Nadi Group is a collective of design and research studios specializing in development consulting, architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture. We pair visionary thinking with disciplined execution, tailoring each engagement to our clients’ goals while bringing an integrated perspective across scales - from regional plans to public space, buildings, and objects.

Entrepreneurial by nature, we’re ambitious, adaptive, and proactive — built for the complexity and pace of modern development. Our culture is driven by experimentation and rigor: we test ideas, align stakeholders, and deliver work that is both design-forward and buildable.

Boutique in feel and global in outlook, we practice across North America with studios in Toronto, Detroit, and Winnipeg. Our approach is holistic and systems-based, grounded in human-scale sensitivity and a relentless focus on end-user experience. We believe the built environment should create lasting value for people and planet. Every project is designed to deliver measurable social, economic, and environmental impact — considering not only the immediate brief, but the wider local, regional, and global context to create outcomes that endure.

our core values

We Are Playful

We have team spirit, not design snobbery.

We Are Sincere

We operate with integrity, no matter what.

We Are Innovative

We incorporate BIG, world changing ideas.

We Are Collaborative

We are respectful and inclusive – clients and disciplines.

We Are Smart

We learn, research, and always seek to improve.

Meet Our Team

Get to know the experts behind our success.

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Emeka Nnadi
President | CEO
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Malvin Soh
Principal | Urban Designer
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Jennifer Blankenship
Principal | RLA & Land Planner
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Neil Hulme
Principal | Design Architect
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Don Westphal
Principal | Landscape Architect (Emeritus)
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Uchenna Nnadi
COO & Director | Business Development
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Sarah Adkins
Director | Human Resources (Consultant)
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Lin Li
Finance Manager | Bookkeeper
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Larry Ross
Larry Ross
Senior Development Analyst
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Vinicius Segato
Project Coordinator
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Keke Wani
Executive Assistant to the CEO
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Ben Boswick
Intern | Landscape Architect
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Arooj Aslam
Student Intern
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1969

Donald Westphal establishes a small land planning and landscape architecture firm

Donald begins this firm right out of his Rochester, Michigan home. His passion for manufactured home community design soon became the flagship of his business, providing a level of service rarely seen.

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2010

Emeka Nnadi starts boutique consulting firm "Nadi Design"

Emeka envisioned starting a firm that tackled global environmental issues, countering with smart, scalable, and relevant projects. What began as a sole proprietorship evolved into a collaborative and interdisciplinary team of talented design staff.

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2019

Nadi acquires Donald Westphal

These two firms came together as "Nadi Group" - Donald Westphal seeking the perfect complement to transition his extensive land planning legacy and Emeka seeking a kindred practice that would help extend innovation in master planning, landscape architecture, and urban design.

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2022

Nadi Group promotes new Principals

Nadi Group announces the promotion of two outstanding Senior Associates, Jennifer Blankenship and Malvin Soh, to the position of Principal with the firm. Both individuals have for years exemplified key core values, including Professionalism, Collaboration, and ‘Servant-Leadership’.

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2024

Hulme Architecture Ltd. Joins forces with Nadi Group

This exciting partnership enables us to expand our service offering to include comprehensive architectural services, enhancing our ability to deliver integrated and visionary projects.

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