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Amplified yet with a classy sensibility, W South Beach seamlessly blends structure with spontaneity in the heart of South Beach. Mike Butler for Nichols Architects This 20-story architectural marvel, set elegantly on the sands of Miami Beach, is designed to maximize ocean and city views. Its unique single and double-loaded floor plates and angled balconies are framed by a dramatic concrete Mondrian-like shading structure, featuring a variety of different-sized square patterns. Mike Butler for Nichols Architects From the gardens of the Bass Museum, the W Hotel frames stunning views of the ocean, contributing to the spatial composition that becomes a hub of activity during Art Basel. The hotel's striking design, with its reflectio... More

Situated within the Morris Lapidus/Mid-20th Century Historic District, Fontainebleau Miami Beach stands as a living testament to Miami's architectural legacy. Beyond its rich history, the hotel is now setting the course to a promising future: Nichols Architects are currently bringing to life an impressive new convention center facility to the property.Nichols Architects and Fontainebleau are not strangers to each other. Back in 2002, a $1 Billion renovation was initiated on the property, spearheaded by Nichols team. Now, as the hotel prepares to usher in a new era of grand events, our team has been brought back onboard. This time, we turned to the hotel’s storied past for design inspiration. Rendering by Nichols Architects The e... More

Normandy Isles Historic District has some excellent examples of Mediterranean Revival, Classical Revival, Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, Art Deco and Moderne. Most of the buildings were part of the postwar modern style better known as “Miami Modern” or “MiMo”. 2005 Calais Drive is a set of 12 Townhouses located over Calais Drive on the west side of the island adjacent to a canal that’s gives access to  Biscayne Bay. Caption Caption The units are distributed in two blocks, one facing South over to Calais Street, while the other 6 units are organized around the building facing North towards the canal. On the Calais Drive front, a 4-story high block rises, arranging its façade arou... More

After building a chain of movie theaters in Cincinnati, Alsace native Henri Levi (or Levy) moved to Miami Beach in 1922. In 1926 he undertook a 2-year period of 24-hour-a-day dredging to create Normandy Isle from the natural swampy land mass in Biscayne Bay west of 71st street theretofore called Warner-Meade Island. Extending over roughly 83 acres and being home for over 9,000 residents, has provided Miami with a rich architectonic heritage. Normandy Isles Historic District has some excellent examples of Mediterranean Revival, Classical Revival, Masonry Vernacular, Minimal Traditional, Art Deco and Moderne. Most of the buildings were part of the postwar modern style better known as “Miami Modern” or “MiMo”. 7300 Trou... More