Nichols Architects

We shape communities and inspire people through remarkable, high-performing architecture.

We are a leading Miami architecture ﬁrm specialized in creating iconic hospitality, commercial, and residential projects that inspire wonder and shape communities. Founded in 1967, our vision and building expertise have inﬂuenced the transformation of Miami’s modern architectural aesthetic and cemented our legacy of innovation in the region.

For over 50 years, our vision and building expertise have inﬂuenced the transformation of Miami’s modern architectural aesthetic and cemented our legacy of innovation in the region. Our work has been internationally recognized in the planning and architectural design of mixed-use centers and world-class hotels and resorts, as well as high-end residential, commercial and retail.

Our project experience includes resort and urban hotels, condo hotels, office buildings, high-rise residential, retail facilities and mixed-use developments which are located throughout the United States, the Caribbean and Bahamas, Central America, South America and Mexico.

$5B

Value of projects

40,000+

Hotel keys

58: Years of experience

Services

With a proven track-record shaping Miami’s modern aesthetic, we count with a unique understanding of the local landscape to deliver exceptional projects.

Planning
Once the project parameters have been established and the team commits to moving forward, we begin to create a general planning strategy that guarantees the program not only fits, but works well together.
During this phase, efficiencies and special qualities make themselves apparent and in turn they initiate the development of a unique personality that emerges from the combination of market, product, and the site.
Feasibility Study
At the commencement of every project, the development team assembles a study that reviews the market with a product to offer and the development capacity of a particular property.
Our extensive construction experience and knowledge of municipal zoning ordinances allow us to quickly and accurately evaluate zoning envelopes and their capacities to fit the particular program type which then allows our team to confidently determine the feasibility of a project.
Conceptual Design
Often credited with the most creative portion of the process, at conceptual design we explore the many directions a project can take in search of a look and feel then quickly zone in on an idea that best tells the story of our goals and their potential on the site.
An authentic discovery exercise whose result will assist in future decision making. While conceptual design may sometimes feel lighthearted and leisure, the influence it has on the evolution of the project through Schematic Design and Design Development is critical.
Contract Documents
Our collaborative approach to document our projects results in Contract Documents which target Permit, Constructibility and Pricing related scope, working intimately with the best interest of our clients as a priority.
We pride ourselves in going beyond industry standards in all phases of production, managing the efforts of the design team and closely working with vendors to meet the project schedule and budget. Despite Building type or Context, we have the experience needed to satisfy any project’s demands.
Construction Administration
As what some have called the finishing touches, construction administration is a series of administrative tasks performed by an architect to help oversee the construction phase of a project and ensures its timely execution at every stage of construction.
The administrator reviews samples, logs important details, records field conditions and responds to information inquiries via sketches to see that the construction progress adheres to the client’s standards and the teams original design intent.

History

Over half a century of excellence — and still building.

During the past fifty years, Nichols Architects has been involved in the planning and design of more than $5B in new and rehab construction, encompassing over 40,000 hotel rooms.

We have embraced sustainability as a part of our core philosophy and actively encourage our clients toward more sustainable design.

History

Over half a century of excellence — and still building.

During the past fifty years, Nichols Architects has been involved in the planning and design of more than $5B in new and rehab construction, encompassing over 40,000 hotel rooms.

We have embraced sustainability as a part of our core philosophy and actively encourage our clients toward more sustainable design.

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Henry Paredes

Construction Administrator

Alejandro Castro

Project Manager

Krisia Zulueta

Construction Administrator

Services

History

Over half a century of excellence — and still building.

History

Over half a century of excellence — and still building.

Meet our incredible team

John Nichols

Bruce Brosch

Jim Wurst

Don Wolfe

Igor Reyes

Patrick Busteed

Adolfo Reyna

Andrew James

Carlos Teissonniere

Stefany Roth

Emily Penuela

Erney Nieto Camacho

Jorge Mantilla

Michael de Souza

Juan Alvarenga

Kenneth Gauthreaux

Thais Rupeika

Luis Sanchez

Jaime Mantilla

Sandra Sans

Luis Villiers

Robert Dajer

Terrence Etienne

Daniela Motta

Carlos Vargas

Vanessa Yelvington

Shirley Ann Franco

Henry Paredes

Alejandro Castro

Krisia Zulueta

We build legacy