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Richmond Heights invites the natural world in by opening a new Innovation Station and renovated courtyard at its elementary school.
A special Back-to-School event hosted by the school district invited community members, students, and parents to experience learning spaces that feature colorful, organic design elements, including stones, trees, and gardens.
The community in Perry Township and surrounding areas enjoyed a celebratory milestone as the Perry Local School District officially opened its new elementary schools with three ribbon cutting ceremonies and three open houses on the same day.
As attendance continued to increase, Gilmour Academy had to host eight lunch periods in two separate campus areas. The new, approximately 16,000 SF Howley Commons now serves the same student body in three lunch periods and provides an inviting, flexible space for food service and social gatherings.
Southway Elementary is one of three new schools opening this year in the Perry Local School District. Sixth graders Cami and Veda, fifth grader Ryder, and third grader Elley were invited to explore the building and react to discovering the new spaces while having fun along the way.
Lutheran West’s Building Expansion Grand Opening was a celebration of faith filled with hope for a brighter future. Over 500 guests attended the ribbon cutting ceremony and self-guided tours of the new 6-12 grade campus addition. Standing beside the brand-new main entrance, distinguished guests gave opening remarks that welcomed members of the Lutheran West community and revealed the modernized educational spaces that encourage growth and advanced learning opportunities.
3D printing has become an important asset for many challenging visualization problems. Embracing the use of new technology in the design process, TDA explores ways that new tools can be used alongside the traditional methods of sketching and computer-aided design (CAD) in architecture.
The Executive Grille restaurant is a local favorite and takes center stage for the Cleveland Culinary Arts program that trains students for a successful career in the culinary arts industry.
Uniting families and local community members, the Cuyahoga City School District hosted a beam signing event to commemorate the construction of the new 6-12 campus. Residents from all generations gathered to sign their names on three steel beams that will be installed in the Performing Arts Center.
Surrounded by rolling green hills and beside a cornfield in Gnadenhutten, Ohio, the new $7 million 3,000-seat stadium and 17,000 SF field house host large track meets, cross country invitationals, playoff games, and the middle school track and field Inter-Valley Conference championship.
Lexington Local Schools wanted to consolidate their junior high and high schools into a modern educational facility. Lexington’s new 7-12 facility brings two schools under one roof with two academic wings, a performing arts center, and an athletics complex.
ThenDesign Architecture hosted a Student Shadow Day, inviting high school and college students interested in the design fields to participate in learning sessions and hands-on activities. The group spent the day shadowing TDA teams, engaging with designers who offered insights and career advice.
Interior designer Nicole Monaco of ThenDesign Architecture enjoys the challenge of creative problem-solving. She values the importance of functional, comfortable learning spaces and finds her impact on student well-being very rewarding.
As a beacon of sustainable energy in educational design, Oberlin Elementary School has been honored as the Cleveland 2030 District’s 2023 Healthy Buildings Winner. This recognition emphasizes the unique and innovative sustainable energy practices of the project.
TDA is where new talent can gain valuable insight and professional growth by actively participating in every stage of design. We also understand the importance of enjoying the learning process, which is why we ensure that our interns have fun along the way to completing their degrees.
The Campus of Wickliffe receives an Outstanding Project Award in the Spring 2024 Educational Facilities Design Awards Showcase by Learning By Design Magazine. The Wickliffe PK-12 Campus was designed to be forward-thinking, an educational facility designed for flexible learning.
The TDA Communications team is thrilled to be recognized with four awards of excellence and distinction for our materials by the Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA). Each year, OHSPRA honors individuals, school districts, and others for their outstanding contributions to school communications. TDA received awards in three categories: Special Purpose Publications, Video Productions, and Website Development.
Community members gathered to participate in Brunswick CSD’s Community Construction Update Meeting. Residents, students, and educators heard a presentation by ThenDesign Architecture and Hammond Construction representatives to gain valuable insight into the status of the design and construction timeline for the new high school.
With great pride, students, staff, and Beachwood community members came together to commemorate the groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Bryden and Hilltop Elementary Schools. This momentous occasion symbolizes the evolution of education as the original schools will be transformed into state-of-the-art facilities.
Distinguished guests celebrated a transformative renovation project that began with the Thiel College Academic Center Groundbreaking ceremony. Future enhancements are set to modernize labs, classrooms, and the entrance to Langenheim Memorial Library.
Seniors at Brunswick High School presented their design ideas for the new high school to administrators at BCSD and representatives at ThenDesign Architecture as part of their Senior Seminar class project.
The new all-synthetic turf Mentor High School Baseball Field opened with a celebratory first game and a victory for the Cardinals. The stadium was packed with excited parents, community members, and students who came to enjoy the inaugural game on a brisk, sunny afternoon.
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