The Dispatch Building at Dusk
The Dispatch Building Present/ Columbus, OH
The Dispatch Building Columbus, OH

Our team helped to transform the former daily newspaper headquarters — and recent addition to the Historic Register of Places — into a modern work space without losing its historic integrity

Our design team began with the restoration of the building’s exterior through the removal of existing windows and restoring the openings to their original masonry. With new found access to natural day lighting, the design team continued to transform the interiors into a modern up to date functional work space. you can read more about the renovation in the story titled “The Historic Dispatch Building Renovation.”

Dispatch Building Exterior

Dispatch Building Exterior

Double Height Lobby Space

Double Height Lobby Space | Photography Credit: Kate Horgan

Main Office interior entry

6th Floor Exposed Ceiling At Entry

Office Break Area

Office Break Area | Photography Credit: Kate Horgan

Stephanie Hayward
About The Author

Stephanie Hayward - Architecture

Stephanie began her architectural career in a Bowling Green, Ohio elementary school art room where she designed her first dream home out of foam core. She ultimately traveled to Columbus to hone her craft at Ohio State University where she received her Master of Architecture. After graduating she opted to stay in Columbus to practice architecture and share her talents with the community by promoting design awareness and advocating for women in architecture through her involvement in the AIA and The Center for Architecture and Design. She has also taught design studios at Ohio State and is a guest critic at reviews.

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Our team helped to transform the former daily newspaper headquarters — and recent addition to the Historic Register of Places — into a modern work space without losing its historic integrity

The Dispatch Building at Dusk
The Historic Dispatch Building Renovation

The 94-year-old Dispatch Building is arguably one of the most iconic structures in Downtown Columbus. Our team helped to transform the former daily newspaper headquarters — and recent addition to the Historic Register of Places — into a modern work space without losing its historic integrity.

Ohio Chamber Of Commerce
The Ohio Chamber Of Commerce

Our team’s task: Prove that the first and second floor office space in the skinny, low-ceilinged Dispatch Building could be transformed into a modern, inspired mix of private offices, collaboration spaces, reception, and meeting rooms.