Gateway Gardens

Gateway Gardens

Gateway Gardens is a landmark mixed-use development in Winter Park, Florida, designed by Halflants + Pichette, Orlando architects recognized for their innovative work in urban and commercial design. Located at the intersection of North Orlando Avenue and Orange Avenue, the two-hundred-thousand-square-foot project transforms a prominent city gateway into a destination for health, hospitality, and community. The design combines architecture, landscape, and transit infrastructure to create a dynamic civic hub that supports wellness and public engagement.

The first phase integrates medical, wellness, and hospitality programs within a connected framework. A wellness center and spa are joined by cosmetic surgery facilities, a hotel with one hundred long-term recovery suites, and one hundred short-term suites. A full-service restaurant, rooftop bar, and resort-scale pool complement the hospitality program. Parking is located underground, freeing the ground level for a public park and pedestrian areas that extend the experience beyond the buildings. A dramatic roof overhang links two sculptural structures and defines a covered drop-off that also functions as a SunRail station, merging transportation and arrival in one gesture.

 

HEALTH, HOSPITALITY, AND URBAN CONNECTION

Gateway Gardens redefines mixed-use development through its integration of community life, landscape, and transit. The removal of Harmon Avenue within the site opens new pedestrian pathways and green space, creating a walkable environment for visitors and residents alike. Future phases will continue to expand the project’s civic amenities, reinforcing the development’s role as a social and economic anchor in Winter Park.

Designed with an emphasis on long-term sustainability, the project balances contemporary architecture with public access and wellness-focused programming. As Winter Park architects, Halflants + Pichette designed Gateway Gardens to bridge healthcare, hospitality, and urban design in a single cohesive plan. The result is a forward-looking model for Orlando mixed-use development that strengthens the connection between architecture, community, and the public realm.