Concerts are becoming more than just a boost for tourism—they are reshaping the hotel industry. As highlighted in a recent article about the Oasis reunion and demonstrated by Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour, hotels are increasingly betting on experiences tailored to concertgoers, driving guest engagement and boosting brand visibility. With Taylor’s South Florida concert dates approaching, this trend is evident in several Nichols Architects-designed hospitality projects. Hotels are crafting unique offerings to tap into the excitement surrounding the tour: Eden…

According to the Commercial Observer, The Reuben brothers are set to expand their South Florida real estate portfolio with the W South Beach hotel in Miami Beach. The British real estate moguls are in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in the luxury hotel, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations. The recap deal — which has yet to close — would value the oceanfront property at over $400 million. The property was a collaboration between design architect Costas Kondylis and…

Three new retail and restaurant concepts are set to open at Miami Worldcenter, the $6 billion, 27-acre mixed-use development reshaping Downtown Miami. The project’s ownership group has finalized leases with Go Greek Yogurt, HŸP, a sneaker and streetwear retailer, and SkinSpirit, a medical aesthetics clinic and spa. These additions are expected to open by early 2025. Miami Worldcenter is being developed by Miami Worldcenter Associates, led by Managing Partners Art Falcone and Nitin Motwani, in partnership with CIM Group. As one…

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…

To restore the 100-year-old structure will cost $29 million paid for with proceeds from the sale of 70 condos in twin 18-story towers built behind it. By Andrew Warfield Historic preservation isn’t for the faint of heart, especially for those paying for it. Having been denied permission to demolish the Mira Mar building at 49 S. Palm Ave. in 2022, Seaward Development still purchased the century-old building in 2023 as it set about an 18-month effort to determine how it could…