After months of laying foundation and piling work, vertical construction is officially underway at Melo Group’s Aria on the Bay condominium development. In November, almost 1000 trucks completed a concrete foundation pour of more than 8,000 cubic yards of cement.
Construction began in May and is slated for completion in late-2017. It will be located at 1770 N. Bayshore Drive, along Miami’s Biscayne Bay. Aria on the Bay will offer 648 one- to four-bedroom condos, as well as three-story upper penthouses. The prices range from the $400,000s to over $12 million.
“More than a decade after delivering our first Miami tower we’re proud to be building our firm’s most high-end and architecturally-stunning project yet,” says Martin Melo, principal of the Melo Group. “With momentum building in the Arts and Entertainment District, Aria on the Bay will provide residents a walkable, family-friendly neighborhood surrounded by world-class cultural attractions.”
The architecture, interior and landscape design concepts are being created by design firm Arquitectonica, whose projects have won multiple awards worldwide.
“Two blocks north of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Aria’s semi-circular balconies make reference to those inside the classic opera houses. They playfully stagger creating a series of cylinders in performance. The arrangement could also be interpreted as a musical score, or a series of curves dancing to a tune,” says Bernardo Fort-Brescia, founding principal of Arquitectonica.
All units will feature modern custom-designed cabinetry, direct bay and city views, floor-to-ceiling glass, expansive wrap-around terraces, private elevator access, open-plan living areas, designer finishes and fixtures and European-style kitchens. Exclusive amenities include custom-seated fire pits, barbecue grills, outdoor summer kitchens, a 14th floor resort amenity deck and four swimming pools. Additional features comprise a yoga studio, indoor/outdoor social room, a theater-style screening room, private spa, massage treatment facilities and state-of-the-art fitness center.