It was such an honor to have not one, but TWO of our projects featured in the International Masonry Institute’s webinar on “Creative & Cost-Effective Masonry Options”. We’re passionate about experimenting with traditional building materials, and we’re proud for our work to be showcased alongside the likes of @weissmanfredi and @stanley_saitowitz A huge thank you goes to Tom Elliott and the team over at IMI that always offer us their support when we’ve got a new idea. #InspiringTogether #BrickDesign #Masonry (at DS Architecture) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWWTxZPJDR3/?utm_medium=tumblr

It was an honor for our very own Eric Pros to present at this years Station Design Conference in St. Louis. Eric presenter a case study on the newly completed Kent Police Station and how Sustainability and Wellness can be incorporated into Public Safety facilities. #InspiringTogether #AlwaysLearningAlwaysTeaching #FirehouseMagazine #LawEnforcementTechnology #KentPolice #Kent (at Ballpark Village St. Louis) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDJTg6pW3T/?utm_medium=tumblr

Work In Progress Wednesday. We’re very excited to see this mixed use development coming out of the ground on Franklin Avenue downtown Kent, Ohio. Since we began practicing in 1983, Kent has undergone many changes, and it’s very an honor to be a part of so many impactful projects. #WIPWednesday #WorkInProgress #KeepKentWeird (at Kent, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTBPxyuAHHg/?utm_medium=tumblr

After being canceled last year, and relocated twice this year, we’re very happy to finally be at the Station Design Conference. We’re proud of the opportunity to present our work with the Kent Police Department as a case study for community policing and designing for wellness. Many thanks to Janet and everyone at Firehouse Magazine that make this event possible. #InspiringTogether #AlwaysLearningAlwaysTeaching (at Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS-KiNkJtl2/?utm_medium=tumblr

Work in Progress Wednesday: The New Tennis Courts at John Carroll University are looking great! The masonry detailing was designed to respect to the beautiful JCU campus, without sacrificing function and durability. We look forward to seeing students using these new athletic facilities very soon. #InspiringTogether #DSArchitecture (at John Carroll University Athletics) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSuN7nOAxk5/?utm_medium=tumblr

Perfect evening for some Dragon Boating on the Cuyahoga River with @aiacleveland and @cdbainc It’s always great to connect with other firms in such a fun way. #InspiringTogether #PerspiringTogether #DragonBoat #CuyahogaRiver (at Merwins Wharf) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSspoHVgFSQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

The 2021 “People’s Choice Awards” are live on @aiaakron ‘s Instagram and Facebook platforms. Help us celebrate our clients dedication to design excellence by giving a “like” to your favorite projects. From Cuyahoga Community College, to our friends at KGK Gardening & Design, to the various municipalities that we serve, we’re so fortunate to have so many wonderful opportunities. We’re looking forward to celebrating together at the #AIAAkron2021DesignAwards. #InspiringTogether #DSArchitecture (at AIA Akron) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSp865qA7bD/?utm_medium=tumblr

Work is nearing completion at the new Hobbs Hall for the Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent on this Work-In-Progress Wednesday. A big thank you to @metis_construction_services and all our collaborators on this project. #WIPWednesday #WorkInProgressWednesday #WorkInProgress #InspiringTogether (at Unitarian Universalist Church of Kent Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR3gPRKJFki/?utm_medium=tumblr

Work continues at Kent Social Service this #WorkInProgress Wednesday. This meaningful project will give Kent Social Services the resources they need to serve over 200,000 meals in-house including 200 meals on Thanksgiving alone. The updated food pantry will create a dignified experience for the 2,400 visitors who are served here annually. We can’t wait to see the project come to completion and start serving the Kent community. #InspiringTogether #WIPWednesday #WorkInProgressWednesday (at Kent Social Services) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRmEDiKJZpm/?utm_medium=tumblr

W.I.P. Wednesday. Work continues toward completion on the new Parish Life Center for St. Albert the Great in North Royalton. This new addition to the campus will provide much needed space for dozens of ministries and the largest elementary school in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Stay tuned for more interior photos as furniture continues to arrive on site. #InspiringTogether (at St Albert the Great Parish) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCRbX1pB4f/?utm_medium=tumblr

WIP Wednesday: The scaffolding at Lakewood Fire Station #2 is down, revealing some uniquely detailed brick. #StationDesign #Firehouse #BrickDetails #Station2 (at Lakewood Fire Department Station 2) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQwVVccJ_vR/?utm_medium=tumblr

W.I.P. Wednesday: Westlake Center for Community Services is nearing completion. It’s always rewarding to see a project come to life, and this impactful project for the Westlake community is no exception. A huge thanks to all our partners who helped us along the way. We’re looking forward to celebrating at the official ribbon cutting and open house scheduled for next month. #WIPWednesday #Westlake #InspiringTogether (at Westlake Recreation Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQdv033gF8B/?utm_medium=tumblr

Congratulations to all those who were recognized by The Cleveland Restoration Society last night at their annual Celebration of Preservation. Our very own Eric Pros was honored to serve as a jury member this year. He tells us there were an overwhelming number of exceptional nominees this year, so those that awarded were truly spectacular. Thank you to all those who dedicate their energy to preserving the historic fabric of Northeastern Ohio. Keep up the good work! #PreservationMonth #HistoricPreservation #HistoricCleveland #OhioHistory (at Cleveland Restoration Society) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPJODirpFKu/?utm_medium=tumblr

We’re very happy to see the new addition to the Lakewood Fire Station #2 progressing. Our Public Safety studio had some fun developing a brick pattern and a “2” detail to pay tribute to all those who serve their community at Station Two. Stay tuned for more construction progress in the near future. #StationDesign #Firehouse #BrickDetails #Station2 (at Lakewood Fire Department Station 2) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO_W7OxJ9Xr/?igshid=uc0zirac7lkk

We were very excited to attend the ribbon cutting for the newly completed Highfields Event Center yesterday afternoon. Congratulations to the owners for bringing their vision for this property to life. The project turned out great, and we were very honored to be a part of this process. #InspiringTogether (at Highfields Event Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/COA3my-pDqu/?igshid=1snw1pd90qwak

Punch list under way at the new Westlake Senior Community Center. With vaccinations rolling out, we’re excited for the community to begin safely using these spaces to gather. Many thanks to all our partners who helped make this project possible. #InspiringTogether (at Westlake Recreation Department) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNnjYqTptCq/?igshid=1rj4feg58fa8y

This past week we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. On a recent trip to Chicago we visited the Pullman National monument which is a story of American opportunity. Some pullman workers found success, while others found opportunity limited by race, gender, economic status, or position. Their stories intertwine in the town of Pullman, a planned manufacturing and residential community famed for its urban design and architecture. “We decided to build homes for working men of such character and surroundings as would prove so attractive as to cause the best class of mechanics to seek that place for employment. We also desired to exclude all baneful influences” - George M Pullman (at Pullman National Monument, National Park Service) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGfn8eDJW3H/?igshid=getipdmyu8om