HPB25-0668

1200 Meridian Avenue

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Proposal

An application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for an Art in Public Places (AIPP) art installation within Flamingo Park. The proposal is for 'The Flamingo Machine' sculpture by artist Koichiro Azuma, measuring 20 feet high and 14 feet in width, to be located at the central juncture of the park.

From the Letter of Intent

Installation of a permanent public artwork called 'Flamingo Machine' - a 20-foot high, 14-foot wide interactive sculpture that references a flamingo and operates like an excavator when visitors pedal a bicycle component. The sculpture will be located at the central juncture of Flamingo Park.

  • Install 20-foot high and 14-foot wide flamingo-inspired sculpture
  • Provide interactive bicycle mechanism that moves flamingo's neck up and down
  • Construct sculpture with galvanized steel to playground safety standards
  • Deliver and install custom art piece with applicable hardware
  • Provide maintenance plan for artwork care
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Final details of the sculpture need to be submitted
  • A plaque with artist information and artwork description needs to be provided
Property Details
Historic District Flamingo Park
Zoning GU, Government Use
Applicant City of Miami Beach
Architect Koichiro Azuma
Meeting

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

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