JW Marriott Water Street: A Convention Center Hotel Designed for Connection In the heart of Tampa’s Water Street, the JW Marriott stands as a benchmark for convention center hotels, designed to bring people together while elevating the city’s skyline. Completed by Nichols Architects, the hotel has quickly become a destination for conferences and industry events, seamlessly blending hospitality with the needs of professionals gathering to shape the future of their fields. This year, the JW Marriott Water Street will again…

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…

Nearly 25 years after we first brought it to life, the Nichols Architects-designed Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is entering a new chapter. A $100M renovation is now underway, focused on updating interiors and enhancing amenities while preserving the architectural legacy that has made the resort a landmark since 2001. It’s the first comprehensive refresh of the 13-story, 420-room hotel since its opening — a testament to the longevity and impact of its original design. Spearheaded by design architect Hart Howerton, with public…

Congratulations to Mill Creek Residential on the start of preleasing at Modera Riverside, a key new residential development in the heart of the Miami Riverside Center master plan. Designed by Nichols Architects, the 36-story high-rise brings 428 homes and over 4,000 square feet of retail to a transit-rich site at the edge of Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River District. With a Walk Score of 93 and a Transit Score of 100, the building was envisioned as a central…

This Thursday, our team toured the 36-story residential tower developed by Mill Creek Residential in Downtown Miami. Designed by Nichols Architects, Modera Riverside stands 410 feet tall and yields 428 market-rate rental units, amenities, and ground-floor retail. The tower is approaching completion, with millwork installing underway in several floors, exterior painting completed on the tower’s exteriors and tiles being now installed on the street level plaza. It was a great learning experience to be in the jobsite with our experienced…

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…

The 1,000-room resort between Miami and Fort Lauderdale will be the fourth Signia property, a growing Hilton brand focused primarily on the meetings market. The Diplomat, originally designed by Nichols Architects in the 2000s, is currently part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, but soon will become the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Resort, reinforcing the property’s focus on serving meeting and incentive groups across 209,000 square feet of event space. The Diplomat’s oceanfront convention center includes a 50,000-square-foot Great Hall…

Clearwater/St. Pete are trending as a top destination. While the area has long been known for its stunning beaches, a surge in social media content promoting the region, along with the tourism board’s efforts, is yielding impressive results. One consistent highlight in articles about the destination is the anticipation for Opal Sol’s opening this spring. Designed by Nichols Architects, this new hotel will feature 250 ocean-facing guestrooms across 16 levels. “Opal Sands is opening Opal Sol right across the street…

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…