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Architecture of Impression
An Interview with Rene Gonzalez
Rene Gonzalez is one of Florida’s leading architects. His buildings are made to leave a lasting impression and his design process involves rigorous questioning and testing. Contemporary and minimal, inviting and detailed, his art-inspired works have received numerous awards and are widely published. Gonzalez’s commissions range from museums and art installations to ultra-luxury homes including the 20,000 square foot, $55 million residence on Indian Creek Island that is currently under construction. Educated in Florida and California, Rene Gonzalez has worked with Richard Meier and Mark Hampton before establishing his successful practice in Miami. Read More
Asian Contemporary
An Interview with Gary Fell
Gary Fell is the owner of GFAB, a progressive architectural firm located in Bali, Indonesia. The firm’s portfolio is a master class in elegant and sustainable design. Their work in Southeast Asia takes full advantage of the area’s tropical climate with designs that explore the intimate connection between building and site. Read More
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Grounded Trans-discipline
A Conversation with Snøhetta’s Craig Dykers
Craig Dykers is one of Snøhetta’s two partners and he is currently serving as the director of Snøhetta’s New York City Office. Together with Kjetil Thorsen, he cofounded this cutting edge Norwegian firm. Dykers maintains a trans-disciplinary practice of architecture, landscape, and interior design that has gained a worldwide reputation. We spoke with him following the firm’s receipt of the Mies Van der Rohe Architecture Award in Barcelona. Read More
Miami In the Spotlight
The Current State of Building Development
Just a few years ago, the city of Miami shined brightly in the international spotlight as one of the major construction and development centers in the US. Fueled by low interest rates, high speculation, relaxed banking standards, and a growing housing bubble, tens of thousands of units were proposed and slated for construction throughout the city. The local economy was roaring as domestic and international investors, speculators, and developers descended on Miami. Read More
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MiMo Beach Boys
Treading Lightly in “Sandy” Footsteps of Iconic Lapidus
NBWW RE-DESIGNING THE MIAMI BEACH SKYLINE FROM THE EARLY 90’S THROUGH TODAY
Almost half a century ago, revolutionary, though often criticized architect Morris Lapidus crafted, almost single-handedly, the skyline that would make South Beach and its architecture legendary. Today, the partners of Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates (NBWW) are the new revolutionaries, leading the architectural design industry in landmark restoration and the reinstatement of Miami Modernism (MiMo) with a 21st century touch. Read More
Broader Goals
Perkin+Will's Commitment to Sustainable Design
Building a more environmentally stable future requires two things: vision and experience. Perkins+Will has advocated sustainable design since Larry Perkins and Phil Will founded the company in 1935, and the firm has been designing award-winning sustainable buildings ever since. Read More
1450 Brickell
The New Icon in Miami’s Financial District
Located at the entrance to Miami’s financial district, 1450 Brickell rises 35 stories above the southwest corner of 15th Road and Brickell Avenue. This building is the newest addition to the Miami skyline and it occupies one of the most valuable parcels of land in the city. Read More
