A Touchstone for a College Campus
LEED Certified by U.S. Green Building Council
OSU engaged DesignGroup to do a planning study to determine the best fit, location and style of residential product that they should build. The study resulted in the four-story, 120-bed residence hall.
The building was carefully designed and sited to allow for the addition of a second phase in the future, while creating a residential experience at Newark. It was also sited to set-up to capitalize on the campus’ existing assets, most notably its mature natural surroundings.
In addition to three floors of beds, McConnell Hall features a flexible event space for up to 300 people, a variety of collaboration spaces, lounges and kitchens.
Time-tested insight. Forward-thinking design.
Places I Remember
Buildings and campuses may change over time, but memories from within them will always endure. DesignGroup’s John Ryan reflects on the emotional lives of buildings, a melody that continues over time.
Prefab Construction: A Time-Tested Technique with New Innovations
Building a project with pre-manufactured components can save time, labor, and material. Here’s a look at why it has endured for longer than you may realize – and why it might or might not be right for your next project.
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.
Prefab Construction: A Time-Tested Technique with New Innovations
Building a project with pre-manufactured components can save time, labor, and material. Here’s a look at why it has endured for longer than you may realize – and why it might or might not be right for your next project.
Unused Office Space: Problem and Potential
We see great potential for conversion of under-occupied office buildings into other uses – but also many considerations. Learn more in a DesignGroup special report that explores the challenges and possibilities.
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.
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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.