Moody Nolan Explained

Moody Nolan
Headquarters:300 Spruce St. Ste. 300, Columbus, Ohio
Founded:1983
Awards:AIA Firm Award

Moody Nolan, founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1983, is the largest African-American owned and operated architecture firm in the United States, with 14 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]

History

Moody 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.[3] As of June 2024, the firm has 12 office locations and 230 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.

Awards

Notable Projects

Notes and References

  1. Web site: June 16, 2021. 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award: Moody Nolan. 2021-12-04. Architect Magazine.
  2. Web site: Nov 12, 2019. Columbus architecture firm Moody Nolan names new CEO. 2021-12-04. www.bizjournals.com.
  3. Web site: Paving the Way: Moody Nolan. 2021-12-04. www.architecturalrecord.com. en.
  4. News: Weiker . Jim . June 17, 2024 . Titans, The Next Generation - 4 Leaders to Watch As Central Ohio Grows . Columbus Dispatch.
  5. Web site: https://moodynolan.com/get-in-touch/ . Moody Nolan.
  6. Web site: June 16, 2021. 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award: Moody Nolan. 2021-12-04. Architect Magazine.
  7. Web site: Berg. Nate. 2021-07-26. This architecture firm is giving away a house everywhere it works. 2021-12-04. Fast Company. en-US.
  8. Web site: Moody Nolan - AIA. 2021-12-04. www.aia.org.
  9. Web site: Harclerode . Melody . October 3, 2021 . Perspectives in architecture: A 'great library' begins new chapter . roughdraftatlanta.com . Newspack . May 6, 2024.
  10. Web site: Smith . Casey . March 15, 2023 . This Morgan State University design emphasizes a sustainable, home-like experience . gbdmagazine.com . Green Advocacy Partners . May 6, 2024.
  11. Web site: Capps . Kriston . February 25, 2023 . Father-and-son architects leave multigenerational marks on a Columbus library . bloomberg.com . Bloomberg L.P. . May 6, 2024.
  12. Web site: Okhio . Camille . June 29, 2023 . In Charleston, a powerful new landscape recounts the harrowing passage of enslaved people . elledecor.com . Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. . May 6, 2024.
  13. Web site: Eberhardt . Ellen . March 22, 2024 . Moody Nolan unveils design of athletic facility at Obama presidential campus . dezeen.com . JP/Politiken Media Group . May 6, 2024.