Developers PTM Partners and Kusher hosted an opening party on September 25 for 2000 Biscayne, a 36-story luxury high-rise at 2000 Biscayne Blvd. Designed by Architecture Kobi Karpthe building is home to 420 luxury studio, one, two and three bedroom apartments ranging from 500 to 1,500 square feet. With open concept designs, modern finishes, a 5,000 square meter, floor to ceiling gym. windows and private outdoor terraces in some residences, also includes a swimming pool and sun deck, outdoor communal living areas and pet spa. Located in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, 2000 Biscayne is minutes from major freeway routes and neighboring areas such as Downtown Miami, the Design District, Wynwood and Miami Beach.
Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has opened its newest studio in Charlotte, an expansion that marks a key element in its long-term growth strategy after six acquisitions, including those in Texas. PGN Architectsbased in North Carolina Walter Robbs Callahan and Pierce Architects and based in Tennessee Study Four Design. Dane Suchoza and Becky Stambaugh run the Charlotte studio. They are recognized leaders in architectural design with over 80 years of combined experience and a deep understanding of Charlotte’s rapidly expanding, design-forward market. “Our goal is to challenge the status quo and bring a new level of design excellence to the market,” Suchoza said in an announcement. “By combining MG’s national expertise with local knowledge, we are poised to significantly impact the region’s architectural landscape.”
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On October 11, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) celebrated the break-out of its multi-phase campus expansion project for the new “D” building of the College of Health Professionals (CHP). Located on the school’s downtown Charleston campus, the 75,000-square-foot, six-story building was designed by SMHa in coordination with Clark Nexsen and has classrooms, offices and spaces for students and teachers. It also expands the footprint of CHP disciplines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, physician assistant studies, and healthcare administration. The top two floors will house the Clinical Research Center for Restoration of Neural Function in the Real World (RENEW), a neurological research facility funded in part by the National Institutes of Health through a grant awarded as a result of ‘a collaborative effort by SMHa, Clark Nexsen, RMF Engineering and a MUSC team led by Dr. Steven Kautz and Randal Davis. The new facility will form a diverse research network that will bring together researchers from across the university, facilitating collaboration between practices.
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Office of architecture, engineering and construction stellar has completed the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovationa multi-use educational building on the Bolles School’s San Jose campus in Jacksonville, Florida. The three-story center is home to Bolles’ science, math and technology programs, which include specialized science labs that include a dissecting table, a virtual dissecting table. There are also areas for advanced robotics, computer programming, IT, engineering and design courses. Construction on the $25 million project began in June 2022, and Stellar coordinated closely with Bolles to ensure the work did not disrupt classes and activities on campus. The work included placing 200 piles 80 feet deep to stabilize the 47,000-square-foot building overlooking the St. Johns. The center, which features high-end finishes and wooden ceilings, is also ready to host special events such as fundraisers and graduations.
Hord Coplan Power (HCM) has opened two new offices in the Carolinas, one in Charleston, SC, and one in Durham, NC, areas where the firm has partnered with several clients, including the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Central Piedmont Community College. and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. HCM aims to tap into more local opportunities, foster closer client relationships and enhance communities with innovative and impactful projects by establishing a strong presence in these key markets. “In Charleston, we want to contribute to the city’s historic charm and modern innovation, while in Durham, we’re excited to support its technological and academic growth,” says CEO Tim Barnhill.
