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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.
In the early autumn, team members from ThenDesign Architecture, the North Ridgeville City School District, and Hammond Construction unveiled the design and construction plans for the district’s new high school and maintenance transportation facility. The new 340,000 SF 9-12 high school is more than double the size of the existing school and signals a bold new chapter for the district’s educational future.
The new school includes a performing arts center, competition gymnasium, natatorium, and flexible, modern educational spaces for students.
ThenDesign Architecture’s Educational Design Lead, Claire Bank, has been selected by Crain’s Cleveland, as a 40 Under 40 honoree. This recognition honors the achievements of professionals and showcases their efforts to improve and shape their communities.
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.
In early autumn, ThenDesign Architecture, Brunswick City Schools, and Hammond Construction held a “Design Reveal” Community Meeting to lay out the vision for the district’s new 302,000 SF high school and provide an update on progress for the overall project. With many different components as part of the total project, it was an opportunity to present a holistic view of all the accomplished milestones.
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.
TDA’s founding partner, Robert Fiala, has been honored with the 2024 Ohio Public Service Award by the American Institute of Architects Ohio (AIA).
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.
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.
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.
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.
On February 20th, students, community members, district administrators, city officials, and teachers attended an all-day Educational Visioning Session hosted by ThenDesign Architecture at North Ridgeville’s Academic Center. This session focused on group collaboration as attendees brainstormed how the district’s new high school would improve every student’s educational experience for generations to come.
The Gilmour Academy Student Commons renovation project will bring contemporary amenities and enjoyment to future generations of students.
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