Dan Nelson, AIA
Principal Architect
Dan was raised in Everett, Washington and received a degree in Philosophy from Pacific Lutheran University. He went on to pursue an Architecture Degree from Boston Architectural College and his Masters at Columbia University in New York. He joined Designs Northwest Architects in 1990 and is now the firm’s Principal Architect.
Dan’s design philosophy emphasizes the importance of creating a cohesive design that considers the clients’ needs and the site’s components. In addition to his creativity and functionality of design in residential, ecclesiastical, municipal and commercial projects, Dan is widely recognized for his ability to develop a good rapport with clients and the public. His public involvement programs focus on keeping the community involved and informed of a project’s progress as it advances through programming, design and construction.
Dan’s residential work has been published in international, national and regional publications including The Wall Street Journal, Seattle Homes, Seattle Times Pacific Northwest and Sunset. His innovative work is often featured on several popular architectural web sites including HGTV.com, Houzz, Contemporist, and Architizer.
Under Dan’s design leadership, Designs Northwest Architects has received more than 30 awards for design excellence from the Northwest Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. His professional affiliations include the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
Dan enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest as well as traveling around the world with his family. During his travels, Dan frequently takes a sketch book and watercolor pad to express his visual experiences. Occasionally these sketches are transformed into larger pieces and displayed at the Designs Northwest Architects office.
You can view Dan’s landscape painting and sketchwork on his Houzz Profile.
Featured Interviews
Full Interview With Dan Nelson on the Camano Voice Podcast
An Interview with Dan On the Bontena Brand Network
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