Curtis J. Moody, FAIA, NOMA, founder of Moody Nolan, passes away at 73
Curtis J. Moody, a trailblazing architect and founder of Moody Nolan, passed away peacefully yesterday, on October 13th, 2024. He was 73. Moody leaves behind a remarkable legacy as the leader of the largest African-American-owned architecture firm in the United States. His contributions to the field of architecture extended far beyond design, serving as a beacon for future generations of Black architects. His firm, Moody Nolan, shared the news in a statement on Facebook, noting that arrangements will be announced later this week. Previously published on Archinect: A Conversation with Curtis Moody, FAIA on What It Means to Help Shape a Future for Black ArchitectsIn a 2020 interview with Archinect, Moody shared insights about his early challenges, career, and vision. Reflecting on his journey, Moody described how his upbringing in a low-income neighborhood near Columbus, Ohio, and exposure to architecture through a family friend inspired him to pursue the profession. Despite facing di...
Curtis J. Moody, a trailblazing architect and founder of Moody Nolan, passed away peacefully yesterday, on October 13th, 2024. He was 73. Moody leaves behind a remarkable legacy as the leader of the largest African-American-owned architecture firm in the United States. His contributions to the field of architecture extended far beyond design, serving as a beacon for future generations of Black architects. His firm, Moody Nolan, shared the news in a statement on Facebook, noting that arrangements will be announced later this week.
In a 2020 interview with Archinect, Moody shared insights about his early challenges, career, and vision. Reflecting on his journey, Moody described how his upbringing in a low-income neighborhood near Columbus, Ohio, and exposure to architecture through a family friend inspired him to pursue the profession. Despite facing di...
