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Commission chooses ‘Carved by Nature’ facade for Miracle Mile mobility hub, approves Gensler contract work
Summary
After reviewing refined facades and rooftop activation concepts from Gensler, the Coral Gables City Commission selected a nature‑inspired metal‑panel design and approved a contract amendment to finalize construction documents for the Parking Garage 1 mobility hub.
Coral Gables commissioners voted Oct. 28 to proceed with a refined “Carved by Nature” facade design for the mobility hub at Parking Garage 1 and to authorize consultant Gensler to complete construction documents under a change order.
Staff and Gensler presented updated elevations that combine a patterned metal screen, integrated landscape niches and public art locations along Miracle Mile and Andalusia Avenue. Commissioners and members of the public described the preferred option as a softer, more “lacy” pattern that filters light into the…
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