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Established in 1973, Nadel Architecture + Planning ranks among the top architectural firms in the United States, with a proven track record based on innovative design and execution of urban developments coupled with longstanding, trusted Client relationships. From initial concept design through construction administration, Nadel’s strategic design and planning services deliver the in-depth real estate knowledge today’s developers need coupled with local authenticity as well as creativity and forward-thinking momentum in order to create a highly memorable design aesthetic.  Nadel’s leadership spans deep expertise in the areas of retail, mixed-use, multi-family housing, office, sports complexes, hospitality, the public sector, and interiors, offering smart, dynamic solutions for a wide range of projects. For more information, visit www.nadelarc.com. Follow Nadel on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. 

Thinking outside the big box (store) - Photo courtesy Nadel Architecture + Planning
Retail Centers

Thinking outside the big box (store)

For over a decade now, the talk of the mall industry has been largely focused on what developers can do to fill the voids left by a steady number of big box store closures. The...
Sept. 17, 2024
Outdoor daylight photo of Melrose Ave. sign with blue sky in Los Angeles. Photo: billnol via iStock
Urban Planning

The magic of L.A.’s Melrose Mile

As a native Angeleno, I can’t help but lament, as I stroll through various neighborhoods in our city, the once-upon-a-time luminous retail, dining and entertainment boulevards...
Aug. 15, 2024
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Multifamily Housing

AEC inspections are the key to financially viable office to residential adaptive reuse projects

About a year ago our industry was abuzz with an idea that seemed like a one-shot miracle cure for both the shockingly high rate of office vacancies and the worsening housing shortage...
June 14, 2024
The Freedom Plaza Shopping Center In Los Angeles Was Designed To Be A Reflection Of The People Of Watts, Calif, And To Serve As A Community Centric Gathering Space
Shopping Centers

How shopping centers can foster strong community connections

Developers are increasingly prioritizing community-centric design principles to create spaces that not only cater to the diverse needs of local residents but also foster a sense...
March 7, 2024
Pictured: Las Vegas Sprouts, designed by Nadel Architects The future of grocery store design
Shopping Centers

The future of grocery store design: It may be time for the checkout aisle to check out

The checkout aisle has always been a source of frustration for both shopper and grocer, alike. For shoppers, the frustration stems from long waits for one of three cashiers, despite...
Feb. 7, 2024
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Retail Centers

Should retail developers avoid high crime areas?

Last month the National Retail Federation released this year’s edition of their annual National Retail Security Survey. According to the survey, shrink accounted for a staggering...
Nov. 15, 2023
The benefits of strategic multifamily housing repositioning
MFPRO+ Blog

The benefits of strategic multifamily housing repositioning

In the face of the nation’s housing crisis, there has been a lot of talk about ground-up multifamily construction—and with good reason. The only way to solve the housing crisis...
Sept. 21, 2023
3 factors to designing the mall of the future in 2023, blog by Nadel Architecture + Planning
Shopping Centers

The mall of the future

It’s no secret that malls across the country are in trouble. A storm of new technologies, societal shifts in consumer wants and expectations, and moments of disruption have threatened...
Aug. 22, 2023