THUR | From Coral to Concrete. The Moderns of Coral Gables: 1960-1980

See it to believe it! Discover the unique mix of Coral Gables’ modern architectural heritage.

Covering several blocks, this bus/walking tour will feature several glass and concrete structures including Brutalist and Neo-Brutalist commercial buildings designed by prominent local, national, and international architects during a 20-year span from 1960s through the 1980s. The 2-hour tour will showcase about 12 notable buildings by such architects as O.K. Houstoun, Walter Klements, Morris Lapidus, Roney Mateu, Albert J. Socol, and others. 
 

The main attractions are walking distance around the city’s downtown area. One stop with refreshments will offer a personalized external tour of a 1970s Brutalist beauty undergoing a transformation by Perkins + Will after being rescued from total demolition. Another opportunity will be a short visit and external tour of the recent restoration and addition of an iconic 1960s government building. 

The tour will feature at least one Morris Lapidus design as well as a design by his son-in-law, Maurice Weintraub. Tour participants will see the 1980s “ziggurat” design “Lion Building” by architect O.K. Houstoun who designed many projects around the city and beyond during this era.  

Bus and Walking Tour*
Thursday, May 30, 9:30–11:30am
$95 
 
*Bus will pick up from the Mayfair House Hotel.
 

All tours will be submitted for AIA credits.