You host yoga Monday mornings, the Girls Scouts come on Wednesdays, and Friday is family movie night. We know spaces need to accommodate multiple uses, and as designers, we meet with all the stakeholders to make sure your space can change as often as your schedule does.
Transforming spaces to serve multiple uses.
Part of the ongoing East End redevelopment of the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. campus in East Akron, Goodyear Hall apartments provide modern features and amenities for tenants.
Goodyear Hall Apartments | Akron, OH
Constructed in 1885, the Carrel Building in downtown Willoughby underwent a complete renovation to now serve as TDA’s first and second floor headquarters.
Carrel Building | Historic Downtown Willoughby, OH
An outdated cafeteria was converted to a Cafeteria/Commons Area. When not used for dining, students use the space for study periods as well as for collaborative work.
Mayfield Middle School | Mayfield Heights, OH
Underutilized computer labs and library space were transformed into a student union and media center that includes teacher work areas that can be used as classroom space, writing labs, study carousels, a café and space for books.
Port Clinton High School | Port Clinton, OH
What if high school students could graduate with a diploma and a college degree?
Designed to look and feel like a college campus, Lorain High School offers Titan College, a collaboration with Lorain County Community College that offers college courses for high school students, adult students, and community members.
Creating partnerships for greater possibilities
A new South High School (featured), YMCA, & Senior Center complete the campus as a community-focused development project, branded “Union Village.”
The Field House in Independence features an auditorium, lecture hall, competition gymnasium, media center and cafeteria is not only available to the school but also the local businesses and organizations.
The 850-seat auditorium was designed for use by not only the North Olmsted City School but also the community, designed with imposing proscenium arch opening, oversized stage and embellished wall coverings, evoking a feeling of a grandiose professional theater.
The new building in Richmond Heights will feature not only a middle school and high school, but also a branch of the Cuyahoga County Library, a community room, and a YMCA Silver Sneakers workout room.
A four-court fieldhouse with walking track above, and an eight-lane competition pool to be shared and operated by the YMCA with use by South High School.
Flexible spaces that adapt to any need – from Science Club to Zumba and everything in between.
Not only is Campus International School Cleveland Metropolitan School District’s only International Baccalaureate K-8 school, but it also acts as an on-campus classroom for Cleveland State University’s education students.
Campus International School | Cleveland, OH
Independence High School needed a cafeteria and a place for community events. The combination of the two created the best of both worlds, fashioned in the school’s spirited colors.
Independence High School | Independence, OH
Built in 1932, the original John Marshall High School saw 81 classes matriculate through its halls. To preserve this historic architecture, we took the cornice from the top of the building and re-purposed it as seating in the new hallways. Now every class has a chance to relive the good old days.
John Marshall High School | Cleveland, OH
So, what if square footage didn’t create boundaries?
We know each situation presents unique challenges, vision, opportunities and inspiration. We love that. We also love pizza.
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