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City of Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board approves Fontainebleau ballroom expansion project.
Wed Feb 24 2021
![Fontainebleau Ballroom Structure, Pedestrian Bridge Approved: Owner says new space needed to be more competitive](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/01/fontainebleau_hpb_approved_jan_2021-1024x567.jpg)
The Fontainebleau ballroom expansion will utilize a groundbreaking AR experience
The pedestrian “public realm” will be activated by an outdoor augmented reality exhibit within a lushly landscaped linear park.
![Fontainebleau Expansion by NBWW](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/01/Fontainebleau-Expansion-sm-1024x646.jpg)
The virtual images and videos will recall the architecture, history, celebrities, and visionaries of this Morris Lapidus mid 20th century design historic district and the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel.
![Fontainebleau Expansion by NBWW](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/01/MORRIS-LAPIDUS-RENDERING-1024x646.jpg)
Other features of the project include:
- Event guests park at the main resort then walk across a new pedestrian bridge to access the ballrooms.
- Contemporary Design aesthetic inspired by mid 20th century modern design elements.
- Project resides in the “Morris Lapidus mid 20th century historic design district“.
- Exterior wall cladding with “Bowtie Geometry” inspired by Morris Lapidus Fontainebleau Resort lobby floor.
![Fontainebleau Expansion by NBWW](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/01/EAST-TERRACE-SECTION-1024x555.jpg)
- 2 ballrooms
- Meeting rooms total net space 35,000 sf
- Rooftop and sidewalk assembly spaces
- Kitchen and below grade employee parking.
![Fontainebleau Expansion by NBWW](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/01/WEST-TERRACE-SECTION-1024x748.jpg)
![Augmented Reality Site Plan](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/02/AR-SITE-PLAN-1024x652.jpg)
![Landscape Site Plan](https://admin.nicholsarch.com/uploads/2021/02/LANDSCAPE-SITE-PLAN-1024x929.jpg)