Education

Design for the Future of Education

Funding realities, changing enrollment, and evolving student 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.  

Education

Design for the Future of Education

Funding realities, changing enrollment, and evolving student 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
5,500+
student housing beds designed in Ohio
2019
AIA Columbus Merit Award
44
number of campuses worked on across nine states
2019
Special Citation for Interior Renovation // American School & University

Health science programs. K-12 schools. University dining commons. Residence halls. There is no aspect of educational architecture that DesignGroup hasn’t studied, planned, designed, or built. 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. 

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A Full Range of Services
Investment in educational facilities require 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.
  • Higher Education
  • K-12 Education
  • Master Planning
  • Student Housing
  • Health Sciences
  • Labs
  • Classrooms
  • Renovations
  • Regional Campuses
Why Choose DesignGroup

Students. Faculty. Administration. Staff. Four unique audiences, each equally vital to your mission. In all cases, we provide flexible spaces that help everyone on campus live, learn, and collaborate. We work with everyone from planning committees to executive leadership to ensure a smooth experience, often under exacting budgets and timelines. 

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 our adherence to budgets.

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.
Featured Project:
Mitchell Hall
Featured Project:
Clark Family Library
Featured Project:
Moseley Hall
Check out our thought leadership on:
Post-Covid-19 University Planning

Universities are in an almost impossible situation. DesignGroup Education Market Leader Ben Niebauer offers some practical advice as institutions everywhere consider their options for this fall and beyond. The first step is learning from recent experiences and listening carefully to what students have to say about it.

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Let’s Discuss Your Needs
Exploring renovations or new builds is exciting because there’s so much potential for bringing something special to your students. We know these are major decisions. We’re eager to learn what you need, and how we can help.