Nearly 25 years after we first brought it to life, the Nichols Architects-designed Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne is entering a new chapter. A $100M renovation is now underway, focused on updating interiors and enhancing amenities while preserving the architectural legacy that has made the resort a landmark since 2001. It’s the first comprehensive refresh of the 13-story, 420-room hotel since its opening — a testament to the longevity and impact of its original design. Spearheaded by design architect Hart Howerton, with public…

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The newest resort on Clearwater Beach, Opal Sol, offers the most meeting space in Pinellas County. It opens the county to mid-size groups for the first time, according to Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. “Groups who have not been able to come here in the past will now be able to consider Clearwater Beach as a destination,” said VSPC CEO and Pres. Brian Lowack. “That’s going to open up the opportunity for us.” Opal Sol, with 248 Gulf front…

Codina Partners will take management in house for its properties, including two major new developments in Miami-Dade County. The Coral Gables-based developer launched its Multi-Family Property Management Division exclusively for its own portfolio, reported Brian Bandell from South Florida Business Journal. The first one will be Regency Parc, a project that broke ground in Coral Gables in 2023. The 126-unit luxury apartment complex designed by Nichols Architects will have larger units for people used to having single-family homes. When Regency Parc…

Congratulations to Mill Creek Residential on the start of preleasing at Modera Riverside, a key new residential development in the heart of the Miami Riverside Center master plan. Designed by Nichols Architects, the 36-story high-rise brings 428 homes and over 4,000 square feet of retail to a transit-rich site at the edge of Brickell, Downtown Miami, and the Miami River District. With a Walk Score of 93 and a Transit Score of 100, the building was envisioned as a central…

Months after the soft opening, we’re proud to see Opal Sol Luxury Resort & Spa officially completed and celebrated by our long-time collaborators at Moss. Designed by Nichols Architects for Ocean Properties, this 16-story, all-suite resort brings an elevated hospitality experience to Clearwater Beach—with sweeping Gulf views, four dining venues, spacious ballrooms, and a pedestrian bridge connecting to its sister property, Opal Sands. We’re grateful for the talented teams that helped bring this vision to life, including IDDI on interiors,…

Nichols Architects is proud to take the stage at the 183rd global edition of Zak World of Façades, returning to Miami for its second local edition. With a deep focus on innovation and sustainability, the conference brings together global leaders in architecture, engineering, and façade technology for a full day of knowledge-sharing and discussion. President Igor Reyes and Project Manager Luis Sanchez will present Context Cues the Design at 9:40 AM, offering insights into the design of the Fontainebleau Miami…

Speeches were made, toasts were raised, and a row of shovels tossed dirt into the air to mark the start of something big. Under the bright Wednesday sun in Pompano Beach, the groundbreaking celebration for the Waldorf Astoria Residences brought together excited buyers and the teams behind the project’s design and construction. The bold bet on the region is already paying off—Related Group, in partnership with Merrimac Ventures, announced that 70% of the units have been sold. Designed by Nichols…

Florida’s largest retail and entertainment hub officially opens May 22 with a free block party. The star-studded grand opening event will feature performances by Flo Rida, Nicky Jam and Shaggy, with a special guest performance by Lee Greenwood and a set of DJs throughout the night. The celebration also promises to include a Fireworks Spectacular, Laser Light Show, Special FX, Confetti Storm, and more. Beyond the free concert, the event is a strategic platform for Miami Worldcenter’s 300,000 square feet…

Today marked an exciting milestone as the team gathered for the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Waldorf Astoria Residences in Pompano Beach. The event brought together developers, design teams, brokers, and future residents to celebrate the beginning of construction on what promises to be one of South Florida’s most exceptional oceanfront addresses. Developed by Related Group and Merrimac Ventures, and envisioned by Nichols Architects, KORA, BAMO, Enea Landscape and Coastal Construction, the project reflects a collaborative effort rooted in design…

The Sarasota Planning Board recommends Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning approval for a plan to build new condo towers and preserve the Mira Mar building. During the city’s presentation of the quasi-judicial hearing, Long Range Planning Director David Smith cited points of opposition mostly related to the zoning creep precedent, a gradual movement of the permitted Downtown Bayfront into Downtown Core, which limits height to 10 stories and density to 50 units per acre. At 70 condos, though, Seaward countered the…