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Built by Arquitectonica in 1982 and soon thereafter one of the stars of Miami Vice , this “building with the hole in it” is in danger of being overrun by the rampant construction going on all along Brickell. The “hole” is an ingenious 37-ft (11-m) cube cut out of the building’s center, at the 12th floor. A red spiral staircase and a palm tree draw your attention to it in a delightful way.
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You can’t miss the tropical foliage mosaic. Be sure to notice the building next to it, too.
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Charming mural evoking the simplicity and beauty of Caribbean life.
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I. M. Pei’s striking take on the ziggurat theme so often used in Art Deco, looking for all the world like a stepped stack of CDs in various sizes. It’s especially appealing at night when it’s lit up with vibrant colors.
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Facing each other across lush, manicured gardens, these two structures are the heart of George Merrick’s contribution to “The City Beautiful” (see Biltmore Hotel & Congregational Church).
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Murals adorn the building’s east and west walls. While there, enjoy the amazing public art in the Design District.
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Denman Fink created the mural on the bell tower. The one above the stairs is by John St. John.
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A national treasure of uplifting architecture. In saving it, South Miami Beach not only transformed itself but also inspired a national movement to preserve historic structures.
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Also by Arquitectonica, this playful building takes the frivolity of Deco several steps further. A free-form green-wave tower slices through a cool blue cube, at once evoking both sea and sky, while colorful dancing flotsam seem to inhabit the green wave. The roof is an oasis, with sprouting trees.
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Inspired by the famous belfry (formerly, under the Moors, a minaret for a mosque) of Seville’s vast Cathedral. A museum is located in the lobby.
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