PHX Architecture announced Wednesday it hired Michael Nielson as a senior project architect and Gina Mathey as an associate architect.
Nielson brings nearly 25 years of experience in a variety of project types including upscale golf and resort projects, custom residential, educational facilities and religious architecture. A native of Northern California, he received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and holds licenses to practice architecture in California and Arizona. Post-graduate studies include courses in golf course design, golf clubhouse design, and golf/residential site planning at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design. He is also a LEED-Accredited Professional.
Nielson first came to Arizona 16 years ago to follow his passion for golf clubhouse design and an appreciation for contemporary desert architecture. In that time, he’s played a major role in the design of a number of acclaimed golf projects, including the Silverleaf Clubhouse, The Crosby at Rancho Santa Fe (California), The Villas at Seven Canyons, Rio Verde Country Club, DC Ranch and Quintero.
In recent years, Nielson has also developed considerable expertise in Charter Schools, designing more than a dozen new schools across the State, including the recently-completed Villa Montessori School in Central Phoenix. Whatever the building type or design style, Nielson brings an open mind and heartfelt enthusiasm to each new project. His collaborative style, technical expertise, and confident professionalism make him an effective leader for both Commercial and Residential projects, especially those with unique challenges.
Mathey is a licensed architect in Mexico. She was born and raised in Mexico City, where she received her Bachelor’s in Architecture from Universidad Iberoamericana..
Gina has more than 12 years of experience in a range of building typologies which include residential, retail, student housing, higher education, medical clinics, religious and military, Navy & Marine facilities.
Gina is an International Associate Member of the American Institute of Architects.