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Disney Dreams and a City He Loves: Meet New Indy Studio Associate Principal Raun Love

In this new interview, DesignGroup's Indianapolis Associate Principal and Senior Project Manager Raun Love reflects on early influences, his hometown skyline, and why architecture is about people.
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Commercial

Introducing Our New Columbus Studio

For the first time in more than 25 years, DesignGroup's Columbus studio has a new address. The move marks a new chapter for our firm. Here's how it embraces changing workplace expectations and empowers our team for future growth.
by Jennifer Horvath
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Jennifer Horvath
President, Managing Principal
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Education

Colleges' Demographic Cliff: How Design Can Help Lower the Impact

DesignGroup's Higher Education Market Leader suggests 5 strategies for colleges and universities adapting to changing enrollment.
by John Ryan
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John Ryan
AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Higher Education Market Leader
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Meet Joe Mayer, DesignGroup's New Managing Principal and Design Director

In this conversation, Joe reflects on his path to leadership, what drives great design, and his vision for DesignGroup's future.
by Abbey Elizondo
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Abbey Elizondo
Marketing Coordinator
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Healthcare

Why Emergency Department Entrances Matter

In one of the highest-pressure environments in the medical field, the architecture and design of an emergency department can reduce stress, improve patient well-being, and create efficiency across hospital systems.
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by Joe Mayer, Orlando Echevarria Garcia
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Entering a Decade of Design Excellence in Pittsburgh!

Tom Chidlow serves as Managing Principal and Pittsburgh Studio Lead for DesignGroup. Here, he reflects on the people and projects that have made the office so successful as the firm enters its 10th year of practice in the City of Pittsburgh. Underlying it all: a client base we are honored to serve.
by Tom Chidlow
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Tom Chidlow
AIA, ACHA, LEED AP BD+C
Managing Principal, Practice Group Leader
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Healthcare

Meet Travis Tyson: DesignGroup's New Healthcare Market Leader

Travis Tyson brings two decades of healthcare design experience from Cleveland Clinic to his new role as DesignGroup Principal and Healthcare Market Leader. In this recent interview with DesignGroup President Jennifer Horvath, he shares insights on healthcare industry transformation, sustainable design, and the unique perspective he brings from the client side.
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by Jennifer Horvath, Travis Tyson
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Healthcare

The Benefits of a Quiet Project

Ever hear of a "quiet" project? We think it's the key to any successful architectural endeavor. And it may not be what you think. Here's why it matters.
by Mike Forejt
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Mike Forejt
AIA, NCARB
Principal, Senior Project Manager
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Healthcare

Healthcare Prototyping: Three Lessons from Retail

The best retailers provide remarkable consistency, no matter the location. Healthcare can find inspiration in the way stores use prototyping to make any space serve their mission.
by Angela Kolosky
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Angela Kolosky
ACHA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Principal, Healthcare Planning Market Leader
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Healthcare, Science & Technology, Commercial

Adaptive Reuse in Life Sciences: A Faster, More Affordable (and Sustainable) Solution for Lab Space?

by Alan Schlossberg
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Alan Schlossberg
AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Regional Practice Leader
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October 21, 2026

New DesignGroup office centers firm within growing area of downtown

Columbus Business First
September 28, 2026

2026 HCD Conference + Expo Preview: Renovating The Real-life ED Behind ‘The Pitt’

Healthcare Design Magazine
September 18, 2026

Announcing the Building Columbus Awards

Columbus Business First
June 1, 2026

HCD 10 Class of 2026

Healthcare Design Magazine
May 26, 2026

First Look: Duquesne Light's new Nova Place headquarters

Pittsburgh Business First
March 23, 2026

DesignGroup Doubles Down on Midwest with Riverfront HQ and New Indy Studio

Hoodline
March 10, 2026

SWACO's $22M Grove City expansion to include education center, new offices

Columbus Business First
March 9, 2026

DesignGroup Expands Into Indianapolis, Names First Healthcare-Focused Studio Hire

Medical Construction & Design
March 5, 2026

DesignGroup Adds Office In Indianapolis

Healthcare Design Magazine
February 27, 2026

OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

OhioHealth
January 30, 2026

2026 Healthcare Design Predictions: Travis Tyson, DesignGroup

Healthcare Design Magazine
November 20, 2025

2025 Columbus Interior Design Awards

IIDA Ohio Kentucky
November 19, 2025

Cleveland Clinic Veteran Joins DesignGroup as Healthcare Market Leader

Medical Construction & Design
September 3, 2025

DesignGroup Names New Principal And Healthcare Market Leader

Healthcare Design Magazine
May 13, 2025

Ohio's new $80M veterinary lab set to boost livestock testing capacity

ABC 6 On Your Side
May 13, 2025

Major $43M project will renovate, expand Allegheny General Hospital’s emergency department

WPXI Channel 11 News
January 2, 2025

Plans Unveiled for OhioHealth Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center

Medical Construction & Design
November 8, 2024

Special-needs school in Pittsburgh is getting an $18 million renovation

American School & University