People

Nicholas is an architect from Seattle, Washington. He draws inspiration from the collaborative and iterative nature of the architectural profession. As an architect, Nicholas approaches each design problem with humility and curiosity, knowing that not every idea will be the correct solution, but will build toward a workable solution. Nicholas takes a collaborative approach to his work, always striving to listen first. It takes many skilled people working together to create a building that functions well and is beautiful. He is good at synthesizing information, building consensus, and moving forward with a design direction that everyone can buy into. Nicholas has a strong visual instinct, a rigorous design approach, and pragmatic disposition, knowing that good design is about working with limitations. Nicholas wanted to be an architect from a young age, after a brief foray into archaeology. He has always had an interest in the built environment, how artistic endeavors are realized, and how things are put together and function. This inquisitiveness remains the drive behind his work.