We are in the middle of something exciting. Here is a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring a new commercial building to life in one of Parkland’s most beloved retail destinations.
Some projects feel like just another job. This one is different.
NOHMIS is currently involved in the expansion of Riverstone Shoppes in Parkland, Florida, one of Broward County’s most recognized and active retail corridors. A brand-new single-story, multi-tenant commercial building is being added to the plaza, and we are proud to be serving as the owner’s engineering representative, leading the Architectural, Structural, and MEP Engineering scope from design through construction.
The building is currently under design and construction, and watching it take shape has been genuinely exciting for our team. This is the kind of project that reminds us why we do what we do: real work, real community impact, and a team effort we are honored to be part of alongside the talented builders, contractors, and stakeholders bringing this vision to life.
Local media has already taken notice. TAPinto Parkland and Parkland Talk have both been following this project since it was first approved, and we could not be more excited to be engineering the structure behind the headlines.
Parkland Deserves More, and This Addition Delivers
Riverstone Shoppes has long been a staple of the Parkland community, sitting along State Road 7 and serving as a go-to destination for residents from Parkland, Coconut Creek, Deerfield Beach, and beyond. Great communities do not stand still. They grow.
The new addition is a 7,119 square-foot single-story outparcel building being constructed on the plaza’s north side. It will house five tenant spaces, a mix of retail, restaurant, health and fitness, and office use, bringing more variety, more energy, and more reasons to visit one of Parkland’s most active corridors.
When the Parkland City Commission approved the project in 2023, Parkland Talk was there to cover it, reporting on the planning discussions, parking considerations, and the mixed-use vision for the new structure. As plans evolved into 2025, TAPinto followed the building’s design progress. When vertical construction officially kicked off mid-2025, TAPinto was there to mark the milestone. We are proud to be part of a project that the community has been watching and rooting for from day one.
Meet the Tenants Calling This Building Home
One of the things that makes this project truly special is who is moving in. This is not a generic strip mall. The four tenants coming to this new building each bring something meaningful to the Parkland community.
La Boulangerie Boul’Mich
A beloved South Florida staple for over 25 years, La Boulangerie Boul’Mich is a French artisanal bakery with a Latin twist that got its start in Key Biscayne and has since grown into one of Florida’s most cherished cafe concepts. Known for buttery croissants, savory empanadas, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere, La Boul’Mich brings a freshly baked escape to every community it enters. Their Parkland location will be a welcome addition to a city that appreciates both quality and character.
Learn more at laboulangerieusa.com or follow them on Instagram @laboulangerieusa
Chipotle Mexican Grill
One of the most recognized fast-casual brands in the world, Chipotle has built its reputation on responsibly sourced ingredients, real food, and no shortcuts. Founded in 1993 with a single location in Denver, Colorado, Chipotle now operates over 4,000 restaurants globally and remains one of the few restaurant companies of its size that owns and operates every single one of its locations. Their commitment to food with integrity has made them a community favorite wherever they land, and Parkland is no exception.
Learn more at Chipotle.com or follow them on Instagram @chipotle
Make Our Schools Safe
Holding the Parkland community together, Make Our Schools Safe is a national nonprofit organization founded by Lori and Ilan Alhadeff following the tragic loss of their 14-year-old daughter Alyssa in the February 14, 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, claiming the lives of 16 students and faculty. Their mission is to empower students and staff to create a culture of safety and vigilance in schools across the country. They champion Alyssa’s Law, which advocates for silent panic alarms directly connected to law enforcement, and have helped advance that legislation in 10 states. Having their office in this building, in the very community where their story began, carries a weight and a purpose that makes this project mean even more to everyone involved.
Learn more at makeourschoolsafe.org or follow them on Instagram @makeourschoolsafe
We Are Not Just on This Project. We Are All In
Being part of a high-visibility project like this comes with real responsibility, and we are embracing it fully. Our role as the owner’s engineering representative means we are the engineering backbone of this project, coordinating across all technical disciplines to make sure the design is safe, code-compliant, built to spec and ready for the field.
What makes this especially exciting is the scope and variety of the work: Architectural, Structural, and MEP engineering, all handled under one roof by our team. That is not always how commercial projects get engineered. Often, disciplines are split between multiple firms and coordination gaps end up becoming costly field problems. Here, we own all three disciplines, and that makes a real difference.
There is something special about working alongside Butters Construction & Development on a project that will serve this community for decades. We are grateful for the collaboration, and we are delivering our best work because of it.
The Blueprint Starts With the Land: Our Architectural Scope
Before the first wall goes up, architecture has to earn its place on the site. Our architectural scope begins with a full new site plan design, calculating required areas per zoning, determining parking needs, and laying the groundwork for everything that follows. We met with local zoning officials to make sure the building matches its environment and compliments the Parkland overall goal bringing in landscaping and community focused walking and seating areas.
From there, we develop the exterior architectural plans and elevations, making sure the new building fits seamlessly into the Riverstone Shoppes identity while satisfying the City of Parkland’s design and code requirements. Every setback, facade line, and entrance placement is deliberate.
We are also coordinating closely with individual tenant buildout teams, because the best exterior shell is one that sets each tenant up for success the moment they take occupancy.
Built for Florida, Not Just Built to Code
South Florida does not forgive structural shortcuts. Our structural scope on this project covers the entire building system from the ground up: foundation design, CMU (concrete masonry unit) shell structure, interior steel supports and beams, a steel joist and metal deck roof system, and miscellaneous elements including prefabricated awnings, slabs, windows, and doors.
Every structural decision is made with Florida’s wind exposure requirements front of mind. This is not a state where you design for average conditions. You design for the worst, and you make sure the structure performs. That is exactly what we are doing here, and we are proud of the work.
Because architectural and structural design are happening together under our roof, the final structural scope is confirmed after architectural plans are complete, eliminating the back-and-forth that derails timelines when these two disciplines do not communicate.
The Systems That Make It All Work: Our MEP Scope
A beautiful building that does not function is just an expensive shell. That is why MEP, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, is so critical to get right at the building infrastructure level.
Our MEP scope on this project covers the primary building infrastructure: electrical design from the exterior meter to the house panel, plumbing supply to the main structure with house bibs and main valves to each unit, and all general calculations to ensure the main lines are properly sized for the planned mix of uses.
Each tenant handles their own interior MEP buildout, which is standard practice for multi-tenant commercial development. But the primary systems we are designing today are what every tenant plugs into tomorrow. Getting them right means fewer surprises, fewer change orders, and a smoother process for every builder and tenant who comes after us.
One Team, One Vision: The NOHMIS Advantage
Coordination is everything in commercial construction. When Architectural, Structural, and MEP come from the same firm, the drawings talk to each other. Conflicts get caught before they become field problems. The owner has one point of contact. The project moves forward with confidence.
On a project like Riverstone Shoppes, a community landmark with a lot of eyes on it, that level of coordination is not just convenient. It is essential. We are proud to be delivering it alongside a great team of builders and contractors who share the same commitment to getting this done right.
This is what NOHMIS was built to do. And we are just getting started.
South Florida Demands the Best, and We Are Here to Deliver It
Building in Broward, Miami-Dade, or Palm Beach County is a different game. The Florida Building Code is among the strictest in the nation. Hurricane-force wind loads are not hypothetical. They are the baseline. Salt air challenges every material decision. Permitting is thorough. The communities that live and work in these buildings deserve structures built to last.
NOHMIS has been engineering across South Florida since 2006. Nearly two decades of experience means we know what survives inspection, what holds up after a storm, and what keeps clients, contractors, and communities coming back. Every project we touch carries that knowledge, and this one is no exception.
What This Project Means to Us
Projects like this one do not come along every day. Being trusted to engineer a building that will serve the Parkland community for decades, alongside a great team of builders and contractors who share our standards, is something we do not take lightly. Riverstone Shoppes is already a place people know and love. We feel the weight of that, and it pushes us to bring our very best to every drawing, every detail, and every coordination call.
When Architectural, Structural, and MEP engineering are handled by one coordinated team, the project runs smoother, the drawings hold up in the field, and the final result is something everyone involved can stand behind. If you have commercial projects taking shape in South Florida, the best time to bring your engineering team in is NOW, before the surprises happen.
We are excited about what is being built at Riverstone Shoppes. We are proud of the team around us. And we cannot wait to show you the finished result.
Let’s Build Something Great Together
NOHMIS provides full-service Architecture, Structural and MEP Engineering for commercial and residential projects across South Florida. If you are planning a new build, an addition, or need a trusted engineering partner for your next project, we would love to hear from you. Visit us at www.nohmis.com to learn more.
In the News: This project has been covered by local Parkland media. Read the full stories below:
- Parkland Planning and Zoning Recommends Special E Exception Approval For Riverstone Shoppes Addition – Parkland Talk
- Parkland City Commission Approves Riverstone Shoppes Plaza Addition – Parkland Talk
- Parkland’s Riverstone Shoppes May Be Adding New Building – TAPinto Parkland
- Plans for New Riverstone Shoppes Building Taking Shape – TAPinto Parkland
- New Building Construction at Riverstone Shoppes Begins – TAPinto Parkland
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