Developers PTM Partners and Kusher hosted an opening party Sept. 25 for 2000 Biscayne, a 36-story luxury high-rise at 2000 Biscayne Blvd. Designed by Kobi Karp Architecture, the building is home to 420 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom luxury apartments ranging from 500 to 1,500 sq ft. Featuring open-concept layouts, modern finishes, a 5,000-sq-ft gym, floor-to-ceiling windows and outdoor private terraces in some residences, it also includes a pool and sunbathing deck, outdoor community lounge areas and pet spa. Centrally located in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood, 2000 Biscayne is within minutes of major highway routes as well as neighboring areas like Downtown Miami, the Design District, Wynwood and Miami Beach.

Michael Graves Architecture (MG) has opened its newest studio in Charlotte, an expansion that marks a pivotal element in its long-term growth strategy following six acquisitions, including of Texas-based PGN Architects, North Carolina-based Walter Robbs Callahan & Pierce Architects and Tennessee-based Studio Four Design. Dane Suchoza and Becky Stambaugh lead the Charlotte studio. They are recognized leaders in architectural design with more than 80 years of combined experience and a deep understanding of the rapidly expanding, design-forward Charlotte market. “Our goal is to challenge the status quo and bring a new level of design excellence to the market,” Suchoza said in an announcement. “By coupling MG’s national expertise with local insights, we are poised to significantly impact the region’s architectural landscape.”

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On Oct. 11, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) celebrated topping out of its multiphase, on-campus expansion project for the new College of Health Professionals (CHP) “D” Building. Located on the school’s downtown Charleston campus, the 75,000-sq-ft, six-floor building was designed by SMHa in coordination with Clark Nexsen and features classrooms, offices and lounge space for students and faculty. It also increases the footprint for CHP disciplines like physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, physician assistant studies and health administration. The top two floors will house the Clinical Research Center for Restoration of Neural-Based Function in the Real World (RENEW), a neurological research facility funded in part by the National Institutes of Health via a grant awarded as a result of a collaborative effort from SMHa, Clark Nexsen, RMF Engineering and an MUSC team led by Dr. Steven Kautz and Randal Davis. The new facility will form a diverse research network bringing together researchers from across the university, facilitating collaboration across practices.

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Architecture, engineering and construction firm Stellar has completed the Frank R. Sanchez & Hope and Dana E. Fender Center for Innovation, a multiuse educational building on the Bolles School’s San Jose campus in Jacksonville, Fla. The three-story center houses Bolles’ science, math and technology programs, featuring specialty science labs including an Anatomage Table, a virtual dissection table. There are also areas for advanced robotics, computer programming, IT, engineering and design courses. Construction on the $25-million project began in June 2022, and Stellar coordinated closely with Bolles to ensure work didn’t disrupt classes and activities on the campus. Work included driving 200 piles 80 ft deep to stabilize the 47,000-sq-ft building overlooking the St. Johns River. The center, which features high-end finishes and wooden ceilings, is also set to host special events like fundraisers and graduations.

Hord Coplan Macht (HCM) has opened two new offices in the Carolinas, one in Charleston, S.C., and one in Durham, N.C., areas where the firm has partnered with various clients, including the University of North Carolina Charlotte, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Central Piedmont Community College and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools. HCM aims to leverage more local opportunities, foster closer relationships with clients and enhance communities with innovative and impactful projects by establishing a strong presence in these key markets. “In Charleston, we aim to contribute to the city’s historic charm and modern innovation, while in Durham, we’re excited to support its technological and academic growth,” says CEO Tim Barnhill.