Moody Nolan designed and branded the 1,700 sq. ft. gift shop located in the museum. The design of this space continues the intensity of the museum and also creates point-of-purchase moments for every music enthusiast.

The concept for the brand of Amplify was to create a backstage/on tour feel for guests. The intense neon lighting, the mesh fencing, and various artifacts are all brought together to create not just a retail store, but a fuller experience that connects to the overall museum aesthetic.

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is a place that educates, preserves, and celebrates the rich influence Black people have had on America’s music. Moody Nolan designed the signage & wayfinding and donor exhibit for the new National Museum of African American Music being built in Nashville’s newest downtown development, Fifth + Broadway.

The National Museum of African American Music is a 56,000 sq. ft. facility that is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The museum’s expertly-curated collections share the story of the American soundtrack by integrating history and interactive technology to bring the musical heroes of the past into the present.

Moody Nolan also designed and branded the 1,700 sq. ft. gift shop located in the museum. The design of this space continues the intensity of the museum and also creates point-of-purchase moments for every music enthusiast.

The Moody Nolan Experiential Design Studio designed the brand experience for Fifth Third Arena, the basketball arena at the University of Cincinnati. Fifth Third Arena is a renovation project to create an updated experience reflecting the success of the Bearcats as a team and the championships they have earned. The University of Cincinnati desired an arena that their team and fans can be proud of, an arena that redefines what it means to be a Bearcat. The concept for the design is based off of a ring which is made up of UC athletics, innovation, academics, and Cincinnati as its home. These four design pillars encapsulate what it means to be a part of the University of Cincinnati – Bearcat Pride, Innovative Spirit, Academic Excellence, and Cincinnati Heritage. The stories of these aspects are told throughout the space, with content and subject matter intensity rising and falling based on the individual area.

The International African American Museum (IAAM) is a museum of African-American history built in Charleston, South Carolina, on the site where Gadsden's Wharf, the disembarkation point of up to 40% of all American enslaved persons, once stood. Construction of the IAAM began in January 2020 after 20 years of planning.

In an attempt to carry its content throughout the interior spaces we were asked to design a style of seating that would fit with the interior vernacular of the museum. Our design was as series of benches based on story telling. Each bench depicts a moment in time of the African American slave trade from our humble roots in Africa to our traditions of today.

In 1968, Northwestern University students occupied the Bursar’s office to protest the campus experience for black students. Many of their demands were met by the administration—including a place to call their own. Thus, the house at 1914 Sheridan Road was officially designated by the University as the location for the Department of Afro-American Student Affairs, and also became a gathering place for black students. Effectively, it was more than just a house; it was a symbol of solidarity and “the fight for equity and justice on campus.”

In 2016, Moody Nolan was retained to facilitate the Black House Feasibility Study in 2016, and ultimately, the execution of the building’s restoration. Moody Nolan conducted a series of student, faculty, and alumni engagement sessions. The decision was made to maintain the function of the Black House as a hub/gathering space for Black students, and renovate its infrastructure so as to provide a more efficient place for students to spend time.

The three-story house features Victorian detail work complete with ornate trim, fish scale shingles, French doors, balustrade porch/stairway, rounded corner tower with a witch’s hat turret and finial, high-peaked gables, and a large Northern stained-glass window. A new addition will be constructed to house a new elevator and exit stair and gathering area at the back porch.

The interior architecture incorporates new programmatic uses into the historic home. The existing main central stair will be opened on the 2nd and 3rd floors restoring the once grand entrance that serves as the main conduit through the house. On the main level, a visitor welcome station will continue the warm inviting nature of the Black house that resonates with many visitors daily.

The Malcolm X College and School of Health Sciences provides 545,000 sq. ft. of newly-constructed, state-of-the-art learning and support spaces for this community college that focuses on the hands-on training of allied health professionals. Located on Chicago’s near west side and in close proximity to the Illinois Medical District, the college sits adjacent to the previous facility and provides a complete campus of buildings, all linked internally, setting the tone for future development in this neighborhood.

Academic classrooms and teaching laboratories as well as recreation facilities, a conference center and support spaces are all organized around a the building’s ‘heart’ - consisting of student services, a student union, a library and external roof garden. The facility includes an eight-story tower housing health sciences teaching and simulation laboratories and is capped by a “virtual hospital”, allowing students to learn through simulated, real-world healthcare scenarios.

Moody Nolan, serving as the Architect of Record, built upon Cannon Design’s concept for this project that also includes a 1,200-car parking structure. Our design team focused on creating an interior environment that instilled brand and identity into the spaces. The interior was conceptualized around an idea of practicing and promoting health and wellness both inside and outside the classroom. The interior material palette and color were inspired by the city, utilizing tones native to iconic elements in the city of Chicago. Environmental graphics and branding elements were woven throughout the space - reinforcing several key ideas inherent in the project. These include historical relevance and a support system of positive messaging to students that they can and will achieve their goals through the school’s College to Careers pathways program.

The Malcolm X College and School of Health Sciences parking garage is the first intro for many to the rest of the campus. It was important to create a window into what the rest of the building is about while also providing wayfinding and signage. Each floor of the garage has a different bold color that helps people remember what floor they parked on with visual cues. In addition to the color coding, each floor is matched up with imagery that corresponds with what is located on each floor of the college.

The Indianapolis 500 has been a legendary race for spectators and racers alike. This event has a special place for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL). The racing team was founded in 1992 and is co-owned by Indy 500 winner Bobby Rahal, TV host David Letterman, and Mi-Jack owner Mike Lannigan. The team has also had the privilege of claiming the Indy 500 in 2004 with Buddy Rice.

This suite is a tribute to the racing team of RLL as well as a proud upgrade to part of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway complex. The greatest spectacle in racing can now be viewed from a first-class suite high above the track, equipped with amenities such as a closed-circuit television, private restrooms, and ample seating. The space celebrates the thousands of laps made here at the Brickyard and all those who have put their heart and soul into racing.

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will be a place that educates, preserves, and celebrates the rich influence Black people have had on America’s music. Our goal of this proposal was to celebrate the mission of the NMAAM of being the only museum dedicated to preserving the legacy and celebrating the accomplishments of the many music genres created, influenced, or inspired by African Americans.

Our team believed that the approach towards the NMAAM wayfinding and donor display proposal should embody the soul and creativity of the music itself. With this idea in mind, we explored inventive packaging ideas influenced by the history of African American music and culture. After sharing our ideas and research, the team decided to build the iconic boombox from ‘Do the Right Thing’.

The final design appealed to our target audience in more ways than one – it appealed to trends within the music industry, showcased our branding capabilities, revealed we are a team who examines each process, and goes beyond what is expected.

The intent of this submittal was to create a personalized marketing package for Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The package was an invitation to become partners with the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) in Nashville, TN. We, the MN Experiential Design Team, were amazed with the opportunity to design a product that would be presented to two of the most influential musicians of our century. It was obvious that the presentation had to be impressive and notable to catch the eyes of the superstar moguls. The message was crafted in collaboration with NMAAM’s marketing team to provide Jay-Z and Beyoncé an abbreviated but detailed outline of the goals of the museum. The packaging included a custom, digitally-printed platinum record and abstract turn table which housed the marketing material and inspirational concept of NMAAM’s vision.

Moody Nolan was selected to plan, program and design a state-of-the-art Library Learning Center Building. The proposed facility is approximately 137,000 sq. ft. focused on a modern design that evolves in bold new ways to meet the current and future needs of Texas Southern University’s students. The structure contains innovative technology which will foster a collaborative learning environment.

From the beginning of the design process, a coalition of individuals representing TSU students, faculty, administration, and community members, participated in meetings, surveys, and opinion gathering media to share ideas and collect data, imperative to the development and implementation of the new library learning center.

The contemporary, angular design helps draw you inward toward the main lobby space and up through a five-level atrium which serves as the heart of the building. The entire building encompasses a café, classrooms, book stacks and computer labs, study areas, offices, meeting and board rooms as well as gallery space. Additionally, it will house the TSU’s faculty senate, IT department, serve as an Honors College, and provide an alumni suite.

Hen Quarter is a new upscale restaurant in the heart of Dublin, OH. It is the result of a “gentleman’s bet” between owner Ron Jordan and his friend Warren Thompson, who owns three DC-area restaurants by the same name. The space has an artful blend of sophisticated southern cuisine and an expensive modern lounge. It is an unconventional design that fits the unpredictable and unprecedented dining experience. Hen Quarter has already received a Best New Restaurant award for 2018 and a constant flow of patrons from all walks of life.

The restaurant is part of the newly developed Bridge Park and has the perfect setting for sharing its top notch southern fare. The design is complete with an outdoor patio, tasteful dining room, and several dramatic private dining areas.

This dynamic icon located at the heart of an urban campus is a crossroads combining next-generation library with one-stop student services, organization lounges, food services, and performance theatre. The opportunities for student interaction and engagement in various flexible configurations are the constant theme. The facility provides support for contemporary collaborative learning in both academic and campus life settings.

Four unique entrances and an elevated bridge connection anchor a multi-faceted/multi-level site. Responding differently to city streets and a traditional landscape quadrangle, the facility creates a daily pass-through of balconies and bridges that provide engaging experiences and interaction opportunities, open, daylit, multi-level spaces draw users to the center hub of activity and organize access to the various program areas. Occupiable green roof courtyards and balconies provide a connection to each orientation by accommodating generous outdoor gathering spaces that overlook the downtown skyline, the busy urban street, and the virtually transparent extension of the campus quadrangle into the internal atrium.

Rich combinations of campus-matching masonry and stone blend in with the mixed traditional campus vernacular, while the façade transparency reinforces a new icon of campus activity. The dynamic massing breaks down the scale of this large complex and identifies the multiple program components while creating adjacent active outdoor spaces for gathering and collaboration. The curved library bar anchors the quadrangle while framing a beloved existing campus clock tower, elevating it to become an iconic campus gateway while providing glimpses into the heart of the traditional academic quad from the streetscape.

Jacksonville State University wanted their new recreation and fitness center to be a focal point of student activity and recruitment. The building form is expressed through a prominent peak that emphasizes the climbing wall, which is the tallest hybrid climbing and bouldering wall in Alabama at a student recreation facility at over 43 feet. The project also features an aquatic center, three court gym, a multi-activity court, social lounge space, and an elevated track.

The environmental graphics were heavily influenced by the angular form of the building. The entryway sets the tone and attitude of the space, creating a fun but determined environment. MN wanted JSU to feel like the space was theirs, so the use of their signature phrases and language was imperative. Privacy and swatches of brand color were made for the yoga studios and group fitness classrooms. Custom graphics were digitally printed at stairs and adventure rec center. We created a custom JSU branded basketball court to pull the focus to the court and create a fun setting for those using it.

The Covelli Center, a new arena for wrestling, volleyball, and gymnastics is a state-of-the-art addition to the Ohio State University’s campus. The Moody Nolan Experiential Design Studio was awarded the privilege to curate an experience for both the athletes and coaches, as well as the fans that come to support their team. History and recognition is a big driving force in the design of this space, highlighting accomplishments of OSU athletics and the donors who provided the support necessary to build the arena. We proposed a new way to honor donors, display trophies, and highlight past accomplishments in an integrated recognition wall with room to grow for future wins. A graphic language was taken from The Ohio State University’s logo, drawing lines off the angles of the “block O”.

“Bringing the Outside In”, the theme for the 2017 Columbus Dispatch Home and Garden show, explored ways in which people can blur the boundary between the interior and exterior using natural elements. The exhibit featured rooms that you would typically find in a home exploded into a series of vignettes that each showcased different design trends, products, and techniques that were used to bring natural elements into the home. The exhibit was designed in collaboration with students representing The Ohio State University and Columbus College of Art and Design along with the Mount Vernon Barn Company.

The Don Scott OSU Airport is the fourth-busiest airport in Ohio. This new renovation has been a long time coming, as the airport hasn’t been updated in 50 years. The terminal is named for Austin E. Knowlton, whose Knowlton Foundation donated $10 million to fund half the airport renovation. Renovations included a new terminal with community meeting space and an observation deck, inviting locals to come and check out the new space. Combined with a modern flight terminal, the new facilities integrate education with airport operations, benefiting Ohio State students as well as Columbus-area residents and visitors.

In the atrium is a 1940 Piper Cub aircraft hanging from the ceiling; the plane, once used for pilot training, was donated by retired local pilot and aviation historian Don Peters. In the front of the building there’s a 100 ft long timeline wall, rich with images and stories from pivotal moments in the flight school’s history. The observation deck features informational graphics on the aircrafts that fly in and out of the airport and is open to the public daily.

There are no two words that could go together better than Honda and heritage. Opening its first American auto plant in 1982 in Marysville, OH, Honda has been striving to lead with excellence. With millions of cars having been rolled out of the Marysville Auto Plant alone, the company was now looking for a way to showcase the historic milestones that make Honda the most trusted auto brand in America.

The Moody Nolan Environmental Design Studio (MNEDS) was awarded the privilege to design the experience for the Honda Heritage Center. Instead of going for the simple and uninspired “ring of cars in a room”, MNEDS saw an opportunity to lead the viewer on a journey by creating a simple circular maze. Adhering to the signature standards that make up the brand, the team created a way for the viewer to weave their way through the years of Honda, only glimpsing what comes next for the company by choosing to turn the next corner. Curved white walls are accented purposefully with red and softly with gray, showcasing cars, motorcycles, robots, and even an exploded hanging engine. The Honda Heritage Center provides a home for the uniquely inclusive company to celebrate its many years of achievement while leaving room for the many more to come. 

For more information visit: http://www.hondaheritagecenter.com/

The Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) features a world-class manufacturing facility that employs groundbreaking techniques in weld, body construction, body painting, final assembly and quality confirmation to ensure the highest levels of precision and craftsmanship. Honda envisioned that the 200,000 square-foot building would also double as a customer reception center featuring a lobby display welcome area, a 20 person conference room, as well a VIP room for customers to witness their car being built. Once the building was constructed, Honda requested that Moody Nolan create a design for the visitor and lobby areas that was reminiscent of the Honda Heritage Center Moody Nolan had previously designed, but embodied the precision craftsmanship performance Acura brand. Moody Nolan took this opportunity to capitalize on the custom aspects of the NSX and design furniture that showcased the hand crafted components of the NSX. In the main conference room there’s a 16 person conference room table that surrounds an NSX chassis while along the walls there is custom bench seating with integrated tables and power outlets. Along three walls of the space are hand crafted rails that add movement to the space and also display the HART logo. The adjacent VIP room has similarly designed wall rails that display the Acura logo and a Chrome scale NSX model. The custom table in this space displays the NSX engine for customers to view through the glass table top. 

Moody Nolan designed the lobby of the building as a museum that walks viewers through the story behind the design of the NSX. Showcasing a finished NSX and cutaway, once complete the lobby will let viewers see aspects about the car that they wouldn’t normally see with the finished product. Other than giving viewers insight to the design of the NSX the lobby also has a custom designed point of purchase display case that provides customers Acura/NSX products

The Lindsay Family of Lindsay Honda recently embarked on renovating one of Columbus Ohio’s Scarborough Mall off Brice Road into a 15-acre, 150,000-square-foot home for the state’s top Honda dealer, Lindsay Honda. Due to Moody Nolan’s work with Honda on the Honda Heritage Center, the Lindsay family reached out to Moody Nolan to design what some of the features would be in the space to make the dealership family friendly. We set about on a journey with the Lindsay family on what we called "Redesigning the car buying experience."

Moody Nolan creatively designed a series of spaces that could appeal to multiple age groups. The Auto mall design features a Honda timeline museum, a 20-foot video wall, a VIP meeting space, a children’s play area, and a car customization area. Many of the graphics are representational of the Lindsay Family’s commitment to serving the Columbus, Ohio communities while representing the brand message of Honda America.

Moody Nolan was asked to design a brand new Headquarters for Kappa Kappa Gamma, as they had outgrown their previous space. It was to be a six-month build out and design project that would not only serve as an office, but as a training and education facility as well. To KKG, this office was to be their home.

The new headquarters needed to reflect the deep history and heritage of KKG while updating and modernizing the design. The goal was to balance these two contrasting aspects of KKG’s culture. The interior design has traditional elements mixed with contemporary office furniture, with details that speak to KKG throughout the space: white quartz counter tops with deep gray-blue veins, Berber carpeting with subtle lines of muted blue and teal, navy leather cushions with patterned throw pillows, fleur-de-lis wallpaper, and midnight blue accent walls.

The identity of the space was extremely important – we wanted people to know it was Kappa Kappa Gamma the minute they stepped off the elevator. Recessed wall niches preserve and present precious artifacts. In one display, an illuminated composite of the six Founders hangs in an ornate gold frame. In another, the original badge of Founder Anna Willits Pattee, Monmouth, is mounted alongside a replica of the Red Book, a record kept by Delta Chapter, Indiana, detailing Kappa’s early history.

But perhaps the most popular feature is a custom-designed wall of coffee mugs that includes every campus that has ever welcomed a Kappa chapter—171 in total. Visiting members can find their alma mater’s mug and place a note inside, leaving a piece of themselves within Kappa’s walls. Every area in the space has a discovery element to it, keeping the rich history of KKG alive and well.

Moody Nolan’s Experiential Design Studio was tasked with designing the tribute space designated as the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame is an interactive exhibit (technology designed by Momentum) that gives a closer look at agriculture in Ohio. Inductees are displayed on the wall with their name and year of induction, leaving room for future people. Visitors can then search for Hall of Fame inductees over the past century as well as see an interactive timeline of the key milestones of Ohio agriculture. The soffit above the Hall of Fame inductees has a strategically saturated image that is primarily muted allowing the most important elements of the soffit to be most pronounced: the barn and the name of the display. A type version of the logo was chosen so that it was cohesive with the exhibit and will not be dated if the agricultural council changes their logo. The soffit incorporates design elements from their website.

Moody Nolan’s Experiential Design Studio was also brought on to design the conference rooms upstairs, with the theme of Ohio state symbols. Each room was named after one of the symbols and large sepia imagery was used with a pop of color for interest. The card reader is hidden behind the artwork panel so as to keep the face clean and aesthetically pleasing. Each conference room has history of the Ohio state symbol for which it is named.

The Kentucky Children’s Hospital, a branch of the UK healthcare system, has been the primary pediatric care center for children within the central and eastern regions of Kentucky, since its opening in 1997. The hospital’s direct connection to the University of Kentucky creates a unique opportunity to give pediatric patients the championship treatment that UK is known for, both on and off the court. Patients are invited to enjoy hands-on interaction until they believe they’re part of the team. A stretching corridor provides room to drum up patient excitement.

The Celebrity Champions Lobby includes:

• A sports center atmosphere, complete with news anchor set

• Interactive celebrity red carpet photo booth

• Interactive artifact locker room of UK alumni and/or donors

• The Tunnel which mimics the entrance into the UK stadium, showcasing donors

Every year, AAA hosts a travel expo to make booking a vacation a fun and budget-friendly experience. MN was tasked with creating the Explore Store and the Merchandise Market. This included the floor plan, furniture layout, and custom graphic production. The design theme was meant to make people feel like they were on vacation already.

The Merchandise Market was the entryway into and exit out of the expo, so it was important to create a strong, impactful experience for the guests. The Explore store consisted of a few different spaces – kiosk/concierge, waiting, and booking stations along with displays for travel books and brochures. The custom designed graphics were a combination of different travel destinations and tips.

In recent years, the tiny house movement has taken off. More people are deciding to downsize their living quarters and live a minimalistic lifestyle. Most tiny homes are around 400 square feet (the average American home is around 2,600 square feet) and are either on a foundation or have wheels for easy transportation.

For the 2016 Dispatch Home and Garden Show, Moody Nolan in partnership with Mount Vernon Barns, Hamilton Remodeling Group, and Greenscapes, designed two different styles of Tiny Homes. The exhibit highlighted simple, sustainable, affordable living that takes advantage of existing structures that have become obsolete and re-purposing them for a second life. A shipping container and a barn were chosen since the building materials are readily available, reducing waste and recycling materials.

Heartland Bank has its roots in the Ohio farming community. While the bank has grown a great deal since its origin in 1988, Heartland is proud of where it’s come from. This rich history was taken into account when designing the new Headquarters in Whitehall, OH. Service, growth, and community are at the core of Heartland’s mission, and Moody Nolan put these at the core of the design. From the reclaimed wood burned walls and plow display to the employee and client spotlight features, there is a sense of community and thoughtfulness in the space.

The building features a modern, contemporary design with rustic tones that creates a welcoming and inspiring environment for staff, clients and partners of Heartland Bank.  The open floor plan and high ceilings allow abundant natural light in both work and common areas. The new headquarters has multiple amenities including a branch office and training facility, fitness center, multiple collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art technology, ideation center, direct access to walking trails in the park and a patio area for outdoor meetings and events.

By building a new corporate headquarters in Columbus, NiSource was pursuing two interrelated goals. On the one hand they were seeking to consolidate their operations in a new, state-of-the-art flagship facility while at the same time they recognized in this new facility the unique opportunity to define and communicate a wholly new corporate identity. A complete interior graphics and signage program was undertaken in conjunction with the overall architectural/design work. Taken holistically, the graphics program communicates the key tenets of the Nisource brand ethos and identity. At a more local level the graphics provide diversity, visual interest and wayfinding keys expressed through form and color.

The visual language is based on the form of the hexagon – a nod to the hydrocarbon bonds that underpin the corporation’s energy production. The basic form was then somewhat dematerialized into component triangles to reference movement and thus acknowledge the distribution components of the corporation. A photographic montage was then combined with the geometric framework to define key points in the NiSource mission: “customers we serve, communities we strengthen, environments we protect, our ongoing commitment to safety.”

It should be noted that the implementation of this branding/graphics program was completely integrated with the overall design of the facility. Visual accents were located for optimal effect both spatially and functionally. Threads of brand color were carried through the built elements and the furniture. Lighting, transparency, layering were all used to add nuance to the effect and allow for an added depth of communicated meaning. The result is a “total design” conception that organizes the spaces, provides an abundance of visual interest and goes a long way toward defining an entirely new corporate identity.

The Home and Garden Show is a biannual tradition in Columbus. The Spring 2015 theme “Cabin Fever” grew out of the record-breaking winters that had recently blasted Ohio. With frigid temperatures and record snowfalls, many families were forced to remain indoors and were feeling the effects. The 3,500 square foot exhibit allowed visitors to get out and experience a bit of “cabin envy” while exploring a surprisingly contemporary cabin surrounded by expertly crafted gardens.

The Luxe Cabin Retreat represented an exercise in “Total Design” – a concept where each and every aspect of the entire exhibit experience would be woven together by one unifying design concept. Moody Nolan and partners conceived a multifaceted exhibit consisting of:

Architecture – A 21st century reimagining of the traditional frontier cabin crafted using reclaimed barn lumber and traditional craftsman joinery.

Interior – An exploration of the traditions of the domestic interior, ranging from the comforts of a kitchen highlighted by custom cabinetry to the notion of hearth as the living heart of a home expressed through a living room warmed with the glow of fire and stone.

Furniture – Provided a further examination of the role of the allied arts – Furniture and Accessories in supporting the notion of Hearth & Home.

Landscape Design – Developed in collaboration with local landscape architects a blend of pathways, greenery, outdoor patio space, and a garden pond provide a unified setting that extends the concept of “Home” to its place in the natural world.

Graphic Design –Promotional materials were developed for the Home & Garden Show and were tied, thematically back to the home/hearth theme embodied in the Cabin Fever exhibit.

KIPP the Knowledge is Power Program is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory charter schools dedicated to preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. KIPP: Columbus is a significant and rapidly expanding piece of that network, first established in 2008

Nestled among the rolling wooded hills of a former suburban golf course, KIPP:  Columbus Middle School marks the first piece in what will become a spectacular K-12 educational campus. Opening its doors in fall of 2014, this innovative new facility was designed to inspire students “To and Through College.”  Thematically the exterior expression and the interior environment are unified through the use of a Central-Ohio, “white barn” rural vernacular style. The concept being that the aesthetic reinforces the peace and tranquility of the rural setting and provides a nurturing educational environment for a population of at-risk students.

The overall interior environment and graphic accents were conceived to enliven the sequence of spaces and to lead students and educators through the facility in an impactful way. Drawing on the compelling natural setting of the campus, a naming system was developed for the quadrants, using indigenous tree species as a wayfinding tool. Each building zone was assigned a name and a color. Giant tree silhouettes were hand painted onto color-coded accent walls, identifying each zone while also reinforcing the connection between the interior and exterior environments. A custom signage system with a somewhat vintage motif was integrated with the bold accent colors to act as visual cues and further support the way finding scheme. Large scale motivational words paired with small scale quotes were placed strategically throughout the facility as a means of supporting and communicating the underlying KIPP vision. Here again, colors were tied back to the overall color scheme to further reinforce location and wayfinding.

Throughout this truly exceptional facility the quality of the interior detailing and the coherence of the graphic accents combine to articulate and modulate the experience – reinforcing the overall sense of pastoral seclusion and fostering a unique learning environment that will most certainly benefit all who attend.KIPP

Moody Nolan designed two new corporate buildings for AEP Transmission in New Albany, OH. These two buildings are linked together and were designed with together in mind.

The Experiential Design Studio did the branding for both spaces, making sure that they spoke to each other but were distinctly different. Imagery of the innovative transmission lines are used throughout the levels, and the second building has a grand feature wall in the atrium that spans multiple floors.

Wellness has become one of this company’s many new focuses. This project is a renovation of their existing fitness center. Changing the name to “Wellness Center” and providing resources for employees to have access to activities, health check ins, food options, and other opportunities allows for a new attitude towards maintaining an overall balanced and healthy lifestyle that can continue outside the work place as well.

Moody Nolan Experiential Design was tasked with creating an energetic and positive experience for their employees. The color palette was aligned with the interior finishes and the graphics were custom made for the space, including a bike trail map wall printed on silver flash wall covering.

Located on the third-floor of the Kent State University Library, the 3,000 sq. ft. Dean’s Suite for the College of Communication and Information (CCI) was renovated in what were three university classrooms. The Suite houses the Dean and administrative staff in closed offices along with open systems workstations for general staff positions. Included in the new suite are both conference style and lounge style huddle rooms. Offices and huddle rooms have fully glazed entrance walls to allow natural light to penetrate deeper into the centralized open workstation and collaborative environment. Understated neutral finishes throughout allows the custom branded graphics and displays to bring the energy into the environment. Expanding upon the existing Kent State University brand guidelines, the reception wall becomes a timeless “K” with subtle graphic accents.

Moody Nolan designed the new downtown, flagship branch for the Greater YMCA of Cleveland. The presence of the Y as a wellness amenity was an important piece of the puzzle to bring a more mixed-use, live-work-play feel to the downtown neighborhood. The form and articulations of the YMCA logo influenced the interior architecture, environmental graphic design, and signage in the space. Everything from the fragmented reception space to the branded wall coverings to the room signage was strategically shaped for a cohesive branded environment.

YMCA standards were continued in all graphic elements to match brand standards. The environmental graphic design of the space was a combination of YMCA standards and custom designs.

Central State University wanted a new hub for their campus located in Wilberforce, OH just outside of Dayton. The 90,000 sq. ft. building has a bookstore, convenience store, food services, social and quiet lounges, meeting spaces, entertainment spaces, student club and organizations spaces, a president’s dining suite, administrative & student services offices and a ballroom for large social events.

It was very important to CSU to make sure the building was LEED certified, and because of that MN created a display that highlights that accomplishment. Custom graphics emphasize the energy of their student life and athletics to inspire current and prospective students.

Operating in the northern region of Ohio, the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, or RTA as known by locals, has been servicing millions of riders since its beginning in 1972. In seeking to begin reducing the city’s environmental impact, the initiative was paired with the Transit Waiting Environment Program aimed at improving rider comfort.

The Moody Nolan Environmental Design Studio (MNEDS) found a way to assist with the city’s transit desire, by redesigning the standard bus shelter. The structure would now be run by a solar power panel to operate the changing exterior lighting, along with interior motion sensor lighting. By building the structure to be aesthetically pleasing and comfortable with larger individual seating, the RTA is able to remain on track with its desire to, “Provide safe, reliable, clean and courteous public transportation (riderta.com).”

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium located in the greater Columbus area has been serving as a wildlife conservation and family destination since the year 1927, yet much has changed since the zoo’s opening. With record breaking attendance of 2.47 million in the year 2014 (The Columbus Dispatch), the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was now in need of an exciting new way to welcome the millions of feet excited to see the paws, claws, fins, and wings that call the zoo home.

In partnership with Innocom Corp., a signage and wayfinding company, the Moody Nolan Environmental Design Studio (MNEDS) began creating signage to invite visitors into the unique world hidden right within the bustle of the city. From the large entryway signage with a swinging silhouette of a monkey, to the giant steaming coffee cup highlighting food and drink, the Columbus Zoo continues to be a top destination for those visiting the city of Columbus.

In summer of 2015 Columbia Pipeline Group (CPG) was officially spun-off from its parent group NiSource opening its new corporate support office in New Albany, Ohio. With a series of new initiatives and significant growth, CPG was seeking its own identity – one that acknowledged its roots in the NiSource family yet also spoke to both its own history and distinct future. As the name suggests CPG is a pipeline company. It owns and operates about 15,000 miles of natural gas pipelines across the United States. That said; the Group remains committed to its three most valuable assets: its customers, its employees and its shareholders. This commitment is now represented in the three stars that make up the new corporate logo.

The basic visual language represents a continuation of the themes established for the NiSource Corporate Headquarters:  the hexagon dematerialized into component triangles. To establish a separate identity, an abstract pipeline motif was added. As this motif is woven along the primary circulation paths, it provides a series of visual cues and sequences the spaces while at the same time paying homage to the actual distribution network that form the basis of the company. The focus here is on the presentation of a new brand image and corporate identity. One feature element uses pipeline components as a framework to display the evolution of the CPG brand. Another feature wall describes the nature and extent of the pipeline network. Throughout the facility, the themed motifs work to unify and organize the spaces while affirming the corporate culture embodied in the three stars of the new logo.

The Ruhl Center is the heart of student activities and athletic events on campus. Moody Nolan was selected to design the renovation and addition to the Ruhl student center at Penn State York. The project involves demolishing a two-story portion of original Ruhl Student Center for the addition of a Fitness center new locker room, kinesiology classroom, and Multi- Activity Court with a half-court basketball court, full volleyball court and 3 badminton courts.

Environmental graphics and branding illustrate the sense of pride, history and diversity on campus. PSY’s strength is its diversity and inclusion. The university brings together people with different backgrounds and beliefs and celebrates their differences. They are a diverse whole made up of unique parts. This idea is built upon that collective spirit with smaller components coming together to create a greater whole.

Here at Moody•Nolan, “Responsive Architecture” is understood as far more than a branding catch-phrase. It represents the embodiment of the spirit and character that guides all of our labors – an attempt to put into words the special bond we feel with each and every one of our clients. We truly respect our clients.  We see them as partners in the design process.  And we listen to them.  It is this exceptional ability to listen to our clients that allows us to fulfill our primary role as designer, to help our clients dream.  We use every means at our disposal to help our client understand and visualize their dreams and aspirations, and then bring our unparalleled technical expertise to bear on the task of translating those dreams into a built reality. 

Recently, the tables were turned somewhat. As the first step in re-branding the firm and unifying appearance of the various satellite offices, Moody Nolan-Columbus became its own client. Working collaboratively with the Design and interiors studios The Moody Nolan Environmental Design Studio (MNEDS) developed a significant renovation program for the home office – one that would set the standard of design to be match (eventually) in all of the regional branches. Central to this upgrade was a modernization of the basic color pallet. White became the dominant color with accents of  gray, red, and a vibrant apple green that allowed the natural light of the office to play a key role in the overall experience.

Visitors stepping off of the elevators are greeted by a gray wall graphic that eventually reveals itself to be an abstracted map of the city with dimensional representations of the buildings where Moody Nolan has completed work. The feature wall behind the understated reception desk is dominated by the corporate logo rendered in back-lit inset letters, their warm glow suggesting a bright outlook. Raised copy and vinyl applied text, mix intermittently throughout the office providing points of thought, inspiration, and clarity about the corporate philosophy and what the Moody Nolan brand really stands for.