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Meet Nova Group, Inc.

Architects.

Designers.

Experts.

We Love Challenges.

When you partner with Nova Group, Inc., you're always in the know every step of the way, from the first design conversation to the final approvals after construction. As a partner of Nova, you will always be in contact with one of our firm's principals. Furthermore, we handle all of the legwork of your project, including creating your design, getting permitting and approvals, communicating with the construction team, and signing off on the project completion. 


As a multi-disciplinary firm built around family and hard work, we believe no project is too small. From 1,000 square foot office renovations to 250,000 square foot shopping centers and everything in-between, we take great pride in our partnerships and ensure every project is accurate, efficient, safe, and delivered on time and budget.

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Accurate. Efficient. Safe. On Time.

Founded in 1985, Nova Group, Inc. is an architectural and design firm located in Hazelwood, Missouri. Throughout our history, we have completed thousands of designs in the Midwest and nationwide for a variety of disciplines, including healthcare, education, retail, food service, institutional, and residential.


Communication and transparency are at the core of our firm's philosophy. We believe in providing clients with a stress-free and familiar environment to ensure their vision gets relayed and that their expectations are achieved — every time. This quality is why we've built such solid and long-term relationships with national brands and residential homeowners.

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Meet the Team

Learn How 100+ Years of Combined Experience Can Help You

Whatever you want to accomplish with your design, Nova Group, Inc. has the experienced industry professionals to help you accomplish your vision.

Scott D. Fehl, R.A.

President


Scott Fehl joined Nova Group, Inc. in 1985. As President, Mr. Fehl is responsible for establishing the company's design direction, including the interdisciplinary coordination required to maintain production schedules and quality design within the project cost limitations. As Majority Partner, he has primary responsibility for managing the day-to-day business affairs of the firm.


Mr. Fehl has served as project architect on private institutional and commercial sector projects involving new construction and rehabilitation. These projects have entailed office-warehouse complexes, mercantile buildings, retail developments, supermarkets, medical office buildings, auxiliary hospital support facilities, and higher education facilities.


Before joining Nova Group, Inc., Mr. Fehl attended the University of Texas at Arlington and received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree. Relevant work experience during his formal education included summer employment at the United States Army Corps of Engineers - St. Louis District and with a St. Louis-based architectural/engineering firm. His responsibilities at both companies included field surveying, site layout, and general drafting.



Jacob Moss, R.A.

Vice President


Jacob Moss joined Nova Group, Inc. in 2000. As the Senior Project Architect, Mr. Moss is responsible for all aspects of project administration, including the initial design conversation, preliminary and schematic design, design development, building permits & approvals, construction administration, and the final stamp of approval. In addition, as the Vice President, Mr. Moss is responsible for assisting in managing the day-to-day business affairs of the firm.


Throughout his career, Mr. Moss has achieved a wide range of project experience within private and commercial sector projects involving new construction and rehabilitation. These projects have entailed single-family residences, office-warehouse buildings, mercantile buildings, retail developments, supermarkets, health clinics, medical office buildings, health care facilities, auxiliary hospital support, and higher education facilities.


After graduating from Kansas State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Architecture degree, Jacob began his career with Nova Group, Inc. as an architectural intern and was promoted to architect. Since then, he's progressed through many phases of a design professional's career to reach his current role as a Senior Project Architect and Vice President.




Aaron Moss

Senior Draftsman


Aaron Moss joined Nova Group, Inc. in 1998. During his tenure Aaron has performed a vital role as Senior Draftsman providing his extensive knowledge and talent in several of today's modern computer aided drafting platforms including Autodesk and Revit to produce state of the art technical drawings, 3-dimensional modeled renderings, and Building Information Modeling (BIM) that allow Nova Group Inc. to present our client's vision, and convey this information to those constructing the project in a crisp, straight forward format easily interpreted.

Cyndi Picard

Draftsman


Cyndi Picard joined Nova Group, Inc. in 2001. Cyndi is another Senior Draftsman who has a key role in the production of many of the firm's projects specializing in healthcare oriented design. Though her knowledge and experience is extensive for this category of work, Ms. Picard has provided drafting services on all the design disciplines Nova Group Inc. collaborates on.

Josh Schaefer

Draftsman


Josh Schaefer joined Nova Group, Inc. in 2013. As Draftsman, Josh provides another key role in the production of construction documents and 3-dimensional modeled renderings using the firm's drafting platforms Autodesk and Revit. Mr. Schaefer offers contributions in design with new innovative ideas.  He focuses on the details which make the projects better.  His rendering ability helps bring the projects to life.

Nova's Process

Project Intro

The first step for any project is to meet with our firm's principals to discuss your project's vision, needs, budget, timeline, and goals. 

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Preliminary Design

Once your project's vision, goals, and requirements are determined, Nova Group's pros will get to work shaping your design through digital drawing to provide you with a preliminary evaluation of your design, schedule, and budget.

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Design Development

After the preliminary design is confirmed, we then develop the design based on the approved budget and direction. At this point, we'll provide you with more specific drawings, material and technique specifications, and computer-aided renderings. By the end of this phase, you will have an approved design overlaid with more detailed information, including the choice of materials, fixtures, appliances, and more design specifics.

Permitting & Approval

Once design development is approved, the next phase is to get approvals and building permits that show that the project complies with the required guidelines and regulations of the city or jurisdiction issuing the permit. With Nova Group's experienced professionals, you don't have to worry about a thing. We'll shepherd your project through this process and ensure it's completed quickly, accurately, and as stress-free as possible.

Construction Administration

Like in the development of your design, we remain a consistent presence during the construction phase of your project. Our professionals can perform regular job site visits to ensure quality, advise the owner, and proactively address any potential issues. 

Project Close Out

Finally, as your project nears completion, Nova's professionals will perform quality checks to ensure the construction is completed to the design's specifications and meets your satisfaction. From the initial project consultation to the final seal of approval, Nova's professionals are with you through every step of your project's development.

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