In downtown Miami, the rooftop of the Southeast Financial Center (SEFC) now hosts the city’s largest rooftop mural—a vibrant celebration of biodiversity. The Miami Collection, created by French artist Youri Cansell, known as Mantra, was curated by the Justkids art consulting firm. Spanning 3,250 square meters, the monumental artwork took six weeks to complete, requiring 400 hours of work and 200 gallons of paint. Visible from the windows and balconies of three Nichols Architects projects, the mural is adjacent to…

Words by: Stephanie Chen • Photos courtesy of Pantone PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse is the Pantone Color of the Year 2025. A soft yet rich brown hue, Mocha Mouse reflects the delectable quality of cacao, chocolate, and coffee. “Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of Pantone Color Institute. “Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions…

Sometimes in business, a “yes” or “no” can shape not only the future but the story behind every decision. An article recently featured the story of C. David Moody Jr., an inspiring Black business owner who once turned down an investment from basketball legend Michael Jordan. His decision allowed him to stay in control of his construction company, which today thrives with over $70 million in annual revenue and a legacy of high-impact commercial projects. At Nichols Architects, we were…

It took several weeks of voting and telling everyone we knew about it, but the EDITION Tampa is officially Florida’s most loved leisure project – at least according to the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ People’s Choice Award. The project is a collaboration between developers from Strategic Property Partners, Design from the Morris Adjmi group and Nichols Architects team as Executive Architects. The condo/hotel opened in 2022, with the first five-star rating in Tampa Bay. With 172…

BY: OSCAR NUNEZ 8:00 AM ON JULY 19, 2024 The City of Miami Climate Resilience Committee recently reviewed two proposals concerning developing and using City-owned waterfront property on Watson Island. These proposals were presented for evaluation due to their deviation from previous plans and now include updated requests and public benefits. The following steps involve potential approval by the Miami City Commission at their upcoming meeting, followed by consideration by Miami voters in the next election. One of the proposals, named ‘Jungle Trail,’…