Insights

It is with mixed emotions that we announce and celebrate the retirement of our esteemed colleague, Helen Bowling. After an accomplished 38-year architectural career, we are incredibly happy for Helen, but we will also sincerely miss her. During Helen’s nearly 19 years with Nelsen Partners, she has contributed in significant ways. She has been a […]

Many things have changed in the last 3 decades since Brad Nelsen founded Nelsen Partners. Our world, our technology, our industry, and not to mention we have evolved a great deal during this time. With all of this, it’s not surprising that our logo and brand would evolve with it.

We hope you enjoy this trip down memory lane as we revisit our logos over the last 30 years.

Throughout our firm’s 30-year history, we have been committed to giving back to those in need in our communities. In these especially difficult times, we are strengthening this commitment to supporting others, as well as reflecting on past and current projects that exemplify this core value.

Aaaaand we are back to work (at home)!. Our crew had the most fun during this holiday break. We took over backyards and grilled chicken, franks, and a brisket that’s worth drooling over. From Utah to Scottsdale and throughout the Southwest, social distancing couldn’t stop us from breath-taking sunsets, family, great tacos, or firecracker ice pops! All in all our folks were pretty festive this 4th of July.Check out how our crew celebrated (and forgot about COVID-19 for a sec).

To start off this 30-year celebration, we are taking a look back at the very beginning. We hope you enjoy a photographic peak at the early days.

Just another day at the home paw-ffice. Since our teams have transitioned to working from home, we’re sharing our new coworkers with you – meet the AutoCATS and Bark-itects of Nelsen Partners. The new guys have a great work ethic and are proficient in begging for treats, napping on your desk, and generally looking cute.

The end of the year is pretty much knocking at our door. Before that happens, see below for a curated list of our Thanksgiving-break highlights! From architecture art and design to breath-taking sunsets, family, turkey bowls, and 84 cookies – this crew is getting ready for a big 2020.

Last Friday was the 15th annual International PARKing Day, and our Austin studio had a great time re-envisioning two of the parking spaces in front of our office at 905 Congress. Instead of accommodating only a handful of vehicles for the day, our parklet provided a serene respite for a multitude of pedestrians.

We are back from the holiday weekend and have finally
recovered from the International 3rd of July Feast that took place at our
Austin studio!

We asked our team to bring food that felt like home and
we were rewarded with an international smörgåsbord of treats! Chicago Dogs, El Salvadorian Arepitas, Iranian
Kebabs, Mexican Street Corn, Vietnamese Shrimp Salad, Chilean Empanadas, English Peach Crumble, Local Bratwurst, Bangkok Cayenne Ice Cream, Phil’s specialty shishito peppers, Caramelized Bacon, Chips and Queso, Homemade Salsa,
Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, and Cake Balls, juuuuuust to name a few of the tasty headliners.

Despite a summer storm and dramatic lightning show, our
trusty grill masters kept the party going! Keep scrolling to see a few shots of our fiesta.

Our own Billy Schaefer participated today at the Contemporary Austin Jones Center’s weekly activation: Daily Grind! He discussed diverse possibilities of the design environment; especially those in Downtown Austin and showed us some real ollies on the functional sculptures in Abraham Cruzvillegas’ exhibition.