BY: OSCAR NUNEZ 8:00 AM ON JULY 19, 2024 The City of Miami Climate Resilience Committee recently reviewed two proposals concerning developing and using City-owned waterfront property on Watson Island. These proposals were presented for evaluation due to their deviation from previous plans and now include updated requests and public benefits. The following steps involve potential approval by the Miami City Commission at their upcoming meeting, followed by consideration by Miami voters in the next election. One of the proposals, named ‘Jungle Trail,’…

The Fontainebleau is changing again. This time, the iconic Miami Beach hotel is adding a convention center that’s expected to be finished in November. The new five-story space designed by Nichols Architects is being built to accommodate about 1,000 people. Over the years, the resort has gone over many transformations including a new tower, added and destroyed a mural, remade the pool area. The 2002 renovation and expansion led by Nichols Architects, included a 36-story condominium-hotel (Fontainebleau II), and a…

The hotel-within-a-hotel concept is gaining traction, offering guests a secluded and personalized experience within larger properties. Brands like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria have embraced the trend, according to a Travel + Leisure, offering exclusive floors or sections complete with dedicated entrances, private check-ins, and bespoke services. These enclaves cater to luxury travelers seeking the intimacy of a boutique hotel while enjoying the amenities of a larger resort. In South Florida, two Nichols Architects projects have embraced this concept over the…

A new facility for a new era Set on 22 oceanfront acres and one-and-a-half miles from South Beach and the Art Deco district, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach has long been one of South Florida’s most popular luxury resorts. Frank Sinatra and Lucile Ball were regulars. It has 1,504 guestrooms and suites. The property has an existing convention center of about 100,000 square feet with capacity for up to 5,000. But this new facility will allow the Fontainebleau to hold multiple events…

JPMorganChase is adding capacity for 400 additional employees at the Nichols Architects-designed 1450 Brickell office tower. The movement reinforces the bank’s commitment to South Florida as one of its key strategic regions. This expansion, which includes a new office planned for West Palm Beach, footprint is expected to trigger an average of $151 million in additional economic activity for South Florida. Read more at JPMorganChase Unveils Expansion Plans in South Florida | Business Wire