OUR MOST ELEGANT AND SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS ARE ALL BUILT ON COMMUNICATION
About Us
Since 2001,the Nashville-based Nickle Architects’ portfolio has included some of the region’s most talked-about retail, restaurants, office spaces, sports facilities, and homes. Every project involves Jim Nickle, the firm’s principal, in a direct design and oversight role.
From initial consultation through completion of construction, your team of experienced designers will be highly communicative, collaborative, and focused on both the form and function of each project.
What We Do
Our discipline starts with the premise that, no matter what the design style or aesthetic, the structure or architectural application must work and flow and function exquisitely – and organically – in living out the performance of its primary purpose for being in the first place.
Whether that purpose is patient care, casual dining, retail commerce, workplace safety and containment, or a refreshed outer “skin” to signal something new has arrived, few architecture firms in the Southeast pay as much attention to the dynamic working components of the commercial buildings they design.
For Nickle Architects, PLLC, providing elegant solutions for the invisible physics, environmental and engineering challenges posed by building sites, functional systems and the structural elements most people will never see, is as much a passion as the external aesthetic elements that everyone will see.
Meet The Team
We are providing the highest level of detail, quality and attention that every client deserves and desires.
Jim Nickle, Principal
Jim founded the firm of Nickle Architects in 2001 and has over a quarter century of experience as a practicing architect. Today, he leads the design and project management in the firm. He brings a wealth of technical and field experience to the design team, having managed large multi-discipline projects and directing construction administration services on complex high profile projects such as the Nashville Children’s Theatre, the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, and the Titan’s Saint Thomas Sports Park Expansion.
Coupled with his design experience, he brings facilities management experience gained from working with the Sears Corporation during their relocation of the entire headquarters team (6,400 people) from downtown Chicago to their new facility in Hoffman Estates, IL. His communication skills and experience in project programming, building assessment, architectural design, and engineering systems integration allow him to design and tailor project delivery to a wide range of specific Client based needs.
His work experience includes Educational facilities, Office facilities, Dental and Medical facilities and offices, Industrial facilities, Laboratories, including several NIH Funded CO-6 Grant Funded Projects, Retail facilities, Multi-Family facilities, Municipal facilities, Behavioral Health Care Facilities, Distilleries, Fitness Centers, and much more. This diversity of project experience has allowed Jim to develop a unique and extensive expertise in project management, project oversight and flexibility in adapting to multiple project delivery processes.
Shawn Henderson
Shawn brings years of design and management experience with a wide variety of complex construction projects. He has worked on a wide range of project types including: Educational Facilities, Music Studios, Restaurants, Fitness Facilities, Religious Facilities, Industrial Facilities, Medical Office Buildings, and Multi-Family Facilities. While attending UK, he earned several design awards, a competition and an internship at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. Upon graduation Shawn helped design the winning entry for the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce. Through the years Shawn has developed a style of sketching and rendering to go along with over two decades of CADD and 3D modeling that allows him to take client ideas and move efficiently from preliminary sketches to finished product.
Enrique Ramirez
Enrique is a Project Architect with nearly 20 years of internationally diverse experience in innovative architectural design. He has extensive knowledge of the latest design technology and can easily conceptualize creative ideas through the lens of of constructability and find solutions that are both operationally efficient and aesthetically inspiring. Upon graduating from the Institute of Technology in Mexico he has gathered experience while working for design firms in Paris, France, Athens, Greece, and in the US. He has received industry recognition winning awards from AIA Texas, Valparaiso Port Company, and Architectural Record. His personal mission statement is to create spaces that transcend the ordinary, weaving a narrative of sophistication and innovation. Grounded in principles of community, creativity, discipline, and integrity, he aspires to contribute to a world where architecture not only reflects the aspirations of a society but actively shapes and enriches the lives of its inhabitants.
COLIN BEGLEY
Colin is a Nashville native and is a project coordinator and draftsperson with over four years of experience in Architecture. He is highly skilled in Autocad and Revit, and is committed to excellence in his design projects. Colin draws inspiration from nature, and believes the best architecture is in harmony with its surroundings. He enjoys collaborating with clients to bring their unique vision to life, and works tirelessly to hear our clients say “it’s exactly what I wanted.”
ERIC FRITSCH
Eric, originally from Ohio, is a draftsperson with over four years of experience in architecture and drafting. After owning a successful recording studio for twenty five years, curiosity and creativity brought him to the field of architecture. He believes in the power of effective communication, and that effective communication shapes relationships and architectural projects in the same way: when communication is key, the goals of the client and of the project are better met.
Emma Copeland
Emma is a project coordinator with a degree in CAD technology and nearly five years of experience in the field of Architecture. An Arizona native, she identifies as a lifelong learner who is constantly inspired by the world around her. She loves learning about and understanding the nuanced elements that contribute to the “how” of architecture, and she is deeply committed to excellence and precision in her design work. Emma sees architecture as an art form that cultivates creativity and inspiration in others.
TYLER POPE
Tyler is our resident interior designer with over nine years of experience with a passion for creating captivating spaces that inspire and elevate the human experience. He has a keen eye for detail, a deep understanding of design principles, and a commitment to delivering exceptional results. He is originally from Benton, Arkansas, but is proud to call Nashville home.
Hillary Cummings
Hillary is the Nickle Architects Office Manager, Nashville native, and architecture enthusiast. With a background in teaching English and Marketing, she has seamlessly transitioned into the world of architecture, driven by a passion for good design and effective communication. In her role, she oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring seamless collaboration and efficient workflow. With a focus on fostering a creative and inclusive work environment, Hillary strives to uphold the highest standards of excellence while facilitating innovative architectural projects
Contact
1612 17th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
architect@nicklearchitects.com
T: (615) 269-3130