Miami Today shared the details behind the negotiations and progress of the Riverside site where the City of Miami’s administrative offices currently stand. After the building was declared “functionally obsolete” in 2015, the city partnered with Adler Development, which divided the project into three phases for development. Phase 1A, designed by Nichols Architects, was sold to Mill Creek Residential and is now in the final stages of construction as Modera Riverside. This luxury residential tower marked the first milestone in…

A Dinner and a Showdown With Food Network Star Chef Robert Irvine This year, one of the best events at the festival is Crabs, Slabs, & Cabs, which takes place on Thursday, October 24, at the Loews Miami Beach. If you’re in town, this is a great opportunity to visit the Nichols Architects-designed hotel and taste the best that South Beach has to offer. The event has been completely revamped and now features a six-course pairing dinner crafted and prepared by not…

Imagine living in a condo with everything at your fingertips: a full suite of amenities—from coworking spaces and wellness facilities to art studios and private screening rooms—all paired with luxury hotel services and wrapped in a stunning design. That’s the allure of today’s branded residences, and it’s no surprise demand is skyrocketing. In a post-pandemic world, “people are looking for space, but also a lifestyle experience,” says Adelina Wong Ettelson, global head of residences marketing at Mandarin Oriental, which entered…

The 1,000-room resort between Miami and Fort Lauderdale will be the fourth Signia property, a growing Hilton brand focused primarily on the meetings market. The Diplomat, originally designed by Nichols Architects in the 2000s, is currently part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, but soon will become the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Resort, reinforcing the property’s focus on serving meeting and incentive groups across 209,000 square feet of event space. The Diplomat’s oceanfront convention center includes a 50,000-square-foot Great Hall…

Concerts are becoming more than just a boost for tourism—they are reshaping the hotel industry. As highlighted in a recent article about the Oasis reunion and demonstrated by Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, hotels are increasingly betting on experiences tailored to concertgoers, driving guest engagement and boosting brand visibility. With Taylor’s South Florida concert dates approaching, this trend is evident in several Nichols Architects-designed hospitality projects. Hotels are crafting unique offerings to tap into the excitement surrounding the tour: Eden…