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…

Chuck Roberts, a Miami Beach resident and notable figure in luxury real estate provided valuable insights to OceanBeachBulletin on the best hotels to visit in Miami. Thanks to Nichols Architects‘ long-time expertise in luxury hospitality, three of our projects made the list. Read his insights on these properties:   Miami Beach Edition Staying at this chic resort from hotel magnate Ian Schrager will not be cheap, but the Miami Beach Edition earns its exorbitant price tag. Travelers will find every…

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…