Weird, theres more renderings of this from ssp that were posted by dylan leblanc,

it would have also the marlins stadium. and is supposedly 2600 feet.

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/643/28miami07.jpg
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/643/28miami03.jpg
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/643/28miami04.jpg
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/643/28miami06.jpg
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/643/28miami05.jpg

what do you think? especially with more of these renderings, and a ballpark in downtown thats hott. :cheers:

ball park looks nice,bldg is ugly and traffic would be horrible on biscayne

i would just wanna see what the faa would think of this project loool

the ballpark does look pimp
but what kind of purpose would that building have? It would over-dominate the rest of the skyline, and probably get in the way of flight paths. Besides, it's ugly & doesn't fit Miami architecture whatsoever.

I would say that its a pretty cool concept, but it would never work. The stadium is already worked out for near the Orange bowl, thats not going to change. This building would cost a fortune. I dont think it is 2600 feet tall either, its maybe a little over two times the size of 900 (in the background?) and that is 700 something feet. And those must be some really big trees on the building. Never happen.

I think the concept is pretty good too. The renderings are very nice. Job well done 'Alex Rosman', whoever that is. I like the spires! they're like a good 2/5ths of the building!! It would make an insane impact on the skyline, especially cause you could see it all over the city probably. But it probably wouldnt work. Traffic would be beyond bad and its just too tall to be functional it seems. We can always dream though...

if only...

It looks great, It'll be a great addition to the skyline, The signature building Miami needs. Chances of happening?? very very slim, but who knows maybe someone outthere is thinking on something over 1000 ft. Let's keep our fingers cross.

i would just wanna see what the faa would think of this project loool
That's True MIAballinboi :) , the F.A.A. ( Fellows Are Aliens ) :bash: would Not allow their Air Space interrrupted by such a height, 750 Feet at the Most in that Area. :sleepy:

If the FAA is sooo stringent, why would anyone waste their time designing a structure that would never be approved? It seems like a waste of time and $$. Otherwise, regarding design, its no more of a drastic departure from the rest of Miami's architecture than the WTC was from Lower Manhattan, or the Hancock was from the rest of Chicago. I wish they would build it-- it just doesn't seem probable.

prob some architecture students final project or something...

i agree with the mad hatter. ballpark is nice, but that building looks like it would be such an eyesore.

...

Roark, did it tell how much the project was estimated to cost?

Roark, did it tell how much the project was estimated to cost? a little over $4.5 Billion cost and over $10 Billion value

and you say there is pretty much no chance of this happening?
id be willing to donate to the cause

^ That oughta push it over the top.

my 50 bux pay from doin the scoreboard after skol will make all the differnce dale, and i do not appreciate ur sarcasm

Have you any news about Verticus? Is change, that it been build?

Verticus will not be built. It's been dead for years now.

Damage.

Have you any news about Verticus? Is change, that it been build?

VERTICUS! was built and then quickly imploded one sunny October afternoon. We shall never forget her.

It is a strategy for a developer to make a name for themselves to say that they are going to build the tallest building ever.

Verticus! was Larry King's fortress of evil, we were saved when Telly Savalas was able to infiltrate the tower and defeat Larry's Suspender Monster. That is one reason Miami will forever be indebted to Telly the Great.

Verticus! was Larry King's fortress of evil, we were saved when Telly Savalas was able to infiltrate the tower and defeat Larry's Suspender Monster. That is one reason Miami will forever be indebted to Telly the Great.

No truer words were ever spoken, my friend.

Although we all wept when VERTICUS! was reduced to a pile of smoldering steel and glass rubble, the alternative was unthinkable. Larry King could simply not be allowed to rule Miami unimpeded---especially in suspenders and semi-nude on a balcony. Savalas was experienced in covert operations and he came through like a champ.

Yes, VERTICUS! must now rest in our collective 'what might have been' category but when one door closes another opens.

Construction on "Jeannie Tower" (1430 Brickell) starts June, 2010...

http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.com/image/A7710/77108/300_77108.jpg

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=94038

http://gd.dayoo.com/img/2005-10/15/xin_021002150946723270422.jpg

^^ That's the building located at 420 Hazey Drive right?

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=94038

http://gd.dayoo.com/img/2005-10/15/xin_021002150946723270422.jpgI think I saw that building in Opa-Locka,if not Opa-Locka's new tallest for 2010

http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=94038

http://gd.dayoo.com/img/2005-10/15/xin_021002150946723270422.jpg
It's the world's largest water bong!!!! :D

Anyone heard of the Miapolis?

Similar to the Vertical City.

Mike

Whoever came up with this has a little bit too much time on his/her hands...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U738MYMkk_I

yeah I googled the Miapolis project and found a few pages discussing it. None of the pages seem to be real or any hard facts or document in regards to the visionary project. More like pure fantasy from my perspective. Would be nice. I don't know about the 7,000 car parking garage that was decribed on one page. YIKES!

The two interesting observations I made were the 2009 copyright date at the end and the phallic look it has, testicles and all. :yes:

Are we supposed to allow them to take away our beloved Jungle Island for this joke? I won't allow it!

Whoever came up with this has a little bit too much time on his/her hands...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U738MYMkk_I

Yeah, some of the script is pretty funny. Probably some kind of student project?

I'll only accept it if the parking pedestal reaches at least 50 stories.

Jeez, That is disgusting. It is as if someone just took a huge turd. At one point in the video they were talking about putting some pharoahesque rooms. I love Egypt but this is to much. And the name eugh. Lame. Fail. Bring Back VERTICUS :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Wasn't there one part in there about being able to buy "the finest in meats and cheeses" at the complex, or something to that effect? You gotta love it. :lol:

But agreed...bring back VERTICUS!

You think with as creative as that is they would have came up with a better name.

You all are just a bunch of nimby's. This is the future of urban living. Get out of the way of progress! If you don't want to join me for drinks in the rotating sky lounge, you don't have to, but please don't deprive our children of the possbility of Miapolis.

Bring on the dancing fountains!

You all are just a bunch of nimby's. This is the future of urban living. Get out of the way of progress! If you don't want to join me for drinks in the rotating sky lounge, you don't have to, but please don't deprive our children of the possbility of Miapolis.

Bring on the dancing fountains!

The "Dancing Fountains" are definitely a highlight. The video also makes it clear that this would be free aspect viewable by all.

Picture 'Jan and Dave Omaha' in town for a holiday. Miapolis was a whirlwind for the couple---the experience of a lifetime---but after laying out big bucks for fine meats and cheeses their budget needs a break.

Enter the "Dancing Fountains." All cares washed away in a free, orgasmic frenzy of light and sound.

With the addition of 'Telly Savalas Island' this will be the greatest urban project in history---even greater than the epic and challenging ski slopes of Dubai.

Get lost, nimby's.

The dancing fountains may also be just enough to make you forget that the transit plaza doesn't seem to include any transit.

I also liked how when they were talking about the private beach they showed a couple embraced in the solitude of an empty beach. Bullshit! That beach is going to be tiny and there's going to be THOUSANDS of people on that island. Jan and Dave Omaha may be able to stake out a few square feet for themselves, but not much more.

This appears to be a little more elaborate than a student project though. www.miapolislp.com has a list of partners that, if not just an elaborate hoax, is a pretty solid group.

This proposal is perfect in my opinion; quality design that would bring the world's tallest building back to the US, in Miami, no less, while at the same time being ripe for satire. Few buildings can boast equal levels of architectural and comedic value.

The dancing fountains may also be just enough to make you forget that the transit plaza doesn't seem to include any transit.



I stand corrected. Apparently, Miapolis will boast trolley service to PAC, Bayside and South Beach.

zip-lines from the top would be more fun.

Did anybody actually watch the whole thing?

Did anybody actually watch the whole thing?

I did. And I've scheduled a viewing party for friends and family for this Friday night. All are welcome.

I heard they're making it into an IMAX film.

:lol:

I did. And I've scheduled a viewing party for friends and family for this Friday night. All are welcome.

I heard they're making it into an IMAX film.

LOL. Good one. I'll bring the cyanide pills then :lol:

This appears to be a little more elaborate than a student project though. www.miapolislp.com has a list of partners that, if not just an elaborate hoax, is a pretty solid group.Yeah, it does...like a graduate school project!
The hard copies of the Verticus business plan was floating around a few years ago and followed the same formula as the Miapolis project. Looking at the Verticus plan, it appeared that the creator(s) had covered nearly all the bases; architects, financiers, engineers, sales & marketing, environmental, traffic studies, etc.
Given all the private/pubic interaction necessary the plans would never fly. But they are good plans, and thorough.
People spent a great deal of time to create them...That can mean only one thing...the plans were created by idealistic students under age 30!!!

You think with as creative as that is they would have came up with a better name.


How about..., The Magic City Tower ..., or something to that effect...,

This appears to be a little more elaborate than a student project though. www.miapolislp.com has a list of partners that, if not just an elaborate hoax, is a pretty solid group.

This proposal is perfect in my opinion; quality design that would bring the world's tallest building back to the US, in Miami, no less, while at the same time being ripe for satire. Few buildings can boast equal levels of architectural and comedic value.
Apparantly miapolislp.com was a development site. I see progress at the new site www.miapoliscity.com. I hope this takes off, we need the jobs here in South Florida.

Verticus was nicer. I liked the blue rather than this ugly brown gold thing. They can't take Jungle island away!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y61/Sotomon3/Miapolis.jpg

http://www.miamiinvest.com/imagez/future/28miami07.jpg

Verticus was nicer.

Agreed...and remember that it must always be written as VERTICUS! for proper effect. :cheers:

I still think Bicentennial is the proper home for the Marlins...

miapolisvs.VERTICUS!

It would make a great lighthouse for the cruise ships coming in to the port.

or a satellite to communicate to the outer ET's

It would make a great lighthouse for the cruise ships coming in to the port.

I thought we were going to use the 600-foot Telly Savalas statue for that purpose...

I'm a Business Major, and just the fact that they have a section on the website called "Business Plan" and the different sections like "economic impact" makes it look like a school project. Pretty good one at that! Like someone else said, maybe graduate school. They always make us do this kind of stuff for my classes, find out all the different aspects of creating a fictitious business.

Although this looks nice and everything, it's just too much. It's redundant. Let's say this is far in the future, it would be better situated somewhere inside the ocean, as the technology becomes safer for underwater living.

I'm a Business Major, and just the fact that they have a section on the website called "Business Plan" and the different sections like "economic impact" makes it look like a school project. Pretty good one at that! Like someone else said, maybe graduate school. They always make us do this kind of stuff for my classes, find out all the different aspects of creating a fictitious business.

Although this looks nice and everything, it's just too much. It's redundant. Let's say this is far in the future, it would be better situated somewhere inside the ocean, as the technology becomes safer for underwater living.

As you probably know, IKEA is featuring their "underwater living" furniture line this holiday season. My new sectional couch has proven to be a popular gathering place for both friends and yellowtail snappers.

Also, please know that VERTICUS! is serious business here. :cheers:

miapolisvs.VERTICUS!

It doesn't make sense anymore to separate them like this, since the latest plans call for one to be built on top of the other. Financing is already in place, and once the developers can figure out which will be the top and which will be the bottom, they will break ground. They're seeking suggestions for names for the new project right now, as well....

It doesn't make sense anymore to separate them like this, since the latest plans call for one to be built on top of the other. Financing is already in place, and once the developers can figure out which will be the top and which will be the bottom, they will break ground. They're seeking suggestions for names for the new project right now, as well....

I'll go with Vertimiapolis.

As you probably know, IKEA is featuring their "underwater living" furniture line this holiday season. My new sectional couch has proven to be a popular gathering place for both friends and yellowtail snappers.

Also, please know that VERTICUS! is serious business here. :cheers:

I mean something like Hydroplis in Dubai.
http://www.hydropolis.com/

http://anandatriratna94.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/hydropolis-dubai-underwater-hotel-architecture-project.jpg

The building is awful and the locations is worthless.

But the idea of the worlds tallest structure in Miami? Sure thing!
It would surely end the "which skyline is the best"-debate for quite a while. :)

"Hydrovertimiapolis?"

Someone needs to lock this useless thread.