Construction continues at the Arlo Hotel in Wynwood. It is the first hotel to begin construction in Wynwood. Arlo Wynwood will include 217 pod hotel rooms and ground floor restaurants and bars, all surrounding an interior courtyard. When complete, the building will also serve as an urban event venue, along with an 8,000 square foot “hidden” music venue. Public art will be displayed in the front of the building through an an open space on the 3rd level of the…

Electric car dealers might be coming to Miami Worldcenter Block F-East, designed by NBWW. An electric car dealer could be among the first retailers announced at Miami Worldcenter after the developer filed paperwork to allow it. Previously, all auto related establishments were banned at Worldcenter. Under the newly amended bylaws, auto-related commercial establishments are permitted. The amendment appears to have been done especially to enable electric car dealers. It goes on to say that electric vehicle sales, leasing, display, delivery,…

Way to go! Time to build Miami World Tower by NBWW! Miami World Towers is getting closer to being awarded a construction permit, and contractors for the project placed a sign at the site this week. The sign was placed by Coastal Construction, the general contractor for the project. New York’s Lalezarian Properties is developing the project, and is also shown in the new installation. A construction permit for the first tower was applied for in December 2020. The first…

Ian Schrager discusses how he designed for simplicity and luxury with the upcoming opening of his latest project, The Tampa EDITION. Natalie Stoclet Creating a brand, or hotel, that simply stands out in an overstimulated society is no easy feat. In 2021 as we’re awakened from a stand-still—can we be done with overdoing it? According to Ian Schrager, we most certainly can. In fact, it may even be simple. Not to execute, but in its essence. A chance to reawaken…

Movement on Marriott Convention Hotel At Miami Worldcenter by NBWW There is some activity this week on the development of the the giant Marriott Marquis Hotel & Expo Center at Miami Worldcenter. The convention hotel is set to be developed on the site of the former Miami Arena, which has caused confusion by city planners during the approval process. Miami commissioners are set to vote this week on legislation sponsored by Mayor Francis Suarez and Commissioner Joe Carollo that could…