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Green Build & Design: Creating a more resilient Boston

Boston’s architecture is molded after the city’s rich history, and while the architecture is pleasing to the eye, it is not the most sustainable for the environment and its residents. With  a new focus on resiliency and sustainability, the city’s architecture is in the midst of a 21st century upgrade.

Teammate Haril Pandya explores how designers can create a more resilient Boston. Read more with Green Build & Design here.

Archello: Ferrara Candy Company

When Ferrara Candy Company planned to relocate from the suburbs to downtown Chicago’s central business district, they partnered with NELSON Worldwide to renovate their office space within Chicago’s Old Main Post Office building. We were tasked with designing a space that would accommodate growth and flexibility and support the unique aspects of Ferrara’s diverse brand portfolio, all while honoring the history of the building. Read more here.

Hospitality Snapshots: Colonial Warehouse Amenity Space

NELSON Worldwide redesigned Minneapolis’ Colonial Warehouse with a speakeasy-inspired ground-floor lounge and updated upper-level corridors, focusing on historical charm while enhancing functionality and aesthetics.

Read more with Hospitality Snapshots here.

Gurtimes: Led by destination spas wellness travel is booming

A relatively new segment of the industry, wellness tourism is now growing at a 50 percent faster rate than conventional tourism, with no signs of slowing down.

Cheryl Smith, Regional Practice Leader, NELSON Worldwide, adds, “Indoor spaces that encompass the use of natural materials, like wood, biophilic design such as living green walls and other indoor plant materials and daylight will improve the metal wellbeing of the guests by connecting them to nature. Read more with Gurtimes here.

Healthcare Snapshots: Emory’s Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Empowerment Program Center

NELSON Worldwide designed the Emory’s Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Empowerment Program Center for specialized care in Atlanta, Georgia.

In a collaborative effort with the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory Brain Health Center, NELSON designed a space with key stakeholders that created a new, one-of-a-kind health program. The Cognitive Empowerment Program is designed to create a holistic approach to empowering individuals diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment. Read the full article here.

Archello: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Established in 1873, the international law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) is a multi-faceted firm with diverse employees, practice areas, social outreach, and Chicago-wide appeal. Looking to downsize their Chicago office, which was established in 2001, from three to two floors, the firm tapped NELSON Worldwide for the renovation-in-place. BCLP sought the design expertise of NELSON after a successful partnership eight years ago where the design team was tasked with creating a cafe. Read more with Archello here.