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. It was completed in early 2008 and, it is the third

within the

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complex, on the north bank of the Miami River. The structure is located on the northeastern most quadrant of the complex, with most proximity to the intersection of SE 3rd Street and

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. Standing at 501 ft (153 m) tall, the tower has a total of 41 floors. The ground level is used for retail space and the main entrance and lobby areas. The garage utilizes floors 2 through 8, with high security and restricted to residents only. The 9th and 10th houses the building's recreation center, consisting of a pool area, racquetball court, fitness and spas and wellness facilities. Floors 11-41 are used for the standard residential units, while floors 3, 5 and 7 house a limited number of double-floor lofts. The architect i
Revuelta Vega Leon
who also designed the rest of the

complex.

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Image:Wind Tower Miami.jpg, The Wind Tower in May 2008, from the north Residential buildings completed in 2008 Residential skyscrapers in Miami 2008 establishments in Florida {{Miami-struct-stub

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