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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-87-0384J-87-359 4/1/87 RESOLUTION NO.157-384� A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A CERTAIN INDIVIDUAL TO THE CITY OF MIAMI HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD. WHEREAS, the Heritage Conservation Board was established by Ordinance No. 9426, dated May 27, 1982, to recommend properties for designation as historic sites, historic districts, and archeological zones, to approve or deny Certificates of Appropriateness and to review development plans in environmentally significant areas of the City; and WHEREAS, it is intended that members of the Heritage Conservation Board shall be persons of knowledge, experience, mature judgement and background, having ability and desire to act in the public interest and representing the various special professional training, experience, and interests required to make informed and equitable decisions concerning conservation and protection of the physical environment; and WHEREAS, there is currently one vacancy on the Heritage Conservation Board, which position was formerly filled by Andres Duany (architect); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following named person is hereby appointed as a member of the City of Miami Heritage Conservation Board to serve in his/her designated position and for the specified term of office: Luisa Botifoli Murai Architect member, to serve an unexpired term expiring July 31, 1987. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 30th day of April 1987. ATTEST: owHIRAL, CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APP"YED,KS TO FORM AND EC SSA w.. �. vvuu n,, CIT ATTORNEY cmr CQSION juO OF' APR 10L 5 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM= Cesar H. Odi o City Manager Ut RECOMMENDATION: CITY OR MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DAM APR 2187 o,t<< susigmAppointment to Fill Vacancy on Heritage Conservation Board RLFt11911CUS sNe�.csuRts, 23 It is respectfully recommended that one (1) member be appointed to fill a vacancy on the Heritage Conservation Board based upon names and qualifications submitted to the City Clerk on or before March 20, 1987. SAC KGROUNO: The Heritage Conservation Board has one vacancy that must be scheduled for appointment. This vacancy is due to the resignation of Andres Ouany (Architect). The City Clerk advertised for nominations to the Board on March 2, 1987, and a deadline for receipt of nominations was set for March 20, 1987. The Heritage Conservation Ordinance requires that persons appointed to the Board represent the various special professional training, experience, and interests required to slake informed and equitable decisions concerning conservation and protection of the physical environment. Three (3) persons submitted applications to the City Clerk for appointment to fill the vacancy on the Board. Listed below are the applicants who qualify in the vacant category of Architect. Arch_ Les Beilinson Jose Gelabert-Navia Luisa B. Murai For the record, the following persons are currently serving on the Board. Arthur King, Chairman - Citizen Paul George, Vice Chairman - Historian Carlos Batista - Restoration Architect Lola Bohn - Citizen Page 1of2 Jay Hirsch., - . Real Estate Broker Perry.Hdward - Citizen Albert Perez- - Landscape Architect Mark T. Reeves - Business and Finance or Law Attached are completed nomination forms for each applicant. CHO/SR Attachment Page 2 of 2 ft OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM. HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD t(AME T.,i ea A0 i=e11 M lrai --- ADDRESS 1911 Alhambra Ce rt„ coral Gables. Florida oCCUPATtON Arreh i tact — SUSINESS/EMPLOYER Rn ri ��a�l 3g li re�AArehit�t ta_ MUSINESS ADDRESS 4440 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, Florida 33146 THE HERITAAR CONSERVA M". HUST QE CON12=5E0 OR THE FOLLOWING POSITIMNS. CHECK THE POSITUVI(S) !OR MMICH YOU ARE OUA6tc:30. (NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS SHOULD ALSO CMECK T"E c m ?sN' SOX IF YOU NEE- THE ORN0NSTRATRO KNOMLSDnE AND EXPERIENCE g6MUtREMENT.) DARCHITECT RCAtSTERE: IN THE STAT' OF PLORIOA ID LANOSCAPE ARCHITECT REAISTEREO I'• THE STATE f3W RLRPtOA DHISTORIAN OR APCMIT*:TURAL MtSTnitAN OUALtNtEO BY MEANS OR EDUCATION OP SXPERtENCE ANC+ HAVINA OENONSTRATEC "ONLEO(''E AN: SMOIRPIENCE IN DADE COUNTY "1S'OPY OP AnCMtTECTUMAL HISTORY APCMITRCT nR AQCMITE:TV+AL 6+IST(+':AM HAVIt(r ^IsMONSTDATF.O M.NI'%4LEO0'E ANO F„'SRIENCE I`: ADCNtTECTURAL REST'=iTIIN ANO 4It-QP!C OPESERVATION MEAL ESTATE SPOKE? .:LENSED By T-S STATE OR QLOP.IOA PE4SOf1 EXPERIENCED "i EUSINCSS AN, FINANCE OR LAM QCITI:SN MITH OEHMNS-IATEO KNOWLEVIE ANO tNTE9=3T IN THE HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECT:RAL MEQITArR OF THE CI A')Q/OR COHSEZVATIr1N OF THE NATURAL ENVt"ON?49NT WITHIN THIS SPACE. PP►V'&:F. A SUtIMARY STATRISENT nF THE EDUCATION. EXPERIENCE. ACTIuIT!SS. ANp/0? ►IMM P.asT.ItA%.4X INRQ►+NAT::H r-41CM OCAlt- 1STRATE YOUR (•UALIFICATIONS 1CoR THE POStTION(3) CIECKED ABOVE. Mrs. Murai is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Architecture and a practicing architect registered in the state of Florida. She has over eight years c! experience in Architecture)Planning and Interior Desicn. She is a member of Rodriquez Khuly Quiroga Architects Chartered currently involved in the restoration of Instituto San Carlos in Key West and Village Green in Tallahassee, and a part-time faculty member in the University or Miami School of Architecture. Her activities inc:ude the Historic Tour Committee of Junior League, The Koubek Mansion.Res:oration Committee- The Architectural Club of Miami, The Historical Association and Dade Heritaae Trust. 3 PLEASK PROVIDt ?MR POLLOWINaMPORMATION M TMQ SPACE PROVIOGO. WATTACM A SSPARATS RRSUMts IONCATION Bachelor of Arts- Manhattanville College, Purchase,.New York, .1970 Environmental Design Program- Parsons School of•Desicn, New York City, 1972 Art Students League of New York- 1971-1973 Bachelor of Architecture- University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 1978 WORK SXPlP t S!!CP Rizzoli International, New York City, Editorial Dept., 1971-1973 Morris Lapidus & Associates, Architects, Miami Beach, 1977-1979 Ferendino Grafton Spillis Candela Architects, Coral Gables, 1979-1933 Rodriquez Khuly Quiroqa Architects, Coral.nables, 1983-present School of Architecture, Univ. of Miami, Coral Gables, 1983-present Part-time faculty member OROANIZATIONS AND CORf"jNtTr ACTIVITIRS Cc -founder and director, The Architectural Club of Miami, 1978-1986 Co-founder and director, The Miami Film Festival, 1984-1986 Co-founder and president, Universitv of. Miami School of Architecture Alumni Association, 1980-present Member and chairman of the inside Track Program, Junior League of Miami, 1983-present Member, Dade Heritage Trust, 1980-Present Member, Historical Association of South Florida, 1980-Present Co-founder and member of the Koubek Center Advisory Council 1986- Present y 97-304 r RODRIGUEZ KHULY QUIROGA ARCHITECTS 4440 Puke de Leon Boulevard Coral Gabes. FL 33146 305 449-7417 Luisa Botifoll Murai, RA Luisa Botifoll Murai is an architect with over eight years of experience in the fields of architecture, planning and interior design. She served as project architect for the Metro Dade Opa Locka Fire Station #26 adjacent to Miami -Dade Community College's North Campus Fire Training Facility for which she was also a part of the design team. Work for the Fire Science Facility included the master plan for the northwest corner of the campus and the design of a training tower, burn building and labs. Ms. Murai also was responsible for the equipment specification and selection and the shop drawing review for the Miami -Dade New World Center Campus Phase II. At the University of Miami she served as project architect for the renovation of the president's administrative suite; the bookstore at the James L. Knight International Center, renovations to the Koubek Center for Continuing Studies and the space allocation study for the School of Engineering and Architecture. In addition to experience with governmental agencies and educational institutions, Ms. Murai has been involved with the master plan for Avatar Holdings Three Island residential development, a 191-acre, 3,175 unit community located on the.Intracoastal Waterway, the program development and comprehensive master planning for Virginia Key in Miami as the possible site for the 1992 world's fair and the master plan and design of the Admiral Beach Resort for Bajan Resorts, Ltd. in Barbados. Her most recent projects include the remodeling of an existing building to house a branch bank for Republic National Bank in the Little Havana area of Miami and the design and construction administration of an entirely new facility for RNS's 10,000 s.f. branch bank in Hialeah. Ms. Murai graduated from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Architecture degree in 1978. th 40 4 CITY OF SII 4NII Personal Information Form for Nominees to .Advisory or Administrative Hoards Position am Board for which you have been nominated Board Member • '�asuwn .Heritage Conservation Board (Boom) • InstruCUOM Please complete and sign this form sad return it along with a brtet resume. I. Name: r_t1i es 13nti Fn7 1 Mural (First) (Middle) t Laso 2. Address of Permanent Residence: 3831 Alhambra n u r (Street and Number) Coral Gables Florida 33134 (City) (State) (zipcode) 3. Addressof Business: 444A Vinninp dA Lann Alvd.. enral nables . r1 nri r?a (Street and Number) (city) ( ate) 4. home Phone Number. R R R _ p 4 -4 -4 S. Business Phone Number: 4 4 ft— 7 41 7 6. Occupation: ArChi itsnt Please indicate "Yes" or "No" to the following questions by checkingjhe appropriate box. Lisa pitase •laborste in your answers' where requested. 7. Are you a United Sates ClUzen+ Yes No .Y 8. Are you presently indebted to tht City of Miami for and real or personal property tax, license tee or Yes No property Use? _ It yes. piease give details beloK: 9. Do you presently own property to the City of Miami other than your home and.'or place of business? Yes No u l.X 10. It question 49 above is answered "Yes." is All of this OfoOefty in confonhansie witr. City Ordinances? Yes No If "No." Oltaae give details below: r7 11. The City of !Maui routinely makes a police check of the background of individuals nominated for positions on advisory or admintstrauvt boards and committees. The City Commission and the City staff make every effort to ensure that these checks and their results are maintained in confidence. 03 you have any objec• Yes �No tions to such a check being conducted. (See Ordinance •6622. amending Sec. 2-104 of City Code.) C _ 12. Please indicate in the space below any areas in which you might find yourself in a position of conflict of interest should you be appointed to the Board for which you have been nominated. I understand that the statements contained herein will be a material consideration :n the seleeaon of an individual to serve in the Position (of which I hive been nominated. 2-10-87 ( pate) • (signature to , American Institute of Architects 1150 S. W. 22nd Street • Suite 18 • Miami, Florida 33129 February 19, 1987 City Clerk Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Gentlemen: On behalf of the Florida South Chapter of the American Institute of akrchitects, I am pleased to submit two nominations for the vacant position of registered architect on the Heritage Conservation Board. Wise B. Murai Les Beilinson Both individuals meet the qualifications required, have an intense interest in historic preservation and would be active, contributing members of the Board. We hope you will give these nominations your special consideration and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to make recommendations for this position. Florida South Chapter/AIA JC:ned cc: Sergio Rodriguez Sara Eaton 4 President Q Alm Nichols rau Vice President Raul 6 Rodeiptes Second vice President Sandra Graham Younts Howard Zwibel. M.D. Treasurer C. !eraser Knight Past President Marcia), xanner Trustees Luis Ajamil Iknnal eerrmotnt Dennis M. Campbell Gregory M. Ceasrano Carlton W Cole Newsll), DauOttrey H. Willis Dar. Jr. Hunting E Deutsch Date e. Dowkn William G. Dresser No. William G. Eark Douglas Erickson htadwrine W. Emil DowlWX Ficids Jay 1. Kisiak Jack Lovell Stephens A. Lynch 111 t. Layton clank David Mesnekof[ Unw)eenifita Nwic Tim Pe afckamp Clarence L Smith. M.D. )Od). VIEW out o. vran all rAtors Tkquests Charlton W Thbeau. Ph.D. AM Moore Pants Thelma P. Pars, PhA Update Mare W. Anderson Stuart McIver isetutive Director Andy E Nimaiche Metro -Dade Cultural Center 101 West Flagler Street Miami. Florida 33130 (305) 373.1492 m Huiont-Af muse m it accrdltd br for Ameracax Assotfatioov C. February 11, 1987 ; • �, ,, _, Mr. Sergio Rodriguez. Director City of Miami '. Planning Department ail ami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Rodriguez: In response to your letter of January 30, 1987 I an pleased to mitmit the name of Luisa BotifolI aiurai to be placed in nomination for the vacant position on the City of Miami Heritage Conservation Board. Mrs. M1rai is an active member of the Historical Association of Southern Florida with a demonstrated interest in and 1Qlowledge of the Historical and Architectural Heritage of the City of Miami. As a member of the Junior League's Historic Tour Cnumittee she helped publish historic Downtown Miami Self- ided Tour and personally conduct t e n t a ours. An a rounding member of the Noubek Center Advisory Council Mrs. Mhlrai chairs a special subcommittee to review the restoration of the Faubek Mansion. Mrs. Murai is a member of the architectural firm of Rodriguez Rhuly Quiroga Architects Chartered currently involved in the restoration of the Instituto San Carlos in Key West and the Village Green in Tallahassee. Mrs. M1rai is a graduate of the University of a1iani School of Architecture and currently serves as the president of its Alumni Association. She is a part time faculty member of the School of Architecture. I am enclosing copies of the nomination forms which I will submit to the City Clerk as is mentioned in your letter. Respectfully, . a"O,J/ Randy F. Nimnicht Excecutive Director ice: City Clerk Enclosure REN/clh nu BEIUNSQN ARCHffECT P.A. Fdx%W y 1s,18B7 City C10 4C City of MLmi, Florida Miami City Hall 3SW Pan American Drive Mimi, F1 3313; Pie: Haritapa Carsarvatian fiord To Id It May Concern: Planes accept the attached Official Nomlmtion Fang wnd Permowl lWarinstian Fars for the Architect position on. the Hritepe Conservation Board. I asrvad on this board for a portion of MS wnd ON. Thrafore, I wm familiar with the role, opera Lang wnd staff of the Heritage Conservation Bond, wrd I would spsin like to serve on this board. Thm* you for yo:r consideration. Flwspectfully, Lae Sailinsan A.I.A. wncl: LA/hw CC: Nwney D nlap (F.S.A.I.A. ) .?0FF1C1A1#j= ` NOMINATIONI FORM. HEWAG E CONSENVIiMN BOARD t1414C LAW Beiliroon •or. of •.: W4 North Shore Oriva, Miami Beach, F1 33141 Architect e.ictN::: . r.•:.a•1tJ1 Bellinson Architect P.A. 11wr# IMt `.'a AieBwe st. 7W N.W. 107 Ave., Miami, Fl 33172 .sa111ra. THE w[wITAC11 ConsiA.A't:N •!tsSl tip :,�aa:afl•IL.I� Me. Tr1E 1'. .L'+.w: •2t)SIT11u1i.. [M!C/. tna;s pf.:lt:nf,•-1 FOR AM1irt 'fru 40F wos,?at as PL:1 T14c i•N':;".'�� er.46• "a,%t!tnms S•f /l.) A.see -.1 r: aC:TIztmI` wis tR vn*,j meer r••! 4•:t•i )'ll Ktl•.y-',•t! .r• �'!•r•t:'Iti RL'^•:•JJr.•!ar+. J Dyak e:•n= Arc,.:)-*:1:r.1•- 13 ►•Ahrf 0 .t{Mi li' T:A F:. a. A_�^'itt�Trr1A:. D►• ��• f: ••� •ti^ • tl' •� .Li .i r',•TA : .. •• 17 Plt•J •'#/ :•. 1•.. •:? i. ft'ap 1!1 IN'. Iw a�: 1 : ' •V4 w ( Pa.-,wt0%1k r• •'s') . Ai'I! 1•:rf.e• %.'..) :r1 �t ' i SN ►rV .; .r :•1'. �., J . .�. ..; T •. •.ra. t : At.E V. Tn� •. 11 • A .. •0CA �.� 1. •' S.1 i-to t.• .M• t jr• aw t • I•.,or••h . •iT af1. 'a•(y "s�=AC.. ia•+:aI1..L r ••t'••t: :T,i;.aaa•r �.IL:► •c. w 1+ ji: 'lif., rATF-:..:.� �At.1'� I . at l .fa •t'I'• f •! •'tif • :L••i• ? 1 a�•r yr . _ 8achlalcr of Architecture: University of Miami, 1969. I have Pral ticed architecture as a IL- 1 81`4 ardhitect since 1972. The extant of my work covers residential, coaaer'eL81 and inetitutianal design with a large portion of ay work involving historic preaervation. I ea a aembar• of the following organizations: Carporrote amber: American Institute of Architects Trustee: Gads Heritage Trust Member: Association Preservation Technology Mwbw: Florida Trust For Historic Preservation Mssbsr•: National Trust For Historic Preservation Director: University of Miami, School of Architecture Alumni Association 0L-scum : Miami Design Preservation League Member: Young Presidia, Club, Mount Sinai Medical Center Mimifs For Me, Artistic Design committee. AWE 1969 DESIGN AWARD COMPETITION'FOR INTERFAITH CHAPEL, ILLUMINATING.ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST FLORIDA. 1973 CORAL GABLES BEAUTIFICATION AWARD FOR THE DESIGN OF A ROW OF SHOPS ON MIRACLE MILE. 1977 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD, CITY OF CORAL GABLES FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE CORAL GABLES HOUSE. 1978 DEDICATED SERVICE AWARD, SUNLAND TRAINING CENTER. 1979 HONORABLE MENTION, DESIGN COMPETITION, BIRO DRIVE THERAPEUTIC PARK, METRO CADE COUNTY. 1981 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, ALUMNI DESIGN EXHIBIT. 1982 UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI, ALUMNI DESIGN EXHIBIT. 1985 DESIGN AWARD, DADE HERITAGE TRUST, FLAGLER HOUSE RESTORATION. 1985 INTERNATIONAL LIGHTING DESIGN AWARD FOR THE DESIGN OF A RETAIL SHOE STORE, ILLUMINATING ENGINEERING SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA. 1986 DESIGN AWARD, DADE HERITAGE TRUST, NEPTUNE APARTMENTS. 1987 ART OECD SOCIETY OF AMERICA, ANNUAL "TEN BEST PROJECTS" CITATION FOR THE EDISON HOTEL. 87ir i 11 sit,% 1, V% 0 hits. 1- mwitqp Conservation Board Lm Demis Beilirson.. 374 North Shore Drive Mimi Bwwhq F1 33141 7W N.W. Wth Ave. Mimi Fl 33172 am Sw-i2w Architect t !Itj b I.m. :1 110 16A • -.I) ur fi6 fer it • -Y, i... j Al I L Nona FqW%wry. 169. I987. r. it American. Institute of -Architects 1150 S. W. 22nd Street -'Suite 18 • Miami. Florida 33129 February 19. 1987 City Clerk Miami City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Gentlemen: On behalf of the Florida South Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, I am pleased to submit two nominations for the vacant position of registered architect on the Heritage Conservation Board. ' Luis& B. Murai Les Beilinson Both individuals meet the qualifications required, have an intense interest in historic preservation and would be active, contributing members of the Board. We hope you will give these nominations your special consideration and we thank you for giving us the opportunity to make recommendations for this position. Florida South Chapter/AIA JC:ned cc: Sergio Rodriguez Sara Eaton 00 16 ARCHITECTURAL ESERVATIO AND ADAPTIVE RE -USE dam" coat Amenp Max W 4,oralt psreowtdy a" is am, i "on wok is fat fls+hsort Mlt, wAote anrr reeMMsd a rtileis NO )Mnrao. Tnw Ostign Award rbr ffs reaoraaom of Art W S INS Movy ROW 7alr, oonaoa» Mrs drrerrr errtupritss heftier tf►t eno OM of irl W-S Aaosron Tit" Dow rrsr Aftoroa ire re►raoiMagi' - or Gard Pon, Warms Aod No 0tor1 PMr•aoa aaseo h Me AaaM Maser, M Osoo Oktnret Ms It MAD aeft WO tint maw Mtrffpe ON"' am ad M M Dow* Maio PMasawft Alowa The Impact of Historic Presemtion on Our Economy TfaftitlonMy. pesavdi M work has Moused upon the cultural and visual aspects al saving air alder atn+cerea. Today. however, we acre also awes of are etoflQNC impact generated by ihla ktdustq. Just r tine have iaarrtad b dill wilh Me wen: y of our a w mum "NOM es, we now we lsam+kg a adapt air ftlat0flc bulldk a a UM ow M,w Vaery, needs. Ttak preserve, lion li an k Wo No sopeet of our eeoewry. and Mien we many wirer• OW IM alder WOW have over fonlamnporary COtnrMarperts, Inmoo caeca. Win lc presentation nxeatas kteteased real as" vskm wish polenMYy tuenttlw apportiritles in mosthksiorir oarulm prCPO rtNs. The rehabilitation and adaptive r♦ use of such stnrctures is Increasingly YnpwM t. For kWKX* tits tourist in - diary has beneNted greatly. for visiting ltreioric areas is an of air most poptr lsr reaeadoral activities today. As a rowA *Afars of dollars are generated inb loaf tea 0 Was Adaptive tulles of a ds" i b0 irm may cost substantially less than the it 9 b ration of new area. Accordkg to many experienced prolessionals, the elf view may be es high as 50%—a aaaidarawe savings. Moreaer. Moir• wtatce and operating costs of older bttiow we about the am, e an4 in marry cum even less than compares• bhe now srucltirea. The preservation of existing IN 12" s ga also helps to conserve mangy, for cider Onctures were built to take advantage of nsUaf sn@W saving features. C,amwardal proper. ties' Wdt masatry walls and operabN 6 dows n OM Nora energy fa haft cooling and Mgfith Htstoric preservation work also amiss about IrJ more jobs Ihan new conalmdon for most given W vestments. tabor is more intensive with rehabilitation prclecto VA tie fewer mialeria s might be krvohre4 a grater need exists for:tided craftapeapN.0 As"- — MtibiwWon allo CM i m 10 to a Iviviitg buol near. M order to moat houskg demands, many Mrarkwu are atresdy living in older tiaras whit:h often offer stt<,iAti g Mom and detailing not usually found in rMw eansuuctlon. Adaptive rwse moat assuredly is a vakswe resourt s In providing addtiorai houskg. The kroortance of historic preserve• tion in ow economy Is narWested by the low Vy.proposed 1965 tax reform plan $tilt under Cagrsstionai COMO- dwation. Under our present tax strut• are there axis* a program provictirg a 25% investment tax credit for certified historic preservation projects. under the prmpaaed relonm pogromof In. veolmtent tax credits would be ellmi. noted except for hisiork preservation and projects. However. tine knvestmsm tax credit for hietOrfC preservation wouid be reduced to 20%. Historic sewturse hold our mean• orM and help to shape our t Wft whit peaervtng our moat important aasats. Preservation Is an i negral fow tionahip mastnkg out hisiory. our soclai eonacl ice varied economic levels and also an an form to be appreciated try � --fee eeMinson, AiA •Editor's now /kew rag too ream US Ow prarent of LAW pray. rim atkm txa Nett gsraataa 109108 for awn it minor+ trawtte Crusader, wiar NXWIs une"W* Maas aft to raw wane m pmraw mil► 90 WA pM armor dOaWa 13 7-3841 A U Preservation News ' 4 ippa:LoalBe Ri vcka;2 u sa; Even in South Dori des. sin of the natiexs's best kmowm resat wwsis. Opa.Laukn stands ous. Designed by aseW&M Bernhardt Muller and developed by pilotoinventOr Glenn Curtin in the lath 192016 Opa-L ocka is a dm* garden - city cloaked in Arabian gash. Waru are now under way to restomand ravitalmduacurious them town. inspired by the writimn Of Desseseriioward, CuetissCurtis. M igi. may planned Opa•tacka as a Odf.sutnieing wmmuniey. ba residential� - plantlacturing y� Aviation. He aboboped u sdraw tourists from Miami. bu US a too and self MUM parks aasd to abSekL Legend has it that the Arablan tb�w�EggedE M nic who his original concept for an Ens• r..r.r..rR+n pfstarASC+7N.GCeiro.i9la. . Bs� medieval a'llage. Stints were laid out in 192L By 1927. when a burred lee turned South Floridi s boom to bust. most of Opa•Locka was completes The main commercial street aiome was Tom. ver otappnod- mately 100 otipaalreummif strtcanres Iraw public adietgs. mdudiag the city ba8. rail station. and two eommaciat buikl'ings. are Bored on rite Notion' Resister of His. tonic !lames. Nineteen others. rm dudog,15 residencm writ be added next the bal- amce will be designated lodh'. !emblems- .-thiscampaisn to revindin Opa-tack. are for• midaW The badly deteriorated bolding stock rreNects a des pressed local ecosomy. with av- erage family earningswell below the county average. and un- employment at twice the norm. The Op&Locka Community n�� revival. dtawin9 vsitors !loin the proposed DO[ stadium. two mBes north of town. A new imdustsi.l park at the Op..Lxka Airport a also pianrred. BeiCm- son Aectntect of Miammi Gave started wort on the restoration of Upa.locka's t946 City Hall sand Fite Station. to be cotnpletec insist moods, The CDC is about to iawe a request for proposals for the development of the de. siSmted Hurt Building. They also piss w move the train sta- tiom.tow in a railway right- of-way, and to sponsor its devel opmert in a new location. The Dade Heritage Trust has made low interestloans available to lod citizens for restoration. The city itudE working under the direction of Miami planner and pt eserradonist bli chael Maxwell. has installed new street lamps and benches modeled on MuBds original designs. Max. well is also curating a show on MuBeramopens nem February at the University of Monti. . where his collection is lodged. Although optimistic about Opa•Locka's future. Maxwell tells a cautionary tale. Last moodbthecountybulldozed the town pooland pod house, claim. ing that a letter advising au- thorities of the structure's peed. ling designation never arrived. He bops, however, that design guidelines to be implemented mat spring will better preserve Opadacka's legacy and ensure that stew aotstrraion is com pad. bit with old. s 115 broward review Review Deal Estate nu rimnArinkal ......r a my N.M. to"" to ""Am b F--W—'d awmWo m Spruc&up � rjaa�ow t�ri�tie�i �ttr. �� �latkialistM b atsa► �faiarat /�M � Mp afaa M tba shot tWo M tsaard titaattso " ft fatmatiao at M us Md w �t a imw �XN iaio sut��ai 3ita�aas. ary /Wba aM "VOW "Ma tr• teyiao to on tM amdo* -M»mttk St* Tka a= as as no d,oi, md" W"m pat it • tM tfaiont WAMM 0400 wi11 make uty Moor -lice once more MMN'd IMu M ttltata tka w rW� I�iaY stook lMMrw �atb. 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A nsoraios kkMff t+ UMM i. sekadafld far Mar ti. as d p.ts. a dM Smmmo of Cry NaY aad .tfl M trot of tM aOtb Arabm tit j� oiieitiM. a ttr��r 1� G� d tM Moil � aa�aetN oftkia to "asith Sf siaiY os of •aoitnM Attf<~ ttata M boas aoatcaaed for *A = c� QotaatY hoard do OX aN M dipan• Mat. foil � sa�s►Nt E•6WOMIM Him "Mmonumbom � air p. , is hr mm tm btid"$ a mdafa ptUMM be 56L �e m't b�W s n. acf Mso am owum a the pu- �os,aos of tar otKs Mita1 ifi1� MUM eoswl m Muesil fo& a bm MA" a cmassiq too" i, its Won"" ka said. "You "m W fllttala ttRMltr a - paw.. 44 9�je Miami eral� Jmmy 1% 1067 The Miami Herald ar Of historic proportions Les BeWason Is Sind Dade Comfy resideab are finally taking .an. Interest !n praservta� their • community's Past. It's food for business — namely. bts. Beillason Architect. which recent�lyy won the job of *designing the $7 million renovadon of Miami Such's dilapidated Biscaya Hotel, is involved in 20 ar bct of ttooff the restoration rois devoted . to historical renovation. The 242-room bay -front bobl. built in 1926. is blot converted into what its developers hope win be a ttru-rue apartment office and retail complex "We've been doins this work in Dade County for 10 years now." Beilinson said. "Llim any. business, (restoration) architecture bas its food times ad its tough times." .Other Beiliasoa projects include the Opa-locks, dty bait. the Coral Gables c hall. the Flagler Palm Cotta`e to downtown Miami. the Edison Hotel to Miami .Beach and. the Eichler train nation near the Meumoo. �7 AA 2A 1985 International .� _ ( .. Illumination Design I Awards Swtw 0 Daft" Ln ftUn=% AIA SW&d* T"Kwrwk of this Flands bow OCFA 4 a P" "M a Wfift Of tNiglay cow" AV" w"S hm Supww cow nnoMion of ft pro. duct was a pfMfn OWWOMIOM TO also WWI area. ft bpwq =11 =prdcen" WOMAN Uf* form OxyWOM whr,@W P=i' gonad ABanWWWWPWc1VWshop. ow" Owd Mwed ro" to• fwctha waacss—aftlo Mao@. q*m glace VW a kXftVW C* rQ-4Ohelp 9Wft-"shadows and p m 4t, - - a towly undaM 910v*9 "im IPWO. 87-384t - - - - - 0- - ___ - Architect honored by Art Deco group A South Florida architect has won a national award for his work in restoring Miami Beach's Edison Um Beilinson. president of Benin son Architect of Miami, was honored by the Art Deco Societies of America. His work on the Edison, 96o Ocean Dr., was cited prone of the 10 best Art ojects prrojects across the country in 1966. The city of Opa4ccka also was applrestoration of !g M*=* ngs. 19' MIAMI TOAY WEEK OF THURSDAY. JANUARY 22.1967 Architect adds to Beach face lift �- ..,.. •-• - : _: By BETM MIGNON Le% Beilinson is. perhaps. the.m9w. . sought after architect in the area when 4 4 4w\ it conies to historical restoration. in I �1 .... • During his 10 year% experience ' Miami. he has restored landmark r - historical sites like Venetian Pool in Coal Cables and the Flagler Howe in .. Ft. Willa% ' Park. But now. he has turned his focus to South Bach revitalitation. ' col Ad, Mr. Beilinson's knowledge and experience we to enable him In understand each building as a unique '.--+-- - -� • - _ challenge. He 'Aid he w- o, it'% • - po.tentiatl before completing a �� restoration and that this is probably one of the qualities that have made him a popular choir for Art D%•co Los Boilinson and a rondorinq of this Edison projects. He currently is doing ar- chitectural designs for nine buildings Mr. Beilinson studies the history attention to detail increases the owned mo%tly by developers Gerry behind the building. He said this ambience. not to mention the tax Samhez and Tony Goldman• includes who built it. who owned it credits available. "Miami was designed during the over the years• what remodeling they did. and even who lived there. The University of Miami School of Architecture graduate is also restoring '20s and '30% by developer that built cities on a fantasy themes he said. This attention to detail allows Mr. Beilinson to provide aesthetic living the Opa-locka City Hall and Fire Department. His new projects include why Opa• This. he noes. explains h locks'% City Hall is Turkish design %pace` that are special because of their an commercial office building in and Miami Beach is a combination of history. He aid that in contrast to some of the hotels which were Jupiter. Marina Club condominimus in Tamps and Summerlin Trace _ Mediterranean and Deco styles. The Edison. which is now joined remodeled rather than restored, hi% condominiums in Ft. MLvers. with the Breakwater by a pool and, ' - loggia. is among the projects Mr. Beilinsun has completed for Mr. Sanchez. He restored every part of this hotel. including the furnishings and light fixtures. One third or the room% are now furnished with Meticulously refinished original pieces. In fact. Mr. Beilinson and his eight - year -old firm recrived an award from the Art Deco Society or America on Friday for his restoration of the Edison. 960Ocan Dr. Another unique property under his wing is the restoration of the Metropale. WS Collins Ave.. for Mr. Goldman. This once -abandoned hotel, %chedukd to open this summer, will ha%e lafl•like rental %paces and a L'•sat restaurant and bar. Creative use for restored spaces are part of Mr. &tilin%on'% approach to historic restoration. When considering a restoration project, Mr. Beilin%on wid he analyze% the building'. potential. He use% hi% latest project Bi%caya, Firth Street cold West A%enue. a% an example . "Usually. the original function doen't meet today'% rowds•" he %aid. -For c%ample. the Biwaya H.tcl which ha% been shandoned for the past 10 year.. function% better today a% apartment.." 87"- i { µ OFFICIAL' NOMINATION FORM on) HERITAGE CONSERVATION BOARD NAPS Jose A. Gel ab .rfi tjvrja ADDRESS 1119 :itlan Avenue, Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 OCCUAATION Architect -Assistant Professor of Arc'iitectvre University of Miami Bus INEss�EN*J.aYER Gel is A vfttects/ University of Miami Auetumee AftnMa.a 2420 S.W. 27th. Avenue/ Building 48- U. M. Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 THE MERITAGe CONSERVATION MUST 'E COMPOSED OR THE FOLLOWING POSITION$. CHECK THE pasITIOti(5) ROR WHICH YOU ARE OUALIFIEO. (NOMINEES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS SHOULD ALSO CMEC). T"E 'CITIZEN' BOX IF YOU MEET THE DENANSTRATFO, KNOMLEDc.E AND EXMEPtENCE REMUIRENENT.) ElARCHITECT RCAISTERED IN THE STAY= OF FLOR10A QLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT REPISTERED IN THE STATE nF wLnPIOA ©MISTOPIAN OR AP.CHtTECTURAL MISTIIRIAN OUALIFIEO SY WEANS n• EQUCATION OP EXPEPIENCC AND MAVINA DEMONSTRATED KNnWLE04E AND gZ"RPIENCE IN DADE CO1.JNYV w?4Ta1`Y no AnCMITECTUPAL "ISTOPv ©ARCMITECT OR ARCHITECTUqAL MtSTMPtAtl i+AVttir I%f.MnN43TeaT1!0 NNr**LEO0--C AND =XmEPIENCE is ♦DCWITECTURAL 093?nRATInN ANO MISTOPIC PRESERVATION Q^EAL ESTATE SPOKL'R LICENSED B- THE STATE nF FLDOIDA Q•ERSOa EXPEOPIENCEO IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE OR LAM - QCITIZEN MIT" OEMnNSTRATEO KNOWLED4E AND INT6093T IN T"E MISTORICAL AND AMCNITECTIJO AL MERITA46 OF THE CITY AJJO/OR CONSE-VATVIN OF THP NATURAL ENVteONGIE`JT WITHIN THIS SOACE. 00nVIOE A SUMMARY STATRMENT AR THE EDUCATICN, EXORRIENCE. ACTIVITIES. A►Jn.0CM QUM P'AWJUZKT INROFnATION WHICH OE"ONST4ATE YOUR !+UALIsICArtaNS aDR THE OnSITION(3) C!+ECKED ABOVE. Cornell University, Master of Fine Arti(Minr in Architectural History)- 1978 , Baahelor of Archie 1975 - Gel bsr .at-Navia Architscte 1978-Present - University of Miami -Assistant Profe&w=-Design and Architectural History 1981-prm nt - Member Dade Heritage gust, National Truest for Historic Preservation - American Institute of Architects -Vice -President - Member- Hoard of Architects of Coral Gables - Drafted Medit=anea n Architecture ortii w=9 for the City of Coral Gables - Coordinated and wrote introduction for 'Vanishing Florida' publication by the Florida a4ow mt for the Mmenities of Beth Dxdop-s Articles. - Have lectured and written extensively on the history of Mien d (Crit 816) the history of Coral Gables and the inplementation of the Mediterranean �+dinalx.e, - Halve taught, ailzce 1982, a course jr the History of Architecture of the Colonial Americas in the University of Miami.' r PLIASI PROVtOE THE POLLOMtNG ►NPQMMATtON m THE SPACE oROVtDED. 00 ATTACH A SEPAPATE 4ESUMEi +� COUCATtON Sea attached Aesuna . WORK CXPERtENCP ORAANtZATtONS AND CCMrUNtTY ACTtVtTICS SIANATURE ,-__♦ DATE r i CITY OF MIAMI Personal laforsuion Foes for Nosiness to Advisory or'Administrative Boards Padtloa ad Doerd for which Tor have been nominated (Position stage COf>. eryation Board (Bond) Instructions: Plena complete sad sign this form and return it along with a brief resume. 1. Name: ( eaga 2. Address of ftmansat Resideocs: 111 Q M;1 m„ 11.1no t _p C 1 Qh1 rl _ T 'id West and Number) (city) (ghat.) (22peode) a. Address of Business• HtAlfiiflq 48, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl. 33134 4. home Phone Nemb._a43.AAA s. Balneas Phone Number. d_ dhi a Occupation: PraCtiCiM Architect -Assistant Professor University of Miami Plana hOcate "Yes" or "No" to the following Qo*stioos by checkiogibe appropriate box, also please Wlaborate on your answers where requested. Yes No 7. An you a tatted Sates Cltlun? ED ❑ I. An 70i Pmeentty Indebted to the CRY of Mismi for and real or personal property tax. license tee or Yes No proper Uss? ❑ u yes, plane give detUls below? 9. Do Tor prsaentLy own prOperq In the-Clt7 Of Wami other than your hosts &War place of business? yes No No ED 10. . If nusatton d above is answered "Yes," Is W of this property in Cooicrmsnce with City Ordinances? Yes No 1f "No." please give details below: 11. The CRY of Iliad roetiatly slakes a pollee cheek of the background of Individuals nominated fop positions On advisory Or adNalsteatin boards and oomdeMeta. The City Commission and the City staff make every effort to asrrs that these chat** and their res ales an maintained in couddeece. Da you ban au eblec- Yes No teas to sreh a Cheek bdns'toadueted. (See ordbtwM *M& awending Sec. 2-104 of CIt7 Code.) ❑ IN 12. Mane lndlcete is the apace below any ewes in which you m;ght h7ad yourself Is a position of conflict of Interest should 7pn be appointed to the band (Or which 7ou ban ben nominated. NOW 1 understand that the statements contained herein will be a material consideration in We selection of as individual to serve in the position for which 1 have been nominated. �lrl ' (Date, (Signaturs) c23 y T JOSE A. GELABERT-NAVIA CURRICULUM VITAE February 1, 1987 PERSONAL: Home Address: 1119 Milan Aven u e Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Telephone: ,_ Home: 443-0409 Office: 284-3438 Emc�pnt Status*, Assistant Professor School of Architecture University of .Miami Citzenship: u.S.A. HIGHER EDUCATION: institutional; Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, Bachelor of Architecture Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, Master of Fine Arts, Minor in Architectural Technology 3 Latin American Studies Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela Professional Architecture Degree Non -Institutional Training: Isola Degl i Studi, Venice, Italy. Studies in Italian Towns b Architectural History of the Renaissance b Baroque Period Certification, Licensure: Registered Architect, No. 9805, State of Florida 197 5 1978 1980 1974 1983 07 7 -y { tw :dtt. 1983-Present 1981-198 2 1980 1977-1978 1982-Present 1981 Mar. 1987 May 1987 Winter 1987 Fall 1986 1985 1984 1983-Present 1985- " 1985- " 1985- " 138 6 1986 1985 1984 1985 Jose Gelabert-h,. ia, Curriculum Vitae (cont.) EXPERIENCE: Institutional: University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Assistant Professor University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, Instructor Institute of Urban Architecture, Caracas, Venezuela, Lecturer Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, Instructor Professional: Gelabert-Navia Architects, A.I.A., Miami -Caracas -San Juan, Partner in Charge of Design Sandy 5 Babcock Architects, San Francisco -Miami, Designer Gelabert-Navia Architects, A.I.A., Miami -Caracas -San Juan, Partner in Charge of Design PUBLICATIONS: "Stones of Venice" Studio, Florida Architect. Vanishing For (Introduction) Florida Endownent or t e Rumanities. The Caribbean Villa, Plastica Magazine, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Tropical Allusions, Crit Magazine, Washington. Cuban Architects Exhibition catalogue). Unbuilt Design Awards, Florida Architect PROFESSIONAL b HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS: American Institute of Architects Historical Association of South Florida Dade Heritage Trust National trust for Historic Preservation HONORS b AWARDS: Exhibit of Work, Martell Gallery, Cornell University Sign Awair"377merican Institutp of Architects ty eautiful Award, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Design Awar , h oT Board of Dade County Unbuilt 'Des gn Award, American Institute of Architects ert cate o reciation, Mediterranean Architecture Committee, Office of the Mayor, Coral Gables, Florida Retrospective of Work by Cuban Architects in the United Cates, Cuban museum of Arts & Culture,Miami; 3ogo a, toTom 'i a; Moron, Argentina. Award for Housing Study, Unesco, Paris 2 Jose. Gelabert•Ni ;, Curriculum Vitae (cont.) HONORS 6 AWARDS: (cont.) Certificate of Appreciation, American Society of Interior Designers Award in Biennale of Architecture, Sofia, Bulgaria Memphis in May Festival,Memphis, Tennessee international in Festival, Teheran New York Film Festival, w York, New York Henna e o ao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil OTHER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION OR ACTIVITIES: Panel Speaker, Miracle Mite 'Think Thank', Coral Gables, Florida. 1984 1983 1980 1978 1978 1978 Mar. 198 7 Panel Speaker, Mackesey Seminars, Cornell University. Feb. 1987 Panel Speaker, S m osium on Cuban Architecture, Cuban Association of Architects, Miami, FL. Sept. 1986 Panel Speaker, '25 Years of Exile' F.I.U./Florida, Endowment for the Humanities, Miami, FL. Sept. 1985. Panel Speaker, Partners for Livable Places Conference, Washington, OC, July 1986. Participated in ACSA Teachers' Conference in Cranbrook in the summer of 1983. Panel Member in presentation to the Organization of American States of the findings of the Inter -Fluvial Connection Project. Building projects during the last 3 years: Palm Beach Diocesan Center, Palm Beach, Florida Mother of Christ Parish Complex, Miami, Florida (First Prize: School Building) Archives of Caribbean Culture, Miami, Florida (Project) o n the Baptist Chapel and Grounds , Vi scaya, Florida otre ame a t CROP. Delray Beach. Flori-da (Project) All ou s a e , Mami, Florida (Project) t. Peter t. Paul Church Renovation, Miami, Florida Escagedo, Residenice, Coral Qbles, Florida Kurstin Residence, Coral Gables, Florida Landsberg Residence, Coral Gables, Florida Telleche& Residence, North Miami. Florida Gutierrez Residence Mi ami , Florida 4649 once a Leon Office Building, Coral Gables, Florida 9000 Flagier West Office u in , Miami, Florida tone or Venice Jewelry GaME1, Coral Gables, Florida a ze o Townhomes, Coral r3ablps, Florida Tropical ar n mal Hospital, Miami, Florida F] Jnse Gelabert-Ni , Curriculum Vitae (cont.) OTHER PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION OR ACTIVITIES: (cont.) Member. of. the Coral Gables Mediterranean Architecture Committee appointed by the Mayor to determine possible implementation of des-Tgn guidelines for the city and drafting of zoning ordinance. Contributed design (ad-honorem) for the Notre -Dame d'Haiti Chapel in Delray Beach, Florida. Coordinated the reconstruction and transformation of the Viscaya Pavilion known as the Casbah into the St. John the Baptist Chapel. Coordinator, Urban Workshop, American Institute of Architects 1987 Awards Committee and Installation Banquet American Institute of Architects 1985-1986 Board of Architects, Coral Cables 1986-198 7 TEACHING SPECIALIZATION Architectural Design and History of Colonial American Architecture RESEARCH PERFORMED: Spanish Colonial Revival in Florida and California Caribbean Housing prototypes. Inter -fluvial Connection Project/Venezuela (with Felipe J. Prestamo) Supported by the Institute of Ports in Venezuela. Master Plan for La Molina, Peru (with Felipe J. Prestamo) Supported by the government of Peru and Xerox of Peru. .' UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE b ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES: Sexual Harassment Committee = University Self -Study Committee Scholarship Committee Lecture Series Committee (1984) — Dean Search Committee Library Committee Venice Program Coordinator (1985) COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES: Vice -President, FSC American Institute of Architects 1986-1987 Board of Architects, Coral Gables 1986-1987 —1 Director, FSC American Institute of Architects 1985-1986 { Coordinator for the University of Miami participation in the American Institute of Architects Annual f Urban Workshop 1982, 1983, 1987 Coordinator for the University of Miami sponsorship of the Little Haiti Design Competition designed to - revital ze the urban character or Fe Lemon City area. 1985 4 7 87 1� 4x e Andres Duany and Elizabeth Plater-zybe&, architects 2%9 Coconut Avenue. Miami. Florida 33133 (305) "S•7602 February 16, 1967 City Clerk City Hall Dinner Key Miami, FL 33133 As a long standing member of the Heritage Conservation Board and, as such, aware of the qualifications necessary to be the Board's Architect, I hereby nominate Jose Gelabert-Navia. His Resume is enclosed. Please call me if.any additional information is required. Since ely Aa es 1 AIW: =s encl. 'v`'6.t�yk�.f.._` 1,�.p ���n�aa�"�� _� u} r __''1'. `Li• �I"_s_'-`.�.....,._