CONGRATS to Water Street Tampa… recognized for its developed public spaces and walkability by: Louis Llovio One of the biggest projects in Tampa’s history has received a top environmental certification. Water Street Tampa has attained LEED Silver Certification, given for how public space between buildings is used and how the public will interact with that space, for its neighborhood development plan. The acknowledgement comes from the United States Green Building Council for the design of the district’s “walkable streets, tree-lined…

Photographer Jeff Herron captures the JW Marriott Water Street Tampa in superb detail “The design of the hotel strengthens the connection between the building and its location, allowing the guest experience to admire and blend into the spirit of the city.”— John Nichols, Nichols Architects Situated adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and Amalie Arena, 10 Water Street features 500 hotel rooms and 126,000 sf of meeting and event space, including an approximately 30,000 sf grand ballroom which will be…

The Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach is moving forward with plans to build a 5-story expansion, and has applied for a construction permit to begin work. The new addition will be built on what is currently a surface parking lot at 4360 Collins Avenue. The project actually includes seven levels since there are two basement floors: Basement level 1 – parking Basement level 2 – parking Ground floor – parking, back of house and loading Level 2 – junior ballroom,…

NBWW’s design contribution to the list… Miami World Tower! Miami is now enjoying its greatest high-rise construction boom in history, according to our new list of the tallest buildings under construction in the city. There has never been as many 500 foot towers under construction in Miami as there are this year. For the first time ever, all 22 towers on this year’s list of under-construction buildings surpassed the 500 foot mark. … The construction boom doesn’t stop there: like…

CONGRATS Goodtime Hotel! Notable properties from every corner of the world serve up world-class design, amenities, and F+B concepts. Words by: Alia Akkam 2021 was a year of cautious optimism, as well as a testament to the hospitality industry’s passion and resilience. Indeed, hundreds of hotels—from major brands, noted hoteliers, and newcomers alike—debuted around the world across all categories. Before we look ahead to 2022, we take a look back at 30 recently opened properties that showcase the best hospitality…