We’re honored to share that Nichols Architects has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 100 Hospitality Architects and Designers—one of only five firms selected in Florida. The recognition celebrates the American firms shaping today’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and wellness destinations. Forbes reviewed more than 850 U.S.-based firms and evaluated submissions through its rigorous Architecture System of Evaluation, assessing projects completed since 2019 across twelve categories of design excellence and best practices. For Nichols Architects, this recognition…

The Tampa EDITION has once again made headlines — this time ranking No. 4 among the Top 10 Hotels in Florida in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With an impressive score of 98.65, the recognition cements the hotel’s place among the state’s most celebrated destinations and marks a milestone for Tampa’s growing luxury scene. Opened in 2022 as part of the Water Street Tampa development, the EDITION introduced a new level of sophistication to the city’s hospitality market….

Conde Nast Traveler is always on the lookout for great stay options, and our work has been highlighted in more than a few of their lists. This time, the publication turns to Miami to look at comfortable stays that won’t break the bank. According to the editors, “The best affordable hotels in Miami aren’t bare-bones—they’re smart, well-designed, and ideally positioned so you can spend your money on the highlights of your itinerary.” Out of the 9 highlighted hotels, Nichols Architects were…

A beloved South Florida landmark is reopening its doors this December. The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, originally designed by Nichols Architects, is set to welcome guests back on December 9 after a $100 million renovation led by Miami-based hospitality investment and development firm Gencom. The extensive transformation reimagines the resort’s guestrooms, dining concepts, and wellness facilities, breathing new life into the 17-acre property while maintaining the spirit of the original design. According to a quote on the South Florida Business Journal,…

Miami Beach’s vibrant culinary scene will be on full display from October 22–25 with the 13th annual South Beach Seafood Festival. This year, the festival includes two new “An Evening in Miami Beach” dinners, a chefs’ showdown, and a new competition for home chefs, celebrating both local flavors and international culinary talent. Festival highlights include the Chef Showdown on October 24 at Lummus Park, where diners can sample creations from twenty South Florida chefs and vote for their favorite dishes,…