Nicholas Rolinski

Nicholas Rolinski serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of the Practice at the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture, teaching ARCH 71321 -- Urban Conservation Studio within the Master of Science in Historic Preservation program. He concurrently holds an Adjunct Instructor and Academic Advisor position at Hope College in Holland, Michigan.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (B.M.E.) and Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Dayton, complemented by a Master of Architecture (M.Arch) from the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture.

Rolinski's research centers on timeless, human-scale architectural stewardship through the reclamation of historic models, with specific emphasis on long-term sustainability, housing access/dignity, and community-oriented placemaking in Great Lakes Region communities—particularly Western Michigan's lakeshore areas. He operates a "teaching office" practice integrating built work execution, scholarly inquiry, and experiential public engagement to advance lovable place development.

Professionally active in civic governance, Rolinski previously served on Holland, Michigan's Historic District Commission and currently holds a Board of Trustees position at the Holland Museum. He resides in Holland with his wife and four children, maintaining dual academic appointments while contributing to regional preservation discourse as evidenced by media coverage like the April 3, 2025 feature "Small Homes, Big Impact".