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Do you know anything about the National Hotel? I am going in late April, it really looks neat with that long pool.

^nope...sorry....well, where's is it located at?

god, i luv the beach... great architecture... a true urban paradise

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Now that is my kind of town. :)

My kind too.

Do you know anything about the National Hotel? I am going in late April, it really looks neat with that long pool.The National is known and heralded as a near perfect rehabilitation of an Art Deco hotel. It is located next door to Delano, built in 1939 and rehabed by Phillip Stark in 1995. Delano makes preservationists shriek, models/actors/publishers demand comps, and mid-westerners to pay too much to stay in a place that Jennifer Aniston slept.
The National is cool, but the night life is better next door to Delano to the north or Sagamore to the south. The location is excellent. You are sure to have a great time.

Swweeeeeet...thanks!

Miami is amazing. It has an extremely dense, urban feel. It is truely the only Southern city that compare to the major northeastern and west coast cities. Between Miami Beach, Downtown, Coral Gables, the Grove, Ft. Lauderdale etc., no city in the South can compare to it. Perhaps, New Orleans, but on a much, much smaller scale. Miami is now, what Atlanta was 10 years ago....the sheer amount of building going on is crazy.

Miami is amazing. It has an extremely dense, urban feel. It is truely the only Southern city that compare to the major northeastern and west coast cities. Between Miami Beach, Downtown, Coral Gables, the Grove, Ft. Lauderdale etc., no city in the South can compare to it. Perhaps, New Orleans, but on a much, much smaller scale. Miami is now, what Atlanta was 10 years ago....the sheer amount of building going on is crazy.

I agree...Miami (and South Florida in general) is undergoing a transformation that will very soon catapult it into a much greater level of cosmopolitan-ism (not that it doesn't have alot of that now) Just thinking about how much offers know (in terms of a really urban experience) and how much more it'll have in a few years always brings joy to my heart:)

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wooow amazing aerials and pics thnx everyone!

Great thread.

I love the art deco architecture!

There is no place else like it in the world.

Beauty, Decadance, Growth, and an environment on the edge. I used to work as a waiter for one of the trendynew cutting edge restraunts back in 1993. Our uniform was sandles, a soroong and a pen behind our ear so they could sign the credit card receipt. I had fun!

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Outstanding photography from a very impressive place!!! Thanks for posting these wonderful shots here.

great pictures. miami beach is a nice place.

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Great additions to the thread. Where is this hood located? Looks very photogenic.

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This is a GREAT photo thread.

I went to Miami a year ago. It is a very colorful city to say the least. I was floored by the sheer coolness factor of the entire Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area. The various architeture is stunning. I'm not really a fan of Art Deco, but after visiting Miami, I'm slowly beginning to appreciate it.

This is where I insert an obligatory Vice City comment.

^^haha...that reminds me of a pet peeve I have....I'm in Philly for college now, and for the first few days of school everytime I told someone I'm from Miami, they'd break out into song..."Welcome To City, where the heat is on, all night on the beach till the break of dawn...Welcome to Miami, Bienvenido a Miami!!"

It gets annoying when you have to hear it multiple times a day...hehe

Texasboy...^^that pic up there is from the SoFi District(South of Fifth), west of Washington

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Great pic.

Nick and Jessica have went to Miami Beach so what watched this show on TV.

The architecture is out of this world. I love it down there. :)

I love Miami and the beaches!! If only you guys had seen it in 1980. Then you really would appreciate all thats happened in the past 25 years. I remember when the News Cafe opened.

Amazing.. Thanks for the pictures.

I love Miami and the beaches!! If only you guys had seen it in 1980. Then you really would appreciate all thats happened in the past 25 years. I remember when the News Cafe opened.


Phila I saw it in the 80's. It was run down and dirty, and there was a lot of crime. In fact people didnt go to south beach at night. I remember the local news makeing a big deal about opening a park down there and revitalizing the area. I never imagined that it would come back so strong. The whole beach was tired then, but I liked it. My brother, friends and I used to spend a lot of time in Surfside, it was very quiet there so it was nice. :)

Miami Beach just goes to show that urban revitalization programs can work very well, when private interests get involved. Plus Miami Beach has the extra bonus of having a great location.

Agreed A.O.
The people at the City of Miami Beach are the best! Many people are amazed by the revitalization of MB, and frankly, I'm amazed that it ever fell to neglect. But boy did it ever.
This is an Urban Planning case study and a brilliant move....one of the catalysts to the revitalization happened when Ocean Drive was shifted to the East. Prior to that the Ocean Drive buildings were hotels with little restaurants in the lobbies (look at the the sidewalk in the "chainsaw scene" in Scarface). Once you shift the street to the East and enlarge the sidewalks width you now have changed the use!!! These buildings are now restaurants with hotels on top of them. Activitiy begets activity...restaurants are filled and hotel rooms are filled.
Notice that the buildings south of the Performing Arts Center on Biscayne are all using this model. The Biscayne Blvd. beautification project includes shifting the Boulevard to the East and enlarging the sidewalks in front of these major condos. BRILLIANT!! :cheers:
Ocean Drive also implemented their own Association that levied a special tax on the the food and beverage receipts and gave a vote to each business...they used the money to clean gum off the sidewalks at sunrise and to provide undercover security to aid the MBPD.
The incredible economic engine of Ocean Drive was inspiration to redevelop Lincoln Road. When I moved here in 1992, there were 4 businesses worth visiting (Lazy Lizard Lounge rocked!!!) and the rest were boarded up.
Really, the quality of life here is absolutely amazing!

The main problem with Miami Beach is the ridiculous real estate prices (good if you managed to buy in the 80's and early/mid 90's, bad if you are trying to buy anything now).

The other parts that I really hate are the traffic and the parking. You fucking have to pay to park almost anywhere on the beach and it annoys the hell out of me.

I also think the retail on Miami Beach sucks for the most part. It's way too expensive and tourist trappy for my tastes.

That's not to say, Miami Beach isn't gorgeous. I adore the ocean, but if I had a choice Aventura/Sunny Isles Beach would be so much more convenient to live.

Much more reasonable real estate in the older condos and easy access to Aventura Mall and all the big box retail you could imagine...Target, Circuit City, Best Buy, Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble, etc.

It's also on county line and only 20-30 minutes to both downtown Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Oh and parking is free in Aventura. :)

About Miami Beach
One of the premiere beach destinations in North America, Miami Beach is separated from the city of Miami and Florida's mainland by Biscayne Bay. Born in 1913, the city is famous for the superb Art-Deco Historic District near South Beach and is increasingly becoming a city of high-rise condominiums, apartments, and hotels.

Population
89,312 in city and 5,288,796 in metro

Area
18 km² (7 mi²)

Emporis: http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/ci/?id=102533

City of Miami Beach Website: http://www.miamibeachfl.gov/

Wow. Great pics from a great city.

Miami Beach Project # 1

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The Bath Club
5937 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Type: Villas & Condos
Units: 1 - 5 bedrooms
Square Footage: 1,904 - 4,135
Total Units: 6 Villas & 112 Tower Residences

The Bath Club will be One of South Florida’s most elite and prestigious residential address offering only the finest features, services and amenities to a privileged few. Located directly along the Atlantic Ocean on Miami Beach’s famed Millionaire’s Row, just minutes from both South Beach and Bal Harbor, this gated, 5.3 acre enclave will be home to only 107 luxurious tower residences and six ocean-side villas.

Amenities: Including a swimming pool with lap lanes, European-style clay tennis courts, a health club with a spa menu, gorgeous walking gardens throughout and more. Services akin to those of a 5-star hotel, such as a full-service concierge, valet, 24-hour security, and the finest restaurant dining, catering and in-residence dining are all at your command. Privacy, privilege, perfection... they can be yours at The Bath Club.

Villas: These Mediterranean four-story homes feature utmost grace and refinement. A grand marble foyer introduces the Great Room, which contains one of the home’s three masonry fireplaces. A winding staircase takes you to a fourth-level Observation Room, where the view spans over 500 feet of sand and aquamarine shoreline. Ultimate comfort is the essence of the third-level Master Suite, which includes an enormous Dressing Room as well as a Morning Kitchen. In the Master Kitchen, appliances such as a Sub-Zero refrigerator, a floor-to-ceiling wine cooler and a Viking stainless steel electric range are sure to meet the needs of the most discriminating gourmet. And, with their doors of glass opening discreetly onto wide, open terraces, the Villas take the fullest possible advantage of their coveted oceanfront location. Imagine – as the morning sun lifts into a pastel sky – greeting the day from your private infinity-edge pool, whose serene colors blend seamlessly with the Atlantic Ocean beyond.

Tower Residenses:112 unparalleled, ocean-front condominiums on nearly 5 acres on Miami Beach– 8 distinctive floor plans ranging from 1,904 sf to 4,135 sf

Miami Beach Project # 2

Terra Beachside Villas
6000 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Type: Lofts
Units: 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms
Number of Floors: 6 Stories

Terra Beachside Villas Website: http://www.terra-beachsidevillas.com/home.htm

Terra Beachside Villas:
Terra Beachside will be located on Millionaire's Row and be designed by award winning firm of Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership. Just steps from the beach this ultra modern lofts are expansive, with soaring 20' ft ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto large balconies, offering open spaces with endless amenities and choices.

Features:
-On Millionaire's Row
-Steps from the Beach
-9'- 20" high ceilings
-Roof-top terraces with glass railings - Wind Unit
-Private Gardens - Earth Unit
-Recessed lighting in halls and kitchens
-Solar Tinted Windows
-Fire Protection Sprinkler System
-Spacious Walk-in Closets
-Wonderful Master Bedroom Suites
-All Major Rooms Open to Balconies
-Efficient Central Air Conditioning and Heating System
-Decora® light switches
-Internet/CAT 5 cable ready

Lofts Features:
-Outdoor Amenities
-Landscaping designed by EGS2, Bill Eager, ASLA, Landscape Architect
-Reflection Pool
-Tropical landscaped pool deck and grounds
-Heated swimming pool
-Pool deck with pool furniture & restrooms facilities

Building Features:
-Building designed by award winning firm of Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership.
-3-Level Recreation - spa, aerobics, meeting areas
-Exquisite Grand - 6 Story Atrium
-Controlled Atrium Access
-Spectacular Porte-Cochere
-Floor-thru, flow- thru units
-Security Entry System
-Secured access parking garage
-Mail Room

Miami Beach Project # 2

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^^^ Damn. We all know it wont look like the rendering though.

Miami Beach Project # 3

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Museum Caliber Sky Residences
6000 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
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Developer: BSG Development
Architect: Sieger-Suarez Architectural Partnership
Structural engineering: Crouse Honderich & Mosbat Consulting Engineers Inc.
Wind surveyor: Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.

This new project is going to be 25 floors and going to be completed sometime in 2005.

Miami Beach Project # 4

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Murano Grande (Official name Murano Grande at Portofino)
400 Alton Road
Miami Beach, Florida

Summary: http://www.kafka-franz.com/murano-grande-condos.htm or
http://www.miamicondocommando.com/MuranoGrande.htm

Type: Luxury Condos
Units: 1, 2, 3 & 4 bdrms
Building Height: 24, 30, 36 Floors

Developer: The Related Group of Florida
Architect: Sieger-Suarez Architectural Partnership
General Contractor: John Moriarty & Associates
Facade Consultant: IBA Consultants
Wind surveyor: Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc.

Murano Grande, a contemporary work of art, this 3-tiered residential tower, rising 25, 31, and 37 floors, is optimally located just south of Fifth Street. Over 700 feet of magnificent Bay frontage on a 4.1 acre site. 270 residences, each with 9 foot high ceilings, Including: 2 penthouses, 7 Bay homes and 6 Town homes. Sunrise. Sunset. Have it all from anyone of its incredible residences.

Completed 2003.

Miami Beach Project # 5

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The Bentley
540 West Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
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Type: Luxury Condos
Units: 1,2 & 3 Bedrooms
Building Height: 25 Stories
Number of Units: 170

Developer: BOV Development
Architect: Arquitectonica
General Contractor: Keystone Construction Group
Project Management: PBS&J
Facade Engineering: Starnet International Corporation

THE BENTLEY BAY was designed by the world-famous firm Arquitectonica, it is a 25 story work of art in glass. It's curved twin towers are reminiscent of a magnificent Yacht under full sail. From this remarkable building you have a spectacular 180 degree views of Miami's Skyline and the Atlantic Ocean. The Bentley Bay is destined to become one of the most coveted residential towers in South Beach!

Building Amenities:
-A brand new 170 luxury condominiums overlooking Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami from South Beach.
-2 tower building, 25 stories with a unique sail like profile designed by the prestigious architectural firm Arquitectonica.
-Only 3 to 4 condominiums per floor.
-Magnificent Porte-cochére featuring a water cascade and a panoramic view of Star Island.
-Elegantly appointed 4-story and 2-story lobbies
-24-hour valet service, concierge and the discreet presence of security personnel.
-Imported Italian Marble in lobby areas.
-All common areas beautifully decorated by Italian designer Armando Albeldas.
-Beautifully landscaped garden terrace with scenic views of Biscayne Bay, Star Island and downtown Miami.
-Landscaped deck on level 5 with infinity edge swimming pool and 2 large whirlpool Jacuzzi's.
-State-of-the-art fitness center with spa, massage room, sauna and steam room.
-5 level covered garage with 24-hour valet parking.

Bentley North Tower
Construction Started: 2000
Construction Finished: 2004
Floor: 24

Bentely South Tower
Construction Started: 2000
Construction Finished: 2005
Floor: 26

Feel free to speak your opinion on these projects in Miami Beach. More Miami Beach projects to come.

Miami Beach Project # 6

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VilaSol
7744 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Type: Lofts
Units: 1,2 & 3 Bedroom Lofts
Building Height: 5 Stories

Vilasol:
20 Unit Boutique - Loft Style building, directly across the street from the Ocean on Collins Avenue. This building is designed to boast the 18 ft. walls of glass accentuating ceiling heights and the open- loft second story master bedrooms! All units will feature European kitchens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and modern bathrooms.

Amenities:
Rooftop swimming pool and cabanas · Easy Beach access · Across the street from "Altos del Mar" newly renovated city park.

Units:
This building is designed to boast the 18 ft. walls of glass accentuating ceiling heights and the open- loft second story master bedrooms! All units will feature European kitchens, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and modern bathrooms.

I really like this design :) . What do you think???

The main problem with Miami Beach is the ridiculous real estate prices (good if you managed to buy in the 80's and early/mid 90's, bad if you are trying to buy anything now).
Why are high prices a problem? The prices keep people with bad attitudes to live elsewhere. :)

I'm posting a photo thread for you logy... Check out the Miami Beach Sunday Stroll...I had a nice 90 minute walk today that I'd like to share.

I never had to park because everything is in walking distance, true...the traffic was sometimes a challenge....PEDESTRIAN traffic. Seems like everytime I tried to take a nice picture of a building some pretty girl would just get in the way.

The other parts that I really hate are the traffic and the parking. You fucking have to pay to park almost anywhere on the beach and it annoys the hell out of me.

I also think the retail on Miami Beach sucks for the most part. It's way too expensive and tourist trappy for my tastes.

That's not to say, Miami Beach isn't gorgeous. I adore the ocean, but if I had a choice Aventura/Sunny Isles Beach would be so much more convenient to live.

Much more reasonable real estate in the older condos and easy access to Aventura Mall and all the big box retail you could imagine...Target, Circuit City, Best Buy, Whole Foods, Barnes and Noble, etc.

It's also on county line and only 20-30 minutes to both downtown Miami and Ft. Lauderdale. Oh and parking is free in Aventura. :)Next Sunday, I'm going to go for a 90 minute walk in Aventura and see what I can see...

Roark post your Miami Beach photos here. I guess post the Aventura photos in the Aventura thread.

Aventura thread: http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=188191

High prices are a problem when you can't afford to live there. lol

I would love to live in a multi-million dollar condo in Continuum or Ill Villaggio, but not everyone can afford such things unfortunately.

And the cheap stuff on miami beach in the 200,000-300,000 range is not that desirable to me. Even the mid-range stuff from 300,000 -500,000 is oftentimes not that good.

I lived in Miami Beach for almost 15 years in the 80's and 90's, so I know how beautiful it can be. I bought a direct oceanfront condo with unobstructed ocean and city views with 1500 sq. ft. on the 19th floor in the 80's for $103,000....sold it long ago but the same unit is probably worth close to $600,000 or $700,000 now.

It's just sad that if I wanted to move back, I wouldn't be able to get anything close to what I had.

What city do you live now logybogy?

I split my time between Gainesville, FL and Sunny Isles Beach.

High prices are a problem when you can't afford to live there. lolThat's true...sounds like you should have rented that bad boy out!
I am more than thrilled to live on Miami Beach (13 years running)..not in Continuum or Il Villagio, but in a modest deco pad (for the last 8 years) with old leaky windows and no dishwasher.
Given the choice, I'd rather be able to live in this location without a valet or a security guard, and even get me haircut less than have to to live in any other place.
Please see the "Sunday Stroll" thread I just posted.
It's not for everyone, but the quality of Urban life here is beyond compare...(as he sips his smoothie made from fresh Mangos purchased on Lincoln Road this afternoon).

south beach is nice but theres to much eye candy
i would get in trouble every other day if i lived there.

Roark post your Miami Beach photos here. I guess post the Aventura photos in the Aventura thread.


Archit K, There are already threads for everything you just posted...could we please use just those...we really don't need 2 threads for everything:)

nice job with the project descriptions, Archit K. now hook us up & do one for all of the brickell, cbd & uptown buildings :) just kidding man.

i gotta agree with, street, though. we really didn't need new threads for these since we already have threads made for this sort of thing. no biggie, though cause the content was good.

This forum is so disorganized.

6000 INDIAN CREEK DRIVE - Miami Beach

The Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership has long been unrivaled as South Florida's leading architectural firm specializing in luxury residential high-rise design. This year, however, the firm is adding "developer" to its list of credits. Principals Charles Sieger, Jose Suarez and Ronald Gaines have entered into partnership with Ronald Bloomberg, president of Centaur Realty Organization. Together, they've formed BSG Development Corporation, which has just introduced the newest luxury address in Miami Beach - 6000 Indian Creek.

According to Charles Sieger, the move to development was the logical next step for a firm that has been reinventing South Florida's skyline and redefining the concept of luxury high-rise for more than a quarter-century.

The Sieger Suarez Architectural Partnership has, as the centerpiece of its extensive portfolio, millions of square feet of high-rise development with an estimated asset value measured in the billions of dollars. Along the way, the company has won numerous local, regional and national awards for the design of landmark projects that include Portofino Tower, Murano at Portofino and Murano Grande in South Beach; Ocean I/II/III, Pinnacle and Trump Ocean Grande in Sunny Isles Beach; The Ocean Club on Key Biscayne; Hidden Bay and Mystic Pointe in Aventura; Las Olas Riverhouse, Le Hermitage and L'Ambiance in Ft. Lauderdale; Toscana in Highland Beach; and Park Towers at Hughes Center in Las Vegas.

With this track record, it comes as no surprise that Sieger Suarez has become the first choice of high-rise residential developers throughout South Florida as well as nationally and internationally. The firm has achieved this stature by consistently adhering to the highest standards of design and innovation in order to achieve the developer's goals while meeting the end user's needs.

Ronald Bloomberg has been involved in numerous facets of the real estate industry since 1983. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, Mr. Bloomberg worked in New York in the real estate limited partnership finance group of Shearson Lehman Hutton and later with Citicorp Real Estate Inc. In 1990 Mr. Bloomberg relocated to South Florida to oversee the real estate workout department for venerable South Florida developer Turnberry Associates. During his tenure with Turnberry, he was involved in several large-scale residential and commercial workout projects for such major institutions as the Bank of New York, Bank of Tokyo, and the Bank of Canada where altogether over 2,000 residential rental and condominiums units were sold.

In 1993 Mr. Bloomberg started his own investment and brokerage firm where over the years he has engaged in numerous transactions. With a specific emphasis on investments in the South Beach area of Miami Beach, Mr. Bloomberg has a string of successful ventures including the exclusive leasing of the China Grill restaurants and North Western Mutual Life Insurance companies and the sale and finance of several office buildings, hotels and retail space located in the South Florida area. Mr. Bloomberg has also developed and/or converted several mixed-use historic properties and was one of the original pioneers of creating a residential loft style condominium apartment product on Miami Beach.

The relationship between Mr. Bloomberg and Mr. Sieger spans almost 15 years. After several years of talk, the pair established BSG Development Corp. with Sieger’s other partners.

A History of Innovation

By way of example, in the late 1970s, Sieger Suarez pioneered what was then a revolutionary concept- the "floor-through/see-through" unit design whereby the primary living spaces of a condominium are provided with views in two opposing directions. It is a design that remains the gold standard as well as a feature touted in concert with dual sunrise and sunset balconies, a concept also introduced by Sieger & Suarez. Similarly, although direct private elevator access and the elimination of corridors is now de rigueur in five-star towers, that concept, too, was the brainchild of Sieger Suarez in response to homeowner demand for enhanced high-rise privacy. And finally, in the early 1990s, Sieger Suarez was again in the vanguard with the introduction of tiered and winged architectural designs that allow the developer to deliver more prime see-through/floor-through units and end units surrounded on three sides by glass.

According to Jose Suarez, "In designing any residential high-rise, we have to factor in the site and the vision of the developer as well as the tastes and lifestyles of prospective purchasers. The challenge is to design a building that maximizes the views, terrace space and accessibility of every unit so that each home enjoys a premium location."

6000 Indian Creek Makes Its Debut

While Suarez admits that is a big assignment, it can be done and his firm is proving it right now with the introduction of 6000 Indian Creek, a project on which architects Charles Sieger and Jose Suarez are, for the first time, jointly assuming the responsibilities of developer as well as designer.

According to Sieger, the transition from architect to developer has been a seamless one in light of the company's history of success embracing diversification in order to provide a fully integrated range of services. In 1980 GS2 Corporation, a general contracting and construction management company, became a Sieger Suarez affiliate with general contractor Ronald I. Gaines at the helm. Similarly, in 1993, EGS2 Corporation, a full-service landscape architecture and land planning affiliate, became part of the Sieger Suarez family under the direction of President William A. Eager, a longtime member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Notes Charles Sieger, "For the past six years, my partners and I have been talking with Ron Bloomberg about developing a residential project, but it wasn't until this year that all the pieces fell into place. We're developing 6000 Indian Creek on the last and best Intracoastal site along Miami Beach's 'Millionaires' Row.' Furthermore, in terms of real estate development, we've assembled a 'dream team' that brings together award-winning expertise in the areas of design, architecture, construction, real estate investment and residential sales and marketing." Concludes Sieger, "No project ever rose on a more solid foundation of talent and experience than 6000 Indian Creek."

A Lifestyle Without Equal

Living up to its "dream team" pedigree, 6000 Indian Creek promises to deliver a lifestyle unlike anything previously available on Greater Miami's waterfront. Not surprisingly, the tower will be most distinguished by its unparalleled architecture. Destined for landmark status, the glass-enclosed elliptical tower will rise out of a reflecting pool and fountain surrounding the three-story atrium lobby. With a maximum of 42 exclusive residences, there are no more than two units per floor, each featuring sweeping vistas through walls of glass and from wraparound terraces that become successively larger with each floor. Additionally, as one would expect from Sieger Suarez, the floor-through unit designs are equaled only by the sophistication of the detailing and finishes throughout. This extends to the kitchen and bath cabinetry, fixtures and appliance configurations, which far exceeds anything offered as standard by any other condominium developer.

Standard residential floor plans include half-floor 2-bedroom/2-1/2-bath units of 1,300 square feet and full-floor 3-bedroom/3-1/2-bath units of 2,800 square feet. Plans also call for a grand triplex penthouse of more than 5,600 interior square feet, with over 3,000 square feet of balcony and rooftop area. Equally noteworthy, beyond the singular architecture and interior design, 6000 Indian Creek will offer purchasers an ideal location overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic Ocean mere steps to the east and the nonstop excitement of South Beach just five minutes away.

Concludes Charles Sieger, "We're delivering a uniquely intimate and upscale lifestyle that's tailor-made for primary and secondary homebuyers who want a level of luxury that has previously been unavailable in a small building or in units of less than 3,000 square feet. In this respect, 6000 Indian Creek is a first."

With the development of 6000 Indian Creek, the team is finally collaborating on a project which best blends their respective talents and understanding of the marketplace. With 6000 Indian Creek, BSG intends to develop a world class condominium project sure to be the harbinger of what will likely be impressive track record for future development projects.

Miami Beach Project # 3
Website: http://www.6000indiancreek.com/feedback.htm

Western View
http://www.6000indiancreek.com/images/aerial-eastside-crop-clean_copy.jpg

Eastern View
http://www.6000indiancreek.com/images/aerial-westside-crop-clean_copy.jpg

Northern View
http://www.6000indiancreek.com/images/aerial-south-crop-clean_copy.jpg

Southern View
http://www.6000indiancreek.com/images/aerial-northwest-crop_copy.jpg

South Western View
http://www.6000indiancreek.com/images/aerial-northeast-crop_copy.jpg

Miami Beach Project # 7

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=668
Sundance
828 3rd Street
Miami Beach, Florida

Type: Lofts
Units: 2 bdrms, 2.5 Bths
Building Height: 6 Floors
Total Units: 15
Square Footage: 1,255 - 1,488

SUNDANCE CONDOS This extraordinary new building combines superb architecture with luxurious living in a perfect setting.

Known as the Sun and Fun Capital of the world, the South Beach Art Deco District is a one square mile area with more than 650 architecturally significant buildings in the Art Deco, Streamline Modern and Mediterranean Revival Styles. World class dining, entertainment, shopping and brilliant beaches are minutes away with plenty of sidewalk cafes and terraces.

All fifteen magnificent loft town homes and four penthouses offer a two bedroom, two and one-half bath configuration including terraces and rooftops ranging from 230 square feet to 1,475 square feet. Surounded by lush landscaping throughout the entire property.

Amenities:
-Covered Parking
-Security Entrance System w/ intercom access to each unit
-30' heated pool
-whirlpool spa
-Lush garden landscaping
-rooftop terraces
-Contemporary Architecture

Miami Beach Project # 6 and this one ^ look really good. They both get my thumbs up.

I don't even know if its worth posting in this forum b/c its so disorganized. Who are the moderators of skyscrapercity?

Miami Beach Project # 8

http://newconstruction.cc/Loft_Images/TheSetai/setai1.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=669
The Setai
2009 Collins Avenue
(Miami, Florida)

Type: Luxury Condos
Units: Studio, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 bdrms
Building Height: 40 Stories
Total Units: 175

Owner: The Setai Group
Developer: Metropolitan Development Group
Architect: Alayo Architects PC
Architect: Schapiro Associates
General Contractor: Structure Tone, Inc.
Construction Company: Skanska USA Florida Division
Construction Company: Pavarini Construction Southeast, Inc.
Structural Engineering: Raul Puig Group
Facade Consultant: IBA Consultants
Concrete Supplier: J & M Contractors, Inc.

The Setai
Starting with a perfect oceanfront setting in the heart of South Beach, The Setai Group has created a private, luxurious world that is more than a condominium, hotel, and resort - it is a way of life.

The Seta, a seaside oasis with acres of lush gardens and pools, offers a five-star luxury hotel in a fully renovated art deco landmark building, a spectaccular new 40-stroy condominium tower with panoramic views, a lavish spa and health club, and an extraordinary restaurant and bar.

Amenities:
-Valet Parking
-3 Swimming Pools
-24 Hr Concierge
-Room Service
-Resort Area On Beach
-5 Star Restaurant
-Cleaning Services
-Spa
-Health Club

The Setai was topped-out in late December, 2002. Later construction end in 2004. The official name The Setai Hotel and Residences.

Emporis: http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=136713

Starting to get hot in here???

Miami Beach Project # 9

This is my favorite Miami Beach Project.
http://newconstruction.cc/Loft_Images/nauticabig_r3_c2.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=674

Map
http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=675
Nautica Condos
5970 Indian Creek
(Miami Beach)

Type: Luxury Condos
Units: 2, 3 and 4 bdrms
Building Height: 6 Floors
Total Units: 33

Nautica Condos Situated on Millionaires Row, this contemporary development has over 250 feet of frontage on Indian Creek. This unique penthouse residence overlooks the Atlantic Ocean, Indian Creek, Intracoastal Waterway, Miami Beach's largest and most beautiful mansions, the point and pool of AQUA and the city skylines of downtown Miami and Miami Beach. This penthouse residence also includes a huge 2,200 sq.Ft. private roof top deck with its own 10' circular spa and 3 large architectural overhead features.

Amenities:
-Heated roof-top swimming pool overlooking indian Creek and the city skyline
-Sauna & Steam Rooms
-Lounge Deck With Spa, Designer furnishings and wet bar
-Health and fintess center with cardiovascular equipment, Free weights and Exercise stations
-Boat Slips (*subject to approval)
-24 hour manned security with close circuit monitors
-Valet parking Attendant

Does anybody know who design this building?

This forum is so disorganized.Welcome to the forum...thanks for your contributions, but you may want to know that the things you are posting are such old news, that they are likely to misinform people.
Copying information from Emporis and pasting in here is a fruitless...because the information from Emporis is not completely accurate.
But you seem like a highly organized individual.
I don't even know if its worth posting in this forum b/c its so disorganized. Who are the moderators of skyscrapercity?
Are you saying that it is disorganized when you mean to say that you don't understand the organization?
Perhaps you can set up some new threads that are organized to your liking, and loaded up with old and outdated information. That way, overly excited organization freaks can have their place, and people that have been getting cutting edge information and lively rantings can do so as they have been.

Should you chose to keep posting, one courtesy would be for you to get in touch with your hyperlink button...most people in the forum are well aware of the old projects and pictures that you are posting and it would save time and bandwidth, with the hyperlink to the old information remedial forumers and new folks can click on the hyperlink to be brought up to speed.

ouch! cut the guy some slack, roark. they may be older projects, but at least he's trying to add some sort of method to our madness here. i happen to agree with him about this place being disorganized, although it doesn't really bother me too much one way or another.

ouch! cut the guy some slack, roark. they may be older projects, but at least he's trying to add some sort of method to our madness here. i happen to agree with him about this place being disorganized, although it doesn't really bother me too much one way or another.okay...I cut you some slack and thanks again for your contributions.
:)

good man, roark! that's how ya do it. let it all slide. that's the philosophy ya gotta live by on any internet message board.

btw, great sig line. that's as classic a quote as i've seen in a long time.

Miami Beach Project # 10

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=687
Absolute Lofts
6365 Collins Avenue
(Miami, Florida)

Type: Luxury Condos
Units: 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms
Building Height: 63 Stories
Total Units: 386
Square Footage: 998sf to 1,776sf

The ABSOLUT LOFTS are twenty spectacular residences divided in two types of units: ten Garden Lofts (on the second and third level of the building) and ten Penthouse Lofts (on the top two stories). All the Absolut Lofts are two stories high, and feature spectacular open spaces with dramatic 18 feet ceilings matched by oversized floor-to-ceiling windows. There are three different types of floor plans available: Premium (two bedroom - two bath), Superior (two bedroom - two bath) and Supreme (three bedroom - three bath).

Amenities:
-Private covered parking on the first level of the building
-Large sun deck area with a spacious lap-pool and an open-air fitness center
-A "petite concierge" service during the day
-Main entrance secured by intercom system

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=688

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=689

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=690

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=692

Can we change the name of this thread to Miami Beach Development?

Miami Beach Project # 11

http://newconstruction.cc/Loft_Images/Meridian/TheMeridian.jpg
The Meridian Lofts
2001 Meridian Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida

Type: Lofts
Units: Studios, 1 & 2 Bedroom Lofts
Building Height: 5 Stories
Total Units: 111

The Meridian caters to those seeking sophistication, space, comfort and convenience. Located just steps away from Miami Beach’s famed Lincoln Road mall, the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens, and close to schools, banks, churches, synagogues, restaurants and some of the city’s finest cultural and nightlife venues.The Meridian offers buyers a true community-oriented lifestyle.The ultra-modern lofts are expansive, with soaring ceiling heights and floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto large balconies, offering open spaces with endless light and panoramic views of the Miami skyline and the recently renovated 128 acre world class golf course, The Miami Beach Golf Club.

Amenities: The Meridian is not just about space, it's about how that space is used. In the bathroom and the kitchen Poggen Pohl cabinets, stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops have been specifically selected to enhance your loft experience and create an environment that is as special as you are. Our public spaces are just as innovative as our private ones. We've designed a rooftop pool that captures every bit of South Beach's sunlight. A rooftop spa to soak away every bit of stress. And a fitness center to tone every bit of your body. Imagine starting the day with a sunrise swim. Enjoying friends and family beside our private rooftop pool. And then watching the sunset from your personal perch in the sky.

Resident Listing:
-Spacious units with soaring ceiling heights.
-Exposed concrete floors and ceilings
-Floor to ceiling laminated glass windows
-Laundry closet with stackable washer and dryer.
-High efficiency air conditioning and heating.
-Smoke detectors.
-Oversized terraces or balconies, see individual floor plans.

Map:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=693

Miami Beach Project # 12

http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=694
And
http://www.wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=695
Bayview Lofts
Normandy Isle
Miami, Florida

Type: Lofts
Units: Studios, 1 bdrms & 2 bdrms
Building Height: 18 Floors
Total Units: 22
Square Footage: 1,255 - 1,488

BayView Lofts
22 exclusive two-bedrooms, two and a half bathroom residencies with floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views of downtown Miami and Miami Beach.

Loft Features:
-18 ft Ceilings
-Spacious terraces and balconies
-Marble master bathroom with designer bowl sinks and faucets.

Check this out http://www.ci.miami.fl.us/Planning/pages/land_development/LargeScaleDev.asp , this is a site that gives a rundown on every project in Miami.

When I go back home for Spring break, i'll be happy to take pictures of Miami buildings and post them on skyscrapercity.

Starting to get hot in here???
AR-CHIT :) , your hot :eek2: , Bro :) !!!, this is fantastic info, keep it up, I went by the MOSIAC CONDO tower site, :) yesterday, its going Vertical with a huge yellow tower construction crane there, its great , Go Cranes !!! :cheers:
p.s. re-edited this one to lower my caps, lol. :)

Everyone, :) I brought this thread back , because we need some updates on these great projects, if Jason could , add this thread to the projects and construction forum. There's some great info in here and great pictures. Go Cranes !!! :cheers:

has anyone been around continuum II lately? Have they started foundation work? Anything happening with Apogee?

Check this out http://www.ci.miami.fl.us/Planning/pages/land_development/LargeScaleDev.asp , this is a site that gives a rundown on every project in Miami.

we know we were the ones who found that site,actually miaballinboi :)

http://img58.exs.cx/img58/8038/yloucee71xt.jpg
Hey Street :) , how did you get a pic of the back of my wife. shes pissed !!! :bash:
Logybogy :) , Continuum II has statred its foundation , but its taken forever to complete, Apoogee hasn't started yet,but there is ground clearing at the site. :cheers: