Some projects return to the conversation as cities and markets evolve around them. In Dania Beach, a commercial campus is gaining renewed attention as plans move forward. New plans have been filed for Office Center of the Americas (OCOTA), a 400,000-square-foot commercial development at 1805 and 1815 Griffin Road. The project was originally designed by Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, before the firm rebranded to Nichols Architects in 2022. Conceived as two 10-story office buildings developed in phases, OCOTA…

Architecture comes to life when people make a place their own. At Miami Worldcenter, a growing calendar of community events is bringing new energy to the streets, plazas, and buildings shaping this part of Downtown Miami. Every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., the Miami Worldcenter Night Market brings more than 40 local vendors to the main promenade, with art, food, handmade goods, live music, and activations throughout the evening. The weekly event offers another way to experience the district…

Luxury residential design in Florida is expanding beyond its traditional addresses. As buyers become more selective, distinctive architecture and a strong connection to place are defining the next generation of high-end residential development. Among the projects shaping this market is Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores, an 18-story, 86-residence oceanfront condominium planned to break ground in 2027. Designed by GVI with Nichols Architects serving as Architect of Record, the project brings the Aston Martin residential brand to Florida’s Atlantic coast,…

A neighborhood is shaped one building at a time. At Water Street Tampa, the next chapter builds on a place we’ve helped define from the very beginning. Nichols Architects is proud to announce its involvement in the second phase of Water Street Tampa, one of the country’s most ambitious mixed-use developments. After serving as Architect of Record for three hospitality projects within the district, the firm now brings its experience to a new residential tower that will further expand this…

What makes a hotel truly belong to its neighborhood? Join Nichols Architects for an evening exploring the design ideas behind Arlo Wynwood and the role hospitality architecture can play in shaping vibrant communities. On Thursday, July 16, at 6:00 PM, Nichols Architects will partner with the Miami Center for Architecture & Design (MCAD) to host Not Just for Guests: Community-Driven Hospitality at Arlo Wynwood, a walking tour and design talk inside one of Miami’s most distinctive hospitality projects. The event…