

About Me.
Nicholas Faehnle is an architect and Director of Design with more than two decades of experience shaping thoughtful, community centered environments. Through architecture, academic pursuit, community engagement, travel, and an interdisciplinary approach to design, he immerses himself in a larger continuum of experience that enriches and challenges his critical thinking.
At the core of Nicholas’s work is a belief that empathy is the basis of innovation, a principle that transforms design into an act of generosity. This perspective informs every stage of his process, from conceptual thinking to realized form, and enables him to approach a wide range of project types with authenticity, sensitivity, and purpose.
As Design Director, Nicholas guides projects from inception to completion, leading design strategy, business development, and the alignment of each project with the values and aspirations of clients and communities alike. His work balances aesthetic beauty with civic and cultural significance, creating spaces that foster connection, inspire pride, and enrich the human experience.

civic engagement.
2025 - current
2021 - 2025
2017 - 2020
2017
2015 - 2021
2017 - 2018
2014 - 2017​​​
Cleveland Museum of Art - Leadership Circle Board Member
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Brite Winter - Board Member​
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Look up to Cleveland - Mentorship Program
Cleveland Bridge Builders - Class of 2017​
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West Boulevard Lorain Station. Historic Design Review. Past Member
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Cleveland Far West Design Review Board. Past Member
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ACE Mentoring Program. Rhodes High School
