A recent wave of large hotel deals focuses on ‘irreplaceable’ properties, according to a new article by CoStar. Zach Demuth, global head of hotels research at JLL‘s hotels and hospitality group, reports there’s increased investor interest in luxury and other iconic assets. JLL’s latest research found eight hotel deals valued at more than $200 million this year, with Nichols Architects-designed Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne among them. “Luxury hotels continue to perform exceptionally well,” he said. Each of the $200-million-plus deals on the…

Nichols Architects and Seaward Development are collaborating once again, following the success of Epoch Sarasota, the record-breaking luxury condominium. This time, the team is focused on a mixed-use property in the city’s downtown. The new plans include the rehabilitation of Mira Mar Plaza, restoring some of the unique features the original building had in 1922, while also adding two 18-story towers. The architecture is designed in a layered Mediterranean style to ensure harmony with neighboring properties. The proposed footprint is…

By Francisco Alvarado The Pompano Beach Architectural Appearance Committee on Tuesday approved a site plan for a 24-story tower with a parking podium that would include 77 condominiums and 303 hotel rooms at 1 North Ocean Boulevard, city records show. Designed by Coral Gables-based Nichols Architects, the unnamed building would also feature three pools, a 12,011-square-foot spa, two restaurants spanning 11,141 square feet and 4,224 square feet of retail. The planned condo-hotel is among a slate of South Florida projects…

It’s still only a teaser, but the South Florida Business Journal and Florida YIMBY have both picked up the news that The Related Group and BH Group are planning a new building in Pompano Beach. The project is led by Nichols Architects in collaboration with KORA, and while the official announcement is yet to be made, the city’s Development Review Committee has received and revised plans for the project on August 7th.  This is the second collaboration between Nichols Architects, KORA…

With summer in full swing, there’s no better time than now to explore the city. While lavish hotels abound all across its shores, those hoping to craft a truly memorable vacation should be sure to book a stay at the W South Beach, according to Forbes.com. A polished venue that offers a truly diverse array of high-end amenities for guests to enjoy, the hotel designed by Nichols Architects opened at 2009, providing its guests with a wealth of state-of-the-art accommodations…