What if an architecture firm was also a leader in informational materials, sharing, explaining and giving back through our architectural talents, expertise and design experience?
The Riverside Local School District celebrated the start of construction for the new two-story, 12-classroom and gymnasium additions at Buckeye Elementary School. The long-term goal of the district was to have three larger-scale elementary schools that provided modern learning spaces, equitable environments, and enhanced opportunities for students and staff.
Avon Lake City Schools commemorated the start of construction of its new 5-8 middle school with a groundbreaking ceremony at the future site, Learwood Middle School. The significant milestone was attended by over 100 community members, including civic leaders, educators, public safety officials, students, and the local press.
The new Geauga County Courthouse opening celebration commemorated the completion of the most significant renovation and expansion project in Chardon Square’s history with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Riverside Local School District unveiled its new 4,500 square foot Career Technical Experience (CTX) addition at the Riverside Campus in Painesville Township, Ohio, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening tour. The project was made possible by a $2.5 million grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.
We are proud to announce the designation of five new principals at TDA. With each of them having participated in TDA’s Path to Leadership program, they are assuming new responsibilities for guiding the future of our firm.
TDA receives six OHSPRA 2026 Awards for our communications materials that include websites, presentations, videos, writing, and environmental graphics.
The new Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 campus was designed for educational excellence with the flexibility to adapt to evolving curricula.
We are proud to announce our partnership with Lake-Geauga County Habitat for Humanity on their 100 Homes & Beyond Campaign.
The Chardon Local School’s Success Story spotlights how an unoccupied trucking depot one mile from Chardon High School became the perfect location for the school district’s new Business Affairs Transportation Center.
The Cleveland Church of Christ weathered a storm of difficulty when an unforeseen disaster damaged their building. They reached out for TDA’s help 20 years after building it.
The IIDA Ohio Kentucky Chapter received an exclusive look into the future of educational design with their first building tour of 2026. About 30 members of the local design community gathered in February to explore the new Cuyahoga Falls City Schools 6-12 Campus, a project led by ThenDesign Architecture.
The “Beyond ADA” presentation at EDspaces inspired conversations about effective design considerations for enabling students with special needs. The intent was that attendees could take that information back to their schools and districts to implement what they learned.
We are proud to announce that we reached a significant milestone in our history by becoming an 100% employee-owned firm.
This decision was made to empower our team members through ownership in the company, which will further infuse fresh ideas, encourage leadership development, and continue the values that have made TDA successful.
Fairport Harbor Village is a small town with a big school. The one-square-mile community voted to pass a bond issue to help fund a new PreK-12 campus on the existing Harding High School site to replace the century-old buildings the district had been using. Residents and local officials came together in December 2025 to celebrate its opening at the Fairport Harbor ribbon cutting ceremony and took a tour of the new school.
A Visioning Workshop for Avon Lake City Schools in September 2025 informed designers about the community’s preferences for the new 5-8 school.
With the historic Geauga County Courthouse expansion and renovation project close to its grand opening, Project Manager Brad Gellert, AIA, NCARB, led team members and guests on a tour of the nearly-finished facility.
The Clark PreK-8 School commemorated its opening of the new building with a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
Beachwood Schools celebrated the grand opening of the new Bryden Elementary School on the last day of school before the winter break. Over 300 students and guests filled the gymnasium to enjoy a student-led concert after the ribbon cutting ceremony.
The Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 Campus Building Dedication was attended by families, students, faculty, and guests who commemorated the occasion with a ribbon cutting ceremony and building tour. Held in the student dining area, the dedication attracted a large turnout of Cuyahoga Falls and Silver Lake community members.
After extensive renovations were completed, the Joseph M. Gallagher PreK-8 School officially opened with a ribbon cutting celebration organized by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
The Wickliffe Family Resource Center, operated by the Wickliffe City School District, teamed up with ThenDesign Architecture to produce a series of informational videos showcasing the free services provided to community members and students, including primary care, behavioral health, and oral care.
The Mentor Public Schools Career Academics renovations have been completed. TDA and Mentor Public Schools have enjoyed an 18-year partnership in updating and designing modern spaces to improve the quality of education for students in the district.
North Ridgeville City School’s Ranger Rally served as a thank you to the community and a celebration of the start of another school year. The Friday evening back-to-school kickoff culminated with the groundbreaking ceremony for the new North Ridgeville High School, which will open in 2028.
We are pleased to announce that Claire Bank, AIA, NCARB, has received the Accredited Learning Environments Planner (ALEP) designation from the Association for Learning Environments (A4LE).
The new Chardon Local Schools operations facility is currently under construction. Designed to enhance operational comfort and efficiency, the Business Affairs and Transportation Facility will support district staff to better serve students and the community.
ThenDesign Architecture is a community-oriented learning and teaching firm, so hosting an annual Summer Student Shadow Day is a natural fit. Inviting local high school and college students curious about the architecture, interior design, and construction fields, the staff spread their love for the industry through a series of learning engagements at the TDA office.
For enhancing safety and accessibility at Chardon High School, Chardon Local Schools developed a new entrance for their high school to enhance safe access for all students, staff, and visitors.
After hundreds of hours of collaborative effort between the district administration, staff, students, community members and design and construction professionals, the designs for the new North Ridgeville High School are shaping up. For an inside look at the new space, we’re thrilled to share this design reveal of the new North Ridgeville High School.
The renovated Sandusky Aquatic Center opens after nearly ten years of planning with a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony and community tour
The Tiny House Challenge at North Ridgeville City Schools’ Ranger High Tech Academy pushed students to design the smallest house that could still comfortably meet the occupants’ needs.
Under the welcoming cover of tents and beside the prepared site, the Brunswick City School District hosted a lively groundbreaking ceremony.
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