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Staff Spotlight – Chris Hirai

Introducing Chris Hirai, our accomplished Project Architect returning to Nacht and Lewis after a brief hiatus exploring alternative markets. With nearly a decade of experience under his belt, Chris brings a dynamic perspective and a passion for innovative design solutions…

A Nontraditional Pathway to Architecture

Embarking on a nontraditional career path to architecture, James Hicks speaks on his unconventional journey from Network and Media Production Manager to Architectural Project Coordinator in a recent interview. Can you tell me about your journey coming from a technology…

Staff Spotlight: Vivian Lu

Say hello to the newest member of the Nacht & Lewis team, Vivian Lu, our talented Design Technician! How long have you been with N&L?  A couple of weeks now. I started working at N&L on July 10, 2023, and…

Sacramento: The Best Place To Live In California

  According to Forbes, Sacramento was ranked California’s best place to live in 2023. As America’s “Farm to Fork Capital”, Sacramento offers a unique array of produce, restaurants, festivals, and a multitude of activities that will keep you entertained all…

Staff Spotlight: Luke Abbott

Take a moment to learn about the newest member of our Nacht & Lewis healthcare team. Luke Abbott has joined the firm, taking on a role as Design Technician. How long have you been with N&L?  I have been with…

Staff Spotlight: Hector Tosta

We are thrilled to introduce our newest project coordinator, Hector Tosta.   How long have you been with N&L?  I have been at Nacht & Lewis since November 1st 2022. What’s your favorite type of cuisine?  My favorite type of…

Staff Spotlight: Kaeli Asche

We are excited to introduce our new Marketing Assistant, Kaeli Asche! How long have you been with N&L? I just started at Nacht & Lewis on July 5th, 2022. I recently graduated from Sacramento State! Do you have any pets?…

Staff Spotlight: Shannon Griswold, Associate AIA

We are delighted to announce the newest member to the Nacht & Lewis team, Design Technician Shannon Griswold! How long have you been with N&L? I’ve been with N&L since June 1st. What’s your favorite type of cuisine?  Italian, the…

Say Wat?

As architects, we have our own way of writing and often times it is in abbreviations and acronyms. While still focusing on my undergraduate courses, I quickly realized that a large amount of A/E industry terms are abbreviated or have…

Staff Spotlight: Alexander Gonzalez

Join us in welcoming Nacht & Lewis newest intern, Alexander Gonzalez! Get to know Alexander better through this quick questionnaire. 1. How long have you been with N&L? I have been a Nacht & Lewis architectural student intern since June…

Staff Spotlight: Roger Davis

  Nacht & Lewis is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Project Manager, Roger Davis. 1. How long have you been with N&L?  Since November 16, 2020. 2. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? Italian food, I love pasta!…

Inktober

This year, Nacht & Lewis challenged our staff to sketch throughout the month of October as part of the Inktober challenge. In 2009, illustrator Jake Parker created this famous challenge which encouraged artist to share their drawings and improve their…

Baking & Architecture

My grandmother owned a small bakery on an island in the Philippines. I remember her waking up at 4 am to knead batches of dough with great effort. Pan de sal was her specialty, which translates to salt bread. Locals…

Staff Spotlight: Alex Balais

Nacht & Lewis is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Alex Balais. 1. How long have you been with N&L? As an employee, I started officially on September 27th, but I have been working with projects…

architecture talk

Architecture Talk – A Language of Its Own

Architecture comes from a deep-rooted culture and long history, commonly assessed through visual terms and subject to perception. When speaking to an architect, you begin to pick up on words that are uncommon. Like all professions, architects have their own…

Art-chitecture

Designing with Functionality Architecture plays an important role in our lives. The physical infrastructure is something that we are confronted with every day. We share an apartment or a house with our family and if we are lucky, we are…

Staff Spotlight: Jeff Janssen

Nacht & Lewis is pleased to present our newest team member, Senior Project Coordinator, Jeff Janssen. 1. How long have you been with N&L? Started last month. 2. What do you do in your downtime? (Cook? Ski? Play sports?) Play…

We Wheelie Love to Bike!

Dust off your bikes because May is Bike Month! The League of American Bicyclists established Bike Month in 1956, an annual celebration that encourages biking as the main form of transportation. This is an opportunity for everyone to demonstrate the…