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Miami Beach – Last Day of Art Deco Weekend

Today is the last day of Art Deco Weekend on Miami Beach.  Take advantage of our glorious Miami weather (Boston had a high of 26% yesterday)  and head to the beach to learn about our backyard.  Events and tours start at 10:00 a.m. so if you are a football fan, you still have plenty of time to tour and get home for the Patriot/Jets game at 4:30.  Or better yet, enjoy it at one of the many restaurant/bars, such as the Clevelander,  Big Pink or just about any other bar on the beach!

Tags: Art Deco architecure, Miami Beach, Miami Beach Condos, Things to do in Miami

Miami Beach Condos Have Many Different Architectural Styles

There are so many different styles of architecture on Miami Beach, it is no wonder that just about anyone can find their ideal building or home on the Beach.  From the Art Deco and post war buildings of passed decades to the current luxurious high rises, there are plenty of options in all price ranges for condo buyers.

Tags: Art Deco architecure, Miami Beach Real Estate

Historic-Homes Tour

As part of November’s Miami’s Celebrate Architecture + Design 2009, the Historic Preservation Association of Coral Gables Home Tour is offering a self-guided tour today from noon to 4 with a lecture reception at 10:45 a.m. at Hava Head, a 1936 home built for Charles Baker.  Tickets can be purchased at the start of the tour at 4320 Santa Maria Street for $30.

Tags: Art Deco architecure, Coral Gables, Things to do in Miami

The Architecural Diversity of South Florida’s Real Estate

One of the many things I enjoy about living in South Florida is it’s cultural diversity, but I never appreciated the architectural diversity until I started driving around taking pictures for this blog.  Thanks to George Merrick, we have the Old Spanish style that graces Coral Gables and is sprinkled throughout South Florida.  Our proximity to the Florida Keys resulted in Key West-style homes, though the ones in Miami-Dade County are significantly larger than the original Key West homes.  In downtown Miami we have amazingly modern skyscrapers such as the Espiritu Santo Plaza/Conrad Hotel building, Four Seasons, and the Jade.  Miami Beach, known for its Art Deco and Mimo architectural styles, also has modern, Miami-chic style homes, some of the most spectacular on  Dilido, Rivo Alto, Palm, Star, or one of the other islands.  What’s your architectural style?  No matter what it is you can probably find it in South Florida.

Tags: Art Deco architecure, Miami Beach, MiMo architecure, Old Spanish Homes