900-Foot Cranes Submitted To FAA For Baccarat Construction Site

Plans for two new construction cranes have been submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration for the Baccarat Residences site in Brickell.

The filing was made on March 15.

One of the cranes is planned to reach a top height of 887 feet above ground and 889 feet above sea level, the filing states.

The second crane is planned to reach a top height of 906 feet above ground and 908 feet above sea level.

Construction has been underway since last year. A site work permit was issued in September, and a phased vertical permit was issued on January 17

The permanent height of Baccarat Residences is planned at 75 stories, or 848 feet above ground and 852 feet above sea level.

A second tower on the property is also under construction. That building will have 506 apartments in a 44-story tower.

 

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Cover the Podiums
1 month ago

why do they never show all 3 towers lol

Anonymous
1 month ago

Maybe they know they won’t be built? Just as well, too. Sell the lots and let a real developer and architect design something worthy of the location.

Anon
1 month ago

The second tower is already moving along, will be done before Baccarat.

Anonymous
1 month ago

So happy this development is proceeding as planned! Major win for YIMBYism.

Anonymous
1 month ago

I hope they respect the archaeological site and the people of Miami by transforming the riverwalk into a top-notch destination with retail, restaurants, and wide promenades, while also opening up the corridor under the Brickel Bridge with green spaces on both sides.

KRR
1 month ago

Not sure how this “respects the archaeological site”, but yeah, it would be amazing if they continued to develop the much needed riverwalk area

Anonymous
1 month ago

Honoring the ancient site, Miami could feature a giant circle monument, a recreation of the ancient structure, within a lush green space. The exhibit could extend into the interior space, showcasing images and artifacts. This would be complemented by world-class shopping and restaurants lining the expansive riverfront promenade, mirroring Dubai’s success. Our riverfront could be further enhanced similarly by giving much more attention to public space. If Dubai can do it, so can Miami.

Anonymous
1 month ago

It would be cool if they hired all the people from the original tribe and did ceremonial dances for the public to watch at dusk.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The right mix of amenities along the riverfront would certainly be welcomed by both residents and visitors. Hopefully “they” can get it right.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Can they simply replace the massive waterfront parking garage with a green park, exhibition space, and riverfront promenade as agreed with the city regarding the archaeological site? Hopefully, they’ll unveil accurate new renderings soon for us to admire!

Anonymous
1 month ago

Will all 3 buildings share the same amenities? If not, I’m not sure how the’yre going to fit all 3 podiums with nice pools and everything in such a small space. This location is nice enough to create a 3-tower-complex such as the amazing Icon next doors.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Except Icon has a lot of green space and expansive bay walk with waterfront restaurants – this location needs better pedestrian focus.

Anonymous
1 month ago

How is this answering the question?

Anonymous
1 month ago

Answer: There won’t be 3 towers.

Friends of Elaine
1 month ago

It will be a pleasure watching this beautiful building go up. Immigration used to have a large office there to process people for citizenship.

CERTIFIED BRICKELL BOY
1 month ago

Will I still be able to take my tinder dates to capital grille??!!!?!!! Help!!!!

Anonymous
1 month ago

Yep! The third building (notably NOT a park or museum) will eventually replace Capital Grille, but won’t be built for another few years.

Anonymous
1 month ago

No the third lot has been designated as historic, probably only a concession because it’s equally historic and it will frame the bridge to have green space on both sides.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Not entirely true. The development is still in progress so there will absolutely be a third tower on this lot, but the developer will be required to incorporate some sort of commemorative piece to the ancient site. This won’t amount to much, and definitely not green space. See the Met 1 development as an example of what we can expect.

Anonymous
1 month ago

This appears to be wishful thinking from someone misinformed, yet I doubt anyone involved wishes it “won’t amount to much.” It will likely become a landmark destination for Miami, offering something surprising and completely innovative for this statement space at the inlet where we typically see lighthouses along the grand pedestrian-focused riverfront promenades and green-spaces.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Lmao The wishful thinking is exactly what you just posted. Please post your sources showing this will become green space and/or that the third tower won’t rise as planned.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The Hyatt rendering shows plans for the green space across the river, which makes sense given the narrow outdated bridge there, and I recall a decision saying the third lot can’t be built on because it’s historical. So it’s just logical to think developer will do something useful with it that at least benefits the other two towers and the broader location and Miami infrastructure? That’s my hunch. Plus, 2 can be more valuable to investors.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The decision was that the third building must incorporate some sort of commemorative piece to the ruins, but the building is still very much on track.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The riverfront should be built first, this should be mandatory so people can walk through.

Anonymous
1 month ago

You can take her to the Columbian hot dog stand, and then find out she has an even bigger Columbian hot dog.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Major ick vibes. Can’t spell Colombian and you live in Miami???

Yet Another Anonymous
1 month ago

Cranes peaking at only 50 ft above the top of the large flat roof tower. This means the 1150 to 1200 ft cranes approved for the 1045 ft Waldorf building could build a building at least 1100 ft high.

State of South Florida
1 month ago

Separate South Florida with I-4 being the state border! Cosmopolitan Miami is nothing like backwards north Florida!

Anonymous
1 month ago

Who says we want southwest florida…

Anonymous
1 month ago

To cancel out the loony toons in Broward.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Trust me when I tell you, absolutely nobody in North Florida would be sad to see South Florida secede, and to a lesser extent, vice versa, but this is never gonna happen.

Anonymous
1 month ago

More likely Staten Island splits from NYC.

Anonymous
1 month ago

…or Buckhead from Atlanta.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The entire State and region leaving the union is more likely. Where have I heard that before?

Tamiami
1 month ago

Stop this nonsense. Florida is great because of all of us. Big cities, small towns. Beaches, springs, and swamps.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Let’s merge with Cuba and Haiti, because I know where your going with this.

Cover the Podiums
1 month ago

At least the podium looks good

Anon
1 month ago

If by “good” you mean “massive unarticulated block” then yeah, sure

Cover the Podiums
1 month ago

no I mean its actual liveable space and not sure “artistic” wall like the Flatiron Building

Anonymous
1 month ago

There shouldn’t be a podium period on the waterfront, there’s better use and value to be realized there.

Anon
1 month ago

Well in Miami you have to build 10 floors of parking for every building so…..

Anonymous
1 month ago

Waivers are handed out elsewhere, this is an area where an exception is not only advisable but necessary.

Cesar
1 month ago

In downtown and brickell, there is no minimum parking requirement for residential within 1,0000 feet of a metromover or metrorail station.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Not in the city core, only the suburbs

Anonymous
1 month ago

Basically, this building is a vertical suburb.

Anon
1 month ago

If it’s actually liner units like the rendering suggests, why not a podium? No one on the river would even know it’s a parking deck, and liner units on the river have great views

TERRY
1 month ago

Well…..When you see the finished product & the interior design , you’ll be overly impressed. The quality & design are going to be incredible , and will bring to Brickell a totally new level! Definitely a huge step up !

Anon
1 month ago

The interiors are incredible – for sure. It looks like that’s where most of their budget went because the actual building is pretty basic.

Al Czervik
1 month ago

It’s my understanding that frameless glass balconies, and wall-to- wall/floor-to-ceiling glass on a waterfront Florida building is very expensive.
As in, not basic at all.

Anonymous
1 month ago

Price doesn’t mean it looks good.

Anonymous
1 month ago

I thought “wall-to-wall/floor-to-ceiling glass on a waterfront Florida building” meant OF-ready.

Anonymous
1 month ago

I believe not making significant adjustments to the waterfront and riverwalk spaces could detract from the overall appeal. While maximizing square footage is understandable, it’s important to recognize that people value a quality riverfront experience, including retail, dining, and open spaces. Perhaps prioritizing the maintenance of the podium isn’t the most wise financial decision in the long run.

Anonymous
1 month ago

The local branch. Ross Related does amazing work.