Yesterday, the Mira Mar team gathered on South Palm Avenue to mark the official start of construction — a milestone moment for Sarasota and for everyone who has been part of bringing this vision to life. The project is one of the most meaningful we’ve taken on. At its heart is the restoration of the historic Mira Mar Hotel — Sarasota’s first major downtown hotel, built in 1922 — reimagined as a retail destination under the care of historic preservation…

Waldorf Astoria Residences Pompano Beach has officially topped off, marking the completion of vertical construction for the brand’s first standalone residential tower. The milestone represents a defining moment for the project as it continues to transform the Pompano Beach skyline, with 85% of residences already sold. Executives, development partners, the sales team, and future residents gathered to celebrate the occasion as the tower reached its full height — bringing the vision for the oceanfront development one step closer to completion….

Miami, FL — Nichols Architects is proud to announce its role as Architect of Record for the newly unveiled Aston Martin Residences Daytona Beach Shores. The 18-story oceanfront development by Valor Real Estate Development, also includes Gomez Vazquez International (GVI) as design architects and Aston Martin’s design team as creative collaborators. Positioned on the Atlantic shoreline of Daytona Beach Shores, the project expands Aston Martin’s presence within the luxury residential market. Drawing inspiration from the British marque’s design DNA, the…

We’re honored to share that Nichols Architects has been named to Forbes’ inaugural list of America’s Top 100 Hospitality Architects and Designers—one of only five firms selected in Florida. The recognition celebrates the American firms shaping today’s most exceptional hotels, restaurants, and wellness destinations. Forbes reviewed more than 850 U.S.-based firms and evaluated submissions through its rigorous Architecture System of Evaluation, assessing projects completed since 2019 across twelve categories of design excellence and best practices. For Nichols Architects, this recognition…

The Tampa EDITION has once again made headlines — this time ranking No. 4 among the Top 10 Hotels in Florida in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. With an impressive score of 98.65, the recognition cements the hotel’s place among the state’s most celebrated destinations and marks a milestone for Tampa’s growing luxury scene. Opened in 2022 as part of the Water Street Tampa development, the EDITION introduced a new level of sophistication to the city’s hospitality market….