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Your Guide to Miami Art Week

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Miami Art Week is here. With more than 70,000 expected attendees, Art Basel will showcase some of the best contemporary art and trends through interactive installations, intimate photography and film exhibits, fairs and more. Whether you’re browsing the walls in Wynwood or scanning paintings and sculptures at a museum, there’s no end to the exhibits for you to explore. This week, Miami invites locals and sophisticated art collectors to exhibits, concerts, festivals, food and drink lounges, satellite fairs and more. Here’s a neighborhood guide to Miami Art Week.

 

Miami Beach

The Circle of Land and Sky. December 4 – December 10. Faena Beach, 2201 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free; www.faena.com/miami-beach/

Urban Legends. December 4 – January 4. The Sagamore Hotel Miami Beach, 1671 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free; www.sagamorehotel.com/urban-legends

IRL (In Reel Life). Deceumber 5 – December 31. Old City Hall, 1130 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. Free; www.jacobercreative.com

Scope Miami Beach. December 5-10. Scope Pavilion, 801 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach. $25-$150; scope-art.com.

Design Miami. December 6- December 10. Meridian Avenue and 19th Street, Miami Beach. $20-$100; designmiami.com. 

INK Miami Art Fair. December 6 – December 10. Suites of Dorchester, 1850 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. Free; www.inkartfair.com

Museum of Ice Cream. December 6 – December 11. Faena District, 3400 Collins Ave., Miami Beach. $98; www.museumoficecream.com/miami

Shawn Kolodny Presents Fake Fulfillment Center. December 6 – December 10. Boulan South Beach, 220 21st St., Miami Beach. $15+; fakefulfillmentcenter.splashthat.com

AQUA Art Miami. December 7 – December 10. AQUA Hotel, 1530 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; $25+; www.aquaartmiami.com

Art Basel Miami Beach. December 7- December 10. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach. $50-$130; artbasel.com.

BLINK, BURN. 6 p.m., December 7. The New World Center, 500 17th St., Miami Beach. Free with reservation; www.pratt.edu/events/public-programs/

Basel, Lox and Cream Cheese Annual Art Basel Brunch. 10 a.m., December 10. Jewish Museum of Florida, 301 Washington Ave., Miami Beach. $18 Members, $25 Nonmembers; www.jmof.fiu.edu/calendar/2017/basel-lox-cream-cheese-annual-art-basel-brunch/

 

Midtown/Wynwood

Mex/ART. December 1 – December 10. Be/Art Contemporary Gallery, 119 NW 29th St., Miami. $22; be-artgallery.com

ArtSpot Miami. December 6 – December 10. ArtSpot Miami Tent, 1700 NE 2nd Ave., Miami. $25+; www.artspotmiami.com

Red Dot Miami. December 6- December 10. 1700 NE Second Ave., Miami. $10-$85; reddotartfair.com.

Spectrum Miami. December 6- December 10. 1700 NE Second Ave., Miami. $10-$85; spectrum-miami.com

“humanKIND” at Wynwood Walls. December 7- December 10. Wynwood Walls, 2520 NW Second Ave., Miami; 305-531-4411; thewynwoodwalls.com.

Basel House Mural Festival. December 8 – December 10. Old RC Cola Plant, 550 NW 24th St., Miami. Free; https://baselhouse.com/

 

Downtown/Brickell

Augmented Reality at PAMM. December 5 – April 21. Perez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. $16; http://pamm.org/ar

CONTEXT Art Miami. December 5- December 10. 1 Herald Plaza, Miami. $35-$250; contextartmiami.com.

Art Miami. December 6 – December 10. 1 Herald Plaza, Miami. $50+; www.artmiamifair.com

Young Artist Initiative Presents RAW Pop Up. December 6 – December 10. Historic Post Office Building, 100 NE 1st Ave., Miami. $10-$120; http://youngartistinitiative.com/

Fair. December 7- December 10, Brickell City Centre, 701 S. Miami Ave., Miami. Free; https://www.fairmarket.art/.

Miami Street Photography Festival. December 7- December 10. HistoryMiami, 101 W. Flagler St., Miami. Free; miamistreetphotographyfestival.org.

PRIZM. December 5 – December 17. Mana Downtown, 145 E. Flagler St., Miami. Free; www.prizmartfair.com/prizm2017

 

Overtown

The Black Party Art + Fashion. 11 p.m., December 6. Art Africa Miami Arts Fair, 920 NW 2nd Ave., Miami. $20; https://www.blartsy.com/main/2017-black-party-mia

 

Coral Gables

Lowe Art Museum’s Bubbles & Brunch. 10 a.m., December 10. Lowe Museum, 1301 Stanford Dr., Coral Gables; 305-284-4545; http://www.lowe.miami.edu/calendar/index.html#/?i=1

 

Sweetwater

Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum‘s Breakfast in the Park. 9:30 a.m., December 10. Frost Art Museum, 10975 SW 17th St., Miami; 305-348-2890; https://frost.fiu.edu/calendar/2017/bitp.html

Ralph Choeff Sits Down with Indulge Miami

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The August/September issue of Indulge Miami is finally out and we’re thrilled to share the article featuring our client, Ralph Choeff of Choeff Levy Fischman. 

Ralph Choeff, Miami’s maven of tropical-modern architecture, is seated on a creamy, plush Minotti sofa inside a 10,500-square-foot, seven-bedroom, seven-bath spec home, known as Casa Ischia, that he designed on Miami Beach’s Hibiscus Island. The architect wears a bespoke navy Tom James suit with an open white-collared dress shirt and speaks in that self-assured, clipped manner characteristic of a Brooklyn native.

“What I want to do is, I want to open all of this up for you because — I’ll blow your mind,” he said, springing to his feet. He darts toward a wall of pocketing sliding-glass doors that run along the home’s southern perimeter, revealing panoramic views of Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami’s skyline.

“You cannot imagine, sitting here, what this space transforms into,” he said, sliding each of the living room’s eight glass panels into one another, completely removing the barrier between outside and in. The home’s ipe wood floors give way to the limestone pool deck. The glittering blue mosaic, wet-edge infinity pool does just what its name suggests, flowing seamlessly into the bay.

It’s about an hour before sunset. Miami’s blue skies are stitched in a soft muslin of clouds casting a hazy, pre-twilight glow onto the bay. This view was mesmerizing before opening the doors. Now, there’s a palpable peaceful feeling of floating with the current and the bay breeze. “You become part of the architecture of Miami,” Choeff said. “You really have to experience it to understand it.”

This is what Miami’s tropical modern architecture is all about. Choeff, 61, principal at Choeff Levy Fischman Architecture + Design, has spent the past three decades perfecting the style for discerning and high-profile clients, including Alex Rodriguez and his Coral Gables home. The style combines the clean lines and sharp angles of mid-century modern architecture with tropical wood, stone and stucco indigenous to Miami.

“It’s very conducive to South Florida living because of our surroundings,” Choeff said. “Our climate, our views — you can literally live like this all year.”

To read the full story, visit Indulge Miami.

Stantec Flips the Script on Bland Office Kitchens

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suffolk_kitchenIt’s 2017 and the workplace lounge is not what it used to be. Gone are the days of generic tables and chairs, awful fluorescent lighting, and laminate countertops. These days, designers are kicking things up a notch to create a home-like space for that one special area in the office that serves as the heart and soul of employee gatherings – the office kitchen.

Companies of all sizes and specialties are revamping their office kitchens with modern design elements, bright colors, and warm welcoming furniture pieces that make you forget you’re on a lunch break at the office. Designers like those at Stantec Miami strive to create more welcoming environments where employees can gather and socialize comfortably, rather than eat at their desks. Most recently, Stantec Miami has designed unique office kitchen spaces for clients including PricewaterhouseCoopers, Inktel, Suffolk Construction, Hamburg Sud, and Hemisphere Media Group.

A few popular design trends Stantec is incorporating into office kitchen projects for its clients right now are pops of color using the company’s brand colors to emphasize a sense of place and unity, as well as physical spaces that encourage culture and engagement.

The choice of furniture, lighting and colors are all integral parts of inspiring beautifully designed spaces, but comfort and functionality are equally important. Check out some of our favorite workplace kitchen designs by Stantec below.pwc-kitchenhemisphere_kitchen

Miami Beach Mansion Designed by Choeff Levy Fischman Gains National Attention

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7-17-17A spec home on Miami Beach’s North Bay Road, where many celebrities have owned homes, returned to the market this month for $26.95 million.

Designed by Choeff Levy Fischman, the two-story residence features an abundance of expansive glass windows to connect indoor living with the entertaining spaces edging the Biscayne Bay.

The 15,000-square-foot mansion has a 40-foot wide living room, seven bedrooms, as well as nine full bathrooms and two half bathrooms. There is also an indoor-outdoor gym, private yoga deck, an office, a home theater, dining and kitchen and a 600-bottle wine cellar. The exterior of the tropical modern residence features Ipe wood and white stucco finishes, warm limestone cladding and custom Italian doors.

Outdoor amenities include an infinity pool, full-kitchen and cabana, three-car garage, lush landscaping, and a dock with 100 feet of water frontage.

One of the home’s most unique features is a 2,500-square-foot rooftop deck designed for entertaining with views of Biscayne Bay and Downtown Miami to the west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east—a rarity in Miami real estate.

The developer bought the site in 2013 for $6.6 million, according to property records.

North Bay Road is filled with celebrity residents, including NBA player Dwyane Wade, fashion moguls Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein and former baseball star Alex Rodriguez.

To read the full article, visit Mansion Global.

Concrete Beach Brewery Honors Mango Season with Limited Release Beer

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There are three things guaranteed during the summer months in Miami – hotter temps, rainy afternoons, and mangos. This summer, Concrete Beach Brewery is putting those mangos to use by bringing back its coveted Mango Gose for a second year.

Inspired by the mountains of tropical fruit sold by street cart vendors, Mango Gose is a German-style wheat ale brewed with salt and coriander. Breaking from tradition, this beer also has fresh mango and lime zest for a refreshingly pleasant summer beer with a local twist.

“Last year we received great feedback about our Mango Gose, so I’m excited to bring it back for a second summer and give people the chance to purchase it in cans as well,” said Marco Reyna, head brewer for Concrete Beach. “Goses are traditionally on the sour side with a touch of salinity, so between that and the fresh fruit notes, it’s perfect for summer!”

Concrete Beach Brewery has partnered with Miami-based EcoRipe Tropicals, a leading importer and distributor of quality tropical fruits and vegetables, for the mangos. The local business donated the mangos, which were added during the whirlpool stage of the process.

The summer time brew was premiered earlier this month at the 25th International Mango Festival where the brewery hosted the Concrete Beach Brewery Beer Garden complete with lawn games and cold beer.

If you missed the Mango Festival, you still have a chance to try Mango Gose before the summer ends by visiting Concrete Beach in Wynwood. Swing by and take a 6-pack to go or stay for a while and enjoy the vibe!

Stantec Hosts Inaugural Miami Chapter of the Academy of Architecture for Health

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eduardo_egeaThis week, Stantec Miami held the inaugural meeting for the Miami chapter of the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH). Healthcare design professionals and architects alike attended the event that kicked-off with a happy hour and included presenters Tatiana Guimares, past president of the national AAH, and Eduardo Egea, chair of the AAH Miami chapter.

The Academy’s mission is to improve both the quality of healthcare design and the design of healthy communities by developing, documenting, and disseminating knowledge; educating design practitioners and other related constituencies; advancing the practice of architecture; and affiliating and advocating with others that share these priorities.

Eduardo Egea recently joined Stantec as the healthcare principal for the company’s Miami office and organized the event themed ‘Moving Upstream – An Introduction to Healthcare Facilities Planning.’ Egea directed the presentation toward architects, who are historically “downstream” from key pre-design planning decisions and who he believes must react to the parameters established for the design process to follow.

Through Egea’s new position, he has helped the firm further expand its healthcare strategy and design capabilities in Florida, the Gulf Region, and beyond. Egea and his team are currently working on several renovation and expansion projects at Aventura Hospital, Mercy Hospital, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Palms West Hospital, and Plantation General.

 

Concrete Beach Brewery Releases 12oz. Cans of Havana Lager

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Just in time for the start of summer, we introduce Havana Lager!

Inspired by both Miami’s prevalent and colorful Cuban culture and the rich brewing history of Vienna style lagers in Cuba, Concrete Beach Brewery recently released Havana Lager, a suave lager with a beautiful sunburst-orange hue and foamy white head.

The launch of Havana Lager in 12oz. cans was celebrated at Havana Nights, a new monthly event hosted at the Wynwood-based brewery. The first Havana Nights fell during Father’s Day Weekend during a 3-day event series, and fans were encouraged to bring the entire familia, both human and canine, for a weekend of celebrating dad with refreshing beers, delicious Cuban food, salsa music, dominos and Cuban cigars.

In the past two years, Concrete Beach Brewery has become a Wynwood staple, uniting the community with a common love of traditions. With an artistic array of classically brewed ales and lagers, Concrete Beach works hard to ensure that every pint conveys their passion and that their beer complements any occasion.

The new year-round beer will be available on draft at the Social Hall and across South Florida. To find where Havana Lager 12oz. cans are available near you, visit Concrete Beach’s beer finder.

Bloommiami Launches Little River Creative Collective

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Last week, our client Bloommiami celebrated the Little River neighborhood’s transformation into Miami’s latest creative hub with the first installment of the Little River Creative Collective, a platform for local innovators to promote their work and present ideas, facilitating growth through collaboration and commerce.

The theme of the night was ‘Creative Rides’, which focused on highlighting a few local creative minds who are helping the neighborhood maintain its edge, while fostering growth through collaboration. The Little River artisans featured in this month’s collective specialize in cool rides ranging from custom bicycles, longboards, and innovative surfboards all locally crafted in Miami.

Rudy Marquez of Loco Cycles, Carlos Reyes of C-Shapes Fine Custom Surfboards, and Marlon Ammann of Holz Longboard Co. were the stars of the first Little River Creative Collective.

Located in the Little River district themselves, Bloommiami is particularly invested in the community. They are are passionate about the community’s continual transformation into a unique creative hub, all the while protecting its culture and heritage. In addition to it’s retail-focused designs, Bloommiami is working to build a network of united individuals through the Little River Creative Collective that focuses on the responsible growth of Miami’s diverse community through themed events relevant to featured creatives.

For it’s first event, Bloommiami designed a nature-inspired cocktail bar which featured  signature mojitos and daiquiris sponsored by Bacardi.

Be sure to keep up with Oberhausen on all social platforms for more news on Bloommiami and details on its next event!

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OBR Gains Brodson Construction as New Client

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Oberhausen Marketing & PR is proud to announce it is now working with Brodson Construction, a national contractor based in South Florida with a track record of successful projects from Miami to Los Angeles.

Established in 1989 by Barry Brodsky and his father Stanley, Brodson is well known in the market for its high-end commercial, restaurant, retail and residential projects in South Florida’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Brodson’s discerning clientele value the firm’s personalized service and meticulous attention to detail.

Over the years, Brodson Construction has retained clients such as The Bal Harbour Shops-Whitman Family Development, Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus, Cartier, Harry Winston, and Starr Restaurant Group. Brodson is also a luxury homebuilder developing and constructing waterfront masterpieces designed by world-renowned architects.

This month, one of Brodson’s recently completed residential projects was recognized in Design Milk, a popular web outlet dedicated to art, architecture and design. The luxury home features various unique design elements including a 200-foot winding bridge and a swimmable lagoon.

Golf Resorts Near the Sea featuring Four Seasons Resort Estates Nevis

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When Daniel Buttafuoco needs a break from his busy legal practice and  bitter New York winters, he and his wife fly to the Caribbean island of Nevis. There he unwinds with a round of golf on a course that climbs up a mountain through lush rain forest before descending to the edge of the Caribbean Sea.

“It’s beautiful,” says Mr. Buttafuoco, who is 58 years old. “There are monkeys all over the golf course. The views are stunning.”

The Buttafuocos currently own a three-bedroom villa at the Four Seasons Resort Estates, but they’re considering upgrading to a four-bedroom, 3,400-square-foot home in a new Four Seasons development called Villas at Pinney’s Beach. The property, located on the fourth fairway and just a short walk from the sea, costs $4.2 million. It features a contemporary design, with vaulted ceilings and walls of glass that open to a patio, pool and guest cottage. Interior appointments include white marble countertops, mahogany doors and Bosch and Thermador kitchen appliances.

The Nevis villas are among a handful of new luxury developments cropping up around the Caribbean that appeal not only to golf enthusiasts like Mr. Buttafuoco, but to beach-lovers and those who want family-friendly activities. These days, beach resorts are wooing buyers with everything from high-end fitness centers to equestrian facilities to water parks for children, says Neal Sroka, who specializes in global marketing for resort properties at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in New York.

When Mr. Buttafuoco isn’t on the Robert Trent Jones II-designed golf course, he says he sometimes heads to the spa for a massage or haircut. His wife loves lounging on the beach and dining at one of several restaurants. And his grandchildren can choose among activities that include crab hunting and nature walks.

Read the full Wall Street Journal Story here