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.

“What we’ve seen is this continuity between a consistent brand that goes from digital to physical, something that we call ‘phygital,’” – Ozzie Nelson

Ozzie Nelson, chairman and CEO of NELSON Worldwide, joined St. Thomas’ Associate Vice President of Alumni, Career and Corporate Engagement Karyn McCoy on March 4 for the First Friday Speaker Series to provide insights on how to thrive in a hybrid work environment. Read more and watch Ozzie and Karyn here.

Minneapolis, MN — September 30, 2020 — FRCH NELSON, a global brand experience firm delivering strategy, design, and architecture services for the retail industry, is now NELSON Worldwide—a multifaceted brand helping to create and deliver compelling retail experiences across the globe. The rebrand will serve to culturally connect and unite all brands under a single banner and provide clients with a holistic approach to design that is unrivaled in the industry.

“Today’s consumers are engaging with brands in a much more fluid manner, moving through experiences with no delineation in mind about format, location, or category,” says Robyn Novak, Vice President at FRCH NELSON. “This exciting transition will provide us with ample resources to continue to transform environments where people shop, dine, and play.”

FRCH NELSON has been creating innovative brand experiences for consumer-facing environments for over 50 years and has an impressive roster of clients including Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Hershey’s, Kroger, Target, T-Mobile, Dick’s Sporting Goods, American Girl, Subway, YUM! Brands, and more. Officially merged in 2018, both NELSON and FRCH NELSON (formerly FRCH Design Worldwide) have forged a strong partnership that allowed them to holistically serve a diverse client base consisting of both long-standing relationships with Fortune 500 category leaders in multiple market segments, as well as boutique clients.

The universal identity, coupled with the firm’s dedication to design excellence, will allow for the free-flowing exchange of new ideas to deliver projects that boldly achieve client goals and uplift their surroundings. The traditional sectors of retail, hospitality, workplace, industrial, and even healthcare have blurred—and their influence signifies a shift in function and utilization of spaces. Consumer behaviors and preferences will continue to evolve, and this transition to one NELSON brand will provide clients with an unmatched, holistic approach.

“One-use destinations of the past have now become a mosaic of activities and engagement, a reflection of wavering consumer preferences and a desire to unify experiences. This rebrand demonstrates our continued commitment to bring more value to our clients. We look forward to continuing to build upon trusted partnerships as well as forging new ones along the way,” said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NELSON Worldwide, John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr.

Under the NELSON Worldwide name, the firm comes together with more than 1,100 teammates spread across 25 offices, combining decades of invaluable industry experience, service expertise, and geographic reach to deliver projects—not just across the country, but around the world. As the firm continues to strengthen its practices, one thing remains clear: NELSON is committed to innovative, boundary-pushing designs that transform and touch all dimensions of the human experience while seeking to learn, grow, and experiment through architecture and design to fuel the future.

About NELSON Worldwide

NELSON Worldwide is an award-winning firm delivering architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy services that transform all dimensions of the human experience, providing our clients with strategic and creative solutions that positively impact their lives and the environments where they work, serve, play, and thrive. Our collective network includes more than 1,100 teammates in 25 offices, combining industry experience, 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. 

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