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…
Damian Seitz, AIA has been honored by the American Institute of Architects Hampton Roads Chapter with the Young Architect Award. This award recognizes him as a leader and contributor to architectural design and who has been practicing architecture for less than…
We are pleased to recognize the leadership roles of the following members of the firm with their promotion to associate principal. They represent Clark Nexsen at a high level through their professional excellence, innovative ideas, and strong relationships with clients and colleagues.…
Clark Nexsen was recently ranked #75 on Interior Design’s 2016 Top 100 Giants annual survey.Ranking the largest 100 firms by design fees in a 12-month period, this recognition represents the size and scope of our interior design department and the…
Clymer Cease, FAIA has been elected to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects. This honor recognizes individual achievements as an architect and contributions to the profession and to society. Clymer has focused his career on the role…
We are pleased to announce the promotion of five new principals. These leaders represent dedication, expertise, and growth within the firm.
Our interior design department has been recognized for exceptional design, earning three awards from the International Interior Design Association and American Society of Interior Designers at the Interior Design Excellence Awards held in Richmond, Virginia at the Hippodrome Theater. The…
The American Institute for Architects Hampton Roads Chapter recently honored two Clark Nexsen projects with Merit Awards, the Duke Hall School of Art & Art History at James Madison University (renovation) and the Central Beach Parkway project (unbuilt).JMU partnered with…