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September 9, 2025ZAPATA announced that architectural designer Nicola Vega has joined the firm in its Atlanta, Georgia office. Ms. Vega brings 12 years of design and project management experience that includes knowledge of construction materials and methods, documentation and detailing, ADA and building code compliance, permitting, and space planning.
Ms. Vega graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Architecture from Savannah College of Art and Design. Ms. Vega has experience as a design project manager where she coordinated work with contractors, architects, and the AHJ to ensure compliance and permit approvals; plus, she implemented process improvement and quality control measures.
As a member of ZAPATA’s architectural team, Ms. Vega, together with our senior architects, will work with DoD clients to provide architectural designs and specifications for new construction; sustainment, restoration, and modernization (SRM); and renovations for existing facilities and infrastructure. She will provide architectural and space planning designs and specifications, facility condition assessments, and construction phase services.
Currently, Ms. Vega is pursuing a project management professional (PMP) certification. She is a United Nations volunteer (online) and has helped Habitat for Humanity with new home construction projects. Ms. Vega enjoys Latin dancing, traveling, and hiking.
Welcome to ZAPATA, Nicola!
ZAPATA® is a full-service architecture-engineering (A-E) firm and Department of Defense (DoD) contractor founded in 1991. Our diverse team of professionals collaborates with clients to provide sustainable and resilient solutions to complex challenges. We are a small business and trusted partner with proven experience to provide comprehensive facility, infrastructure, and security design services. At ZAPATA, we earn our clients’ Trust by conducting our business with Integrity and providing Quality services every day.
