M-Tower, developed by Lions Group NYC and Fortis Design + Build under the Downtown 1st St LLC, is set to be a 57-story building at 56 Southwest 1st Street, near the City’s Government Center. The project, designed by Nichols Architects with Naturalficial as the landscape architect and Kimley-Horn as the civil engineer, will feature 675 residential units, a public parking garage with 694 spaces, and 10,531 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The permits allow for a structure to reach 605 feet above ground or 615…

Financial services giant JP Morgan Chase will double its space in Miami’s Brickell. New York-based JPMorgan expanded its lease by 80,000 square feet to 160,000 square feet at the 1450 Brickell Avenue tower, according to the tenant’s news release and spokesperson. The expansion will take place over two years and will accommodate 400 employees, in addition to the 500 who already work at the tower. The 34-story 1450 Brickell was completed in 2010 by Miami-based developer Rilea Group and Nichols Architects….

Chuck Roberts, a Miami Beach resident and notable figure in luxury real estate provided valuable insights to OceanBeachBulletin on the best hotels to visit in Miami. Thanks to Nichols Architects‘ long-time expertise in luxury hospitality, three of our projects made the list. Read his insights on these properties:   Miami Beach Edition Staying at this chic resort from hotel magnate Ian Schrager will not be cheap, but the Miami Beach Edition earns its exorbitant price tag. Travelers will find every…

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…

A new facility for a new era Set on 22 oceanfront acres and one-and-a-half miles from South Beach and the Art Deco district, the Fontainebleau Miami Beach has long been one of South Florida’s most popular luxury resorts. Frank Sinatra and Lucile Ball were regulars. It has 1,504 guestrooms and suites. The property has an existing convention center of about 100,000 square feet with capacity for up to 5,000. But this new facility will allow the Fontainebleau to hold multiple events…

Arlo Wynwood, the vibrant boutique hotel designed by Nichols Architects, has been honored with the prestigious title of Best Hotel in Miami for 2024 by Miami New Times. This accolade is a testament to the hotel’s exceptional design and its seamless integration into the lively Wynwood neighborhood. The hotel, with its delightfully colored wavy mural, has become an iconic landmark in Wynwood, embodying the area’s essence of street art, hip vibes, and fun crowds. Almost two years after its grand…

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 Epoch, a bayfront condo building designed by Nichols Architects, set a new record in downtown Sarasota with the sale of a 5,900-square-foot unit for $11.35 million, or approximately $1,938 per square foot. The deal marks the priciest home sale ever in the area, surpassing the previous record of $11.15 million for a penthouse in the same building last year. This 5,855-square-foot condo features three terraces, custom cabinetry, 12-foot ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Gulf of Mexico….

Wynhouse Miami now has nearly all its glass installed, a new photo shows. Construction on the 8-story building began last summer. A top off ceremony was held in March. A $117.5 million loan provided by JP Morgan Chase and affiliates of Canyon Partners is financing construction. Wynhouse is planned to include: 308 rental residences approximately 26,000 square feet of ground floor retail nearly 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities 107 parking spaces The development also includes two pedestrian…

Upscale Italian restaurant Zucca will move into the new luxury apartment building in Coral Gables by Codina Partners. Designed by Nichols Architects, Regency Parc will offer 130 carefully crafted apartments, ranging from 1,490 square feet with two bedrooms to 3,975 square feet with four bedrooms. The uppermost floors showcase even larger units, with the top three levels devoted to expansive full-floor residences, often referred to as “residences in the sky.” The restaurant agreed to occupy 6,400 square feet of indoor…