Nelsen Architects Launches Nomad Hospitality Interiors
The new Scottsdale-based studio focuses on luxury and lifestyle hospitality interior design, led by Heather Chilton-Gantt.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Hotels
Nelsen Architects has launched Nomad Hospitality Interiors, an independent interior design studio for luxury and lifestyle hospitality. The studio is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, and is currently accepting clients.
Why it matters
The launch gives Nelsen a dedicated interiors practice after nearly fifteen years without one, following the closure of Monogram Hospitality Interiors at BBGM. It also extends the firm's expanding luxury hospitality architectural portfolio.
The studio's stated capacity is anchored by Nelsen Architects' more than 85 professionals and more than 35 years in operation. The announcement does not disclose the studio's staffing count or project pipeline.
The players
Nelsen Architects
Nelsen Architects is a multidisciplinary architecture firm formerly known as Nelsen Partners, with offices in Scottsdale and Austin.
Heather Chilton-Gantt
Heather Chilton-Gantt is an interior designer who has spent more than 20 years in hospitality design and now leads Nomad Hospitality Interiors.
The details
Nomad Hospitality Interiors was established as an independent studio by Nelsen Architects, drawing on a team the firm had long worked with. Nomad will shape and execute the design vision for the 157 guestrooms, public areas, and food and beverage offerings at La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, working alongside the new owners.
Timeline
Heather Chilton-Gantt began her career at Nelsen Architects more than 20 years ago.
Nelsen Architects had not operated a dedicated interiors practice for nearly fifteen years before the launch.
Nomad Hospitality Interiors launch was announced on November 5, 2026.
Market Landscape
The launch follows the closure of Monogram Hospitality Interiors at BBGM, which left a gap among luxury hospitality design studios. Nelsen is positioning Nomad to capture clients seeking dedicated interiors expertise alongside architecture for resort and lifestyle properties.
Travelers booking stays at La Posada de Santa Fe may see the property's design evolve as Nomad's renovation proceeds across its 157 guestrooms and public areas. Clients seeking hospitality interior design in the Scottsdale area can now engage Nomad directly.
The takeaway
Studios that pair architecture with dedicated interiors expertise can offer resort owners a more unified design process from concept through execution. Nelsen's move shows how established firms are rebuilding in-house design capacity to serve the luxury hospitality market.
Further reading
Explore more about Scottsdale hotels and the luxury resort scene shaping the city's hospitality design.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Morningstar.
