Nichols Architects, South Florida’s hospitality experts, are collaborating with Kora Architects on the W Pompano Beach Hotel and Residences—the first co-located W Hotel and Residences in the Western Hemisphere. Recently featured in Forbes, the project’s nine bespoke penthouses have been unveiled, priced from $6.5M to over $15M. Rising 24 stories on the oceanfront, the tower includes a 296-key hotel and 77 residences, topped by three Premier Penthouses with two stories, 11-foot ceilings, sweeping Atlantic views, and private rooftop terraces with…

Pompano Beach is making waves internationally. A recent feature in the UK’s Daily Mail highlights the city’s rise as South Florida’s next luxury hotspot—praised for its beachfront access, privacy, and proximity to both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. With developments like the W Pompano Beach and the Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach—both designed by Nichols Architects—leading the way, the city is quickly becoming a magnet for high-end living. Add to that new projects like The Ritz-Carlton Residences and a growing number…

Water Street Tampa, the transformative 56-acre mixed-use district, is entering a new chapter. Strategic Property Partners (SPP) have announced plans for a new 124-foot mixed-use building featuring 38,000 square feet of retail, 675 parking spaces, and a signature rooftop area, continuing the district’s push northward. Alongside this expansion, a new one-acre park is planned, with completion expected by late 2027, further strengthening the neighborhood’s appeal as a vibrant, walkable destination. As Water Street evolves, Nichols Architects is proud to continue…

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…

Following a month away from the meeting chamber the Sarasota City Commission will hit the ground running at its Monday, July 7 meeting with several key items on its agenda. On the latest Observer article, Nichols Architects project with Seaward Development, The Mira Mar, is a highlight on the list. The second reading to approve an amendment to the Future Land Use Chapter of the city’s Comprehensive Plan will potentially allow for rezoning of the Mira Mar building and associated…