MIAMI—Call it a metamorphosis. The 1912 historic building in Downtown Miami, which served as the city’s original federal courthouse, post office and weather bureau, will soon become the American Institute of Architects’ Miami Center for Architecture & Design. The center will offer community meeting space and educational programs to enhance public appreciation for architecture and design.

The 5,500-square-foot lease was inked by Metro 1 Commercial’s Tony Cho and Tony Arellano, who represent the landlord, the Scott Robins Cos. Louise Bendix of ComReal represented AIA Miami.

Cheryl Jacobs, Center and AIA Miami executive director and a CREW-Miami board member, tells GlobeSt.com, three CREW-Miami members came together to make the deal happen. She says, “This transaction is a testament to how CREW-Miami members work together to get deals done because we trust each other and know we are working with the best and brightest in Miami’s commercial real estate market.”