Late last year, KFC’s South Pacific division partnered with Cincinnati-based design firm NELSON Worldwide to introduce a drive-thru-only store in Australia that looks like a highway toll booth and has five drive-thru lanes—some for mobile-order pickup, some for ordering on the spot. Guests who ordered ahead simply punch in a four-digit code on a touchscreen and their order is sent to the kitchen for preparation. Read more here.

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ATLANTA — October 13, 2022 — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes Lorin Lee as Senior Project Manager – Asset Strategy. In her new role, Lorin will advance the opportunities for continued growth in market share, profitability in specific service lines, practice areas, and the local Atlanta market.

“We are proud of the team we have cultivated in Atlanta, and more importantly, thrilled to welcome Lorin to NELSON,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at NELSON Worldwide, John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr. “Lorin brings forth camaraderie, a strong project management acumen, and a willingness to tackle new opportunities and challenges. We couldn’t have imagined a better addition to support our teams.”

With a demonstrated history of successfully managing projects in the commercial real estate industry, Lorin will foster an environment defined by open dialogue—encouraging ideas to grow and come to fruition. She believes in instilling organizational practices that will enable teams to work together as one unit towards a common goal. Through openness and honesty, Lorin will also enhance the work and careers of teammates through continuous training, support, and mentoring on project specific items including: project management, production, and design development.

“I am honored to join such a diverse group of creatives and visionaries,” remarks Lorin. “As a Senior Project Manager, I see my skills in organization, quality assurance, client relations, on-site experience, design, and interpersonal communication to be a real benefit to my teams. I couldn’t be more excited to expand on my skills and share my knowledge with others.” 

Lorin holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Florida and is a LEED Green Associate. Passionate about organization and project coordination, Lorin has successfully managed projects in the multi-family, mixed-use, industrial, arts, and religious institutions verticals, and will apply that expertise to a wider range of market sectors.

An avid traveler and anthropology enthusiast, Lorin draws her design inspiration from understanding different cultures and their relationships with the built environment–allowing her to see her surroundings in ever-evolving ways. Today, she is eager to channel her perspectives, passions, and expertise to her new role at NELSON Worldwide.

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About NELSON Worldwide

NELSON Worldwide is an award-winning firm, transforming all dimensions of the human experience through architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy services. With more than 800 teammates spread across 20 offices, the firm’s collective network provides strategic and creative solutions that positively impact where people work, serve, play, and thrive. The team combines industry knowledge, service expertise, and geographic reach to deliver projects across the country and around the world. Client partnerships across the NELSON network include: Hilton, Macy’s, Comcast, Simon Property Group, Prologis, Yum! Brands, Boston Consulting Group, T-Mobile, Emory Healthcare, SAP Fieldglass, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Kroger, Hyatt, Bayer, Target, and many more.

Blaik Ritchie has joined Nelson Worldwide as vice president and mixed-use business leader. Ritchie brings over 30 years of experience to his new role and has produced projects throughout the United States as well as Africa, Europe, and South America.

Additionally, Jennifer Acevedo has been appointed senior director of insights and brand marketing. She previously served as the editor-in-chief and associate publisher of Visual Merchandising + Store Design (VMSD) magazine. Read more with Interior Design here.

NELSON Worldwide welcomes Daniel Robinson, AIA, NCARB, as Studio Leader of the Mixed-Use/Office practice. A seasoned professional with more than 30 years of experience in leading workplace, mixed-use, municipal, K-12, higher education and federal project types, Robinson will build and nurture client relationships and lead project teams to deliver superior service to existing and new clients.

A highly-skilled leader and mentor, Robinson will support and guide junior staff and oversee project performance to ensure client satisfaction and alignment with NELSON’s brand mission. Fueled by a strong belief in a service-oriented approach to management, he brings to the firm a demonstrated success in building positive, high-performing teams united in a common goal. Robinson will also enhance the firm’s presence across the country through extensive experience developing and executing strategic marketing plans, business development activities, operational standards and best practice policies to increase market share.

Robinson received a Bachelor of Environmental Design (BEnvd) from the University of Colorado Boulder and an Associate’s degree in architecture from Los Angeles Pierce College. Robinson operated as Architect-of-Record for the first LEED Gold Middle School in North Carolina, and has worked internationally in Malaysia and Puerto Rico.

Georgia Building Authority (GBA), Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), and the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) have selected award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide as architect of record and design architect for a new Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) facility in south Georgia. The largest project ever built by the State of Georgia, this correctional facility will provide secure infrastructure, modern technology and improved conditions for incarcerated individuals. This project win is representative of NELSON’s growing Civic, Community, Justice and Education (CCJ&E) practice across the country and marks the state’s first prison in over 20 years.  

“I attribute this win to the great relationship and trust we built over the years with GBA, GSFIC, and GDC along with our phenomenal team we’ve structured at the firm to design this new historic project for the State of Georgia,” says Brad Ewing, CCJ&E regional practice leader, associate principal and project director. “In all of our designs, we take a humanistic approach to create secure and safe spaces that improve the human experience in the built environment. We are thrilled GBA, GSFIC, and GDC have chosen us as partners to pave a new path for correctional facility design in the state.” 

The state-of-the-art, high-tech secure facility is expected to be approximately 800,000 square feet of housing, kitchen, and laundry, as well as spaces dedicated to religious, education, and vocational programs. It will also contain medical and mental health components for inmate wellness and treatment, particularly to support the aging population.  

In its approach, NELSON has conducted an in-depth analysis on current state prison population needs to determine how to best transform the facilities to be more treatment oriented, sustainable, self-reliant, and technologically advanced. With this project, NELSON endeavors to set a new precedent for correctional and detention facilities moving forward. The project will directly support the local economy, creating opportunities for local employment in the Davisboro area and beyond. 

Additional project partners include CGL, HDR, Jericho Design Group, Hansen Architects, Shear Structural, Thomas & Hutton, Conway & Owen, Barnsley Construction Group, Fisher Engineering, Contour Engineering, and SSA Food Service Design +Consulting. Construction is anticipated to begin in November 2023.  

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About NELSON Worldwide

NELSON Worldwide is an award-winning firm, boldly transforming all dimensions of the human experience through architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy. With more than 700 teammates across 20 offices, the firm’s collective network provides strategic and creative solutions that positively impact where people work, serve, play, and thrive. The team combines industry knowledge, service expertise, and geographic reach to deliver projects across the country and around the world. Visit www.nelsonworldwide.com to learn more.

ATLANTA – January 31, 2023 — Award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm NELSON Worldwide is excited to announce the advancement of John Lewis to National Practice Leader of Multifamily Architecture. John will continue to grow NELSON Worldwide’s presence in the multifamily space through innovative design concepts that transform the human experience.

“John’s breadth of experience and keen sense of direction and purpose has solidified his role as an invaluable member of NELSON’s Multifamily practice,” says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at NELSON Worldwide, John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr. “His penchant for engaged leadership and commitment to client satisfaction and success will continue to enhance the firm’s presence as a key player in the industry nationwide.”

John places emphasis on transparent and effective communication, identifying it as the key to success in the multifamily industry, regardless of whether it’s internal collaboration or external client brainstorms. He views all project development processes as an opportunity for enhanced team collaboration, bonding, and learning, utilizing it as a unique motivator to provide dedicated and thoughtful leadership. Passionate about the creative process, John masterfully employs unrivaled resources to aid partners in achieving their goals and find dynamic solutions to nationwide housing shortages that span from luxury to attainable housing.

“I feel fortunate to be surrounded by such an unparalleled caliber of talent here on the Multifamily team at NELSON,” notes John. “As I advance in my role at the firm, I look forward to continuing to provide leadership to my team as we deliver quality work to our clients.”

With 25 years of industry experience, John has explored all aspects of architecture, learning to masterfully design space with comfort in mind. Before joining NELSON Worldwide as Studio Director of Multifamily Housing in 2018, John served as Director of Multifamily Housing at Wakefield Beasley & Associates. He earned his Associate of Applied Science in Architectural Engineering from Alfred State College, and later his Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Ohio State University.

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About NELSON Worldwide

NELSON Worldwide is an award-winning firm, boldly transforming all dimensions of the human experience through architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy. With more than 700 teammates across 20 offices, the firm’s collective network provides strategic and creative solutions that positively impact where people work, serve, play, and thrive. The team combines industry knowledge, service expertise, and geographic reach to deliver projects across the country and around the world. Client partnerships across the NELSON network include Hilton, Macy’s, Comcast, Simon Property Group, Prologis, Yum! Brands, Boston Consulting Group, T-Mobile, Emory Healthcare, SAP Fieldglass, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Kroger, Hyatt, Bayer, Target, and many more.

Congratulations to Associate Principal and Regional Design Leader Kristin Cerutti on being recognized in Building Design + Construction’s 2023 40 Under 40 list!

In addition to having worked with more than 200 clients and completing at least 5.4 million sf of work, Kristin is an active member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council here at NELSON and offers colleagues and clients solutions for providing safe and productive neurodiverse spaces.

See the full class of 2023 here.