jedimaster1227 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) http://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-world-class-observation-tower-and-attraction-coming-soon-to-miami-2013-11-21?siteid=nbkh What the Eiffel Tower has meant to Paris, SkyRise Miami will represent for Miami. 124 years after its daring construction, Gustav Eiffel's staggering monument has welcomed 271 million visitors and become the instantly recognizable icon of Paris and France and the most-visited paid attraction in the world. Now Miami has a golden opportunity to capture the world's focus and to create a single instantly recognizable symbol as Miami takes its rightful place on the global stage as a World Class City. SkyRise Miami will soar to 1,000 feet and be the tallest building in Florida and the 83rd tallest building in the world. It will stand as the tallest tower on the Eastern Seaboard and the second tallest tower in the United States after the 1,148-foot Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. Great year-around weather, top-ranked beaches and the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay are the backdrops for SkyRise Miami, which is located minutes away from one of the busiest international airports in the world (27 million annual passengers) and next to the Port of Miami, known as the Cruise Capital of the World (4 million annual passengers). SkyRise Miami is the cornerstone of Downtown Miami's Bayfront Entertainment Center. Standing on the water's edge of Bayside Marketplace, a shopping and dining destination for over 23 million annual visitors, SkyRise Miami is walking distance from a variety of other entertainment venues including: the American Airline Arena (820,000 annual visitors), home to the world champion Miami Heat; Museum Park, with its two brand new venues, the Science Museum (550,000 projected annual visitors) and the Miami Art Museum (200,000 projected annual visitors); and Bayfront Park with over 500,000 annual visitors. SkyRise Miami is minutes away from the "Riviera of America," world-renowned South Beach, crowned by Ocean Drive, the worldwide catwalk of see-and-be-seen shops, hotels, restaurants and nightclubs. As seen from SkyRise Miami's towering observation deck, there's no place on earth like Miami. "I really hope it gets off the ground," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. "It would be a signature structure for Miami. The thing I also like is that it works with all the investments in museum park and the performing arts center. It's synergistic.'' Orchestrated by developer Jeff Berkowitz, and conceived and crafted by a world-class team of professionals with global experience, SkyRise Miami is scheduled to break ground in 2014 and thrill its first visitors three years later. This all-star team includes the design team of Arquitectonica, contractors Coastal Construction and Tishman (the contractor for the World Trade Center), structural engineers Magnusson Klemencic Associates, environmental designers gsmprjct°, MEP engineers Cosentini, amongst others. "A world-class attraction such as SkyRise Miami will be an iconic, exciting, and enriching addition to Greater Miami; commanding attention, investment and jobs," said Barry E. Johnson, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Miami Chamber. Every major financial center in the world has an architecturally significant observation tower -- New York, Chicago, London, Berlin, Beijing, Shanghai, and Tokyo -- as do most of the world's most important cities. These structures are so loved that more than 55 million visitors enjoy the world's 41 most impressive towers every year. SkyRise Miami will include a flying theater, similar to Soarin' at Disney; Sky Plunge, a ten seat - 800-foot sky drop; and a 600-foot controlled bungee jump. Among other things, SkyRise will house multiple observation decks, a fine dining restaurant, an elegant 500-seat ballroom, meeting and board rooms, and several clubs and lounges that will offer breathtaking views. As towers have evolved into vertical amusement centers, they have become powerful magnets for tourists and locals alike. Not only do they affirm a city's position in the global hierarchy, but they are significant economic engines for their communities. According to Bill Talbert, president of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, "Miami is a destination of superlatives -- the largest boat show, the richest art show, the biggest outdoor art festival, the best weather, the newest museums, the most beautiful people, the most exquisite beaches. And now the destination everyone wants to visit will be home to the attraction everyone will want to visit. SkyRise Miami. It's So Miami!" Edited November 22, 2013 by jedimaster1227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 If I remember correctly, outside of the things they mentioned in that area (and the cruise ship terminal nearby), the area was actually kind of sketchy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I saw this project on a skyscraper/city forum, and I think it looks really good. It looks unique compared to other towers, and it should become an iconic landmark. I would like to see it be a little taller, but it still looks like a great project as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So the 600ft controlled bungee sounds like Sky Jump at Stratosphere, but I'm curious about Sky Plunge. Are they actually saying it will be a 800ft drop ride? Seems like it's kind of glossed over in the announcement so I'm unsure. An 800ft drop seems like it would be a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Coat Rack: The Building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Good looking building. I wonder how that overhang will behave in a hurricane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityFlyersInc Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 The shape of it reminds me of a Gerstlauer Eurofighter lift hill tower/beyond vertical drop. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 So this probably means that 500+ foot polar coaster is NOT going to Miami? Hmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xcoaster Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Yeah, when I saw the topic title I'd thought this was definitely going to be the Poler Coaster announcement. Even so, the mysterious Sky Plunge attraction sounds like it could be awesome. And it's certainly a unique looking building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I'm a big fan of skyscrapers and this building is rather intriguing. It's not the best design in the world, but it's nice to see a building in Florida hitting the 1000 foot mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 The shape of it reminds me of a Gerstlauer Eurofighter lift hill tower/beyond vertical drop. :3 Yeah, especially the logo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom1001 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I can't imagine polercoaster going anywhere but Orlando,probably I-Drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Good looking building. I wonder how that overhang will behave in a hurricane. The last time I visited Miami was a few months before "Andrew." I remarked it looked impressive to see the skyscrapers but they must have thought storms would not happen there again. When I lived there as a kid (not for long) we had shutters over the windows as did all of our neighbors that could be closed during hurricanes (although learning about storm surges has me wondering about the point for storm shutters for buildings just barely above sea level). A websearch for "Hurricane Andrew Burger King" will find photos of their glass and steel headquarters had all the windows blown out during that storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 OOh looks cool love to hang out at bay side before and after cruises so could be fun!! Agreed about hurricanes as hard rock is still missing a guitar after a hurricane. Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Are they actually saying it will be a 800ft drop ride? Seems like it's kind of glossed over in the announcement so I'm unsure. An 800ft drop seems like it would be a big deal. PLEASE make that happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) It looks like a ski jump. So this probably means that 500+ foot polar coaster is NOT going to Miami? Hmmm..... That would've been more interesting than this proposal. Edited November 22, 2013 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu K Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 There is what looks like a picture of lex luthor drop of doom here ! http://skyrisemiami.com/TOURSKYRISEMIAMI/Animation%201%20skyetall.html They expect to break ground on project 2014! Stu K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I think it is a big stretch to think this will be as iconic as the Eiffel Tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 (edited) ^Agreed, but I guess it sounds good to say that on a press release. Edited November 22, 2013 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I would expect to see something like this in Dubai, not the U.S. Well, maybe Vegas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I actually thought Miami would be a nice fit for the Polar coaster. I guess this will work instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I actually thought Miami would be a nice fit for the Polar coaster. I guess this will work instead. Not sure if it would have been a good fit but I'm sure it would have been more iconic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 "Miami" and "World Class City" do not belong in the same sentence. That said, this project looks interesting. Good location for tourists since it is right next to Bayside Shopping Center, the cruise terminals, and the Heat Arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 There is what looks like a picture of lex luthor drop of doom here ! http://skyrisemiami.com/TOURSKYRISEMIAMI/Animation%201%20skyetall.html Yup, we're talking about a 244m/800ft drop tower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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