CASA HOTELS - Historical Building Renovations
Casa Ocean is situated in an unbeatable South Beach location at the south end of Miami Beach, one block away from Ocean Drive. Characterized by its distinct Art Deco design that represents modernism, fashion, and elegance in the 1920s, Casa Ocean reinforces the architectural significance of the Ocean Beach Historic District.
Casa Ocean has been recognized by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board as a contributing historic property to the Ocean Beach Historic District. Casa Ocean is currently undergoing an 18-month renovation and rehabilitation to preserve its original design and materials, with a modern twist. Casa Ocean is slated to commence operations by October 2023.
Casa Ocean has been recognized by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board as a contributing historic property to the Ocean Beach Historic District. Casa Ocean is currently undergoing an 18-month renovation and rehabilitation to preserve its original design and materials, with a modern twist. Casa Ocean is slated to commence operations by October 2023.
Casa Ocean has been recognized by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board as a contributing historic property to the Ocean Beach Historic District. Casa Ocean is currently undergoing an 18-month renovation and rehabilitation to preserve its original design and materials, with a modern twist. Casa Ocean is slated to commence operations by October 2023.
Casa Ocean has been recognized by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board as a contributing historic property to the Ocean Beach Historic District. Casa Ocean is currently undergoing an 18-month renovation and rehabilitation to preserve its original design and materials, with a modern twist. Casa Ocean is slated to commence operations by October 2023.
Casa Ocean has been recognized by the City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board as a contributing historic property to the Ocean Beach Historic District. Casa Ocean is currently undergoing an 18-month renovation and rehabilitation to preserve its original design and materials, with a modern twist. Casa Ocean is slated to commence operations by October 2023.
Following the Art Deco “rule of three,” the front elevation consists of three sections, with the center one projecting forward by several inches. The second story has four windows – two in the center section and one on each side. The plans show each of these windows as a pair of casements flanked by sidelights, but they are now pairs of 4-over-4 sash type
Following the Art Deco “rule of three,” the front elevation consists of three sections, with the center one projecting forward by several inches. The second story has four windows – two in the center section and one on each side. The plans show each of these windows as a pair of casements flanked by sidelights, but they are now pairs of 4-over-4 sash type
Following the Art Deco “rule of three,” the front elevation consists of three sections, with the center one projecting forward by several inches. The second story has four windows – two in the center section and one on each side. The plans show each of these windows as a pair of casements flanked by sidelights, but they are now pairs of 4-over-4 sash type
Architect: Joseph J. De Brita (1901-1992) was born in Italy and came to the U.S. as a child. The 1930 U.S. Census shows him living in Queens, New York, and working as a draftsman. Within a few years, as an architect, he moved to Miami, and designed dozens of buildings in Miami Beach from 1934 through the 1950s
Following the Art Deco “rule of three,” the front elevation consists of three sections, with the center one projecting forward by several inches. The second story has four windows – two in the center section and one on each side. The plans show each of these windows as a pair of casements flanked by sidelights, but they are now pairs of 4-over-4 sash type
Following the Art Deco “rule of three,” the front elevation consists of three sections, with the center one projecting forward by several inches. The second story has four windows – two in the center section and one on each side. The plans show each of these windows as a pair of casements flanked by sidelights, but they are now pairs of 4-over-4 sash type
