Cincinnati Art Museum

Night view of the courtyard at the Cincinnati Art Museum, featuring a row tables and chairs, flanked by a row of trees on the left and small fountains that separate the table spaces on the right.

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Architect: Emersion Design LLC Construction Cost: $13.3 million Project Size: 40,000 SF LEED Certification: LEED Certified The existing facility consisted of the original building and numerous additions that created small spaces without flow. This project opened up multiple areas, creating large gallery spaces and allowing for cohesive flow through the building. The…

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Columbus Museum of Art Expansion

Location: Columbus, Ohio Architect: DesignGroup Awards: 2016 AIA Columbus Honor Award 2016 James B Recchie Design Award 2015 Wall Street Journal: The Best Architecture Construction Cost: $30 million Project Size: 94,000 SF LEED Certification: LEED Certified   The addition of the new Margaret M. Walter Wing and the renovation of the existing building gave the…

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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 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 and Alan McKnight of the Department of Recreation 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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