Beach Hut Miami Beach and South Beach lifeguard huts are an iconic landmark of Miami Beach and a very important attraction that tourists staying in
Miami accommodations look at. They originated from an artistic project in 1992 where South Beach and the Art Deco District were under renovation. Artists were asked to create designs for the Beach Hut Miami Beach and South Beach lifeguard hut. It was done in order to give Miami Beach an artistic vibe. Some major artists came to Miami to participate in the project, one of them being Kenny Scharf, a 80's star-artist famous for his scientific-themed artwork.
The Beach Hut Miami Beach and South Beach huts are so iconic that their design is now studied in major architectural schools. There are 29 Beach Hut Miami Beach and South Beach huts in Miami and 16 of them are located in South Beach. They have various designs and colors from the look of a lighthouse to patriotically-painted red, white and blue to a hippy style with large flowers painted on it. Some even have extraterrestrial influences. These should be on your list of must-see attractions during your stay in Miami accommodations.
A few of the original creations, especially some of the weirder looks, have been removed from the beach and replaced with more conventional designs. The most iconic ones of 10th and 12th street have been replaced with huts with similar designs. Get out of your Miami accommodations and take a look at these famous pieces of work.