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
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Matthew J Lytle
Principal
AIA, LEED AP · U of Detroit Mercy ’96
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Jon Stephens
Principal
AIA · OSU B.Arch ’90, M.Arch ’93
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Valerie Kyer
Architect
LEED AP · OSU ’93
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Thomas Popoff
Architect
OSU BSArch · Princeton MSArch
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Brian McAlexander
Architect
LEED AP · UC B.Arch ’98 · Historic Preservation
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Brode Lutz
Designer
Kent State ’05 · BS Environmental Design
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Matthew T Latham
Designer
OSU ’10 · BS Arch / City & Regional Planning
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Mandy Gunka
Office Manager