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…

According to Colliers’ latest Sunshine State Shopping report, Florida now holds over 1.26 billion square feet of retail space — 26% of all new U.S. supply this year. South Florida alone accounts for one-fifth of the state’s retail inventory, with Miami-Dade leading in construction and occupancy rates. As noted in an article by the South Florida Business Journal, while standalone retail buildings are being added to Broward and Palm Beach counties, most of Miami-Dade retail resurgence is being driven by…

A utilities agreement has been completed for Block E at Miami Worldcenter, as reported by TheNextMiami. The addendum was recorded on July 21st, and it modifies a previous utilities deal, revising planned usage that includes a bar/cocktail lounge, full-service restaurant and office spaces. Designed by Nichols Architects and developed by Flow, the retail building at Block E is planned to rise 3 stories, with some of its air rights used on Miami World Towers, a 4-tower complex also designed by…

Few buildings capture the vision of Coral Gables as precisely as The Alhambra. Spanning a full city block and thoughtfully integrated into the city’s Mediterranean character, the landmark property continues to define the heart of Coral Gables nearly four decades after its completion—and today, it has reentered the market as a testament to the enduring value of well-executed design. Designed by Nichols Architects, Alhambra Plaza was completed in 1987 and was the first project built under Coral Gables’ Mediterranean ordinance,…

During its regularly scheduled City Commission Meeting on Monday, July 7, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a rezone request for the Mira Mar building on South Palm Avenue, changing the 1.2-acre site from downtown core to downtown bayfront zoning. Two buildings, reaching a maximum of 18 stories, will rise behind the almost 400-foot-long plaza, much like the old hotel used to rise behind it, and revenue from the condo sales, many with expansive water views, will assist with funding…

Miami-Dade could soon rename the Park West Metromover station. The new name of the station is proposed to be the Miami Worldcenter Metromover Station. A memo from county staff notes that Worldcenter is a massive development spanning multiple blocks and a mix of uses. Renaming the Park West Metromover Station as the Miami Worldcenter Metromover Station “will promote and identify this landmark which is expected to have a positive impact on the growth of our local economy and tourism industry.”…

The highly anticipated Apple Store at Miami Worldcenter is opening its doors on January 24th, bringing an innovative and eco-conscious design to the heart of downtown Miami. Nestled between two Nichols Architects projects—The Jewel Box, a vibrant hub for dining and entertainment, and the Miami World Towers, a three-phase residential project—the store is said to be Apple’s most sustainable location to date. Designed by Gensler, the store embodies cutting-edge green principles while complementing the area’s dynamic urban character. Miami Worldcenter…

Three new retail and restaurant concepts are set to open at Miami Worldcenter, the $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development reshaping Downtown Miami. The project’s ownership group has finalized leases with Go Greek Yogurt, HŸP, a sneaker and streetwear retailer, and SkinSpirit, a medical aesthetics clinic and spa. These additions are expected to open by early 2025. Miami Worldcenter is being developed by Miami Worldcenter Associates, led by Managing Partners Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani, in partnership with CIM Group. As one…

Financial services giant JP Morgan Chase will double its space in Miami’s Brickell. New York-based JPMorgan expanded its lease by 80,000 square feet to 160,000 square feet at the 1450 Brickell Avenue tower, according to the tenant’s news release and spokesperson. The expansion will take place over two years and will accommodate 400 employees, in addition to the 500 who already work at the tower. The 34-story 1450 Brickell was completed in 2010 by Miami-based developer Rilea Group and Nichols Architects….

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…