Collaboration is the core of The Studio.
Setting aside our titles and egos, every project is all hands on deck. Apart, our expertise and creativity are limited, but together we can get to the right solution and design for long-term impact.

1. Relationship First

OUR HANDS-ON, ACCESSIBLE, AND TRANSPARENT APPROACH MEANS WE PUT RELATIONSHIP FIRST, NOT OUR EGOS.

+ Welcoming multiple perspectives, we are committed to enhancing our beloved community by prioritizing local projects and lasting collaborations with both clients and team members.
+ We are intentionally collaborative and seek to change traditional industry practices.

2. All-In

OUR GOAL? MATCH YOUR PASSION, SHARE YOUR VISION, AND EXCEED YOUR EXPECTATIONS.

+ Our diverse team is committed to your success, working together to boldly create, problem-solve, and try new ideas to find the right solution.
+ We are driven to protect and promote our client’s vision every step of the way.

3. Streamlined Approach

NIMBLE, UNCONVENTIONAL, AND APPROACHABLE; WE GET THE WORK DONE AND GET IT DONE WELL.

+ We wear many hats and are intentionally lean so that we can focus on what matters the most – your project.

Designing places with purpose - those that inspire our clients, our people, and our community.

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Rachel Foster Architectural Designer Email Rachel
What are you doing in your free time?

I am playing volleyball (too much), cuddling with my cat, exploring Columbus breweries and drinking sour beer, volunteering at the Center for Architecture and Design

What are you doing in your free time?

I am playing volleyball (too much), cuddling with my cat, exploring Columbus breweries and drinking sour beer, volunteering at the Center for Architecture and Design

Dukyoung
Dukyoung Lee Architect Email Dukyoung
What is something not many people know about you?

I am a lefty and I do almost everything left-handed except for Korean calligraphy and golf.

What is something not many people know about you?

I am a lefty and I do almost everything left-handed except for Korean calligraphy and golf.

Minnie Huynh Architectural Designer Email Minnie
What would be your dream project?

To design a treehouse!

What would be your dream project?

To design a treehouse!

Elizabeth Kruggel Architectural Designer Email Elizabeth
What's your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is collecting hobbies and forever expanding my craft room.

What's your favorite hobby?

My favorite hobby is collecting hobbies and forever expanding my craft room.

Brenda
Brenda Parker Architect Email Brenda
What is your dream job?

To be the commentator for 'This Old House'.

What is your dream job?

To be the commentator for 'This Old House'.

Chris Hanes
Chris Hanes Project Designer Email Chris
What is your dream job?

One where I don’t have to answer getting to know you questions… I’ve failed at that obviously.

What is your dream job?

One where I don’t have to answer getting to know you questions… I’ve failed at that obviously.

Lindsay Mitchell Architect Email Lindsay
What's your hidden or special talent?

I am really good at remembering people's birthdays without writing it down, like really good. Try and test me.

What's your hidden or special talent?

I am really good at remembering people's birthdays without writing it down, like really good. Try and test me.

Dan Hanes Architect
Dan Hanes Architect Email Dan
What is your dream project?

My dream project would be a new Kahiki or an Arena for The Ohio Roller Girls

What is your dream project?

My dream project would be a new Kahiki or an Arena for The Ohio Roller Girls

Yen
Yen Hanes Architect Email Yen
What is your favorite quote?

"Life's too short; say it like it is or $#@% off." - Yen Hanes

What is your favorite quote?

"Life's too short; say it like it is or $#@% off." - Yen Hanes

Juan Varela Architectural Designer Email Juan
What's your dream job?

It'd have to be a crab fisherman like the guys from Deadliest Catch.

What's your dream job?

It'd have to be a crab fisherman like the guys from Deadliest Catch.

David
David Tyler Architect Email David
What is something not many people know about you?

In high school I was the class cultural bridge, I was both captain of the football team and the class valedictorian.

What is something not many people know about you?

In high school I was the class cultural bridge, I was both captain of the football team and the class valedictorian.

Bayli Friz Creative Manager Email Bayli
What would be your super power?

Have you ever seen the movie Hell Boy? The fish guy touches things and can see the past of that item - I want that ability!

What would be your super power?

Have you ever seen the movie Hell Boy? The fish guy touches things and can see the past of that item - I want that ability!

Abbie
Abbie Stiers Architect Email Abbie
What is your most memorable project?

Parks Edge Condominiums of course. I got married, moved twice, started The Studio, and had a baby all before construction was complete.

What is your most memorable project?

Parks Edge Condominiums of course. I got married, moved twice, started The Studio, and had a baby all before construction was complete.