Columbus Metropolitan Library – Whitehall Branch

Exterior photo of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Whitehall Branch in Whitehall, Ohio.

Location: Whitehall, Ohio Architect: JBAD LEED Certification: LEED Silver Certified Construction Cost: $4 million Project Size:  19,000 SF Awards: 2017 AIA/ALA Library Building Award 2015 AIA Ohio Merit Design Award 2015 AIA Columbus Merit Award SMBH designed the 19,000 SF new library based on simple, open, and transparent public reading areas with nearby services and…

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Westgate Recreation Center Addition

Location: Columbus, Ohio Architect: Braun & Steidl Architects Construction Cost: $5.1 million Project Size:  25,000 SF Westgate Recreation Center is located in Westgate Park on the City of Columbus’ west side.  The center offers a variety of classes for all ages as well as sport and recreation activities.  The center was built in the 1960’s.  Since…

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The Scioto Mile

Location: Columbus, Ohio Architect: MKSK Construction Cost: $44 million Awards: 2017 ULI Columbus Awards for Excellence Community Impact Award, Downtown Riverfront 2016 APA National Planning Excellence Award for Implementation, Downtown Columbus Riverfront 2014 ULI Urban Open Space Award Finalist 2012 Columbus Landmarks Foundation James B. Recchie Design Award 2012 IDA Pinnacle Award for Excellence 2011…

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North Bank Park

a small fountain in front of the sheltherhouse at North Bank Park in Downtown, Columbus. Part of the Scioto Mile.

Location: Columbus, Ohio Architect: Acock Associates/ HKI Architects Construction Cost: $2.5 million Project Size: 20,000 SF Awards: 2007 Columbus Landmark Foundation James B Recchie Award The first of a number of significant park improvements for downtown Columbus, North Bank Park is part of the Scioto Mile network of downtown parks. SMBH worked with the designers…

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