Re:Form Tennessee
In this new season of Re:Form TN, we are exploring how architects can be more resilient, through the lens of both emerging professionals and seasoned architects. It is going to be a wonderful journey, considering the past to understand our history, while looking to the future to support the next generation. This season, we're delving into the AIA’s Guides for Equitable Practice, covering a range of topics crucial to our profession. From dissecting Workplace Culture to the importance of Mentorship, we are looking forward to shared experiences, practical advice, and hopes for the future.
Re:Form Tennessee
Ep 005: Business Continuity and adapting to a changing city, Nick Dryden
On this episode of Re:Form Tennessee, we’re talking with Nick Dryden, founding principal at Dryden Architecture and Design. Nick is a third-generation architect in Tennessee and a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Architecture.
After graduating from UTK - with honors - Nick started his career in Nashville to carry forward his family’s tradition of passionate design. Since establishing Dryden Architecture and Design in 2001, Nick has garnered many accolades for his work. You can find his award-winning work featured in Architectural Record, Metropolis, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.
Currently, Dryden is focused on a diversity of project types including corporate offices, adaptive reuse, residential, commercial, neighborhood master planning, and mixed-use development in Nashville and throughout the Southeast. We talked with Nick about running a business through COVID, the changing fabric of Nashville, and why we all need to watch Ted Lasso. Let’s get started!