Artful details and Blending oolite stone, banyan shade, and local legacy, Ziggurat emerges as a living conversation between Coconut Grove’s past and its evolving spirit.
A new project in Coconut Grove aims to balance progress with preservation. Called Ziggurat, the mixed-use development from the Allen Morris Company will rise on the longtime site of Grove Laundry & Cleaners, a family-run business that operated for more than 60 years. The Espinosa family, who owned the property, are partners in the new project — a continuation of their connection to the neighborhood’s evolution.
The five-story development will feature office space, 19 condominium residences, and about 40,000 square feet of retail. Designed around courtyards, shaded walkways and a rooftop restaurant overlooking Biscayne Bay, the project is intended to create a sense of openness and connection to the area’s tropical landscape.
Architecturally, Ziggurat draws from local materials and history. Its oolite limestone walls reference the stone used in some of Coconut Grove’s oldest buildings, while its stepped terraces are designed to integrate greenery and light. Developers say the project emphasizes natural textures and views rather than height or density, in keeping with the Grove’s low-rise, village character.
The design includes public improvements to nearby Kirk Munroe Park and surrounding streets to better connect the project to the community. “Our goal is to make Ziggurat feel like a natural extension of the Grove — something that fits, rather than imposes,” said Allen Morris, chairman and CEO of the Allen Morris Company.
In addition to its residential and commercial components, Ziggurat will introduce a creative approach to its sales center. In partnership with Chèvre, a popular Miami café and wine bar, the developers are transforming the space into a working café designed to host neighborhood events and give visitors a taste of what’s to come.
Coconut Grove’s long-standing balance of old and new is central to the project’s vision. The team behind Ziggurat hopes to attract residents who value both architectural craftsmanship and community connection — people drawn to the Grove’s walkable streets, tree canopy, and enduring sense of identity.
“This is about creating spaces that bring people together,” Morris said. “We want to contribute something meaningful to the Grove’s story — a project that celebrates its legacy while looking ahead.”
When completed, Ziggurat is expected to stand as one of the few new developments in Coconut Grove that merges design, community and continuity — a reflection of the neighborhood’s enduring appeal and its next chapter in Miami’s changing landscape.
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A new project in Coconut Grove aims to balance progress with preservation. Called Ziggurat, the mixed-use development from the Allen Morris Company will rise on the longtime site of Grove Laundry & Cleaners, a family-run business that operated for more than 60 years. The Espinosa family, who owned the property, are partners in the new project — a continuation of their connection to the neighborhood’s evolution.
The five-story development will feature office space, 19 condominium residences, and about 40,000 square feet of retail. Designed around courtyards, shaded walkways and a rooftop restaurant overlooking Biscayne Bay, the project is intended to create a sense of openness and connection to the area’s tropical landscape.
Architecturally, Ziggurat draws from local materials and history. Its oolite limestone walls reference the stone used in some of Coconut Grove’s oldest buildings, while its stepped terraces are designed to integrate greenery and light. Developers say the project emphasizes natural textures and views rather than height or density, in keeping with the Grove’s low-rise, village character.
The design includes public improvements to nearby Kirk Munroe Park and surrounding streets to better connect the project to the community. “Our goal is to make Ziggurat feel like a natural extension of the Grove — something that fits, rather than imposes,” said Allen Morris, chairman and CEO of the Allen Morris Company.
In addition to its residential and commercial components, Ziggurat will introduce a creative approach to its sales center. In partnership with Chèvre, a popular Miami café and wine bar, the developers are transforming the space into a working café designed to host neighborhood events and give visitors a taste of what’s to come.
Coconut Grove’s long-standing balance of old and new is central to the project’s vision. The team behind Ziggurat hopes to attract residents who value both architectural craftsmanship and community connection — people drawn to the Grove’s walkable streets, tree canopy, and enduring sense of identity.
“This is about creating spaces that bring people together,” Morris said. “We want to contribute something meaningful to the Grove’s story — a project that celebrates its legacy while looking ahead.”
When completed, Ziggurat is expected to stand as one of the few new developments in Coconut Grove that merges design, community and continuity — a reflection of the neighborhood’s enduring appeal and its next chapter in Miami’s changing landscape.
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