Miami Beach Mid-Century Modern officially historic - Beyond Tiki

IDOT I dream of tiki Tiki Socialite Pittsburgh, PA Joined: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 501	IDOT I dream of tiki Posted posted on Tue, Jan 1, 2008 6:11 PM Listing on Historic Preservation Miami Miami Modern (1945-1965) The Bacardi buildings The prosperity of post-World War II America is reflected in the inventive designs of the Miami Modern style. The Miami Modern style evolved from Art Deco and Streamline Moderne designs, reflecting greater modern functional simplicity. Although the style was used on various types of buildings, it is typified by futuristic-looking hotel and motels. Characteristics include the use of geometric patterns, kidney and oval shapes, curves, stylized sculpture, cast concrete decorative panels and stonework depicting marine and nautical themes, particularly at the entrances. Overhanging roof plates and projecting floor slabs with paired or clustered supporting pipe columns, as well as open-air verandas and symmetrical staircases are also typical design features. Examples: Vagabond Motel image a 9see below] Vagabond Motel 7301 Biscayne Boulevard Year Built: 1953 Architect: B. Robert Swartburg Date Designated: 2003 a. This classic “jet age” motel embodies the characteristics of the Miami Modern style, including an open-air plan, jalousie windows, geometric designs, overhanging roof lines, stone facing, and sculptural elements depicting marine life and other nautical themes. At the time of construction, B. Robert Swartburg was one of the most prominent and innovative architects in Miami-Dade County, creating such notable structures as the Miami Civic Center Complex, the Bass Museum, and the Delano Hotel. Image b b. Historic postcard of the Vagabond Motel, date unknown.

Miami Modern (1945-1965)

The Bacardi buildings

The prosperity of post-World War II America is reflected in the inventive designs of the Miami Modern style. The Miami Modern style evolved from Art Deco and Streamline Moderne designs, reflecting greater modern functional simplicity. Although the style was used on various types of buildings, it is typified by futuristic-looking hotel and motels. Characteristics include the use of geometric patterns, kidney and oval shapes, curves, stylized sculpture, cast concrete decorative panels and stonework depicting marine and nautical themes, particularly at the entrances. Overhanging roof plates and projecting floor slabs with paired or clustered supporting pipe columns, as well as open-air verandas and symmetrical staircases are also typical design features.

Examples: Vagabond Motel
image a 9see below]

Vagabond Motel
7301 Biscayne Boulevard
Year Built: 1953
Architect: B. Robert Swartburg
Date Designated: 2003

a. This classic “jet age” motel embodies the characteristics of the Miami Modern style, including an open-air plan, jalousie windows, geometric designs, overhanging roof lines, stone facing, and sculptural elements depicting marine life and other nautical themes. At the time of construction, B. Robert Swartburg was one of the most prominent and innovative architects in Miami-Dade County, creating such notable structures as the Miami Civic Center Complex, the Bass Museum, and the Delano Hotel.

Image b

b. Historic postcard of the Vagabond Motel, date unknown.

Post #352365 by I dream of tiki on Tue, Jan 1, 2008 6:11 PM