NELSON Worldwide, an award-winning architecture, design, and strategy firm, welcomes Chris Curley, AIA, as National Practice Leader, Hospitality. In his new role, Curley will collaborate with the hospitality and mixed-use teams to secure winning projects. He will focus on business development to bring new opportunities to the table and lead teams to land these projects. Additionally, Curley will oversee projects to ensure client satisfaction, maintain high-quality standards, and achieve project profitability.

With over 35 years of experience in architecture and interior design, Curley takes pride in his passion for quality design. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in hospitality design projects both nationally and globally. At NELSON Worldwide, Curley aims to leverage his mastery to support his teammates’ success, prioritizing service and a commitment to quality.

“Chris brings extensive knowledge and experience to our team that aligns with NELSON’s commitment to creating purpose-driven spaces,” notes John “Ozzie” Nelson Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at NELSON Worldwide. “His proven track record of stellar projects and unique entrepreneurial perspective will secure new ventures and lead teams to success.”

Throughout his career, Curley has led teams across various project types from hospitality to public assembly, mixed-use, office, institutional and educational. He played a pivotal role in founding the TVS Hospitality Architecture & Interior Design practice and established an Atlanta presence for the HKS Hospitality Design Practice. Curley was a founding member of the TVS Sustainable Design Committee in 1997, driving ideas and focus on sustainable design before the advent of LEED and other rating systems. In 2012, he started his own architectural and interior design firm, which completed multiple projects in  three years of operation, including hotel renovation, corporate headquarters and retail projects.

Curley has led teams to deliver exceptional design services across various market segments worldwide. His passion for design and commitment to service has resulted in numerous client requests for his involvement in successive projects over the years.

About NELSON Worldwide

NELSON Worldwide is an award-winning firm, boldly transforming all dimensions of the human experience through architecture, interior design, graphic design, and brand strategy. With more than 600 teammates across 20 offices, the firm’s collective network provides strategic and creative solutions that positively impact where people work, serve, play, and thrive. The team combines industry knowledge, service expertise, and geographic reach to deliver projects across the country and around the world. Client partnerships across the NELSON network include Hilton, Macy’s, Comcast, Simon Property Group, Prologis, Yum! Brands, Boston Consulting Group, T-Mobile, Emory Healthcare, SAP Fieldglass, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Kroger, Hyatt, Bayer, Target, and many more. Visit www.nelsonworldwide.com to learn more.

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