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  

The pedestrian “public realm” will be activated by an outdoor augmented reality exhibit within a lushly landscaped linear park. Catch our article here: https://nicholsarch.com/city-of-miami-beach-historic-preservation-board-approves-fontainebleau-ballroom-expansion-project/

The Fontainebleau ballroom expansion will utilize a groundbreaking AR experience The pedestrian “public realm” will be activated by an outdoor augmented reality exhibit within a lushly landscaped linear park. The virtual images and videos will recall the architecture, history, celebrities, and visionaries of this Morris Lapidus mid 20th century design historic district and the iconic Fontainebleau Hotel. Other features of the project include: Event guests park at the main resort then walk across a new pedestrian bridge to access the…