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Business Newspress: Designing for wellness travel (PT. 1)

“Indoor areas that embody the usage of pure supplies, like wooden, biophilic design comparable to residing inexperienced partitions and different indoor plant supplies, and daylight will enhance the psychological well-being of the company by connecting them to nature, even in an city setting.” – Cheryl Smith

Teammate Cheryl Smith discussed wellness-inspired design and how it has evolved in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read more with Business Newspress here.

The Imagine A Place Podcast: Place Matters And So Does Your Journey

In a recent The Imagine A Place Podcast titled “Place Matters And So Does Your Journey”, teammate Amy Leigh Hufford discussed three things: a load of inspiration on embracing your path no matter how rough that road is, you’ll think deeper about your role as an advocate in design, and how to explore our emotional connection with space in new ways.

Check out the podcast here.

Healthcare Design: Nelson Worldwide And DDI Merge

Architecture, design, and strategy firm Nelson Worldwide (Philadelphia) is merging operations with interior design and architecture firm Daroff Design Inc + DDI Architects PC (DDI; Philadelphia). Read more with Healthcare Design here.

Archello: Oracle Innovation Lab

This month our project for Oracle Innovation Lab is highlighted in the latest issue of Archello. Multinational computer technology corporation, Oracle, tapped design and innovation experts at NELSON Worldwide to create a simulated connected worksite for testing and exploring the company’s newest technologies.

Situated on the outskirts of Chicago in Deerfield, Illinois, the Oracle Industries Lab is the first laboratory of its kind in the United States, serving as a platform for the iconic brand to showcase its innovation in technology and digital transformation. This state-of-the-art facility is fully equipped with the tools needed to provide hands-on experience within a simulated connected worksite. With a partnership of over 13 years, NELSON Worldwide served as the head architect and interior designers for this unique, full-service project. The firm provided the new lab with everything including lighting design, graphics, customer journey mapping, architecture, and interiors. Read more here.

Archello: Polaris HQ

This month our project for Polaris HQ is highlighted in the latest issue of Archello. Founded in Roseau, Minnesota, in 1954, Polaris Inc. manufactures motorcycles, snowmobiles, ATVs, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Since its inception, Polaris has risen to prominence as the premier manufacturer of outdoor motorsport vehicles in the United States. With over 400 employees to date, the company sought the expertise of global architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide.

Having worked with NELSON on office renovations across the country, Polaris tapped the firm to reconceptualize their headquarters and create a space that hones employee well-being, elevates brand identity, and emphasizes company culture. The office includes upgraded workspaces, a showroom experience, a branded cafeteria, and a retail store. Located in Medina, Minnesota, the 124,528 square-foot facility will showcase all 30 brands under the Polaris umbrella. Read more here.

LIV Hospitality Design Awards: W and Element Hotel

We’re honored to share that our project with the W and Element Hotel has received a 2022 LIV Hospitality Design Award in the Architectural Design Hotel – Luxury Category! Thank you and congratulations to our teammates and partners.

Read more with LIV Hospitality Design Awards here.

Floor Focus: NELSON Worldwide Re-Envisions An Aged Minneapolis Tower As An Evolved Workplace

NELSON Worldwide was selected for an extensive renovation to transform the first and second floors and to create a unique and uniform building experience throughout the tower. To differentiate the building from those nearby, Nelson Worldwide reimagined the main entry, skyway entrances, first and second floor public spaces, tenant amenity lounge, conference center, elevator lobbies, fitness center, retail spaces and marketing suite. Read more here