about the firm

Four Decades of Designing,
Imagining, & Collaborating


Philosophy

We value our highly skilled staff whose collective experiences are as diverse as the clients we work with.

Human Scale & Proportion

We apply these classic principles to every design solution. These principles are instinctually recognizable to everyone, creating an inherent familiarity with each space we create.

Collaboration Breeds Simplicity

We foster interactive relationships to achieve a refined solution.

Focus on Constructability

We understand that every line has meaning and we focus on construction details that take our design from ‘imagined’ to reality.

No Shortcuts to Experience

We have the knowledge-base to steward our client’s resources to solutions that almost always exceed expectations.

Design Is an Investment, Not an Expense

Thoughtful design decisions create the greatest opportunity to maximize the value of your unique projec


The Team

Our People

  • Matthew J Lytle

    Principal

    AIA, LEED AP · U of Detroit Mercy ’96

  • Jon Stephens

    Principal

    AIA · OSU B.Arch ’90, M.Arch ’93

  • Valerie Kyer

    Architect

    LEED AP · OSU ’93

  • Thomas Popoff

    Architect

    OSU BSArch · Princeton MSArch

  • Brian McAlexander

    Architect

    LEED AP · UC B.Arch ’98 · Historic Preservation

  • Brode Lutz

    Designer

    Kent State ’05 · BS Environmental Design

  • Matthew T Latham

    Designer

    OSU ’10 · BS Arch / City & Regional Planning

  • Mandy Gunka

    Office Manager