Jillian, Design Technician, is a recent graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a passion for designing spaces that foster social connection and enhance everyday experiences. Her previous internships provided hands-on experience in Revit modeling, construction documentation, and rendering….
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Recognition
Celebrating the Promotion of Lorenzo Lopez and Eric Sifuentes to Principals
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Lorenzo Lopez, AIA, LEED AP, and Eric Sifuentes, CASp, RA, to principals of Nacht & Lewis. Their combined decades of expertise, leadership, and dedication have significantly shaped the firm’s success and will…
John Flath’s Retirement
As the year draws to a close, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable career of John Flath, who officially retired from Nacht & Lewis after 21 incredible years. As the lead healthcare principal, John’s contributions have been instrumental in…
Reflecting on 2024: Achievements, Growth, and Looking Ahead
As the year winds down, we’re excited to reflect on our accomplishments, celebrate our incredible team, and share what’s on the horizon for 2025. Top Projects of 2024 This year we brought exciting opportunities by bringing visions to life. From…
Staff Spotlight – Matthew Dougherty
We’re excited to introduce Matthew Dougherty, our dedicated Project Coordinator, who recently returned to Nacht & Lewis after a 15 year hiatus. With a passion for creating community focused solutions and solving complex challenges, Matthew brings a wealth of experience…
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…
Administrative Professionals Day
A successful business cannot be without the administrative staff that supports the everyday operations of our firm. There are a multitude of job functions that fall under administration. From tracking expenses to enhancing the client’s experience, these group of professionals…
Road to Becoming an Architect
Fall of 2007, I chose to go to University of Nebraska without a clear understanding of what I wanted to study. When enrolling into my first semester courses, I was afraid that I would never decide on a major and…
The Black Book
When Leonard Starks first started this firm 100 years ago, he kept a single “black book” that listed all of his projects. The book was recorded by Mr. Starks’ lifelong secretary, Bernice Garobotta. At the time, a typewrite was the…
Native American Heritage Month
Respecting the land that we design our built world upon is architects stand by, but those with indigenous heritage have a stronger history behind those beliefs. November is a time of reflection and gratitude, so this month is dedicated to…
Celebrating Firefighters
September was Firefighter Appreciation Month in California, October 2nd & 3rd was National Fallen Fire Fighters memorial, and this month is National Fire Prevention Month. We owe much to the women and men who have dedicated their lives to our…
Asian American Pacific Islander Architects
As Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage month comes to an end, we would like to pay tribute to the those who have made a great contribution to America’s architectural history. The month of May celebrates two significant milestones for…
Public Schools Week
Public Schools Create Limitless Dreams February 22, 2021 – February 26, 2021 is recognized as public schools week; we welcome you to join us in recognizing the importance of public schools. The public school systems has employed millions of full-time…
National Construction Appreciation Week
This week we recognize all the dedicated and resilient men and women in construction. In 2018, I Build America sought out to declare September 14-18, 2020 as the third annual National Construction Appreciation Week. There are roughly 700,000 construction companies…
In The Life of a Project Architect
The tasks of a Project Architect may vary day by day; it involves collaborating with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and colleagues on multiple projects. Each day, they are faced with addressing projects in different phases through creative thinking, planning and problem…
Pride Month – Celebrating Extraordinary Architects
Across many countries, Pride Month takes place in June and is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of all those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and any other gender/sexual fluidity. The list will continue to…
Get to Know the New Accessibility Market
Introducing A New Market My name is Eric Sifuentes, and I am excited to introduce the new market sector! As a Certified Access Specialist (CASp), subject matter expert and newly licensed architect, I will be leading the accessibility market. This…
2019 Staff Promotions
Congratulations to our team members! Chris Flatt | Associate Principal Stephanie Surigao | Project Coordinator Jackie Son | Marketing Coordinator