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.
HUMAN SCALE & PROPORTION
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 project.
Our Team
We value our highly skilled staff whose collective experiences are as diverse as the clients we work with.
Matthew J Lytle - Principal
University of Detroit Mercy ‘96
Registered Architect, AIA
LEED AP
“I have always wanted to be an Architect, even before I knew what the word meant”
Problems are only opportunities in disguise
My love of golf is not reflected in my score
Matthew J Lytle - Principal
Jon Stephens - Principal
Ohio State University ’90 (B Arch), ’93 (M Arch)
Registered Architect, AIA
“Yosemite has as much to teach us about architecture as Rome”
Being a good listener is key to understanding
Biggest regret: never having seen They Might be Giants live in concert
Jon Stephens - Principal
Valerie Kyer
The Ohio State University ‘93
LEED AP
“God is in the details”- Mies Van der Rohe
Extensive curiosity of how things go together
Sometimes you have to just simply play
Valerie Kyer
Matthew T Latham
Brode Lutz
Kent State University '05
(BS & Environmental Design in Architecture)
"Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Designing/Swimming/Lifting Weights -particularly the heavy ones
Brode Lutz
Brian McAlexander
University of Cincinnati, B Arch 1998
Certificate of Historic Preservation , 2000
LEED AP
"A doctor can bury their mistakes. An architect can only advise a client to plant ivy.: - Frank Lloyd Wright
Did someone say "beer tasting"?
Brian McAlexander
Thomas Popoff
The Ohio State University (BSArch)
Princeton University (MSArch)
"Architecture is the art of creating spaces that inspire, comfort, and uplift." - Adolf Loos
Thomas Popoff
Mandy Gunka
Office Manager
"If you build it, he will come." - Field of Dreams
Love traveling, sunny days, warms nights, and all the memories that follow me.
Mandy Gunka
Joe Sullivan - Principal Emeritus
The Ohio State University '73
Registered Architect AIA
"Architecture is not the design of buildings, but is the art of ‘place-making'"
Sings and plays guitar in “Church Praise"
Legendary basketball sharpshooter
Joe Sullivan - Principal Emeritus
Gary Bruck - Retired
The Ohio State University ‘75
Registered Architect AIA
“Architecture involves weaving simplicity from chaos in a manner that exceeds expectations”
Likes: Buckeyes, D.I.Y. projects, golf, and especially my daughters and grandchildren
Regrets not being able to teach my golf ball to behave properly
Gary Bruck - Retired
Our Team
We value our highly skilled staff whose collective experiences are as diverse as the clients we work with.