Nichols Architects is thrilled to unveil our latest collaboration with Related Group and BH Group: the new W Hotel & Residences in Pompano Beach. This striking 24-story tower will bring 77 high-end condo units and 296 condo-hotel suites to the heart of this growing coastal destination. The development is designed to redefine Pompano Beach’s skyline while elevating the region’s reputation. As described by Related Group, “One thing the region is missing is a four- or five-star hotel with great restaurants,…

We are thrilled to announce that Ocean Park has been unanimously approved by the Fort Lauderdale Planning and Zoning Board, marking an exciting milestone for Nichols Architects. This two-building project sits on a long, narrow site, directly across from the city’s fire station and the stunning Hugh Taylor Birch State Park. Designed to maximize its unique location, the project features sweeping terraces that provide uninterrupted views of surrounding parks and waterways. The pronounced vertical elements, along with curved terraces and…

The 1,000-room resort between Miami and Fort Lauderdale will be the fourth Signia property, a growing Hilton brand focused primarily on the meetings market. The Diplomat, originally designed by Nichols Architects in the 2000s, is currently part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, but soon will become the Signia by Hilton Diplomat Resort, reinforcing the property’s focus on serving meeting and incentive groups across 209,000 square feet of event space. The Diplomat’s oceanfront convention center includes a 50,000-square-foot Great Hall…

Clearwater/St. Pete are trending as a top destination. While the area has long been known for its stunning beaches, a surge in social media content promoting the region, along with the tourism board’s efforts, is yielding impressive results. One consistent highlight in articles about the destination is the anticipation for Opal Sol’s opening this spring. Designed by Nichols Architects, this new hotel will feature 250 ocean-facing guestrooms across 16 levels. “Opal Sands is opening Opal Sol right across the street…

Plans for a 345-unit apartment tower in downtown Miami are advancing with multiple new construction permit filings. On July 3, applications were filed for both a site work permit and phased vertical permit at the Nexus Riverside Phase 1B site. Adler Development, Nichols Architects and Southern General Builders LLC are leading the team on this project. Plans call for a 36-story, 410-foot tower, with a 393-space parking garage. It will become the second tower at the Nexus Riverside site, known…