NEW YORK — September 26, 2022 — NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes Kyle McVicker as Account Director and Studio Leader. With ten-plus years of experience in operations, project, and program management, Kyle will oversee projects from start to finish, manage the complex aspects of a build-out, and deliver tangible, innovative results.

“Kyle is adaptive, priority-focused, and communicative,” says Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at NELSON Worldwide, John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr. “His consideration for the long-term aspects of each project, agility within unforeseen circumstances, and the ability to pivot easily to ensure a project stays on target makes him an excellent addition to the team at NELSON.”

Kyle is passionate about understanding the client’s goals and desires for both the function and design of the project and ensuring the final product articulates this vision. Thoughtful and engaged client communication is his strong suit, and he intends to implement these skills throughout every facet of his new role. His human-centric approach to project management will integrate seamlessly with NELSON’s strive to extend beyond the final project and continue developing collaborative and long-lasting partnerships with clients.

“NELSON provides a creative method of project delivery while offering clients a new and unique end-to-end product in the market,” notes Kyle. “As someone constantly seeking new ways to challenge myself and learn within the industry, I am excited to contribute to NELSON’s mission to build long-term client relationships and deliver industry-changing projects.”

Kyle’s well-versed experience in various levels of project management prepared him for this new role. After receiving a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Baltimore, Kyle entered the design and architecture industry, which fueled his passion for project delivery. Under Kyle’s leadership as Project Manager for a WeWork PxWe product, his team delivered over one million square feet of commercial interiors for enterprise clients such as Amazon, Google, UBS, Bank of America, Toast, eZcater, and Bombas. More recently, Kyle served as the Senior Project Manager of Global Workplace and Real Estate at Rockstar Games. Kyle was responsible for building out and delivering the real estate and workplace project management team in this role.

His passion for the industry comes from witnessing the entirety of a project, from the initial architectural designs to the interior layout, to the completed build-out of the product. Inspired by the expansiveness of the industry and how teams continually create new forms of innovation, Kyle will work with the talent, resources, and skills of the NELSON team to offer clients something entirely new within the industry.

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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.

Minneapolis-based architecture and design firm Nelson Worldwide made several new appointments: John Lewis as national practice leader in the multifamily sector; Andrew Lengel as studio leader of retail; Shay Lam as studio leader of workplace, asset strategy and hospitality; and Courtney Reid as design leader of retail. 

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NELSON Worldwide has designed the new headquarters for Georgia’s Own Credit Union (GOCU). Located in downtown Atlanta, the five-floor workplace was designed with collaboration and wellbeing in mind, featuring openness and flexibility throughout. In designing the new workspace, NELSON Worldwide was tasked with curating an office that would connect GOCU’s employees and promote a positive work culture. Read more here.

Q: Who are you as a designer? Tell us more.

As I grow as a designer I lean towards classic design that won’t look trendy in years to come. I like playing with materiality, texture, neutral colors and lighting to make spaces memorable.  Mentoring young designers is very important to me, they bring fresh ideas and a different perspective. I encourage everyone to bring their design ideas to the table, even odd ball ideas might lead you to the final design solution. See a few of our latest and greatest projects below (some complete and some coming soon)!

Q: 6 words that describe what it’s like to be a designer in NYC. Go!

Fast.
Fun.
Creative.
Energizing.
and Exhausting,
BUT AMAZING!

Q: What are some architecture and interior design trends in NYC you’re seeing at the moment?

Clients are embracing the blending of hospitality and retail into corporate interiors which allows us so many great opportunities for creative spaces. More workplace clients are understanding the importance of integrating outdoor spaces to work/dine in. Many Global Solution clients are turning away from one size fits all design and instead focusing on local design concepts to help make the spaces unique to help attract and retain talent and help define the brand. This can be anything from local artwork, locally sourced materials/furniture, to custom Environmental Graphics Branding that showcases the area or even brining in local restaurants to cater in their cafeterias or pop up cafes/food truck days.

Q: How has the design landscape in NYC changed over time?

I came to New York in the early 2000s after spending time in San Francisco during the dot com boom. I felt that New York was not nearly as forward-thinking as San Francisco was then. So much of New York still had the “I need the corner office” mentality. I feel that NYC is pushing boundaries and creating positive change in workplace design. It helps that many tech companies have offices in NY to help push the needle

Q: What are your favorite types of projects to work on?

I enjoy working on large scale corporate projects with multiple amenity spaces. I love to develop the overall concept for a space with many functions. Activating all portions of the building is an exciting challenge and allows for special moments to focus in on. We recently completed a corporate campus in Raleigh/Durham and it had: a full-service cafeteria, tech help desk, barista bar, fitness center, multiple micro-markets, a training center, Executive Briefing Center, outdoor walking paths and numerous: wellness rooms, pantries, coffee bars & outdoor terraces/patios throughout the project.

Q: What’s it like to work at NELSON NYC?

Working at NELSON is fun! Every day is a new day for me. As Design Director I’m fortunate to oversee many different clients and each one has its own unique design stamp. The success of the projects really comes from everyone involved on our team. From juniors all the way up to senior staff, we work hard to exceed our client’s expectations, and everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas and challenge themselves. I also feel fortunate to be part of a larger organization where my counterparts in other offices are reliable sounding boards and friends. I’ve had the opportunity to work with designers from around the country exposing me to endless creative ideas and fresh approaches.

Nelson Worldwide appointed Brad Ewing as regional practice leader of their Civic & Justice practice. Ewing brings experience in architecture, project management, building design and space planning, most recently serving as a senior project manager and architect at Orlando-based firm Dewberry. In his new role, Ewing will provide oversight and collaborate with national and regional leadership to create opportunities for Nelson’s growth. Katie Pass-Brinker also joined Nelson Worldwide as design leader of hospitality. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, she led and managed design teams at firms like Philadelphia-based Daroff Design.

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Finance company Channel Partners hired architecture and interior design firm NELSON Worldwide to design their new office in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Both employers and employees alike crave workplaces that embody company culture and tell a compelling story of the brand they work for. So, when it came to relocate its long-time office in Chicago, the American Library Association (ALA) tapped design firm NELSON Worldwide to deliver a new space that would excite and motivate staff while leaving a lasting impression on members and visitors.

To develop a deeper understanding of the company culture, the NELSON Worldwide design team worked closely with ALA employees, ultimately determining that the ALA is made up of a kaleidoscope of communities that, like those they serve, celebrate diversity. As a result, the design was driven by the unique collectivism found within the kaleidoscope. Read more here.

NELSON Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes Kelly Giddens, AIA NCARB, as Senior Project Manager, Asset Strategy Practice. In his new role, Kelly will be responsible for balancing the performance and process of multiple projects of varying sizes and scopes. Additionally, he will advance opportunities for continued growth in market share and profitability in specific service lines, practice areas, and the local market.

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Candy manufacturer Ferrara Candy recently hired architecture firm NELSON Worldwide to design their new part office, part R&D center in Chicago, Illinois.

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