Moody Nolan, founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1983, is the largest African-American-owned and operated architecture firm in the United States, with 12 offices nationwide. In 2021, it was the recipient of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award.[1] The firm provides services to residences, commercial buildings, retail, sports, hospitals, and cultural institutions.[2]
| Moody Nolan | |
|---|---|
| Practice information | |
| Founded | 1983 |
| Headquarters | 300 Spruce St. Ste. 300, Columbus, Ohio |
| Significant works and honors | |
| Awards | AIA Firm Award |
| Website | |
| moodynolan | |
History
editMoody Nolan was founded by architect Curt Moody and engineer Howard E. Nolan in 1983 with the goal of developing a portfolio of private-sector projects, unlike other minority firms.[2][3] As of June 2024, the firm has 12 office locations and 350 employees.[4] In addition to its headquarters in Columbus, Moody Nolan has established offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Nashville, New York City, and Washington, D.C.[5]
In 2014, the civil engineering practice split off to form Moody Engineering.[6] In 2018, the firm founded the Legacy House Project, which annually gifts a house to a family in need.[7]
In 2020, Curt Moody's son, Jonathan Moody, became the CEO.[2]
Awards
edit- 2000 National Organization of Minority Architects’ (NOMA) Firm of the Year[8]
- 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award[8]
Notable projects
edit- 2021: Atlanta Central Library[9]
- 2022: Thurgood Marshall Hall, Morgan State University[10]
- 2023: Karl Road Branch, Columbus Metropolitan Library[11]
- 2023: International African American Museum[12]
- Ongoing (as of March 2024[update]): Home Court, Barack Obama Presidential Center[13]
References
edit- ^ "2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award: Moody Nolan". Architect Magazine. June 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ a b c "Columbus architecture firm Moody Nolan names new CEO". www.bizjournals.com. Nov 12, 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ "Paving the Way: Moody Nolan". www.architecturalrecord.com. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ Weiker, Jim (June 17, 2024). "Titans, The Next Generation - 4 Leaders to Watch As Central Ohio Grows". Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ Moody Nolan https://moodynolan.com/get-in-touch/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award: Moody Nolan". Architect Magazine. June 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ Berg, Nate (2021-07-26). "This architecture firm is giving away a house everywhere it works". Fast Company. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ a b "Moody Nolan - AIA". www.aia.org. Retrieved 2021-12-04.
- ^ Harclerode, Melody (October 3, 2021). "Perspectives in architecture: A 'great library' begins new chapter". roughdraftatlanta.com. Newspack. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Casey (March 15, 2023). "This Morgan State University design emphasizes a sustainable, home-like experience". gbdmagazine.com. Green Advocacy Partners. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Capps, Kriston (February 25, 2023). "Father-and-son architects leave multigenerational marks on a Columbus library". bloomberg.com. Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Okhio, Camille (June 29, 2023). "In Charleston, a powerful new landscape recounts the harrowing passage of enslaved people". elledecor.com. Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
- ^ Eberhardt, Ellen (March 22, 2024). "Moody Nolan unveils design of athletic facility at Obama presidential campus". dezeen.com. JP/Politiken Media Group. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
