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A Day in the Life of a Project Coordinator

As an architectural project coordinator, every day unfolds with a mix of tasks and challenges that demand adept management and clear communication. I kickstart my mornings with a nourishing breakfast and a nice cup of coffee, setting the stage for…

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…

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…

The Power of I Can

One of the most powerful lessons I have ever learned from a mentor in the architectural industry was to enter every situation with an attitude of ‘I can.’ Not until every avenue and opportunity has been exhausted would I consider…

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!…

Staff Spotlight: T.N. Tzeo

      Nacht & Lewis is pleased to welcome our newest team member, Project Coordinator, T.N. Tzeo! 1. How long have you been with N&L? Since July 1st. 2. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? I just like food…

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…

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…

Staff Spotlight: Vu Nguyen

Say hello to Vu Nguyen, the newest member of the marketing team! 1. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? Love, love, Asian cuisines (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) and of course pizza. 2. What do you do in your downtime?  I like to…

2019 Staff Promotions

Congratulations to our team members! Chris Flatt | Associate Principal Stephanie Surigao | Project Coordinator Jackie Son | Marketing Coordinator

Staff Spotlight: Alex Rodriguez

Now introducing Alex Rodriguez, the newest designer to join Nacht & Lewis! 1. How long have you been with N&L? Since August 1st. 2. What’s your favorite type of cuisine? Love, love Asian cuisines (Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, etc.) and of course pizza….

Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Surigao

Meet Stephanie Surigao, Healthcare’s newest team member!                             1. How long have you been with N&L? I’ve been with N&L for about two months. 2. What’s your…

Staff Spotlight: Jackie Son

Say hello to Jackie Son, the newest member to the Marketing Department at Nacht & Lewis! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? I started five months ago as the…

Staff Spotlight: Stephanie Smith

Say hello to Stephanie Smith, our newest staff member at Nacht & Lewis! 1. What is your job at Nacht & Lewis and how long have you been doing it? Senior Project Coordinator. I have been with N&L since January…

Core Values Series: Cultivate Optimism

Core Values Series: Cultivate Optimism

In the final edition of our Core Values Series, we asked our staff what “Cultivate Optimism“ means to them (including some gardening metaphors): The way to cultivate optimism is to meticulously prepare the ground with discipline, plant the kernel of…

Core Values Series: Guided By Integrity

Core Values Series: Guided By Integrity

In this edition of our Core Values Series, we asked our staff what “Guided by Integrity“ means to them. Doing the right thing . . . even if it means swallowing your pride and admitting you were wrong. Guided by…

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Blog post written by George Hubert, Nacht & Lewis Project Architect With few exceptions, humans are social creatures. For this reason, teamwork, like community, is among those concepts that we intuitively link to happiness and success. If we are lucky, teamwork is…