Architecture in Miami

One of the assignments for our Architecture History 1 class was to identify buildings/ structures/ gardens with historical architectural styles and influences in Miami and write up a paper.

On Saturday 27th, one of my colleagues and I set off to look for these buildings. We were only able to go to 11 places but it was amazing to see how many interesting places are just around the neighborhood and we never stop to appreciate them.

In Coral Gables area we went to see the Cocoplum woman's club, Schenley park, Church of the little flower, Coral Gables Congregational church, Biltmore hotel, Fountain at the circle by Biltmore, Venetian pool, City hall of Coral Gables. Moving towards Miami, we were able to visit Beth David Congregation, St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church and Chinese styles homes by Sansovino Ave and Maggiore.

1. Cocoplum Woman's club


2. Schenley park


3. Church of the little flower


4. Coral Gables Congregational church

5. The Biltmore hotel


6. Fountain at the circle by Biltmore


7. Venetian pool


8. City hall of Coral Gables


9. Beth David Congregation

10. St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church


11. Chinese styles homes by Sansovino Ave and Maggiore.


We plan to go to Downtown Miami, Opa-Loca and North Miami to see some more buildings next week. I will post the paper once I submit it to the professor.

So stay tuned for that and more.....

** All images by (c) Manori Sumanasinghe, 2009