Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Architectural Design
Since 1946, Clark & Enersen has built a legacy of partnership-driven design, empowering clients through architecture that transforms communities. Our multidisciplinary team of architects, engineers, and designers specializes in creating spaces that address complex challenges across healthcare, education, government, and civic sectors. With decades of experience, we combine functional innovation, aesthetic excellence, and community-centric design to deliver projects like the CenterPointe Campus for Health and Wellbeing and the Nebraska Nanomedicine Production Plant.Our process prioritizes client collaboration, transparent communication, and cutting-edge tools like VR to ensure solutions meet long-term goals. Recognized for integrating sustainability and social impact, weve revitalized urban ecosystems like Antelope Creek and expanded access to critical services in underserved communities. As industry leaders, we share expertise through thought leadership while maintaining a commitment to ethical design and measurable outcomes.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
Educational Facilities
Government Projects
Civic Design
Sustainable Development
Science & Technology Spaces
Worship Facilities
Urban Planning
Adaptive Reuse
Community Development
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We have over 75 years of experience in architectural design and community-focused projects.
- Our integrated team includes certified architects, engineers, and sustainability experts.
- We prioritize client collaboration and transparent communication throughout every project phase.
- Our designs address complex challenges like mental health stigma and environmental sustainability.
- We leverage cutting-edge tools like VR for immersive design visualization and decision-making.
Services
Healthcare Architecture
We design healthcare facilities that prioritize patient well-being and operational efficiency. Our work includes mental health campuses like CenterPointe and research spaces such as the Nebraska Nanomedicine Production Plant. By integrating trauma-informed design and holistic care principles, we create environments that support healing, innovation, and accessibility for diverse patient populations.
Educational Facilities
Our educational projects span PK-12 schools, universities, and libraries. We focus on creating dynamic learning environments that foster engagement and adaptability. Examples include spaces for the University of Nebraska Medical Center and community-focused libraries that serve immigrant populations through inclusive design and accessible resources.
Sustainable Development
We specialize in environmentally responsible projects like the Antelope Creek restoration, which removed the waterway from the EPA's impaired list. Our approach combines ecological stewardship with functional design, addressing climate resilience and resource conservation across urban and rural landscapes.
Civic Design
Our civic projects create inclusive community hubs, from sports facilities to cultural centers. We emphasize accessibility and cultural sensitivity, as seen in the Vida veterinary clinic designed to serve Latino neighborhoods and adaptive reuse projects like the Health 360 Integrated Care Clinic.
Science & Technology Spaces
We design cutting-edge environments for scientific innovation, including the Davis Global Center. These spaces integrate advanced technology and flexible layouts to support groundbreaking research in fields like nanomedicine and veterinary diagnostics.
People
Kendra Kottmeyer
Not specified
Contributed to the firm's digital presence and project documentation as of 2025.
Craig Ellis
Project Manager
Led facilities management initiatives at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, collaborating on innovative design projects.
Questions
What industries does Clark & Enersen specialize in?
We specialize in healthcare, education, government, civic, science & technology, and worship facility design.
How does the firm approach sustainable design?
We integrate ecological stewardship through projects like Antelope Creek restoration and energy-efficient building practices.
Can you work on complex adaptive reuse projects?
Yes, we transform existing structures into modern spaces, like the Health 360 Integrated Care Clinic.
Do you handle national or international projects?
While based in Nebraska, we execute projects across the U.S., including South Dakota and beyond.
How do you involve communities in design?
We prioritize stakeholder engagement through outreach programs and culturally sensitive design solutions.
What sets your healthcare design apart?
We focus on trauma-informed care and holistic environments that address both physical and mental health needs.
