Education
Immersing Students in Language and Learning
Design for the Future of Education
Funding realities, changing enrollment, and evolving student (and parent) expectations put more pressure on facilities to anticipate and respond. DesignGroup understands these variables. We create learning environments that seamlessly integrate people, spaces, and technology into compelling experiences. For students and staff alike, from day one to graduation.
Make the Most of Your Investment
Building new or improved educational facilities requires planning, partnership, and clear communication to a range of stakeholders. Our decision-making tools provide clarity and insight; thoughtful planning and design anticipate your needs for decades to come.
5,600+
student housing beds designed
2024
AIA Columbus Merit Award
56
number of campuses worked on across nine states
2019
Special Citation for Interior Renovation, American School & University
Enhancing learning at every level.
Health science programs. K-12 schools. Residence halls. Community colleges. There is no aspect of educational architecture that DesignGroup hasn’t studied, planned, designed, or built – from early childhood to adult education. It’s one of the broadest categories we serve, and with nearly 40 million square feet of facilities planned or developed, a true center of expertise.
K-12 Education
College & University
Technical Education
Special Education
Student Life
Health Sciences
Medical Education
Libraries
Historic Preservation
Regional Campuses
Classrooms
Offices
Medical Education Design: Six Shifts You Need to Understand
From reuse of aging facilities to expansion of new ones, our MedEd leaders discuss the trends that will affect design in this space for decades to come.
Achieving WELL Certification in Healthcare Education
Ohio University’s HCOM project set a new high bar for what’s possible when student wellness is at the center of a building’s design philosophy.
Why Choose DesignGroup
Students. Faculty. Administration. Staff. Four unique audiences, each vital to your mission.
DesignGroup helps optimize experiences in high-performing environments. Our leaders have made us a trusted voice in the national conversation around educational building practices that balance design and functionality with a strict adherence to budgets and timelines. We’re committed to architecture that delivers relevance, flexibility, and inspiring design that lasts for decades.
Recognized
nationally as a leader in education planning and design.
Proven
through hundreds of successful projects.
Respectful
of the tight timelines needed to serve students.
Responsible
in adherence to budgets and timelines.
Meet the DesignGroup education team.
DesignGroup architects and interior designers ask good questions, listen intently, and build strong collaborative relationships. It’s the key to understanding your mission and vision, today and into the future.
Alan Schlossberg
AIA, LEED AP
Principal, Regional Practice Group Leader
Take Your Next Step Here
Let’s Discuss Your Needs
You may be able to do more than you realize with an existing academic building. Or you may find a new build better future-proofs your institution for changing student needs. We know these are major decisions. We’re eager to learn what you need, and how we can help.