South Beach was troubled in the 1980s. Crime on Washington Avenue, rundown buildings on Ocean Drive and Lincoln Road, poverty. Then came change with Art Deco’s renaissance and club openings.

The seeds of change were planted in Miami Beach in the late 1970s and into the ‘80s. The first two renovated Art Deco hotels, the Cardozo and the Carlyle, reopened in 1978.

The Lincoln Eatery channels '80s Miami with Miami’s Vice Canteen. By Nicole Danna. November 2, ... Photos of Ocean Drive and candy-colored art deco architecture, posters of Tony Montana, and, ...

Things To Do Art Deco Weekend celebrates Miami Beach's Deco glory By miami staff. Updated February 07, 2019 1:21 AM ...

Explore South Beach's architectural wonders and iconic edifices with our guide to the best Art Deco buildings in Miami. Go to the content Go to the footer. No thanks. Subscribe.

Some creators, like @vintageshowpony, describe this style as “‘80s Miami Barbie house,” which, if you weren’t on board before, will make you reconsider the kitschy trend due to its pure ...

Hudnall calls the bar “a revival of that unstoppable energy and charisma of the ’80s, combined with the laid-back meets high-standards vibe of Miami Beach.” ...

A modern kitchen in what was once an 80-year-old dump. Rupp points out the restored Art Deco fireplace mantel, "New paint job, new impact windows. new plumbing and new electrical," she says.

Many of Miami’s art deco gems are subject to stringent historic preservation restrictions — which is wonderful for design history buffs. Hotels and motels are constantly getting revamped, whi… ...