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Exceptional design contributes to the fabric of any community.
Civic and cultural buildings serve as essential touchstones in their communities. They foster engagement, learning, and inspiration. At their best, these buildings provide fertile ground for what matters most: strengthening relationships within the community. These are places where people should feel welcome, comfortable, and valued.
Committed to good stewardship.
Having designed dozens of major civic destinations, from courthouses to museums, we understand the need for responsible management and transparency through every phase of the project. Bringing your vision to life requires a deft combination of leadership, partnership, and creativity. From planning and community engagement, to stunning design that will engage visitors for decades, DesignGroup will help you succeed.
100+
libraries and community centers planned and designed
2022
Voices of Design Inaugural Architecture Award
Gold
Grange Insurance Audubon Center Received LEED Gold Certification
2019
Harrison Smith Award | Columbus Downtown Commission
Experienced at every scale.
The unique complexity of these engagements requires an experienced design partner. From smaller-size cultural destinations to civic centers that occupy a city block or more, DesignGroup provides award-winning guidance at every phase of engagement.
Government Buildings
Non-Profit Organizations
Public Libraries
Museums
Education Centers
Event Centers
Grounded in Mission. Driven by Impact.
DesignGroup’s design philosophy expresses how we work and think. Inside our firm, it’s a foundational vision. Outside the firm, it’s a differentiating approach that puts our clients and their communities at the center of everything we do. Here’s a closer look at how we define what we do every day.
Why Choose DesignGroup
The spaces we design strengthen connection and engagement.
Whether we’re serving a city, an arts organization, or a philanthropy, our work embodies the client’s mission and identity in a way that encourages participation. We understand all it takes to bring your vision to life.
Responsible
stewardship of public funds.
Inclusive
of all community input and points of view.
Transparent
in our approach to scope, budgeting, and partnership.
Respected
nationally as a leader in library vision and execution.
Meet the Community team.
DesignGroup is brought into these projects not just for award-winning design, but for our understanding of how these complex programs come together — from public partnerships to uniquely demanding code and safety requirements. It pays to have that kind of experience on your side. We’ll be in it together from the very start.
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Let’s Discuss Your Needs
There is nothing more exciting than bringing a new cultural or civic gem to a community. We can’t wait to hear about your vision and understand what you need. We can even advise you on your next steps – and it may not be architecture (yet). Above all else, we want to build a trusting relationship. It’s the key to a great outcome at any scale.