Fayetteville, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/04/2012 -- SfL+a Architects (http://www.sfla.biz) has announced that Shawn L. Nix has joined the firm as project manager. In this position, Nix will oversee the design, management and coordination of multiple complex projects, including construction documents and detailing, as well as assist in establishing the company’s Revit standards and details for modeling design.

A native of Salem, Ore., Nix received his Bachelor of Arts in architecture from the University of Oregon in Eugene. His professional career includes 12 years in architectural design and seven years of art and architecture studies in college. Prior to joining SfL+a Architects, Nix served as an architectural professional in Valdosta, Ga. and Atlanta, managing projects in the retail, medical, educational, industrial and municipal fields. Notable projects have included the F. Wayne Hill Water Resources Center in Gwinnett County, the Chattahoochee Bank main office and the Gwinnett County Environmental Learning and Heritage Center Discovery Playground. Nix currently resides in Fayetteville with his wife, Lori, and son, Andy.

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“SfL+a Architects is pleased to add Shawn to our team,” said Robbie Ferris, president and CEO of the firm. “He truly loves architecture as shown by his accomplishments in the industry, and we look forward to his contributions to our Fayetteville office.”

About SfL+a Architects
SfL+a Architects is a firm designed to provide state-of-the-art architectural solutions to educational institutions. Founded in 1982, the company has emerged as one of the most highly regarded architectural firms in the Southeast, offering expert services in architectural planning, design, construction, land planning and interior design. The firm has offices located in Raleigh, Fayetteville and Charlotte, N.C. The sister company of SfL+a Architects is Firstfloor K-12 Solutions, LLC, a North Carolina development company pioneering public-private partnerships to develop educational facilities. The company is comprised of talented professionals, each possessing 15-20 years of experience in banking, finance, construction and property management. For more information, visit http://www.sfla.biz.

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