Miami always buzzes, but the excitement reaches fever pitch with the arrival of Art Basel in December. As the city transforms into a global hub for art and culture, the demand for exceptional accommodations soars. Whether you’re an art aficionado, a seasoned collector or someone simply craving a vibrant Miami experience, Forbes Travel Guide has curated a list of the best hotels in Miami to ensure your stay is as inspiring as the art itself. Nichols Architects have worked on 6…

By Francisco Alvarado BH Group and Related Group are bringing the W Hotels brand to Pompano Beach, securing a deal with Marriott for the joint venture’s 24-story waterfront project. Designed by Coral Gables-based Nichols Architects, W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences will offer a mix of studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom suites ranging from 580 square feet to 3,400 square feet, the release states. The tower will also have three penthouses with private rooftops. Across South Florida, condo and condo-hotel…

By Susannah Bryan Just a few blocks from Fort Lauderdale beach, a luxury condo with 14 floors is expected to transform the block where the popular restaurant Franco & Vinny’s once stood, right across the street from Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. The $65 million project known as Ocean Park Residences won unanimous commission approval last month. The plan is to build a 76-unit condo building and a separate five-story parking garage with 156 spaces. The condo tower will stand…

Big news for Miami Beach: the Fontainebleau Coastal Convention Center (FBCCC) has officially received its first Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO)! Ready just in time for Miami Art Basel, the new addition brings state of the art meeting and event spaces to one of the most famous hotels in the world, infusing contemporary design on the Fontainebleau’s rich history. Our design for the FBCCC takes inspiration from Morris Lapidus’ iconic bowtie pattern, giving it a sleek, contemporary update that fits…

By Lisa J. Huriash, November 20, 2024 A new 24-story tower under the luxury W Hotels brand is coming to one of Pompano Beach’s most prominent beachside locations, a team of developers announced Wednesday. It’s one of the many new developments that will redefine the city’s skyline. It’ll be called the W Pompano Beach Hotel & Residences, at 200 N. Ocean Drive, at the northeast corner of Atlantic Boulevard and State Road A1A. “Obviously, Pompano is attracting a lot of…

Nichols Architects is thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Related Group and BH Group: the new W Hotel & Residences in Pompano Beach. This striking 24-story tower will bring 77 high-end condo units and 296 condo-hotel suites to the heart of this growing coastal destination. The development is designed to redefine Pompano Beach’s skyline while elevating the region’s reputation. As described by Related Group, “One thing the region is missing is a four- or five-star hotel with great restaurants,…

Our team at Nichols Architects recently visited the construction site of Armando Codina’s latest project in Coral Gables: Regency Parc. This 18-story tower is rising quickly, showcasing impressive efficiency and craftsmanship. From the breathtaking views on the upper levels to on-site insights that shape our design decisions, there was plenty to explore and learn during the visit. With the project located so close to our office, we’ve had the unique opportunity to watch its progress unfold daily—a constant reminder of…

Seaward Development has a pre-application conference with the Development Review Committee to start the rezoning process from Downtown Core to Downtown Bayfront. By Andrew Warfield Although it was merely a pre-application hearing, Seaward Development and its legal counsel Brenda Patten laid out detailed plans for the restoration and preservation of the historic Mira Mar building in downtown Sarasota and the residential development, designed by Nichols Architects, that will make it possible. During the Nov. 6 meeting of the city’s Development Review…

October 29, 2024, by Chloe Gallivan British billionaire investors, the Reuben Brothers, have acquired the iconic W South Beach hotel for nearly a half-billion dollars. Nichols Architects served as the Lead Architects on the project, guiding its design to completion when it first opened in 2009. Other than the W South Beach, the Reuben Brothers have expanded their footprint in South Florida with notable acquisitions like the Chesterfield in Palm Beach. “We are excited to build on the extraordinary success that…

October 28, 2024 – by Jon Banister Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has formed a partnership with a residential management company to launch an extended-stay concept in the U.S. The hotel giant is partnering with Seattle-based Reside to open five residential-style hotels under the Wyndham Residences brand, the companies announced Monday. […] With apartment-style features like full kitchens and in-unit laundry, the brand is geared toward longer-term stays, but Wyndham said it also accommodates groups looking for short trips. Wyndham decided to partner with Reside for the brand…