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Pathways at Chalmers Courts has been honored with the 2026 ULI Austin Impact Award for Best Project Design. Originally built in the 1930s as one of the nation’s first public housing communities, Chalmers Courts has played an important role in Austin’s history and continues that legacy today through thoughtfully designed affordable housing. The redevelopment was […]

We’re proud to share that two Nelsen Partners projects have been named finalists for the 2026 ULI Austin Impact Awards. RBJ Residences is a finalist for Best Project Innovation, combining 225 renovated affordable senior apartments with a new 279-unit residential building and shared amenities that support a vibrant, connected neighborhood. Pathways at Chalmers Courts is […]

Four of our projects were named finalists for this year’s AZRE RED Awards, highlighting the strength and diversity of our work across the Valley. Ascent at the Phoenician, The Henry Uptown Phoenix, Society Swan, and Novus Place each reflect a commitment to thoughtful design, placemaking, and elevated user experience. Together, these recognitions underscore our continued […]

The Arizona Cardinals broke ground on their new state-of-the-art Performance Center and Corporate headquarters in North Phoenix, a transformational 217-acre Master plan that will expand the team’s long-term presence in the Valley. With thoughtful design in mind, the project brings together elite training environments with a vibrant, a 20-minute walkable mixed-use destination—reflecting both the organization’s […]

“Developments like Scottsdale Quarter are unique and take time. With each new phase, like a new puzzle piece, the picture slowly begins to take shape. Yet, the story is incomplete until the final phase is completed. ”

Click below to read more about our design journey at Scottsdale Quarter.

Last Saturday our team “FULL NELSENS” beat out a field of 34 teams at the AIA’s Desert Classic Volleyball Tournament assembled by architecture firms throughout the valley to claim the championship after coming in 2nd the last two years!

Last week a 1950s photograph by Neal Douglass was making a lot of buzz in the net. Turns out we know exactly where this building is today, who owns this building, and who’s running business here.  It’s us, Nelsen Partners. And yes, we are 100% positive.