• Nick Dickinson Jr.

    The line between function and aesthetics is blurred and hard to see. That’s for the best. - Nick Dickinson, II


Dickinson Architects
Our Projects
Down by the River

Down by the River

What’s great about this building isn’t necessarily the hotel but the conference center. A building that feels contemporary and open while remaining traditionally Southern, the design judiciously uses windows and light to form a spatial relationship that addresses both the building and the Riverwalk. The result is a structure with a lot of interaction and activity both inside and out.

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A Modest Proposal

A Modest Proposal

We knew this building had to feel like a bank, communicating those elements of responsibility and stability customers look for in a financial institution. But because this was a new bank, it couldn't feel lavish. Opulence had to be set aside in favor of clean, classic and bright. We were very focused on scale, making sure it fit within the parameters of the site. We also considered historic context, incorporating a lot of varied decorative cues.

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Corporate Communication

Designed with both the financial services company's long history and fulfilling a specific function in mind, the AG Edwards building uses traditional devices such as columns, a peaked portico and low roofline to convey a sense of strength and history while remaining relatively compact.

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Bon Air Hotel

New Life for a Landmark

The Bon Air Hotel, a seven-story art deco structure recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, has long been an Augusta, Ga. landmark. Converted into 200-plus residential apartments for senior citizens, this project provided a historic renovation of the building exterior in accordance with Georgia’s State Historic Preservation Office and the Housing & Urban Development Program.

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Mullins Crossing

Making a Match

Dickinson Architects provided the shell design for two commercial buildings at a new shopping center in Evans, Georgia. The design required coordination with the overall site design guidelines.

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A Neighborhood's Soul

The Augusta Neighborhood Improvement Corporation Office Building is a three story, multi-tenant building in the heart of Augusta's Laney-Walker business district. This building was designed as a showpiece for the ANIC mission – revitalizing downtown Augusta through residential and commercial improvements.

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In Office

A Plan Comes Together

A master plan is always important, especially on a project like this where there are already structures in place. It’s the most critical aspect of design. It affects everything -- access, aesthetics, flow -- there are just so many moving parts. At Reid, we had to take into account both the immovable objects -- the church sanctuary and a historic home -- as well as the need for vastly expanded facilities. The answer was a balance between building out and up.

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Down by the River

The Gift of Site

This multi-purpose facility was directly inspired by its environment. Perched on a 50 foot cliff, the large structure, built with natural materials, seems to rise from the ground, becoming part of the landscape rather than competing with it. Large windows and a deck take advantage of the commanding views and pay tribute to the original inspiration of tall trees, hanging moss and the sound of the rapids.

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