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Nickas Architecture works closely with its clients to listen and explore your individual ideas, details, and needs. Our goal is to transform client's dreams into a reality by creating innovative, well designed, & sustainable physical structures.
Before establishing my own business, I gained experience from a number of firms in a variety of capacities from draftsman to project Architect. I have a multifaceted portfolio with design projects including, new custom homes, home additions & renovations. Much of my focus has been in commercial & retail buildings such as; retail strip centers, banks, offices, bars, restaurants, bakeries, warehouse buildings, medical & business offices, & historic building renovations plus much more.
This is a small firm which allows for a more personalized process. We thrive on new challenges and thought provoking concepts as we work closely with you to create your visions. We produce aesthetically pleasing designs as we work with your important timelines and provide precise construction drawings with affordable options to meet your budget needs.
I pride my firm in its commitment to design excellence and expertise. I would like the opportunity to sit down and review your project ideas.
I am a licensed architect & fully insured.
We are also an officially registered architectural design firm & LLC
with the state of Illinois: No. 184.007833-0001
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My first project as Nickas Architecture, LLC:
Memorial Medical Group &
Apex Network Physical Therapy
Columbia, Illinois
Completed in 2017
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Owner
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BRIAN T. NICKAS, AIA
President - Architect
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Member - American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Graduate - 1996
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Southwestern Illinoisan since 1996
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Resided in Columbia, IL since 2010
Associate
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CHRIS S. SUTTON
Vice President -
Architectural Project Manager
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Moberly Area Community College Graduate - 2007
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University of Missouri Graduate - 2009
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Resided in St. Louis, MO since 2014
Chris joined the firm as its first employee in April of 2019 and hold the companies title of Vice President. He also manages and produces the construction documents and 3D Model Design.
Associate
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Jared J. heller, AIA
Senior Project Architect
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Belleville Area Community College (SWIC) Graduate - 1995
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Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Graduate - 1998
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Life Long Resident of Red Bud, IL
Jared has recently joined the firm (July 2023) as its second full time employee. Jared has been a friend of Brian since 2000 when they met at the firm formerly named EWR Associates.
Jared will lead projects as the architect and manager of clients and brings over 23 years experience in the architectural field to the firm.