Marty McCauley of NELSON Worldwide tells Restaurant Dive how the digital and physical environments will change for restaurant brands amid the pandemic. Read more here.

Stepping off the elevator one’s eyes are drawn to the open-deck ceiling with exposed duct work and hanging lights akin to a loft space. Then, as the eyes refocus and move to the source of sunlight streaming in from the large windows, you remember this is an office tower located in the heart of Chicago’s business district. Read more with Chicago Lawyer here.

At Corix’s downtown Chicago office, design firm NELSON Worldwide was consistent in finding ways to bring the outdoors inside. The 22,292-square-foot workplace features moss walls throughout the public spaces and planters along all main corridors, while natural light is enhanced by open sightlines from one end of the office to the other. Read more here.

As states begin reopening around the country in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s safe to assume that the office will be different.

How different? That remains to be seen, but expect changes in the interim. Read the full article here.

In a recent article with Building Design + Construction, our Industrial Team discussed how NELSON Worldwide is also getting more requests for outdoor patios and other amenities, such as game and break rooms, that allow employees some space to separate from work.

“In the buildings themselves, we are seeing a consistent trend to increase clear heights. It’s common for ware-houses that are 300,000 sf or larger to have clear heights of 40 feet.” Read more here.

In the January/February issue of Multifamily Executive Magazine, teammate John Lewis shared his insight on design trends shaping multifamily buildings in 2022.

“As we move into 2022, it will be important to create environments where people feel safe, productive, and supported. This desire for emotional support will drive well-being to take precedence, going beyond physical wellness, including mental and even financial health, activating amenities like meditation rooms, on-demand financial counselors, child care offerings, increased outdoor space, or even virtual therapy.” Read more here.

NELSON Worldwide has designed Main Line Health’s state-of-the-art, 100,000-square-foot Women’s Health Center in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The overarching goal was to create an environment that embodies the building’s overall mission of holistic wellness – notably the distinct preventive, diagnostic and treatment needs of women. Read more here.

NELSON Worldwide delivers KFC’s new, next-generation store concept featuring a smaller dining room footprint and a more robust drive-thru and pickup experience. Read more here.

Taking an abstract approach to environmental graphics, NELSON Worldwide installed pipes throughout Corix’s new space to serve a dual purpose: vibrant decor and creative wayfinding. Each pipe color represents a core market the company serves and acts as a gentle and organic guide, leading employees and guests in the right direction. Recently relocated from its suburban headquarters to a new downtown Chicago location, Corix’s headquarters now unifies each of the utility company’s dedicated functions—water, wastewater and energy. Read more here.