Nomi Design

At NOMI we value building culture and community.

We do this not only by building GREAT architecture but also by building the next generation of GREAT architects.

Trinity Hill Methodist

Scope of Work: Redesign of Existing Stage Area, Fabrication

When Trinity Hill Methodist church contacted NOMI to assist in the renovation of their sanctuary, we were thrilled to discover the natural beauty and architectural significance that the existing space contained. Built in 1966, the church’s sanctuary has a magnificent octagonal form, that is spaciously lifted by a clerestory row of beautiful stained-glass windows. The windows allow light to flood into space while highlighting the expansive wood ceiling.

Behind the pulpit, and across the back wall is the newly designed focus of the sanctuary, the Cross Wall. When the congregation at Trinity Hill asked for a new Cross to be constructed, we thought the wall behind the cross needed to engage both the cross and the congregation with an installation of light and mystique. We felt the wall could activate the cross itself, by creating a void in which the cross would float in front of and be bathed in light.

The wall itself created it’s own narrative by incorporating a series of biblical phrases and clauses from the bible to script a meaningful set of reminders of alongside the cross. The wall is set of walnut planks of differing depths that creates a texture of light and shadows across the back wall that echoes the warmth and tones of the original wood ceiling.

How many architects still work with their hands like we do?

🔨 Not all of our projects are fabrication based. Actually, most of the larger projects we design, we don't physically fabricate.

BUT how does the fabrication aspect of our business give us a leg up on those projects? We intimately understand how buildings are constructed because, well, we have done it.

How can you tell? Just take a look at our drawing sets.

🏚 That one time we designed, fabricated, assembled an entire work-live unit in our shop to ensure the designs perfection prior to mobilizing on it's final site. 🏚
The York Street Makerspaces was completed using Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) fabrication methods. The wood structure for the structure is an assembly of pieces milled entirely on our CNC machine that fit together like a puzzle.
The pre-cut parts were delivered on pallets and assembled on site using only rubber mallets, screw guns and a little elbow grease.

🔗 Link to learn more in comments below 🔗

👷‍♀️ Happy National Women in Construction Week!

🚧 Meet Melody Farris Jackson, one of NOMIs creative gurus. With degrees in both architecture and urban planning, she designs on multiple scales. From branded fabrication to masterplans for cities and campuses, Melody zooms in and out between S,M,L, and XL projects, bringing life and magic to each experience.

Want to know more about Melody’s background? Check her out on our very first podcast. 🔗Link in comments.🔗

⇒ Melody Farris Jackson, LEEP AP, Planning and Programming Coordinator

👷‍♀️ Let's continue celebrating National Women in Construction Week!

🚧 Meet Olivia, the remarkable craftswoman that you'll often find working with her hands in the shop. She's the perfect bridge between architecture and fabrication and we so appreciate her for that!

⇒ Olivia Rippetoe, Architectural + Product Designer

👷‍♀️ Happy National Women in Construction Week!
🚧 Meet a few of the remarkable women that make up NOMI.

Left to Right:

⇒ Morgan Chawaga, AIA, Director of Marketing + Licensed Architect
⇒ Pam Clements, AIA, Senior Architect
⇒ Abigail Neiheisel, Architectural Designer

👉🏽 We are architects.
👉🏽 We are fabricators.
👉🏽 We are problem solvers.

Here's just one example:

🏫 Providence Montessori Elementary needed to create more classroom space without building an addition onto their existing building.

📚 As a solution, we turned their existing library into a classroom and transformed a nearby room into a flexible space that is part library, recourse storage and multi-purpose.

🌳 In order to maximize space we designed and fabricated mobile library storage. This inventive furniture design now allows the library to transform into a play area for an after-school program. Containers for books fold away to reveal containers for play. As a nod to Providence Montessori’s logo, a custom tree chandelier defines the libraries central reading area. Carved into the tree are fifty rings to commemorate this schools 50th anniversary.

We are always impressed with the next generation of talented and eager designers that show up at the CoD career fair.

Thank you University of Kentucky College of Design for hosting a, once again, successful event!

🚌Check out our latest STEM Bus designed and fabricated for the Acadia Parish School District in Louisiana. 🚌

This mobile classroom is changing the future of k-12 education. Classrooms are no longer static, but ever changing, ever evolving, and sometimes even moving at high speeds!

It's not only affecting how children learn but also fueling their desire to pursue new ways of learning.

👇🏽 Watch the video to see the mobile classroom in action. 👇🏽

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Acadia Parish School District STEM BUS Acadia Parish School District STEM BUS

There's just something about architects who not only have the ability to design, but also have the gift to physically create.