300 West Broward, in Fort Lauderdale’s Downtown comprises two 38-story volumes on top of a shared 10-story podium, bringing together a mixed use program of 956 units and 23,752 square feet (2,206 square meters) of ground level commercial space.
The bridged massing of the towers creates a focal point for visitors and residents, adding a new element to the skyline. The site is located at a junction between major transportation hubs, civic and cultural institutions, as well as commercial attractions, including the future Joint Governmental Campus, the Museum of Discovery and Science, the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, and Esplanade Park.
The top of the podium has an outdoor amenity deck with pools, landscaping, lounge areas, pergolas, and cabanas. The indoor program features a lounge, library, and health and fitness center. The residential units begin on the 11th floor of the tower and continue up through the top two floors of the towers, which will be penthouse loft units.
The structure of the building uses post-tensioned concrete slabs supported by concrete cores and columns. The façade is made up of a window wall system with floor to ceiling glass, paired with a pattern of stucco panel walls. The undersides of the balconies are exposed concrete. The podium parking garage is lined with perforated metal panels and complemented with landscaping.
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