NELSON Worldwide designs new format Wings & Rings for Buffalo Wings & Rings restaurant. The new concept will feature different seating options and a valet pickup offering. Read more here.

In a recent article with Work Design Magazine, teammate Holly Williamson discussed how we have experienced more changes in the workplace over the last 18 months than in the last decade.

“We have always talked about change management, but now it’s something that has innately become part of the design discussion from day one, without change management projects will fail.” Read more here.

“When it comes to workplace trends for the New Year, we anticipate three major themes. As many of our clients embrace the hybrid model, they have begun to rethink how much office space is needed and add more shared and collaborative areas.”

Teammate, Danijel Pocanic shared his insight on shared space, residential influences, and emerging metaverses in upcoming workplace trends. Read the full article here.

As part of an ongoing strategic effort to reorganize under a practice-led model, Nelson Worldwide, award-winning architecture, design and strategy firm, has promoted Vice President and Retail Practice Leader Bevan Bloemendaal to chief brand and creative officer. Read more with Mann Report here.

Retail experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic. Read more here.

Chester’s Chicken, the cult-favorite fresh fried chicken quick-service restaurant concept with more than 1,200 locations and over 50 years of success, is introducing its first store redesign in nearly 20 years at three new locations – Durant, Oklahoma; Monroe, Louisiana; and Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The new look features a fresh color palette, updated menu boards, and modern architectural and interior brand elements throughout – designed to create a better connection between the customer and Chester’s famous fried chicken, prepared fresh in store throughout the day.

The elevated in-store experience is the next phase of Chester’s brand refresh, following the 2020 launch of the company’s new website with an enhanced library of marketing and training tools for franchisees, as well as a new, simplified logo that focuses on the lovable Chester the Chicken mascot. Within the past year, Chester’s has also introduced new branded packaging and overhauled its digital menu board design. Read more here.

Oracle Industries Innovation Lab was recognized as one of the 2021 AIA Ohio Design Merit Awards For Newly Completed Buildings. See full article here.

Bellyard, West Midtown Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, nestled in The Interlock, is. Operated by Pivot, the sophisticated hotspot boasts 161 inviting, yet contemporary suites and guestrooms. Read more here.

NELSON Worldwide welcomes Radhika Dharanipalan as Senior Project Manager based out of the Alpharetta, Georgia, office. As Senior Project Manager, Radhika will lead the development and coordination of civic education projects—working collaboratively with both in-house and consultant teams on multiple projects through all stages of design, with passion, creativity, and acute attention to detail.

Read more with Commercial Construction & Renovation here.