Miami, FL — Nichols Architects is proud to announce its role as Architect of Record for the newly unveiled Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores. The 18-story oceanfront development by Valor Real Estate Development, also includes Gomez Vazquez International (GVI) as design architects and Aston Martin’s design team as creative collaborators. Positioned on the Atlantic shoreline of Daytona Beach Shores, the project expands Aston Martin’s presence within the luxury residential market. Drawing inspiration from the British marque’s design DNA, the…

We’re honored to share that Nichols Architects has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 100 Hospitality Architects and Designers—one of only five firms selected in Florida. The recognition celebrates the American firms shaping today’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and wellness destinations. Forbes reviewed more than 850 U.S.-based firms and evaluated submissions through its rigorous Architecture System of Evaluation, assessing projects completed since 2019 across twelve categories of design excellence and best practices. For Nichols Architects, this recognition…

The Tampa EDITION has once again made headlines — this time ranking No. 4 among the Top 10 Hotels in Florida in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With an impressive score of 98.65, the recognition cements the hotel’s place among the state’s most celebrated destinations and marks a milestone for Tampa’s growing luxury scene. Opened in 2022 as part of the Water Street Tampa development, the EDITION introduced a new level of sophistication to the city’s hospitality market….

Few developers understand the evolution of Miami living quite like Armando Codina. After decades shaping South Florida communities, the veteran developer is now making a personal move that mirrors the very shift he helped inspire — from private estate life to refined urban living. As reported by The South Florida Business Journal, Codina and his wife have listed their longtime Gables Estates waterfront home for $45 million as they prepare to move into Regency Parc, the luxury residential building he’s…

Conde Nast Traveler is always on the lookout for great stay options, and our work has been highlighted in more than a few of their lists. This time, the publication turns to Miami to look at comfortable stays that won’t break the bank. According to the editors, “The best affordable hotels in Miami aren’t bare-bones—they’re smart, well-designed, and ideally positioned so you can spend your money on the highlights of your itinerary.” Out of the 9 highlighted hotels, Nichols Architects were…