Clark Nexsen

At Clark Nexsen, a pioneering spirit in architecture and engineering fuels our mission to reshape the world through innovative design and technological advancement. Founded in 1920 by Pendleton Clark, FAIA, our firm has cultivated a legacy of excellence, evolving into a fully integrated entity with a global reputation. We are at the forefront of leveraging groundbreaking technology to address complex challenges across diverse markets, including higher education, K-12, science and technology, commercial, civic, and infrastructure. Our approach is deeply rooted in a collaborative, iterative process, working hand-in-hand with our clients to unearth truly exceptional ideas that translate into high-performing, sustainable projects. Through CNCPT (Clark Nexsen Creative Practice Technology), we harness advanced digital tools such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) with software like Autodesk Revit, computational design, data visualization, reality capture technologies including laser scanning and photogrammetry, and fabrication technologies like 3D printing and CNC routing. This commitment to technological integration allows us to optimize workflows, enhance visualization, and empower clients with informed decision-making capabilities, ultimately improving the quality and efficiency of our design solutions.

Our transdisciplinary team, comprising nearly 400 dedicated planners, architects, engineers, and interior designers, operates from multiple offices, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. We believe that the convergence of diverse expertise is paramount to inspiring innovation and generating solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations. Clark Nexsen's portfolio showcases a commitment to design excellence, recognized by numerous industry accolades and rankings, including being a Top 25 Architecture/Engineering firm by Building Design+Construction. We see design as a powerful catalyst for positive change, extending beyond mere aesthetics to create spaces and experiences that profoundly impact communities and the environment. As of May 2024, Clark Nexsen has combined with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT), a move poised to further enhance our collective capabilities and expand our reach, while continuing our century-long pursuit of transformative design and engineering. Our dedication to innovation remains unwavering as we embark on this new chapter, striving to build a better future through thoughtful, technologically advanced, and sustainable design practices.