Nearly 25 years after we first brought it to life, the Nichols Architects-designed Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is entering a new chapter. A $100M renovation is now underway, focused on updating interiors and enhancing amenities while preserving the architectural legacy that has made the resort a landmark since 2001. It’s the first comprehensive refresh of the 13-story, 420-room hotel since its opening — a testament to the longevity and impact of its original design. Spearheaded by design architect Hart Howerton, with public…

Codina Partners will take management in house for its properties, including two major new developments in Miami-Dade County. The Coral Gables-based developer launched its Multi-Family Property Management Division exclusively for its own portfolio, reported Brian Bandell from South Florida Business Journal. The first one will be Regency Parc, a project that broke ground in Coral Gables in 2023. The 126-unit luxury apartment complex designed by Nichols Architects will have larger units for people used to having single-family homes. When Regency Parc…

Congratulations to Mill Creek Residential on the start of preleasing at Modera Riverside, a key new residential development in the heart of the Miami Riverside Center master plan. Designed by Nichols Architects, the 36-story high-rise brings 428 homes and over 4,000 square feet of retail to a transit-rich site at the edge of Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River District. With a Walk Score of 93 and a Transit Score of 100, the building was envisioned as a central…

Months after the soft opening, we’re proud to see Opal Sol Luxury Resort & Spa officially completed and celebrated by our long-time collaborators at Moss. Designed by Nichols Architects for Ocean Properties, this 16-story, all-suite resort brings an elevated hospitality experience to Clearwater Beach—with sweeping Gulf views, four dining venues, spacious ballrooms, and a pedestrian bridge connecting to its sister property, Opal Sands. We’re grateful for the talented teams that helped bring this vision to life, including IDDI on interiors,…

Nichols Architects is proud to take the stage at the 183rd global edition of Zak World of Façades, returning to Miami for its second local edition. With a deep focus on innovation and sustainability, the conference brings together global leaders in architecture, engineering, and façade technology for a full day of knowledge-sharing and discussion. President Igor Reyes and Project Manager Luis Sanchez will present Context Cues the Design at 9:40 AM, offering insights into the design of the Fontainebleau Miami…