Holliday Architects
Art not only inspires, it can be a savior for anyone going through tough times. For Scott Nehring, art by way of architecture was his saving grace growing up.
"I was a very troubled kid out of school and found direction in architecture," Scott said. "I realized I could be creative and put my talents to work for me."
After spending a good amount of his career without freedom of expression, he began working for Jim Holliday of Holliday Architects, a full service firm specializing in custom home builds, renovations, and additions.
"Jim has really given me the opportunity to be myself and do what I love," Scott said. "I love being able to listen to people who come to me for a home with their hopes and dreams of what it could be. There is no greater satisfaction than when someone sees the design or when the house is done and they say'you captured everything I wanted."
Today, Scott is a partner, principal, senior project manager and designer at Holliday Architects. He brings 30 years of experience in single-family and multi-family residential design, mixed-use developments, and site design to clients ready to build their dream homes in Brigantine. Since he and his wife now live on the island full time, he also brings that firsthand experience to his clients.
"I am not the traditional architect. When people get to know me, it doesn't feel like a business interaction. It feels more personal," said Scott.
His relationships with builders, clients, and the community of Brigantine made his full-time move from Medford to Brigantine a no-brainer. Previously, he was a second home owner on the island.
"I wanted to be here all of the time," Scott said. "There is so much opportunity and I look forward to a long future here."
Transparency and honesty throughout the process are key from the proposal until the completion of the job, according to Scott. He takes the same approach with his clients whether the project is a renovation, addition, or a new custom home. Each client has his cell number - the team at Holliday Architects strives on being available and responsive to client's needs - after all, for most, this is the biggest project of their lives.
Scott visits all the homes being built at different stages and sometimes, even on a whim. He wants clients to feel confident, knowing they have someone on their side and that their home is being built to the Holliday standard.
"The design of a home is not a monument to myself, it needs to be What people want, with suggestions on how to make it better," said Scott. "The small renovations to the large custom homes are the same to me, it's personal and you have to put as much thought into each."
Holliday Architects
3212 Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard, Brigantine, NJ
609-953-5373
Fax: 609-953-5737