Developers in Miami sometimes attempt to include an artistic element to the design and architecture of new buildings. Few actually take the initiative to dedicate public art installations to define the development. And most have yet to look to the untapped talents of local art schools for creative concepts and inspiration. Cardinal Development Corp. has done exactly this for their new 3333 Biscayne office building.
On Thursday, June 14th at 7:00 pm at Miami International University of Art & Design (MIU), Cardinal Development Corp. and the City of Miami will announce the winners of the 3333 Biscayne Art in Public Places Competition. The public reception and celebration will take place from 5pm-9pm. The City of Miami will present proclamations to the University, the developer, and the architect.
The winning concept will be permanently affixed as a public art installation on the façade of a new landmark in the Biscayne corridor to be erected between NE 33rd and 34th Streets. The building was created by Cardinal Development Corp. and internationally renowned architects Perkins+Will. Cardinal Development is credited with establishing the Coconut Grove Center, today known as Miami's Cocowalk.
Perkins+Will, the LEED accredited architecture firm for the project, designated space on the building's exterior for the large public art installation. "The genesis of 3333 was based on invigorating a forgotten quarter of the city and its purpose is to bring back the class and prestige of a 1940's Miami," says the building's architect, Pat Bosch.
To provide concepts for the art installation, Cardinal Development approached art and design students from MIU with a challenging and significant assignment: to create a forward thinking public work of art that joins art and commerce, and inspires the community it serves, while highlighting the significance of the history of the Biscayne corridor. The projects were developed over a six month period by a dedicated group of students. For their artistic talent and dedication, the three finalists will be rewarded with first, second and third place prizes of $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500.
"We are honored to recognize such talented up-and-coming artists from Miami in conjunction with a building that truly brings the art and business community together," said Irene Arditi, principal of Cardinal Development Corp. "We are developing this project in the hopes that others will recognize the importance of public art and green design initiatives in real estate development,"
The three student finalists are: Anastasia Cohen, Graphic Design student, Janae Anon, Visual Art student, and Renata Pfuner, Interior Design student. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges: Robert Parente, Director of the Mayor of Miami's Office of Film, Arts & Entertainment, Debra Pierce, Director of Career Services of MIU, Irene Arditi, Principal, Cardinal Development Corp, Pat Bosch, Architect, Perkins+Will, and Rene Morales, Assistant Curator of the Miami Art Museum.
