736 COLLINS AVENUE

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From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes a sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse of a contributing 1921 Art Deco/Mediterranean Revival historic building to establish a Vivienne Westwood flagship retail store. The project involves interior reconfiguration across three floors plus a rooftop deck, and exterior improvements including limestone facade cladding, a new rigid entrance canopy, neon and brass signage, brass storefront elements, and a limestone orb statue in the forecourt. Two variances are requested for the canopy width/setback and wall sign area/dimensions.

• Demolition of existing second-floor level insertion (stair, floor slab, perimeter catwalks) from 1998 renovation
• Removal of existing skylight on roof
• Interior reconfiguration to create three complete levels: First Floor (retail/storage), Second Floor (executive offices), Third Floor (bridal/evening wear)
• Fourth level open roof deck (Occupancy A-3) with elevator shaft and stair tower extensions
• Front facade cladding with locally sourced Florida limestone/travertine on entire front elevation and first 22 feet of north and south side return walls
• Removal of existing fabric awnings and canopy; installation of new rigid entrance canopy approximately 40'-5" wide with brass trim and backlit panels
• Upper canopy/header element in limestone cladding reinterpreting historic 1950 faux eave feature
• Pink neon cursive signature sign approximately 20 feet wide by 10 feet high mounted on front elevation
• Two brass canopy-mounted side signs (each approximately 7'-6" x 10")
• Two small brass entry door plaques (each approximately 1'-9" square) plus brass address number plaque
• Polished brass storefront window framing trim
• New custom brass-and-glass entry door with sculpted brass Celestial Motif pull handle
• 18 brass Celestial Motif decorative elements applied to 15 front windows and canopy face elements
• Florida limestone orb statue with polished brass rings and cross detailing in front setback area
• Roof deck improvements: 2'x2' roof pavers, 42-inch-high planter/guardrail system around perimeter
• Replacement of existing windows on south side elevation (Collins Court alley side) at second-floor level
• Replacement of existing windows on north side elevation
• Minor window modifications on west (rear) elevation
• All new and replacement windows to be impact glass

Cover Sheet

Mailing Labels

Letter of Intent

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Checklist

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