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Morris Lapidus in Miami/Beach
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Discover South Florida with the Historian and Planner Who Helped Shape ItNo one knows or loves the physical environment of South Florida more than I do. Armed with a landscape architecture degree from Cornell, I dedicated my early career to architectural history and preservation. I coined the term "Miami Modern" (MiMo), co-wrote the definitive books Miami Modern Revealed and Miami Architecture, and helped establish the historic districts protecting these iconic landmarks. To truly understand Fort Lauderdale, you must know Miami. Born of the Gilded Age, they are sibling cities sharing an exclusive membership in the American subtropical landscape. While Miami evolved into a global hub, Fort Lauderdale grew as a uniquely American reaction to it—a fascinating "secondary city" mirroring the dynamic between Philadelphia and New York. This lifetime of expertise culminated in my twelve-year tenure as the Lead Planner for the City of Fort Lauderdale, where I personally guided the development of our modern skyline. I DON'T JUST KNOW MIAMI AND FORT LAUDERDALE, I HELPED SHAPE THEM.
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The Architecture of Joy.
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Explore the genius of Morris Lapidus, the "Architect of Joy" who defined Miami Modern (MiMo) style, on a myth-busting tour designed by his personal friend and the author of MiMo, Miami Modern Revealed. Rejecting the rigid minimalism of his era, Lapidus created dramatic facades and sweeping interiors that transformed Miami into a capital of mid-century glamour. This premium driving and walking excursion takes you to his masterworks on Collins Avenue, including the legendary Fontainebleau and Eden Roc resorts and the Miesian Crystal House condominium. We'll travel to Miami and Coral Gables to see the rakish Ainsley Building and luminous Temple Judea. We return to Miami Beach to conclude the tour with a stroll down his Lincoln Road pedestrian mall, the living room of Miami Beach. Skip the common tourist misattributions and hear firsthand, intimate stories about the "cool cat" behind the legend. Discover how his brilliant showmanship appointed the backdrops of a golden era. Let's go!
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- Sans Souci - Fontainebleau - Eden Roc - Crystal House - The Palisades and the Canyon - Dilido - Ainsley Building - Temple Judea - Lincoln Road
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Miami, FL, USA
Travelers may be picked up at their Downtown Miami and Miami Beach hotel.
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