Aerial concept rendering of The Water District aquatic center and waterfront promenade in Fort Lauderdale

The Water District

Brand Experience

The repositioning of Fort Lauderdale’s existing International Swimming Hall of Fame as a waterfront destination for competition, culture, and everyday community life.

2026

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A waterfront district shaped by movement, community, and water.

Where water meets the city

The project repositions the existing International Swimming Hall of Fame as The Water District, connecting the aquatic center and promenade with places to gather, eat, explore, and celebrate. Its identity draws on the iconic dive tower, swimming lane lines, and the colors of a Fort Lauderdale sunrise.

A brand in motion

The visual system extends from the primary identity into district signage, wayfinding, and public experiences. Concept designs explore art, digital media, and places to pause along the promenade.

Scope

Jamie serves as Project Manager and Design Lead for the repositioning of the existing International Swimming Hall of Fame. He leads branding, experiential design, and placemaking for The Water District, a public-private partnership among the City of Fort Lauderdale, Capital Group, and Hensel Phelps. He manages the design budget and team, leads client and stakeholder communication, and coordinates with the architect of record and project consultants.

The Water District identity combining the iconic dive tower, swimming lanes, and a Fort Lauderdale sunrise palette
Water District identity applied to apparel as part of the waterfront brand system
Ground level exterior rendering of The Water District frontage and entry along Seabreeze Boulevard
Aerial rendering showing the full Water District redevelopment, aquatic center, waterfront promenade, and marina

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