construction Photos

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach

Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach

The 52 story Ritz-Carlton Residences Sunny Isles Beach is getting closer to completion since topping off in November 2018.

Since we last looked at the project in May, the last crane has been removed from the building and the glass has been completed installed.

The building is being developed by Fortune International Group and Château Group.

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

TBT - Future Site Of Aria On The Bay

Site Of Aria on the Bay

Site Of Aria on the Bay

TBT (August 29, 2014) - Before the 53 story Aria on the Bay was built in Edgewater, a 6 story apartment complex was on the site that was eventually torn down. Demolition began on the building September 2014. Aria on the Bay was eventually completed in May 2018.

Aria on the Bay will be located in the emerging Arts & Entertainment district of Miami at 1770 North Bayshore Drive.

Developed by Melo Group and designed by Arquitectonica, Aria on the Bay will be a 53 story tower with 647 residential units. 40,000 square feet will be offered for retail, commercial and office space. The building will offer views of Biscayne Bay, Miami Beach and Margaret Pace Park is right in front. 

Currently the tenants of the previous buildings have been evacuated, but demolition has not yet started on the old apartment buildings. Homeless have been living in the evacuated apartments. 

According to exMiami, construction will not begin until February 2015 and construction is expected to be completed by 2016.

Elysee Reaches 45th Floor Of Construction

Elysee Construction

Elysee Construction

The 57 story Elysee tower in Edgewater is getting closer to topping off as construction reaches the 45th floor. In May, construction reached the 34th floor.

In June 2018, construction started going vertical on the building after the foundation pour.

Previous construction photos of Elysee can be viewed here.

Babylon Apartments In Brickell Demolished

Babylon Apartments Brickell Demolished

Babylon Apartments Brickell Demolished

The 5 story Babylon Apartments in Brickell is being demolished after sitting abandoned for 4 years and years of trying to save the structure.

The Arquitectonica designed building was built in 1982 and held 15 apartments.

Photos and a video of inside the abandoned Babylon Apartments before demolition can be viewed here.

Arquitectonica's Babylon Apartments Set To Be Demolished Before July

Babylon Apartments

The 5 story Babylon Apartments, built in 1982 by design firm Arquitectonica is set to be demolished before July, according to The Biscayne Times.

The building was designated as historic in July 2016 by Miami’s Preservation Board, but Miami City Commissioners overruled the vote by 4-1 to have it demolished in January 2018.

On June 13th, City Commissioners will decide whether the zoning for the site can be increased to 24 stories instead of the current 12 stories.

A video of inside the Babylon Apartments and exterior photos of the building can be viewed here.

TBT - Brickell City Centre - On The Rise (Video)

TBT - Brickell City Centre - On The Rise (Video)

A look at Brickell City Centre, which is scheduled to open at the end of 2015. Brickell City Centre looks drastically different when compared to the photos and video taken over 14 months ago. 

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