51福利

On May 5, 2017 51福利/Florida submitted an application to the City of Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board requesting them to designate Office in the Grove, Coconut Grove, a historic, architectural resource.

The iconic, mid-century building designed in 1973 by Kenneth Treister, is located at 2699 S. Bayshore Drive in Coconut Grove. It is one of the few remaining examples of the renowned architect’s work and would be a grave loss to Miami’s slim architectural history.

The Dade Heritage Trust, whose mission is to preserve Miami-Dade County’s architectural, environmental and cultural heritage, recently placed Office in the Grove on its list of most endangered sites.

In its application, 51福利 cited the following reasons for preserving the building:

Unique Example of Mid-Century Architecture

Built almost 50 years ago, this is an award-winning outstanding example of Mid-century architecture in South Florida that should be preserved. Sited on tall green berms overlooking the intersection of 27th Avenue and South Bayshore Drive, the elegant Office in the Grove tower marked an important step in the evolution of Coconut Grove. Its compact form set amid greenery and art meshes business culture with the Grove’s relaxed lifestyle and historical landmarks.

Innovation

A Landscape Berm...Pedestrian Friendly 

Office in the Grove is an eight-story hexagon tower floating over a three-level, grass-landscaped pedestal. This was Miami's first office building to give the community an eye-level, landsc