Imagine living in a condo with everything at your fingertips: a full suite of amenities—from coworking spaces and wellness facilities to art studios and private screening rooms—all paired with luxury hotel services and wrapped in a stunning design. That’s the allure of today’s branded residences, and it’s no surprise demand is skyrocketing. In a post-pandemic world, “people are looking for space, but also a lifestyle experience,” says Adelina Wong Ettelson, global head of residences marketing at Mandarin Oriental, which entered…

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…

Igor Reyes, from Nichols Architects was featured on this month’s edition of the GLOBAL MIAMI MAGAZINE, sharing insights about partnerships our team has engaged with Starchitects. On this type of project, our team serves as design consultants and executive architects, providing insights into local code requirements, and making sure the design intent is followed through during construction. The result are stunning buildings with a signature that are not only beautiful but build to last through hurricanes, floods and the scorching…

The hotel-within-a-hotel concept is gaining traction, offering guests a secluded and personalized experience within larger properties. Brands like Conrad and Waldorf Astoria have embraced the trend, according to a Travel + Leisure, offering exclusive floors or sections complete with dedicated entrances, private check-ins, and bespoke services. These enclaves cater to luxury travelers seeking the intimacy of a boutique hotel while enjoying the amenities of a larger resort. In South Florida, two Nichols Architects projects have embraced this concept over the…

JPMorganChase is adding capacity for 400 additional employees at the Nichols Architects-designed 1450 Brickell office tower. The movement reinforces the bank’s commitment to South Florida as one of its key strategic regions. This expansion, which includes a new office planned for West Palm Beach, footprint is expected to trigger an average of $151 million in additional economic activity for South Florida. Read more at JPMorganChase Unveils Expansion Plans in South Florida | Business Wire