The World Architecture Festival (WAF), a prestigious networking, awards, and trade show event, is making its U.S. debut this year. Miami Beach has been selected to host this major international gathering in November 2025, with the season kicking off at a launch event on February 5th at The Bass Museum. Amid cocktails and vibrant energy, the Nichols Architects team had the opportunity to learn more about the event and connect with new and familiar faces. What sets WAF apart is…

A Dinner and a Showdown With Food Network Star Chef Robert Irvine This year, one of the best events at the festival is Crabs, Slabs, & Cabs, which takes place on Thursday, October 24, at the Loews Miami Beach. If you’re in town, this is a great opportunity to visit the Nichols Architects-designed hotel and taste the best that South Beach has to offer. The event has been completely revamped and now features a six-course pairing dinner crafted and prepared by not…

Last Thursday, the ULI Vision Awards were a celebration not only of individual achievements but of the enduring legacy of visionaries shaping Miami’s future. Held at the iconic Loews Miami Beach, a project Nichols Architects proudly designed over 25 years ago, the event reminded us of the power of architecture to stand the test of time. We were honored to witness Jonathan Tisch, whose leadership brought Loews to life, receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. It was equally inspiring to see…

With a legacy of 35 years, the Festival of Trees is an annual fundraising event for FIU’s Interior Architecture students and programs. Each year, Festival of the Trees sponsors underwrite designers who design and build their unique holiday creations and donate the art pieces to the fundraising event. The “trees” are set on display at the gala opening and at the end of the evening the attendees are provided with the opportunity to make a donation to obtain and claim…

AIA Greenville and Nichols Architects presents design awards and check to Greenville County Animal Care AIA Greenville’s inaugural design-build competition raised $5,250 to benefit Greenville County Animal Care’s Safety Net Foster Program, which supports people in crisis who are at risk of losing their pet(s) due to a temporary hardship or unexpected emergency. AIA Greenville, Nichols Architects, participants and sponsors gathered at Southernside Brewery to celebrate the successful conclusion of the PAWchitecture competition that raised funds through the auction of…