The Atlantis Condominium is a landmark 20-story luxury

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. It was built between 1980 and 1982 and was designed by the architect Hervin Romney and architectural firm Arquitectonica. The building was exclusively represented and sold by Alicia Cervera of Cervera Real Estate. It is known for its glass facade and primary color scheme and the 5-story palm court which is cut out of the building. The palm court features a red spiral staircase, a hot tub, and a palm tree. The Atlantis was featured on the opening credits of the television series '' Miami Vice,'' and used as an exterior filming set in two episodes. The building has 96 units and is located at 2025 Brickell Avenue. This building is an icon to the Miami skyline. On April 18, 2012, the AIA's Florida Chapter placed Atlantis on its list of ''Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places''.Florida Architecture: 100 Years. 100 Places
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Popular culture

* Featured in the opening credits of '' Miami Vice'', the building achieved national fame where it was featured as a set. * It was featured briefly in '' Scarface'' for exterior shots of where Frank Lopez ( Robert Loggia) lived (interior shots were done elsewhere). * It was featured on the Telemundo soap opera '' Marielena''. * A building with a square cut in it is present in a fictional Vice City in the video game '' Grand Theft Auto: Vice City'', which bears clear reference to the Atlantis Condominium. * It appears as a buildable landmark in city building game '' Sim City 3000''.

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* Residential buildings completed in 1982 Residential skyscrapers in Miami Residential condominiums in the United States 1982 establishments in Florida Arquitectonica buildings {{Miami-struct-stub