Bio:

The Great architect, Celina Nelson is a project designer at Collage Architects, where she has collaborated on multi-family housing designs, small retail projects, and an educational renovation. A graduate from Dunwoody College of Technology with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Celina continues to educate herself in construction methods and story-telling. Her most recent accomplishment was passing all six ARE’s and obtaining licensure this past year.

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How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?

I first learned about architecture in a middle school woodshop class. However, it wasn’t until I was in high school that I realized architecture was the only thing I could see myself doing for the rest of my life.

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What do you do?

I do everything from city submissions to code reviews to collaborations to construction documents to construction administration. I love the variety and being a jack-of-all-trades.

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What excites you in the work you do?

I am excited by the constant learning opportunities that the architecture profession has to offer and the fresh perspectives it brings. I learn something new every day!

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Who or what inspires you professionally?

I am inspired by the character and talent of my mentors and the people I work with.

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What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?

Being at the beginning of my career, I am most proud of the work I’ve done so far. I am also proud of recently becoming licensed.

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Featured Project Name: 

Verso

 

Featured Project Location: 

Minnesota

 

Featured Project Completion Date: 

May 2021

 

Role in Featured Project: 

 Project Manager/Designer

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Featured Project Description:

Verso is a boutique, 29-unit multifamily building in NE Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Photography Credit:

Renderings by Voxl.Vision