OUR PHILOSOPHY
Each new project presents an opportunity to be unique, but our approach is systematic and consistent. We strive to create long-term relationships with clients based on mutual respect and a track record of successful results.
SERVICES
NCA Partners’ foundation consists of our commitment to quality, service and the professional values of responsibility and accountability. NCA Partners portfolio is broad in its range lending a flexibility of crossover experience that is hard to match
Master planning
Project objectives are analyzed alongside project aspirations to develop land / building use recommendations that merge functionality, order and useability with aesthetic sensibilities. The end goal being a balance of the intended use and land sustainability.
Schematic Design/Design Development
Working through the client, we facilitate the conceptualization of project design goals and program expectations. Our process helps guide the client’s vision and stays true to its intended purpose.
Construction Documents
Developing, refining and committing the clients design vision into construction drawings with the necessary details, specifications and contract requirements. Code compliance and collaboration with civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and landscaping are critical during this phase to create a complete and fully coordinated permit / bid set of documents.
Construction Administration
We act as the owner’s representative, dedicated to take a project from concept design to final punch list. Shop drawing review, RFI’s responses and regular site visits ensure that the owner’s vision is created without compromise.
NCA is currently licensed in 24 states with another 14 on inactive status. We are also a HUB business and a Minority Owned Business Enterprise.
OUR TEAM
With principal architects engaged in every project, we create strong functional designs and scrutinize the details to add value through every phase of design.
Nicholas K. Cade
Founder + PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Nick founded NCA in 1990 and oversees all day-to-day operations of the firm. He is responsible for guiding the strategic growth of the firm, developing new business and ensuring NCA’s commitment to outstanding client service. Prior to starting NCA, he gained his early experience designing some of Dallas’ marquis projects with a prominent local firm.
With 40 + years of experience, Nick’s work can be seen in a diverse collection of recognizable structures around the state and beyond. He is a registrant of the National Council of Architectural Boards (NCARB) and is licensed in 30 + states.
S. Lance Rose
PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Lance joined NCA in 1991 and has had a defining influence on the firm’s design core. He has played a key role in developing and guiding some of the firms’ most significant work. He has been central to the growth of NCA from a small boutique to one of Dallas’ most active and successful architectural practices. His primary contributions to NCA have been in the roles of concept design, design development and client relations.
With 30+ years of experience, Lance has been the beneficiary of a diverse range of projects, that combined, have significantly shaped his foundation of solid design principals and creative exploration.
He is a registrant of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and is licensed to practice in the state of Texas. He received his architecture degree from Texas Tech University in 1991.
Kyle A. Bruns
SENIOR Project Manager
Kyle received his architecture degree from Kansas State University and after graduation started his career with a Dallas based restaurant and retail design firm. After joining NCA in 1997 he further developed a specialty in designing restaurants and other food service venues. In his 20+ years with NCA he has played a key role in developing and guiding programs for numerous prototype retail and restaurant clients such as On the Border, Starbucks, Johnny Carino’s and Rudy’s Barbecue.
Kyle has a diverse portfolio of projects from the small footprint drive thru concepts, automotive service centers, airport food and retail venue and large multi-story storage facilities.
CHRIS CLARK
ASSOCIATE
Chris joined NCA in 2014. He received his degree in architecture from Texas Tech University with a focus in healthcare design. During his career prior to and with NCA, he has worked on a wide array of projects included schools and church additions, as well as automotive dealerships and retail developments.
david adamski
project manager
David joined NCA in 2022. He graduated in 2008 from Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and has more than 10 years of experience in the architecture field. During his career he has worked on a diverse range of projects including healthcare, retail, education, religious and governmental projects. He is currently pursuing his architectural license.
ROBERT ROTHWELL
PROJECT MANAGER
Robert has 20+ years experience in project management, facilities planning and space planning in a variety of project types including restaurant, retail, corporate, multi-family and healthcare.
JOHN MCCONNELL
ARCHITECT
John has been registered architect in the state of Texas since 1978. John’s experience in the built environment ranges from municipal buildings, including Dallas City Hall, to retail malls, cinemas, schools, residential and various other commercial projects. John’s background in construction administration and design development is an asset to his project management
CARLOS MORENO
INTERN
Carlos was born and raised on the border of Texas and Mexico. He graduated from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2020. Prior to NCA Carlos gained valuable experience in wood frame construction while interning with a residential construction company in Raleigh, NC. He plans to continue his education and focus on environmentally responsible design.
BETSY CADE
OFFICE MANAGER
Betsy helps with the day-to-day administrative functions in the office as well as managing financial matters for the office such as client billing, accounts payable, and banking.