OMA: miami beach convention center redevelopment

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

OMA is in the running to redevelop the miami beach convention centre site which sits on 52 expansive acres. the dutch firm is working together with international real estate developer tishman and local firm UIA (led by robert wennet), along landscape architects michael van valken burgh associates (MMVA), raymond jungles and TVS design on a proposal that is set to revive area by re-imagining the existing buildings: carl fisher clubhouse, city hall, 17th street garage and 17th street itself, as well as the jackie gleason theater, which has been the centre of discussion with regard to the preservation of the historic building. the proposal is centered on reinvigorating the areadespite the presence of a major event, using a network of public amenities and opened paths of circulation to keep the site dense and connected.ample green spaces are to be bordered with enticing programs that may include a soundscape park, climbing walls, fountain rooms and large, man-made hil

a walkthrough of the proposal.

video © OMA

the proposal envisions plenty of outdoor promenades and walkable space 

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

‘miami beach convention center’ by OMA, miami beach, florida all images courtesy of south beach ACE

model view of the OMA, tishman, southbeach ACE team proposal