Articles by Oscar Nunez

A filing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suggests the potential for another supertall tower in Brickell, with new permits requesting a height of 1,000 feet, or 1,010 feet above sea level. The filing, submitted on January 28, lists the project under the name “Brickell Mixed Use” and describes it as a multi-purpose building. However, it remains unclear whether the FAA would approve a supertall skyscraper at this location, as height restrictions in the area are subject to aviation regulations.

Stantec has been chosen to provide architectural, interior design, MEP, structural and civil engineering services for a new 21,000-square-foot animal hospital at Zoo Miami. The facility will replace the existing 5,600-square-foot hospital and expand zoo’s ability to treat more than 2,500 animals across nearly 400 species.

BridgeInvest has closed a $15.7 million loan to refinance existing debt on Block C East, a 1.4-acre development site at 155 NE 10th Street within the Miami Worldcenter district. The financing supports plans for a 53-story mixed-use tower by Falcone Group, further expanding the 27-acre Miami Worldcenter, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the country.

CityPlace Doral has announced the addition of three new tenants to its retail and entertainment offerings: Escapology, an immersive escape room experience; OAKBERRY, a global quick-service superfood brand specializing in açaí bowls and smoothies; and Petricor, a fashion destination. These new arrivals continue diversifying the lifestyle center’s dining, retail, and entertainment options.

Royal Palm Companies, in collaboration with Mattoni Group, has announced plans for Royal Palm at Lake Nona, a Class-A garden-style residential community in the heart of Lake Nona, one of Orlando’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving neighborhoods. The development, which will rise at 3000 Aria Circle on a 16-acre site, will feature 320 premium residences across four four-story, elevator-equipped buildings and eight carriage house buildings. Forum Architecture & Interior Design is leading the architectural design.