NICHOLE ALBRIGHT
ID8 Architecture
SAY IT LOUD - SOUTH DAKOTA Exhibitor
South Dakota Based Designer
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I find my professional inspiration in the allure of novel challenges. The thrill of unraveling fresh problems invigorates my creative spirit. Witnessing clients evolve and flourish as they journey alongside the design process fuels my passion.
NICHOLE ALBRIGHT
Bio:
I'm Nichole Albright, a dedicated Design Assistant at ID8 Architecture. Currently pursuing studies in interior design and entrepreneurship at SDSU, my passion lies in creating spaces that forge meaningful connections with the user groups. With a keen eye for detail and a creative spirit, I strive to bring innovative and user-centric design solutions to life. My journey in design is fueled by a desire to harmonize aesthetics and functionality, enriching lives through thoughtfully crafted spaces.
How did you first learn about architecture and when did you decide that built environment profession was an area of interest for you?
Interior design allows me to weave creativity into functionality. Crafting spaces that resonate with people's emotions and needs fuels my passion. Design enables me to sculpt a world where beauty and purpose coexist harmoniously.
What do you do?
My role as a design assistant, I contribute to translating visions into tangible designs. I assist in conceptualizing, sketching, and refining spaces that embody user-centric connections.
What excites you in the work you do?
Interior design excites me as it's a canvas for storytelling and emotion. Infusing spaces with personality, function, and style brings joy. The power to transform environments, evoke feelings, and improve lives is a constant, exhilarating journey.
Who or what inspires you professionally?
I find my professional inspiration in the allure of novel challenges. The thrill of unraveling fresh problems invigorates my creative spirit. Witnessing clients evolve and flourish as they journey alongside the design process fuels my passion.
What is your proudest professional accomplishment or achievement?
Balancing academic growth with professional beginnings showcased my resilience and determination.
Featured Project Name:
Brookings Armory & Hotel Indigo
Featured Project Location:
Brookings, SD
Featured Project Completion Date:
Fall 2025
Role in Featured Project:
Design Assistant - Interiors
Featured Project Description:
The Armory Hotel, where history meets modern elegance. Housed within a meticulously restored Armory building, it boasts a captivating 400-person ballroom/event space. Indulge in the ambiance of a speakeasy-inspired restaurant. Adjacent, a new 4-story hotel beckons with 75 rooms adorned in carefully curated finishes, celebrating Brookings, SD's historic essence. Uniting past and present, The Armory is a testament to architectural splendor and cultural preservation.
