Architecture

Britt J. Rosen's degree was from the University of Florida in Building Construction (1980). Housed in the College of Design, Construction and Planning, the Rinker School is dedicated to construction science and management and is committed to excellence in education and research. Established in 1935, it is the oldest school of construction in the U.S. and the first program to receive accreditation from the American Council for Construction Education (1975). Twenty faculty members teach and guide the School's 500 undergraduate and 120 graduate students. The School’s new building, Rinker Hall, is the 26th building to have been awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.

Britt has always been interested in architecture and design for many years. The photos below were personally taken by Britt. Links to client sites are associated with appraisal work completed by Brittex Appraisal Services, Inc.

 

 

 

 

 Britt in front of glass wall designed by Ralph Choeff, AIA  (2006)

Exhibit

Current Architecture Exhibit at the Miami Beach Bass Museum of Art  - Jan 2008               

During the 1930s, architect Lawrence Murray Dixon (1901–1949) was a crucial figure in the development of the Tropical Art Deco style on Miami Beach. Working for clients who hoped to appeal to a public from New York, he reinterpreted urban Art Deco to suit a southern, seaside resort. Within only a few years, he designed the buildings and interior decor of 42 hotels in what is now the Historic Art Deco District (including the Raleigh, Ritz Plaza, Victor, Tides, Marlin, Tiffany and Betsy Ross), as well as two signature hotels—the Atlantis and the Senator—that were destroyed before the Historic District was established.

See this group of beautiful and rare architectural renderings and vintage sepia-toned photographs from the Lawrence Murray Dixon Archives, among the significant architectural holdings of the Bass Museum of Art.

The exhibition showcases the architecture, urban planning, design and decorative arts of mid-century Miami that include talented designers such as Alfred Browning Parker, Morris Lapidus, George Farkas, Frederick Rank, Kay Pancoast, Kenneth Treister and Juanita May, whose collective vision of our city shaped the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for Miamians.

Though the architects of this innovative period are widely known, the craftsmen and designers of decorative arts have been largely forgotten. This exhibition is the first to showcase their efforts and contribution to mid-century design.

Source: Bass Museum of Art                        

Local Architects Brittex has worked with include:

Landscape Architects:ndscape Architects:

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Miami Historian / Architectural Tours:

Eco House / Green Building / LEED

  • An Eco House for the Future  

Miami Herald Articles From January 2008 Business Monday  "Miami, a red-hot center for architecture with global cachet."

Architectural Links 

 Interesting Architectural Photos

Interesting Olympic Architectural Photos

  • Bird's Nest - The Beijing Olympic Stadium
  • Water Cube - Beijing National Aquatic Centre
  • Water Cube - at night, good photos
  • Interesting Zero Edge Pool Details

    Zero edge or infinity pools require special design considerations. The pool coping details demand that the architect to come up with creative solutions. Each zero edge pool requires a reservoir area for the collection and recirculation of the water and often interesting waterfall areas are designed into the swimming pools. The south Florida backdrops provide exciting opportunities for the architect’s imagination.  

    Historical Properties Appraised

    Britt J. Rosen has appraised numerous historic properties in South Florida. This includes over twenty historic homes in the City of Coral Gables which are recognized by The City of Coral Gables as historically and architecturally significant. Some of these homes are listed as landmark homes.

    The addresses of these are confidential; however, please call us so we can discuss any assignments of this type with you.

    Links to Historical Info

    Miami Beach

    Historical Photos of Miami Beach 

    Home Design:
     
    Ballymahon Farmhouse Restoration by ODOS Architects
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This architecture residential project is an extention and restoration project of a farmhouse in the town of Ballymahon, Ireland designed by Dublin based ODOS Architects.This box shaped farmhouse...

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    Zara Store Facade at Westfield London
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This architectural design projects is located in west London’s Westfield shopping centre. Its a facade of the fashion chain Zara's flagship store which is made out from panels of HI-MACS...

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    The Cooper Residence by Randy Weinstein
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This contemporary butterfly roof house design ideas is The Cooper Residence created by Architect Randy Weinstein. The cooper residence with its simple interior design is located in Santa Monica,...

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    La Finca 4 House in Somosaguas by A-cero
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    A-cero Architects have designed this stunning reinforced concrete house design of La Finca 4 House located in Somosaguas, a suburb of Madrid. Thiese 1.200 m2 compact single-family house floor plan...

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    The Glenwood Residence by Wernerfield
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    A stunning residential project of the gleenwood residence located in Dallas, Texas has been created by Wernerfield Architects. The residential project is organized around a central pool courtyard....

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    Expandable Dining Tables Furniture Ideas from Hülsta
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This expandable dining tables furniture collection is a perfect sample of the latest furniture design for your modern minimalist home interior. Its an elegant and practical furniture design ideas...

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    Via Venetto Store Interior by Buensalido+Architects
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This modern retail store interior design in Makati City, Philippines was designed by Buensalido+Architects for a 30-year old shoe retail store, Via Venetto. The aim was to give the store with a new...

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    Modern House Design - House 14 by Dane Richardson
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    Located in Eagle Bay, Western Australia, This australia modern house design is created by the Australian architect Dane Richardson. The house features built in fire box outdoor terrace facing the...

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    The CUNA Bathtub by Carlo Colombo
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    The CUNA bathtub is a modern minimalist bathtub ideas created by Italian architect Carlo Colombo for Antonio Lupi. The CUNA bathtub was created to stand in the middle of the bathroom as its absolute...

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    Holiday Home Design - Emu Bay House in South Australia by Max Pritchard
    3/10/2010 3:24 PM
    This beautiful holiday home design with spectacular panoramic ocean view in Emu Bay, South Australia is designed by Max Pritchard, An Australian Architect. Timber decked terraces either side of the...

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