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BRICKELL RESIDENTIAL MIAMI, FLORIDA

BRICKELL RESIDENTIAL 
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Elevations Concept Design
Starting at the ground floor, the facade provides a floor-to-ceiling storefronts, a vibrant mural artwork, and green walls strategically placed to buffer against vehicle access.
Moving up to the second level, a 190-ft long planter takes center stage, dominating the elevation at the pedestrian level. This feature unifies the travertine-clad facade and the metal louvers of the parking garage, wrapping around the double-height corner entry point. The first two levels exhibit two-story high travertine and metal-clad columns, providing an impressive and cohesive entry to the building.

Levels 3 to 5 contribute to the elevation composition by introducing a horizontal break, forming a subtle pedestal effect. A significant portion of the south elevation on these levels features an art wall comprising architectural metal fins and perforated metal mesh imprinted with dynamic artwork. The colorful composition creates a visually dynamic effect that changes based on the viewer's perspective, inspired by Lenticular Printing Technology.

The rhythm of the metal mesh fins, organized in units spaced at 1, 2, 3, and 4 feet, creates a dynamic interplay. Vertical fins in front of the colorful metal mesh, combined with score lines on the stucco elevation, produce a random-looking pattern. This rhythm is organized in repeating units, mirroring each other on every level.

Levels 3 and 6 stand out with two continuous balconies, vertically unified by three-story double columns, forming a pattern that resonates with the entire tower composition. The elevations from the 6th to the 33rd floor follow a three-story high framing system consisting of continuous and individual balconies, alternating with three-story double columns. This shifting horizontal rhythm provides a dynamic facade composition.
Two-thirds of the south facade follow this dynamic framing system, while one-third adopts a more uniform pattern dictated by two exposed vertical columns throughout the tower's height. The rooftop, hosting the pool deck, culminates with a long frame defining and concluding the overall facade composition
While the building's facades maintain a consistent design throughout, the south and east elevations stand out with intricate details, highlighting a more elaborate approach, the north and west sides incorporate a similar idea but in a more simplified manner.



BRICKELL RESIDENTIAL MIAMI, FLORIDA
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