Igor Reyes, from Nichols Architects was featured on this month’s edition of the GLOBAL MIAMI MAGAZINE, sharing insights about partnerships our team has engaged with Starchitects. On this type of project, our team serves as design consultants and executive architects, providing insights into local code requirements, and making sure the design intent is followed through during construction. The result are stunning buildings with a signature that are not only beautiful but build to last through hurricanes, floods and the scorching…

When Jimmy Buffett’s song “Margaritaville” came out in 1977, its message was clear: find paradise and relax. It’s this notion that propelled Buffett, with the help of John Cohlan, to turn Margaritaville into a hospitality powerhouse centered on a laidback lifestyle. The first restaurant opened in Key West in 1987, the first hotel in Pensacola Beach opened in 2010, and in 2017, Nichols Architects designed the Margaritaville Orlando Resort. Our version of the Jimmy Buffett-inspired perfect vacation stay includes 20 suites, three…

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,’…

The Fontainebleau is changing again. This time, the iconic Miami Beach hotel is adding a convention center that’s expected to be finished in November. The new five-story space designed by Nichols Architects is being built to accommodate about 1,000 people. Over the years, the resort has gone over many transformations including a new tower, added and destroyed a mural, remade the pool area. The 2002 renovation and expansion led by Nichols Architects, included a 36-story condominium-hotel (Fontainebleau II), and a…

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…