Miami Architects has been at the forefront of Chic and Nouveau since its inception dating back to Carl Fisher and his dreams of what Miami would be. Its newness and bold look has been evident through the eras. Never the same, always changing and ever adapting to its surroundings. Its visual difference is unlike any other city and noticeable from building to building. And its skyline forms a kaleidoscope of innovative style which is candy to our eyes creating an ambiance of function. And pleasure for those who live there and for the tourist Mecca it has become.
In its palm fringed avenues with scantily dressed residents Miami has become the dream commission of world known designers particularly in the downtown and beach areas. The buildings are lively with airy and spacious connections becoming world renown. And are constantly reinventing themselves while holding on to its cultural influence.
Carl Fisher got the credit for Miami Beaches’ adaptation of Mediterranean architecture. And soon after architects influenced by the Art Deco movement of Europe moved to the Magic city to apply their designs to the tropical feel and look of the city. The buildings became streamlined with a nautical flair that accompanied the sea, sun and surf. The hum drum of the past was out and the new and bold became its signature. The materials of the past were put aside for a newer and lighter look with the use of Stucco, Terrazzo and glass to name a few.
From the Mangrove swamps and Palm, Pine, and live Oak forests Miami was transform into a visual paradise dream up from the minds of innovative and forward thinking designers willing to let go of the norm. Miami’s architecture was not only functional but became visually sensual to enjoy at every turn. Which brought tourists in by the millions creating its well known pedestrian atmosphere.
Recently Miami’s architecture with its resident icons, the Fontainebleau Hotel and the Eden Roc were renamed – MiMo – for Miami Modern. But in this modern age of travel and easy access too many destinations. And the economical collapse of the 70’s and 80’s Miami lost its luster and some of its influence. In the late 70’s Miami’s Art Deco district of the past was put on the National Historic Registry. And the area was restore to prominence making it Chic and shifting thought back to the Magic City. Once again bringing back people and value to the once forlorn area which had fallen into decay.