Moody Nolan, founded in Columbus, Ohio, in 1983, is the largest African-American-owned and operated architecture firm in the United States, with 12 offices nationwide. In 2021, it was the recipient of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture Firm Award.[1] The firm provides services to residences, commercial buildings, retail, sports, hospitals, and cultural institutions.[2]
History
Moody Nolan was founded by architect Curt Moody and engineer Howard E. Nolan in 1983 with the goal of developing a portfolio of private-sector projects, unlike other minority firms.[2][3] As of June 2024, the firm has 12 office locations and 350 employees.[4] In addition to its headquarters in Columbus, Moody Nolan has established offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Nashville, New York City, and Washington, D.C.[5]
In 2014, the civil engineering practice split off to form Moody Engineering.[6] In 2018, the firm founded the Legacy House Project, which annually gifts a house to a family in need.[7]
In 2020, Curt Moody's son, Jonathan Moody, became the CEO.[2]
