- Flooring
- Staircases
- New ConstructionExperience in designing and managing projects ranging from small renovations to major new construction projects of $150 million Christie was blessed to grow up in a family that loved to travel. They traveled to every state except Alaska before she went off to college. After conquering her 50th state a few summers ago with her husband and two daughters, she began to realize that her travel experience formed her career path. She took advice from nature and documented her inspiration: 1) Advice from a hot spring to an architect: Why do “earth tones” suggest muted colors? Am I not of the earth? 2) Advice from the forest to an architect: Don't forget that light can be a building material. Protect the creatures that call it home. Don’t forget your roots. 3) Advice from a mountain to an architect: Strive to give your visitors a sense of awe. Take people to new heights. Provide inspiring views. 4) Advice from a dandelion to an architect: Make a wish for those who cannot imagine. Dream for those who live in nightmares. Believe for those who have lost hope. Celebrate the little things. Don’t forget to blow the seeds of your creative spirit, and spread the joy.
- Demolition
- LandscapingSteps and landings span the hill at the Northern corner of the museum’s grounds, around 450 feet from the street to the parking lot. The museum worked with emersion DESIGN and Human Nature for architecture and landscape design for this project. Turner Construction is the construction firm.
- FencingThe Main Gate project provided a new Access Control Point for the Plum Brook Station campus of Glenn Research Center near Sandusky, Ohio. The work included a new Visitors Center building with security offices and visitor badging, a main gate check point canopy, vehicle inspection building, new parking lot, access drives designed to slow the flow of traffic and prevent a rush on the gate, crash resistant fencing and K-rated barriers, associated site development and utility installation.
- Window Installation/Replacement
- PatiosThe exterior of the 3-8 Bethel Academic Building features cottage-inspired aesthetics and a tiered composition that engages with the sloping topography. Inspired by the stone masonry of the chapel, the south facade is dotted with smaller windows that shield the interior from excessive glare and heat. Classrooms are designed to provide a nurturing yet studious environment. Portable furniture, individual whiteboards, and integrated technology promote focused and active learning, while unique, interactive spaces encourage students to engage with the faculty and each other. The interior design incorporates nature-inspired features that promote a sense of harmony with the environment, resulting in a calming, more conducive learning environment. Biophilic elements include floor-to-ceiling murals depicting the seasons of the year, natural wood reading nooks, and loads of natural daylight. Finally, outdoor learning environments include sun-protected patios, rooftop classrooms, and interactive playscapes.
- GuttersEngineering services included design for HVAC, plumbing, steam, lighting and power distribution, communications and security, utilities, storm drainage, lightning protection, and fire protection. Site work included sidewalks, curbs and gutters, access drive control systems, and site upgrades. Architectural and comprehensive interior design was also included as part of the project.
- Garage Door Repair/ReplacementThe classrooms are designed to support next generation pedagogical practices, while remaining intimate and personalized for the 15 students engaging in each space. A shared project lab with garage door opening up into an adjacent computer lab provides space for ideation, testing, and building.
- Carpentry25+ years of experience as a Project Architect and Construction Administrator Mike’s attention to detail is not only evident in our project success stories, but also found in his personal carpentry portfolio. As an excellent maker and worker, we love having Mike on our team. He brings extensive value to any project, with former experience as a Senior Project Architect & Lead Construction Administrator he knows how to get the job done.
- InsulationDark, enclosed academic and office spaces became visually open and transparent. New windows with sun shades were cut into the exterior bringing daylight and view to uninspiring rooms. Efficiency rose 60.1% by improved insulation, new windows, LED lighting and geowells – a first for the University on any campus.
- MasonryThe new Headquarters and Disaster Operations Center was conceived as a quality facility that supports and advances one of the top performing chapters in the nation by conveying a compatible, yet distinctive, contemporary identity that raises community awareness. On I-71, over 130,000 vehicles daily encounter the prominent logo of the American Red Cross and a building that speaks to its mission. The three story stone wall, with its lively pattern of windows and masonry, evokes the strength and dynamism of relief operations in the midst of chaos. The glazed-top tower suggests a beacon and focus above the fray. The transparent lobby emerging from the hillside is inspired by one of the most profound gifts of the Red Cross to the individuals it serves – a vision of hope and ultimately, renewal. Aiding the pursuit of LEED Gold Certification, sustainable technologies, such as an enhanced thermal envelope, bio-retention cells and a vegetated roof, reflect the stewardship that the Red Cross possesses.