Prescott Nichols, AIA
Project Architect & BIM Manager
Prescott provides his clients with design solutions that address their needs, promoting a fully realized 3D modeling approach to design development. Using Building Information Modelling (BIM) in this way allows the project team to create a beautiful building whose design is fully integrated with its construction documentation. Prescott has achieved a reputation for projects that are built well, built on time, and completed within budget. Practicing architecture for more than 24 years, Prescott has extensive experience collaborating with myriad organizations and has designed a wide range of projects, including public safety facilities, fire stations, transit centers, high-end homes, senior apartments, and university classrooms. Prescott served as project architect for the recently completed LEED Platinum Dublin Police & Fire Public Safety Complex – recipient of the national American Public Works Association’s 2021 Project of the Year.
Candace Harrison, AIA
Project Architect
Candace graduated from California State University, San Luis Obispo, with a bachelor's degree in architecture. With more than 26 years of experience in the field, she is a licensed architect who has undertaken diverse projects such as schools, Sikh temples, animal shelters, and public safety facilities. Beyond her proficiency and passion for design, Candace possesses deep expertise in overseeing projects from start to finish, including the technical aspects. Her ultimate goal is to craft environments that foster inspiration, innovation, and leave a positive impact on both individuals and the surrounding ecosystem.
Victoria Perez Herrera
Project Designer
Victoria obtained a bachelor’s degree in architecture and urban Planning from the University of La Plata in Argentina. She dedicated three years to working on various public and private projects in her home country. In 2017, seeking fresh opportunities for growth and learning as an architect, she made the bold decision to relocate to the United States. Victoria's areas of expertise and fascination lie in sustainability, ecology, and emerging technologies. She is particularly driven by the desire to create architectural designs that emanate a sense of warmth and harmony. Victoria passionately merges her love for both art and architecture, aiming to harmoniously unite the two disciplines into a cohesive whole.
Apeksha Patel
Project Designer & Marketing Lead
Apeksha holds a Master's degree in Sustainable Design and business administration, complemented by an undergraduate degree in Architecture. As a registered architect in India, she moved to the US to further her knowledge in Sustainable Design and Business. Apeksha's expertise ranges from housing to commercial buildings, and she assists Indigo with marketing pursuits and technical knowledge. She is deeply passionate about living a sustainable lifestyle and designing energy-efficient buildings, aligning her personal values with her professional aspirations.
Nate Hulse
Project Designer
Nate joined Indigo's design team in 2021. Nate's previous design experience includes single-family residential, multi-family residential, athletic facilities, and higher-education projects in Kansas, North Carolina, and South Carolina. With a degree emphasis on design-build projects, Nate designed and built the LEED Platinum Certified 722 Ash Street House as a member of the University of Kansas' Studio 804. With this background, he brings a technical mentality towards the constructability of his designs. Nate is a firm believer that everyone should have access to thoughtful and inclusive design. He received a Master of Architecture from the University of Kansas in 2020.
Yuga Chaudhari
Project Designer
With a background in Architecture and Masters in Sustainable Design program from Philadelphia University, Yuga has learned to be a designer by Exploring, Analyzing, Synthesizing through sustainable lens in the broadest sense. She has more than 6 years of experience in Single Family Homes, Townhomes, and Multifamily. She is curious about how buildings, environment and technology seem independent but are co-dependent on each other. Their co-existence defines the fundamentals of the integrated design process, an underlying attribute of sustainable design. Moving from different country and cities has challenged Yuga and kept her on toes to immerse herself in the new culture and be open to the new experience. Yuga’s interest in traveling, reading, craft and photography has always been an inspiration for her.
Sayako Dairiki
Artist
Sayako is a native of Japan and her work focuses on the imagery and life of the subconscious mind. She has completed numerous public art projects in conjunction with Indigo, including mosaics murals and sculptures. Sayako also collaborates with Indigo on providing color schemes for projects. View Sayako’s website >
Arlo Playle
IT Manager
Arlo has been Indigo’s IT Manager since 1999. He custom-builds the firm’s computers and offers networking and software support. Having 15 years of experience in graphic design, he also assists with marketing. Extensive knowledge of various construction methods allowed him the opportunity to help with the renovation of the firm’s office.
Jimmy
Herder
Jimmy is a good natured and athletic Queensland Heeler. He joined the Indigo team in 2013. His strengths are herding, cuddling, and making us laugh.
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