^{Project Manager, Associate} Nelson Hansen

Nelson Hansen is a licensed architect with two decades of experience across residential and commercial design. His work is rooted in a belief that architecture should respond thoughtfully to both people and place, creating spaces that feel intuitive, grounded, and enduring. Over the course of his career, Nelson has led projects at a range of scales—from high-end custom residences to complex institutional and commercial work—developing a design approach that balances rigor with clarity. He is particularly drawn to projects that emphasize material expression, connection to landscape, and a careful calibration of light and space. Based in Salt Lake City, Nelson brings a perspective shaped by the Intermountain West, where climate, topography, and resourcefulness inform a more measured and resilient approach to building. His experience spans both collaborative studio environments and independent practice, allowing him to navigate projects with both technical depth and a strong sense of authorship. Nelson is motivated by work that is purposeful and lasting—architecture that not only performs well, but supports a deeper sense of connection between people, place, and the natural world.