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Santa Maria
General information
Location 1643 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida
Coordinates 25°45′19″N 80°11′41″W / 25.755405°N 80.194839°W / 25.755405; -80.194839
Construction started 1994
Completed 1997
Opening 1997
Height
Roof 520 ft (160 m)
Technical details
Floor count 51
Design and construction
Architect Revuelta Vega Leon

The Santa Maria is a very tall residential building, also known as a skyscraper, located in Miami, Florida, in the United States. This impressive building is found in Miami's Brickell neighborhood, which is just south of the main Downtown area.

The Santa Maria has 51 floors and stands 520 feet (160 m) high. It was finished in 1997, which was before Miami started building many more tall buildings.

Discovering the Santa Maria Skyscraper

The Santa Maria is a special kind of building called a skyscraper. People live in the apartments inside this building. It is one of the well-known buildings in the city of Miami.

Where is the Santa Maria Located?

You can find the Santa Maria at 1643 Brickell Avenue. This address is very close to the Brickell Financial District. The Financial District is an important area where many businesses and offices are located.

How Tall is the Santa Maria?

The Santa Maria is quite tall, reaching 51 floors into the sky. Its height is 520 feet (160 m). This makes it a noticeable part of the Miami skyline.

Building the Santa Maria

The construction of the Santa Maria started in 1994. It took a few years to build this large structure. The building was completed and opened in 1997.

The architects who designed the Santa Maria were Revuelta Vega Leon. They created the plans for this tall residential tower.

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