Community
New Brunswick High School Groundbreaking Ceremony
Under the welcoming cover of tents and beside the prepared site, the Brunswick City School District hosted a lively groundbreaking ceremony.
June 13, 2025
TDA Insights
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Architecture
3D Printing in Architecture
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.
August 16, 2024
Community
Robert Fiala Honored with AIA Ohio’s 2024 Public Service Award
TDA’s founding partner, Robert Fiala, has been honored with the 2024 Ohio Public Service Award by the American Institute of Architects Ohio (AIA).
August 6, 2024
Community
The Executive Grille at East Tech High School
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.
August 2, 2024
Community
Cuyahoga Falls Beam Signing Event Unites the Community
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.
July 26, 2024
Community
Indian Valley Athletic Complex Competes for Excellence
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.
July 19, 2024
Architecture
Lexington’s New 7-12 Facility Brings Two Schools Under One Roof
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.
July 12, 2024
Architecture
TDA Hosts a Student Shadow Day
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.
July 5, 2024
People Spotlight
Meet the Designers: Nicole Monaco
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.
June 28, 2024
Projects
Oberlin ES 2023 Healthy Buildings Winner Presentation
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.
June 21, 2024
People Spotlight
The TDA Intern Experience
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.
June 14, 2024
Community
The Campus of Wickliffe Receives an Outstanding Project Award
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.
May 31, 2024
ThenDesign
2024 OHSPRA Awards Winner
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.
May 24, 2024
Architecture
Brunswick CSD’s Community Construction Update
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.
May 24, 2024
Architecture
Bryden and Hilltop Celebrate Their Groundbreakings
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.
May 17, 2024
Architecture
Thiel College Academic Center Groundbreaking
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.
May 10, 2024
Architecture
Brunswick High School Senior Seminar Presentations
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.
May 10, 2024
Community
New Mentor High School Baseball Field Opens
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.
April 26, 2024
Architecture
North Ridgeville Visual Preference Exercise
Hosted at the North Ridgeville Academic Center, teachers, students, and community members participated in a Visual Preference Exercise to help determine the design aesthetics for the exterior of the new North Ridgeville High School. The continued participation of local community members is vital to the success of the design process.
April 19, 2024
People Spotlight
Meet the Designers: Katherine Mitchell
Katherine Mitchell is a Registered Architect and LEED Coordinator at ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) who places great importance on creating healthy, environmentally friendly spaces for students and educators to flourish in. A safe and pleasing space fosters educational interest and creativity. Katherine is passionate about the community-oriented nature of educational design.
April 12, 2024
Community
Garfield Heights High School Stadium Groundbreaking
Hundreds of excited students, staff, and community leaders celebrated the Garfield Heights High School stadium groundbreaking ceremony. They acknowledged the generosity of the Cleveland Browns and the Haslam and Johnson families in partnership with the Browns Give Back philanthropic initiative and the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network for providing a new, high-quality synthetic turf field by ForeverLawn.
April 5, 2024
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