Moody Nolan

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Moody Nolan
Practice information
Founded1983
Headquarters300 Spruce St. Ste. 300, Columbus, Ohio
Significant works and honors
AwardsAIA Firm Award
Website
moodynolan.com

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]

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History

Founded by architect Curt Moody and engineer Howard E. Nolan in 1983 with the distinct goal of developing a portfolio of private-sector projects unlike other minority firms. [2] [3] The firm has 12 office locations and 230 employees. [2] In 2014, the civil engineering practice split off to form Moody Engineering. [4] In 2018, the firm founded the Legacy House Project, which annually gifts a house to a family in need. [5]

In 2020, Curt Moody's son, Jonathan Moody, became the CEO. [2]

Awards

Notable Projects

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