Architecture is a collective effort. Behind every project is a team of people bringing different perspectives, experience, and ideas to the table. As our practice continues to grow, so does the opportunity to welcome new talent into that process. For nearly 60 years, Nichols Architects has contributed to the built environment through hospitality, residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects across South Florida and beyond. Our work brings together architectural design, technical expertise, and the collaboration required to translate ambitious ideas into…

Miami, FL — Nichols Architects is proud to announce its role as Architect of Record for the newly unveiled Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores. The 18-story oceanfront development by Valor Real Estate Development, also includes Gomez Vazquez International (GVI) as design architects and Aston Martin’s design team as creative collaborators. Positioned on the Atlantic shoreline of Daytona Beach Shores, the project expands Aston Martin’s presence within the luxury residential market. Drawing inspiration from the British marque’s design DNA, the…

Nichols Architects are excited to announce we’re starting a new chapter—just a couple of blocks away, in Coral Gables. Our new home holds special meaning for us: it’s The Alhambra, a building our team designed in the 1980s. Part of a transformative project that helped shape the Gables’ architectural landscape; it was the first under the Mediterranean Ordinance that today is a signature of the city. The Alhambra consists of the 14-story Alhambra Plaza tower and the seven-story Alhambra West…

By Casey Farmer – Mansion Global A penthouse in Pompano Beach, Florida’s new Waldorf Astoria Residences is set to hit the market on Monday for $20 million, making it the priciest home listing in the coastal South Florida city just north of Fort Lauderdale. The unit will be the pinnacle unit at the Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach, which is the luxury hotel chain’s first residences-only project. The development has three other, less expensive penthouse apartments. Designed by Nichols Architects,…

Nichols Architects is thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Related Group and BH Group: the new W Hotel & Residences in Pompano Beach. This striking 24-story tower will bring 77 high-end condo units and 296 condo-hotel suites to the heart of this growing coastal destination. The development is designed to redefine Pompano Beach’s skyline while elevating the region’s reputation. As described by Related Group, “One thing the region is missing is a four- or five-star hotel with great restaurants,…

We are thrilled to announce that Ocean Park has been unanimously approved by the Fort Lauderdale Planning and Zoning Board, marking an exciting milestone for Nichols Architects. This two-building project sits on a long, narrow site, directly across from the city’s fire station and the stunning Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Designed to maximize its unique location, the project features sweeping terraces that provide uninterrupted views of surrounding parks and waterways. The pronounced vertical elements, along with curved terraces and…

It took several weeks of voting and telling everyone we knew about it, but the EDITION Tampa is officially Florida’s most loved leisure project – at least according to the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ People’s Choice Award. The project is a collaboration between developers from Strategic Property Partners, Design from the Morris Adjmi group and Nichols Architects team as Executive Architects. The condo/hotel opened in 2022, with the first five-star rating in Tampa Bay. With 172…

Plans for a 345-unit apartment tower in downtown Miami are advancing with multiple new construction permit filings. On July 3, applications were filed for both a site work permit and phased vertical permit at the Nexus Riverside Phase 1B site. Adler Development, Nichols Architects and Southern General Builders LLC are leading the team on this project. Plans call for a 36-story, 410-foot tower, with a 393-space parking garage. It will become the second tower at the Nexus Riverside site, known…

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…

Wynhouse Miami now has nearly all its glass installed, a new photo shows. Construction on the 8-story building began last summer. A top off ceremony was held in March. A $117.5 million loan provided by JP Morgan Chase and affiliates of Canyon Partners is financing construction. Wynhouse is planned to include: 308 rental residences approximately 26,000 square feet of ground floor retail nearly 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities 107 parking spaces The development also includes two pedestrian…