Is Miami On The Verge Of Another Condo Construction Boom?

In Episode 129, expert Peter Zalewski of Condo Vultures® interviews acclaimed architect Robert M. Swedroe - the founder of Swedroe Architecture who has designed more than 3,500 projects worldwide - in a must-listen interview about the evolution of South Florida condo development since the 1970s; working with renowned Miami Beach architect Morris Lapidus of Fontainebleau Hotel, Eden Roc Hotel and Lincoln Road Mall fame; and the possibility of another condo construction boom in Miami.   The conversation also explores the changes coming to condo design as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, inside-out v. outside-in design fundamentals, the importance of unit efficiency and the marketing of "starchitects" and name-brand condos in South Florida.     In Segment 1, Swedroe discusses growing up in New York, working with Lapidus to design a number of notable Miami Beach projects and founding his own firm in 1974. Swedroe shares a unique story about how he landed one of his biggest clients, Aventura's founder Donald Soffer and the development firm Turnberry Associates.  In Segment 2, Swedroe talks about condo-design fundamentals, inside-out v outside-in designs to maximize living area and the latest "marketing gimmicks" being used to sell condo units.  In Segment 3, Swedroe discusses the development outlook for South Florida's condo market in the post-pandemic era.  To send a comment, please email the podcast at [email protected]     Please be sure to patronize our advertising supporters: Condo Vultures® Realty, Condo Vultures® Condo Correction Tours, and CVR Realty.  Click here to subscribe to the Condo Vultures® Distressed Market Intelligent Report.