Clark Nexsen

The new Jonesborough Elementary School establishes a vibrant, inviting center for 21st century learning, featuring brick facades and floor-to-ceiling windows that reflect Jonesborough's downtown while creating bright, engaging spaces for 1,100 students in grades PK-8. The courtyard garden serves as the heart of the school, with reading porches and outdoor learning areas extending the classroom experience beyond four walls. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iIfhSg 📸: Tzu Chen

"We borrow from nature the space upon which we build." – Tadao Ando This Earth Day, we reflect on our role as stewards of the environment. At Clark Nexsen, we strive to enhance Earth's canvas through designs that mirror and celebrate their natural surroundings. From the elevated UNC Coastal Studies Institute that offers panoramic wetland views to the Lesner Bridge's flowing design that created a new marine habitat, our work connects people with nature. Similarly, the Suffolk Seaboard Coastal Trail winds through rural landscapes while Virginia Beach's 18th Street incorporates green infrastructure that reflects its coastal setting, each project inviting visitors to experience the natural world around them. Today, we celebrate Earth and renew our commitment to creating spaces that respect and enhance our shared planet. 📸: UNC Coastal Studies Institute (Mark Herboth), Suffolk Seaboard Coastal Trail, ViBe District 18th Street Parklet, Lesner Bridge Replacement (Glenn Bashaw)

Clark Nexsen is proud to be ranked in the top 10 among the Top 50 Military Facility Architecture Firms for 2024 by BD+C! With over 70 years of experience working with the Department of Defense, we've built a trusted partnership focused on delivering cost-effective solutions that address the unique challenges of our clients. This recognition is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our team. Pictured is the P-2000 Camp Pendleton MCB Area 62 Consolidated Warehouse 📸: Yuzhu Zheng Learn more about our federal work here: https://bit.ly/42AkCo3

We recently celebrated the grand opening of Blue Ridge Community College's new automated greenhouse. The 4,320-square-foot facility features motorized shade curtains, automated irrigation systems, and real-time weather tracking to create an optimal growing environment. Students across multiple disciplines, including horticulture, landscape design, cybersecurity, and engineering technology, will learn within this advanced space, preparing for successful careers while strengthening our regional agricultural workforce. Congratulations to BRCC on this significant investment in growing both plants and professionals for the future! 📸: Photos courtesy of Benjamin Ricket and Rich Keen, Blue Ridge Community College

Another successful year of Dance Meets Architecture is in the books! This year, our students' curriculum theme was "Systems and Structures." The winning conceptual design was created by Gabe Hosang. Inspired by the branches and root systems of trees, Gabe's design emphasizes the organic yet structured nature of these natural systems. Our team fabricated Gabe’s concept with vibrant color blocks between the branches to honor his original concept, which featured four distinct quadrants. The design balances rigidity with flowing curves at both the top and bottom. A unique feature of this year's element is that it is constructed entirely of cardboard to allow for easier movement by the dancers. Congratulations to the talented students at Old Donation School on their outstanding performances, and we look forward to working with you again next year! Check out Gabe's design in action!

🥫 It’s #Canstruction time! 🥫 Join us at #LynnhavenMall starting at 10am on April 27th to check out some amazing CAN-Structures — all built to support the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia & the Eastern Shore. This year’s competition features some incredible teams and creative builds, all coming together for a great cause: helping fight hunger in our community. 👷♂️ Competing firms include: Clark Nexsen | AECOM | Burgess & Niple | The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company | #Ulliman-Schutte Alberici | #OneSpaceArchitects with #Carolton Building Services & Giles Flythe Engineers 🏆 Awards will be presented April 28th at 5:30 PM — come cheer on your favorite team and show your support! Let’s rally behind a cause that truly makes a difference. We’ll see you there! 👏 #Canstruction #EndHunger #FoodBankSupport #DesignForGood #CommunityStrong #SDA

Today is World Art Day, and it's the perfect time to celebrate Clark Nexsen's BD+C ranking at #33 for cultural facilities! Our cultural projects create spaces where communities engage with art and history in meaningful ways. Pictured here are the recently completed Fort Fisher Visitors Center (Mark Herboth), Hampton University Museum Addition (Yuzhu Zheng), and the North Carolina Museum of Art (Jordan Gray)

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A temperate rainforest thrives in North Carolina at Gorges State Park, recently spotlighted by Citizen Times. Clark Nexsen designed the LEED Gold Visitor Center to welcome visitors to this unique ecosystem where 90 inches of annual rainfall nurtures rare biodiversity and feeds 26 stunning waterfalls. Our building serves as a sustainability teaching tool for visitors. Designed to harmonize with its surroundings, the center utilizes geothermal wells, rainwater harvesting, and strategic daylighting – making the most of the park's natural resources while fostering appreciation for sustainable practices. Next time you’re in North Carolina, add exploring Gorges State Park’s expansive network of trails to your must-do list! Read the Citizen Times feature: https://bit.ly/41ZXDSR Learn more about our project: https://bit.ly/4hJQ2hc #Architecture #SustainableDesign #NorthCarolina #LEEDGold #Trails #ExploreMore #StateParks #GorgesStatePark

Amazing adventures this week with the LEAD757 class as we learned more about the #infrastructure challenges and successes of the #HamptonRoads region. The day included a trip to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Tunnel District to see its operations "behind the scenes!" Thanks to Hampton Roads Transit , Dominion Energy , HRBT Expansion Project, Virginia Department of Transportation, Hampton Roads Executive Roundtable, and the Hampton Roads Planning District Commission for their insightful presentations. Thanks to Clark Nexsen for being a fantastic host and big thanks to the Hampton Roads Chamber for this wonderful experience! #leadership #community #teambuilding