Miami Beach Public Art Collection Assessment—Private

The developers of the City of Miami Beach incorporated fountains and monuments into the streetscapes of the city that they built on the barrier island off South Florida. Constructed entirely of concrete, the Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco features continue to enliven the vibrant seaside community. The collection includes several sculptures as well as fountains, towers, and memorials installed throughout the city. Dating from the early to mid-20th century, the monuments were constructed of a wide range of materials, including concrete, pebbledash, coral stone, terrazzo, cast stone, bronze and other metals, glass and berglass, steel, paint, and mechanical equipment. Each suffered from wear, insufficient past repairs, and exposure to the elements (including extreme events of hurricanes and automobile accidents).

EverGreene was contracted to do a complete condition survey and prepare treatment recommendations for a group of eleven individual pieces in the Miami Beach public art collection. EverGreene worked closely with Douglas Wood Assoc. Engineers to document and assess each monument. EverGreene prepared detailed condition reports, in which each monument was given priority ranking and recommendations for treatment based on the investigation’s findings. Budgetary cost estimates were also prepared.