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 Are Sincere
We Are Innovative
We Are Collaborative
We Are Smart
Meet Our Team
Get to know the experts behind our success.

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.

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.

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.

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’.

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.














