Join Don Kranbuehl and Pat O’Keefe on April 25th at the 2017 Laboratory Design Conference to explore strategies that maximize tight S+T budgets, work within rapid construction schedules, and deliver facilities that foster collaboration and community.
We are excited to announce the addition of Jim Harrington and Andy Payne to our Transportation practice, along with a new office location in Vienna, Virginia.
Clark Nexsen came up with a unique idea to celebrate Pi Day this year and conclude their annual United Way giving campaign. Pi Day is celebrated March 14 in honor of the mathematical number Pi or 3.14. Pi Day raffle…
Little Free Libraries can be found in front yards, community centers, and public spaces all over the world. They support literacy and provide access to books on the community level. The first Little Free Library was created in 2009; now…
Dan Walker, AIA, DBIA, has been appointed to the Advisory Board of the Volunteer Law Enforcement Officer Alliance (VLEOA), a nonprofit organization that provides training and support to reserve and auxiliary law enforcement officers worldwide. As a member of the…
The Laboratory Design Conference (LDC) is coming in April 2017. Featuring experts in the field and high-level users and lab facility owners, Clark Nexsen will be leading three presentations and a tour of Bayer Greenhouses 1, 5, and 6.
Clark Nexsen was recently ranked #75 on Interior Design’s 2017 Top 100 Giants annual survey. This is the first of a two-part survey, and ranks the largest 100 firms by design fees in a 12-month period. Clark Nexsen’s Interiors Department…
Tom Winborne retired from Clark Nexsen at the end of 2016, leaving a legacy of commitment and remarkable growth that spanned four decades. Beginning as a summer student in 1973 and returning as an architectural intern in 1975, he went…
As we reflect on 2016, we are grateful for our many wonderful clients, colleagues, and friends. We wish you a joyful holiday season and a happy and prosperous 2017!
AIA North Carolina recently announced the 2016 Design Award recipients, recognizing Clark Nexsen with four design awards. The Bioprocess Innovation Center, Regional Plant Teaching Facility, and RDU Terminal 1 Renovation earned awards for design excellence. The Coastal Studies Institute Research…
Dennis Stallings, FAIA, received the Kamphoefner Prize from the North Carolina Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at their annual awards ceremony held this fall. The Prize is given in recognition of commitment to the fundamental principles of the…
Erin Horton, PLA, ASLA, LEED AP BD+C, has been honored with the Emerging Professional’s Award by the Virginia Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects at their annual conference, held at the historic Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. The…
Clark Nexsen received the Award for Excellence in Structural Engineering in the Best Project Retrofit / Alteration, $2-10 Million category for the Edens Quad Residence Halls at Duke University. The award was received at the inaugural Excellence in Structural Engineers…
Regional chapter AIA South Atlantic Region recently announced its 2016 Design Awards, recognizing 21 projects with awards for design excellence. The submissions come from the largest pool of 179 entries ever submitted from firms belonging to AIA North Carolina, AIA…
We are excited to announce executive leadership changes to further position Clark Nexsen as an industry leader. Our board of directors unanimously selected the following leaders: Clymer Cease, FAIA has been named Chairman of the Board. In this role, he…
Clark Nexsen has been recognized by Architect magazine as one of the Top 50 firms in the U.S. in the design category, as part of the 2016 Architect 50. Based on a judged portfolio of projects worked on or completed…
Clark Nexsen’s design creates a unique educational resource that showcases energy efficient building systems and technology. The Regional Plant 2 Teaching Facility at Wake Tech Community College has been honored as one of the best educational facilities in North America…
Clark Nexsen is ranked among the Top 20 Architecture/Engineering design firms according to the Building Design+Construction Giants Report, marking the seventh consecutive year the firm has earned a Top 20 ranking. BD+C ranks the nation’s largest AEC firms by overall…
Senior Fire Protection Engineer, Rick Alpert, recently published an article on standpipe systems in American Fire Protection Association’s publication, Sprinkler Age. Rick points out that while the requirements for standpipe systems are contained in the adopted building code and the installation requirements are contained within the referenced…
The Activate Urban Housing Design Competition challenged designers to explore new ideas for urban dwelling. A Clark Nexsen team won the competition and was recognized June 22 with an Honor Award at a ceremony and panel discussion in Charlotte. Clark…
By the year 2100, sea levels in Virginia Beach are predicted to rise by more than 4 feet. How can the city begin to address flooding issues in its most vulnerable locations? Is it possible that the rising seas could…
Designed by Clark Nexsen, the new Operation Smile Headquarters in Virginia Beach highlights their mission and features bright, light-filled spaces and colorful storytelling displays, promoting collaboration and growth. As a nonprofit organization that works primarily in developing countries to provide safe…
The Emmy Award-winning series, Our State, featured Hunt Library at NC State University in an episode on UNC-TV in May 2016. The program explores the striking architecture, interior design, and technological advancements of the futuristic library, including its innovative robotic book delivery…
In May 2016 Clark Nexsen and Action Target sponsored a 1-day Modern Firearms Training Range Development seminar. The City of Winston-Salem, NC Police Department, hosted the seminar at their Joint Firearms Training Facility, designed by Clark Nexsen. This seminar was focused on analyzing current…