Nelson Architects

Nelson Architects Full-service firm offering innovative solutions and well-planned designs for private and public sector clients across the West. NelsonArchitects.com

We're experts in the healthcare, commercial, and education industries with experience in many others. Nelson Architects is licensed to work
in Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. For more than 10 years, Nelson Architects has delivered innovative and well-planned designs for private and public sector clients within the local region and across the west. You can see our fingerprint on many of Montana’s historical, commercial, and civic landmarks. The principals, Dale Nelson and Ryan Smith, combined, have more than 37 years of design and project management experience. At Nelson Architects, our definition of architecture embraces planning, programming, design and construction management as being intimately intertwined in producing our work. We approach design as a process that combines collaboration, problem-solving, research and innovation. Our professional and highly skilled team enables us to operate in a holistic and multidisciplinary manner – architecture, engineering, interior design, master planning, and construction management. Our inspiration and drive comes from our core values. We value satisfied and repeat clients. We consistently provide innovative ideas that solve problems and exceed our client’s expectations. We value client-centered design. We listen to our clients and work with them on strategic planning and master planning to maximize their time and financial investment. We value open communication. We are highly collaborative and focus on integrated project delivery to harness the talents and insights of all team members – owner, designer, and contractors. The result is a streamlined process that saves time, money, and ensures a high quality project. We are proud of our extensive repeat client history and believe that client relationships are at the core of our success. We look forward to listening to your ideas and challenges while working with you to create great designs and long-term solutions. Licensed in: Montana, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

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It's been a while since we've done a friendly face Friday! We would like to introduce to you Ryan O'Connell. Ryan joined...
05/15/2026

It's been a while since we've done a friendly face Friday! We would like to introduce to you Ryan O'Connell. Ryan joined the Nelson family in February, bringing a passion for thoughtful design and hands-on project experience. Born in Billings and raised in Great Falls, Ryan graduated from C.M. Russell High School before earning his undergraduate degree from Montana State University and later he worked towards his Master of Architecture from Clemson University.
While at Clemson, Ryan worked as a Graduate Assistant in the Design-Build Studio, helping develop small-scale pavilion projects in partnership with the City of Charleston Parks Department. His interest in architecture grew from being surrounded by family in the AEC industry, combined with a natural curiosity and passion for problem-solving. He especially enjoys the iterative design process and hand sketching.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys skiing, golfing, fly fishing, and spending time outdoors. He is currently studying for the ARE exams as he works toward licensure as an architect.

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621 2nd Avenue N
Great Falls, MT
59401

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm

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+14067273286

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