Atlantis Condominium

Atlantis Condominium

The Atlantis Condominium is a landmark 20-story luxury condominium in Miami, Florida. It was built between 1980-1982 and was designed by the architectural firm Arquitectonica. The building is known for its glass facade and primary color scheme and the 5-story palm court which is cut out of the building. The palm court features a red spiral staircase, a jacuzzi, and a palm tree. The Atlantis's claim to fame was when it was featured on the opening credits of the television series "Miami Vice", where it was featured as a set. The building has 96 units and is located at 2025 Brickell Avenue. This building is an icon to the Miami skyline.

Popular Culture

Featured in the opening credits of "Miami Vice", the building achieved national fame where it was featured as a set. The building is also featured as a landmark building in the game Sim City 3000 by Maxis.It was also featured briefly in Scarface, where Frank Lopez (Robert Loggia) lived. It was also featured on the Telemundo soap opera, "Marielena" which starred Lucía Méndez and Eduardo Yáñez.

External links

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122308 Emporis's entry on the Atlantis Condominium]


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