Novus Architects, Inc.

Novus welcomes Ashley Welchman to our Charlotte office! Ashley grew up in New York but moved to North Carolina during high school. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte where she found a passion for design-build, construction detailing, and community involvement through design. With over eight years of experience in healthcare design, Ashley has joined the healthcare studio at Novus and is excited to jump in as a newly licensed Architect. Some of her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, camping, and gardening or just being outside with her husband Dylan and their two dogs, Piper and Abileen. #alwaysnew

Welcome Aaron Green to our Asheville office! Aaron earned his Masters of Architecture from Clemson University with a Graduate certificate in CommunityBUILD, a program designed for architects with a passion for community-centric design and sustainability. His dedication to fostering community engagement through the built environment led him to work in affordable housing development as well as high-end residential spaces in the Charleston area. Aaron is a licensed Architect in North Carolina and also a WELL Accredited Professional. #alwaysnew #newhire

What better way to tee off Spring than a trip to one of golf’s most prestigious events? Last week, our Healthcare Studio Principal Ashley McCormick attended the 2024 Masters at Augusta National. She accompanied our friends Rob Still and Megan Smith of CRANSTON and Phillip Marino of Frampton Construction. Four days of thrilling play wrapped up on Sunday evening when the prestigious green jacket was awarded to Scottie Scheffler. Thank you to Cranston Engineering for hosting such an incredible week of golf! #alwaysnew #Masters2024

A lifelong passion for architecture has led Matt to join our firm as Principal and Office Leader of our brand-new Rocky Mount, NC location. His vast experience is preceded by early exposure to his parents’ careers in art and engineering, and a love of creating structures with Erector sets, Legos, and other building materials. After studying architecture at NC State University, Matt continued his education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where he earned his master’s degree. He joins Novus with a passion to foster the vision of our clients and to discover more ways to shape the everyday lives of the Rocky Mount community through the built environment. When he is not in the office, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids, especially outdoors on camping and hiking trips. Welcome to Team Novus! #alwaysnew #rockymount

Our hallmark is adaptability, and we take pride in establishing a thriving presence wherever our clients need us. We’ve already been working to bring Eastern North Carolina our innovative, “always new” approach to design, and that’s why we are laying down roots in Rocky Mount with a new office location. We look forward to continuing to build lasting relationships and making meaningful contributions to the built environment within Rocky Mount and beyond. #alwaysnew #rockymount

Novus is having a fantastic time today at Clemson University speaking with students and faculty at the career fair! It’s always a joy to interact with up-and-coming young professionals. #gotigers #alwaysnew

We are thrilled to welcome Cecilia Lobato to our Springline team in the USVI! Cecilia is originally from Argentina, and is now living in the British Virgin Islands with her husband and daughter. She graduated from the School of Architecture, Design and Urban Planning of Buenos Aires, Argentina and is currently pursuing a master's degree on Building Information Modeling. She is inspired by the architectural work of Mies van der Rohe, Clorindo Testa, Glenn Murcut and Frank Lloyd Wright. She was drawn to architecture because of it’s opportunity to create and transform, to have the chance to turn her creative ideas into something tangible, making unique spaces and offering solutions to the community. Fun fact about Cecilia is she loves Mate, the national drink of Argentina and a symbol of hospitality and companionship, representing the welcoming spirit of the Argentine people. It is a caffeine-rich drink made from chopped and dried yerba maté, prepared in a gourd and drunk through a silver straw. She travels with it everywhere and it’s her favorite beverage while working. Welcome to the team, Cecilia! #alwaysnew #usvi

Please join us in welcoming Harrison Knight to our Charleston office at Novus! Harrison is new to Charleston, originally from Connecticut. He studied Architecture and Art & Architectural History at Roger Williams University in Rhode Island, and spent two years in Rhode Island specializing in residential design and historic preservation. Creativity and building have always carried his interest, and drafting classes in high school ultimately inspired him to become an architect. Welcome to the team, Harrison! #alwaysnew

Novus entered the new year on a high note by announcing staff promotions, a reflection of our commitment to foster professional growth within our team. Please congratulate the following members of Team Novus, and join us in celebrating their well-deserved advancement! #promotions #alwaysnew

Since it’s National Eye Care Month, here's your reminder that eye health should not be overlooked (pun intended)! Novus recently completed a renovation for Retina Consultants of Charleston, South Carolina's premier eye care specialists. This 5,720 square foot space is located in a building previously designed by our team, and offers advanced care for retinal, macular, and vitreous diseases, including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. #alwaysnew #visionhealth