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.
Education
1998 - 2002
Miami University
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE
College of Creative Arts
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The Architecture program at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio is a pre-professional Bachelor of Arts in Architecture that emphasizes creative design, visual communication, and critical thinking as foundations for a future professional degree. It is housed within the College of Creative Arts alongside other fine arts and design disciplines and prepares students to pursue the professional Master of Architecture and careers in the built environment through a curriculum rooted in artistic tradition and design exploration.
2008 - 2010
Kent State University
MASTER IN ARCHITECTURE
Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative / CAED
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The Kent State University Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative CUDC is part of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and operates as both an academic center and an urban design practice. It engages graduate architecture and urban design students in applied research and real world projects that emphasize design excellence community collaboration and the improvement of cities and public spaces.
2020
Miami University
MMBA Certificate
Farmer School of Business
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The MMBA certificate at Miami University Ohio is a professional program through the Farmer School of Business that distills core MBA concepts into a focused and accessible format. It emphasizes leadership strategy and business fundamentals for professionals seeking practical management skills without pursuing a full MBA.
