Nicole McGlinn-Morrison AIA LEED AP BD+C

Director

Nicole is a project manager whose strength lies in coordinating architectural teams, external consultants, and contractors to balance client visions and designer ambitions with constructability, budget, and schedule requirements. She has honed her expertise in the execution of large-scale, full-service, high-rise projects and played a role in shaping the New York City skyline.

Behind The Design: The Making of 520 Fifth Avenue

Nicole McGlinn walks the nearly complete floors of 520 Fifth Avenue, tracing the design from a compressed 18-foot-wide base to a solarium 900 feet above the street.

Large-Scale Projects

When making decisions for large-scale projects, Nicole believes that every detail counts. She fosters close internal communication within her teams, especially to help younger members understand how smaller pieces contribute to the project as a whole. At One Vanderbilt, Nicole’s leadership enabled KPF to create a new landmark on Manhattan’s skyline with cutting-edge office space and accessible pathways to one of the city’s largest transportation hubs while meeting a fast-tracked schedule that delivered the project ahead of schedule and under budget.

One Vanderbilt

New York, NY, U.S.A.

570 Fifth Avenue

New York, NY, U.S.A.

Sustainable Mixed Use

Nicole’s interests lie in sustainable strategies, adaptive reuse, and urban revitalization. When leading projects within pre-existing robust city blocks, Nicole is conscious of how the schemes impact the fabric of the city. One such project, 520 Fifth Avenue, is a mixed-use project situated at the intersection of commerce and culture. Its offices, high-end residential suites, and robust retail spaces are designed and executed to maximize sustainability, health, wellness, and connectivity.