Great Falls, Montana (April 3, 2012) – Dale Nelson of Nelson Architects, a local Great Falls firm established in 2005, recently purchased office space downtown in what used to be the Apartment Grocery, a building constructed in 1917.  He also recently hired Architect-in-Training, Mary Offerdal Klette, a Montana State University master’s graduate and a Conrad native.

“It’s an exciting time to be expanding my firm,” says Dale Nelson, owner of Nelson Architects. “Despite the economy there’s work for mid-sized firms who have a commitment to quality, timeliness and stellar customer service.”

Nelson Architects is currently working on a number of state-wide projects including the West Yellowstone Town Office, the Cascade County Courthouse, and the Billings Federal Courthouse.

“Mary is a great addition to our expanding team. She’s sharp, detail oriented, and has commitment to the profession,” says Nelson.

Dale Nelson is the incoming President for AIA Montana (American Institute of Architects) – www.aia-mt.org.  As President-elect, he was responsible for bringing the AIA Montana Annual Fall Conference to Great Falls.

For more information about Nelson Architects you can visit their website at www.nelsonarchitects.com, visit their offices at 621 2^nd Avenue North, or call their offices at (406) 727-3286.

Nelson Architects served as Court’s architectural consultant and worked with Hoefer Wysocki Architects, LLC, in a senior advisory role as needed.

Architect of Record: WRS

Architect of Record: WRS

Architect of Record: WRS

Architect of Record: LPW