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PANDORA RIVER

Architecture
Affordable Housing
Concept
Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

YANINA MAURO & WALTER RUA

Studio:

RED OCTOPUS LLC.

Design Team:

YANINA MAURO:OWNER, PROJECT MANAGER AND ARCHITECT DESIGNER
WALTER RUA: OWNER, PROJECT MANAGER AND ARCHITECT

Country:

United States

Location:
City of Miami

Overview:
Pandora River is a proposed residential multifamily development designed to provide modern and comfortable living spaces in the heart of Miami. The project encompasses a total proposed area of 25,570 square feet and features 13 residential units. With a contemporary architectural design, Pandora River aims to enhance the urban landscape of the area while offering residents a luxurious and convenient living experience.

Features and Amenities:
Residential Units: The building consists of 13 well-appointed units, designed to cater to a diverse range of residents. Each unit is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring a harmonious blend of aesthetics and functionality.
Parking: The project includes 24 parking spaces, providing ample parking for residents and visitors. This feature addresses the urban need for accessible and secure parking in a city environment.
Height and Structure: Pandora River stands 8 stories tall, reaching a height of 110 feet. This elevation offers the residents beautiful views of Miami River & Brickell/Downton area and the surrounding cityscape and enhances the building’s in the neighborhood.
Design Philosophy:
Pandora River is designed with a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and community. The architectural approach integrates modern materials and technologies to create energy-efficient living spaces creating a central green area conected to all the unites to offer a biophilie design that conects residence with nature. The layout promotes a cross ventilation and the windows are all hurracane resistant. The apartment have a private elevator and a open integrated social area separated front the private areas of each unit.
The project count with lift-parking spaces, gym, swimming pool and social common area in the roof terrace.

RED OCTOPUS LLC.

Our company is formed by the Argentine architects Yanina Mauro and Walter Rua. Graduated from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Urbanism of the University of Buenos Aires.
Starting our professional path in 2003 doing multifamily developments in the City of Buenos Aires. With numerous projects in our portfolio, destiny landed us in South Florida in 2013.

We are partners in life and in business and we form an excellent teamwork that has no limits and goes beyond standards. We believe in constant personal development, and we love challenges.

Developing single-family, multi-family, institutional, commercial and mixed-use projects.
We are proud of our achievements, and we are always looking for more.

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