Block E at Miami World Center is gearing up for its next chapter. FAA filings have been submitted for Miami World Tower 2, following a permit application filed earlier this year that is currently under review. Designed by Nichols Architects and developed by New York City-based Lalezarian Properties, Phase 2 was designed as a tower duo, adding 705 residential units at a maximum height of 694 feet. Sitting atop a 13-level parking garage, the amenities deck on top of the…

Last Friday marked the soft opening of The Olde Naples Hotel, introducing a hospitality experience designed as a contemporary interpretation of Old Florida living — relaxed, refined, and deeply connected to its surroundings. As Architect of Record, Nichols Architects played a key role throughout every stage of the project, helping bring the vision to life through the coordination and refinement of the many details that shape the guest experience behind the scenes. The project reflects a strong collaborative effort, with…

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…