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Planning, Design Firm Merger Complete with Unveiling of The Nadi Group
Photo Courtesy of Tharakan Consulting
By Patrick Revere
Landscape architecture and urban design firm Donald C. Westphal and Associates merged with Nadi Design in January of 2020, combining two dynamic firms under one name, the Nadi Group.
“We feel the opportunities that clients have to see their project through with confidence, excitement and ease have dramatically increased with this evolution,” Emeka Nnadi, the founder and principal of Nadi Design said. “With our team in four different locations across North America, we have perfected our internal communications and processes to ensure seamless project delivery. We’ve also taken advantage of innovative technologies that will improve efficiency in times of uncertainty.”
Westphal and Associates, based in Michigan, has provided highly regarded landscape architecture and urban design services for more than 50 years. The firm
has been active in manufactured housing, multi-family, and other residential development efforts, and over time has become one of the nation’s foremost authorities on manufactured home community design.
Meanwhile, Nadi Design has operated in Canada and parts of the U.S for 10 years, celebrating a decade of design consultancy in September. During this time, the firm has received industry and peer recognition and international design accolades for delivering thoughtful, creative and sustainable design solutions for a variety of projects and clients.
The newly reorganized group of designers, architects, and urban planners will operate throughout North America, including Mexico. The merger and restructuring of these organizations into the Nadi Group will allow for…
• Enhanced detailed design ability • Increased focus on resiliency and sustainability in building/architecture design • A greater understanding of the value and innovation behind manufactured home community planning and design across North America • Improved access to technical staff and services outside of the traditional design and planning services • Design of value-added amenities such as playgrounds, parks, environmental considerations, land art, water features, and architectural guidelines • A deeper relationship with clients that extends to economic analysis, feasibility studies, and innovative steps to ensure a successful project
“The Nadi Group will continue to build on the same legacy of services that our clients have come to expect from us, but with enhanced quality, value-added innovation, and improved resources,” Westphal said. Westphal has said he intends to remain active with the new group for at least the next year to ensure a smooth transition for current clients and ongoing project work. Nnadi said he’s aware of the deep relationship his business partner has with long-term clients and has respect for the Westphal name and its reputation within the industries the firm serves.
“Donald C. Westphal and Associates has become a symbol of quality design and reliable project management,” Nadi said. “That legacy continues. We will continue to operate as Westphal Associates, a Nadi Group company, in support of our existing clients who have built relationships with Don Westphal over the past 50 years. However, at the same time, we hope new clients will embrace the
Nadi Group name moving forward.” MHV
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