HIGHER EDUCATION
we design places that build community, contribute to a sustainable world and enrich the individual
Higher Education at Domokur Architects: Exceptional Spaces for Enhanced Learning Domokur Architects is a professional architectural consulting firm specializing in the planning and design of facilities for higher education throughout the United States. We function as an interactive office, with a team approach that allows us to maintain consistent involvement of appropriate disciplines and staff in all phases of each project’s planning, design and development. Our team consists of a multi-disciplinary staff of architects, higher education planners, programmers, interior designers and landscape architects. Full participation in collaborative efforts and understanding of the client’s specific program requirements are of paramount importance in the execution and success of each project. We are steadfast in our resolve to engage campus stakeholders and we understand that no project stands alone but that each has a cumulative effect on the whole. Our team is flexible and highly efficient at listening, analyzing and responding to our client’s needs. We deliver cost effective, creative design solutions that address each client’s special requirements. Superior client service and satisfaction are our primary measures of successful performance. The greatest indicator of this is our growing list of repeat clients and referred projects. Domokur Architects endeavors to provide a superior level of architectural planning and design services in support of the mission of higher education. Through partnering with host institutions, Domokur Architects strives to facilitate the institution's ability to maximize their capital assets with respect to their natural and built environments in support of the teaching, research and community service missions of the institution.
Recent Higher Education Experience Kent State University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
— Regional Campuses - ADA
— Pennsylvania Ave Residence Hall Restroom Renovations Phase 1
— Wright Hall - Dormitory Toilet Rooms
— Pennsylvania Ave Residence Hall Restroom Renovations Phase 2
— Trumbull Campus - Roof Leak
— Restroom Renovations at 4 Buildings
— Twin Towers Breezeway Re-Roof
— 9 Elevator Upgrades at 5 Campus Buildings
— Multiple Toilet and Shower Room Renovations — Roof Replacements - Multiple Buildings
Youngstown State University
— Library Fourth Floor Writing Commons
— Campus Elevator Upgrades at 4 Buildings
— Eastway Elevator Replacement
— Lincoln Hall Elevator Upgrade
— Lake & Olson Elevator Replacements Phase 1
— Elevator Safety Repairs & Replacements Phase 1
— Administrative Services Bldg Renovation
— Elevator Safety Repairs & Replacements Phase 2
— Prentice Hall New Elevator
— Ward Beecher Structural Repairs
— Beall & McDowell Halls Toilet & Shower Room Rehabilitation — Stark Campus - Main Hall Masonry Restoration — Verder Elevator — Engleman Hall – ADA Compliance Feasibility Study — Site Master Plan (Library) — Kent Hall Laboratory — Lake Olson New Hydraulic Elevators — Library Second Floor Math Emporium — Tri-Towers Residence Halls Comprehensive Rehabilitation
Bowling Green State University — Traditions Quadrangle Feasibility Study — Huntington Building Renovation
Cleveland State University — Heritage Hall Assessment — State of Academics Facility Study
— University Health Services
Miami University
— Apartment Style Residence Halls Study
— Shriver Center Renovations
— Rehabilitation of Olson Center for Undergraduate Studies — Prentice Hall - Restroom Renovations
University of Akron
— Dix Stadium President's Loge Renovation
— Elevator Modernization at 3 Campus Buildings
— Lake Olson Exterior Ramp Investigation — Verder Hall Restroom Renovations
North Central State College
— MAC Center Revit Model
— Kehoe Center Planning Study
— HVAC Improvements at 4 Residence Halls - DB
— Fallerius Center Renovation / Addition
— Dunbar Hall Restroom Renovation
— Fallerius Center IT Upgrade
— Dix Stadium Wall Graphics — TRT Rotunda Interior Remodel and Window Replacement
NEOMED
— Career Services Renovation
— Primary Care Building
— 3D Renderings for Residence Services
— Site Signage
— Main Campus Accessibility Study
— Collaborative Research Alterations
— Design Innovation and Dining Hub
— Regula Conference Center Signage
— Eastway Window Replacement - DB
— Rehabilitation of Olson & Meshel Lecture Spaces
— Satterfield Hall HVAC Replacement
— UPS Upgrade
FE ATURED PROJECTS
Kent State University
Design Innovation & Dining Hub (D.I. Hub)
Kent State University
Tri-Towers Rotunda Adaptive Reuse
Kent State University
Olson Center for Undergraduate Excellence
North Central State College Fallerius Building Addition
Kent State University
Tri-Towers Residence Hall Rehabilitation
Kent State University Math Emporium
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls Renovations
SCHEMATIC DESIGN PACKAGE
Multiple Building Restroom Renovation - Phase 2 Henry Administration Building, Architecture Building, Natural Resources Building and Bevier Hall
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multiple Building Restroom Renovations
April 20, 2016
Project# U16021
U of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multiple Campus Elevator Upgrades
Bowling Green State University
Huntington Administrative Building Renovation
Bowling Green State University Traditions Quadrangle Feasibility Study
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Kent State University
Design Innovation & Dining Hub (d.i.Hub) Kent, Ohio / 2020 (est.) The new d.i.Hub will occupy the 1972 Art Building designed by Australian architect John Andrews. The adaptive reuse of the iconic 65,000 SF space, scheduled for completion in 2020, will include full interior and exterior renovations, as well as a significant dining component that serves the entire campus - a unique feature for the Innovation Center / Maker Space building typology. The adaptive reuse of the Art School into a 21st century Innovation Hub will provide a platform for continuous engagement and constant tactical and adaptive improvements well into its future. This new center will focus on design thinking and entrepreneurship across multiple academic disciplines and include advanced collaborative workspaces and maker spaces. The dining venue will seat approximately 350 people served through multiple service methods. The building will be LEED Silver certified as a minimum goal. Domokur Architects is teamed with national design firm, Bohlin Cywinski Jackson for this project. DI HUB, ENLARGED VIEW
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BEFORE
Kent State University
Tri-Towers Rotunda Adaptive Reuse Kent, Ohio / 2014 Domokur Architects was the Architect of Record for the Tri-Towers Rotunda renovation project as part of the Design-Build team with Gilbane Building Company. Tri-Towers is a complex of three residence hall towers surrounding a central hub referred to as “The Rotunda”. The Gilbane-Domokur team previously completed a $30M+ renovation and exterior envelope/facade face-lift of the adjacent three tower structures. The Rotunda project completed much of the deferred maintenance work and included the renovation of the first-floor Area Desk, replacement of the exterior curtain wall system, and renovation/repurposing of existing, recently-vacated second floor spaces into a satellite fitness/recreation area and centralized laundry facility. The second-floor renovations include a fitness/recreation area and centralized laundry facility. On-campus residents have exclusive access to the workout space, which is open seven days a week. The 7,000-square-foot “Tri-Rec” includes more than 70 brand-new exercise machines and free weights. Many students have remarked that they enjoy the convenience of being able to get their laundry done while they work out (previously the laundry facilities were dispersed throughout the residence tower buildings). That, coupled with the diner and market just downstairs, makes The Rotunda an excellent example of the University’s Student Wellness initiative.
PROJECT COST:
$2.5M
SIZE: 50,100
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Kent State University
Olson Center for Undergraduate Excellence Kent, Ohio / 2015 The Olson Center for Undergraduate Excellence occupies a prominent location on the University Esplanade at Kent State University. Domokur Architects worked closely with the University to come up with a new design for the Center that will create a pedestrian-friendly entrance embracing the Esplanade that reflects a cohesive, contemporary, and welcoming identity for the Office of Undergraduate Studies. Within the Center, the building that was originally built as a dining hall has been redesigned into collaborative spaces that foster learning and collegiate success. An intuitive circulation pattern and thoughtfully-placed corridors allow the interior spaces to be filled with natural light, secure yet accessible, and suited to the programmatic needs of several departments that are housed within the building. This project has been certified LEED Gold.
PROJECT COST:
$6M
SIZE: 28,000
SF (renovation) 4,000 SF (addition)
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North Central State College Fallerius Building Addition Mansfield, Ohio / 2010
This project involved a two-story addition to the existing Fallerius Technical Center building. The addition accommodated a new main entrance to the building as well as administrative offices and a student learning center/student lounge providing students with a quality learning environment. Construction phase planning was required to facilitate the ongoing uses and operations of the existing building throughout the construction period. One of the major goals of this project was to create a new front entrance and to define the image of the campus. The development of a detailed Program of Requirements was part of the services provided. The project incorporated sustainable design principles and addressed several accessibility issues within the existing building.
PROJECT COST:
$1.7M
SIZE: 18,000
SF (renovation) 7,500 SF (addition)
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Kent State University
Tri-Towers Residence Hall Rehabilitation/ Renovation Kent, Ohio / 2014 Phased over three years, Domokur Architects provided full architectural services for this LEED Silver, comprehensive rehabilitation of three old and unpopular residence halls at Kent State University. Beginning with initial infrastructure upgrades to the six elevators and shared utility tunnel in 2012, the total scope of the project included a complete replacement of the HVAC systems, as-needed repair to the exterior brick work and replacement of all windows. Student rooms were upgraded for comfort both in terms of interior design and through the inclusion of room-specific HVAC controls. On the tenth floor of Wright and Koonce, ten student rooms were transformed into open gathering areas referred to as “Sky Lounges,� while each floor in all three halls have smaller study, glass-walled study lounges.
PROJECT COST:
$39.6M
SIZE: 357,000
SF
BEDS: 1,300
Kent State University Math Emporium Kent, Ohio / 2011
KSU's Office of the University Architect took an innovative approach in addressing the 20,000 SF of aging facilities that make up the second floor of the University Library, a building dating to 1970. To maximize pedagogical effectiveness, they decided to rehabilitate the space into a new center for interactive learning to give students more tools for academic success, specifically regarding core math skills. A drastic improvement in the functionality and aesthetic value of this space, the Math Emporium provides students with an engaging and technically advanced center for interactive learning. In addition to the learning spaces, the meeting areas and reception spaces are visibly located for easy access to students. Our furniture choices took into account the space’s heavy reliance upon technology, while some of the original architectural flavor was maintained through incorporating portions of the original brickwork into the design palette. This project demonstrates the success possible in renovating aging spaces into new, bright pedagogical environments. devreseR sthgiR llA stcetihcrA rukomoD 1102 thgirypoC Š
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PROJECT COST:
$1.5M
SIZE: 20,000
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls Renovation - Phases 1 and 2 Champaign, Illinois / 2014 - 2017 Domokur Architects provided design, bid/award, and construction services to the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign at multiple locations across the campus. The first project was a multi-phase remodel/reconfiguration of the existing multi-user restroom space into eight single-use restrooms within the existing footprint of the present restroom space on each floor of two residence halls (Babcock Hall and Saunders Hall). This remodel provides flexibility in assigning floors on a coeducational basis, improves privacy and comfort, and accessible accommodations. The scope of work for the project required architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and environmental services. To ensure minimal interruption to student comfort, construction was completed entirely during the summer break of 2015. Domokur was then selected to continue with Phase 2 of the project which is a similar scope to Phase 1 but at adjacent halls (Blaisdell Hall and Carr Hall) in the same complex. Construction took place during the summer break of 2017.
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PROJECT COST:
$10.3M
SIZE: 24,480
SF
BEDS: 1,018
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SCHEMATIC DESIGN PACKAGE
Multiple Building Restroom Renovation - Phase 2 Henry Administration Building, Architecture Building, Natural Resources Building and Bevier Hall April 20, 2016
Project# U16021
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multiple Building Restroom Renovations Champaign, Illinois / 2016 - 2018
Domokur Architects provided design, bid/award, and construction services to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign at multiple locations across the campus. As a result of our strong working relationship with UIUC and a demonstrated commitment of excellent service, we have been selected for deferred maintenance renovation work at 13 buildings throughout the campus over the last 2 1/2 years. This project is the second of a multiple phase project to renovate restrooms in multiple buildings across the UIUC campus. The scope of work included the renovation of multiple existing restrooms in the Henry Administration Building (built 1912) , the Architecture Building (built 1927), the Natural Resources Building (built 1939), and Bevier Hall (built 1956). Work generally included new finishes, partitions, accessories, lighting, plumbing fixtures, MEP upgrades, and potential reconfiguration of the restrooms to meet code, ADA, and program requirements. This project implemented a two-phased construction schedule, with work being completed during the fall/winter of 2017 and the summer of 2018.
BEFORE
PROJECT COST:
$2.4M
SIZE: 4
Buildings
Henry Administration Building
Bevier Hall
Natural Resources Building
Architecture Building
UIUC Elevator Upgrade Projects
Psychology Building
Newmark Civil Engineering Building
Main Library
Krannert Art Museum
Mumford Hall
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Multiple Campus Elevator Upgrades Champaign, Illinois / 2016 - 2018
Domokur Architects provided design, bid/award, and construction administration services to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for the upgrade / modernization of nine elevators at five buildings across campus. Scope included phased upgrades of elevators in Krannert Art Museum (two elevators), Main Library (two elevators), Mumford Hall (one elevator), Newmark Civil Engineering Building (one elevator), and Psychology Laboratory (three elevators). Work included all items related to the modernization of the elevators listed above, including, but not limited to, modernization of elevator cab and equipment; electrical power feeds and rewiring; HVAC upgrades for machine rooms; plumbing work as required; and painting. Phased construction began in May, 2017, and continued through November, 2018.
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PROJECT COST:
$4.5M
SIZE: 9
elevators at 5 campus buildings
Bowling Green State University
Huntington Administrative Building Renovation Bowling Green, Ohio / 2015 The Huntington building was constructed in 1989 as a bank regional processing center and consists of one grade level story. This renovation has transformed the building into administrative offices for eight University departments, employing approximately 150 staff, primarily using an open office approach. In addition, the University desired that the image of the building be improved. An important goal is to create a visual connection between it and the remainder of campus, particularly important since this building is located off campus. A new entry design and branding visible from the highway meet this goal. The project was phased in order to allow two of the departments to continue to occupy their current space in the building while construction is ongoing in the remainder of the building, as no swing space is available. Domokur Architects was brought on as a consultant to help lead programming meetings with all University departments involved. Our task included: development of a design that would transform the building to support 21st century office best practices; the development of an Office Planning Document with recommendations for work space environments (that fulfilled the needs of the users); and creating an open collaborative environment desired by the University. We provided a variety of options for office layouts to meet the University’s goal of providing an efficient, functional and contemporary office environment. The programming needs of each group were considered, and presentations made to Constituent groups to assist with the culture change brought about by moving to a more open and collaborative approach to office design. The design team determined detailed project phasing and documented this in the bid documents. This close attention created a plan to complete the project without removing HR staff from the building, and to ensure that the scheduled relocation of Purchasing into the building would happen by August 1.
PROJECT COST:
$3,980,000
SIZE: 35,000
SF
Bowling Green State University Traditions Quadrangle Feasibility Study Bowling Green, Ohio / 2009
This project was a comprehensive study of four Academic Buildings situated within the locally known “Traditions Quadrangle”. Project Priorities included: planning necessary to design and construct potential outcomes of the study, criteria development and prioritization, analysis of the chronic condition of existing facilities and infrastructure as well as a conceptual analysis of the complex in relation to the Campus Master Plan and Infrastructure Master Plan. At the inception of the Study it was commonly held that these buildings were in an irrecoverable condition. Within the first months of the study the Domokur Architects team reported to BGSU that the buildings are in sound condition and are worthy of rehabilitation. This was a significant turning point in the development of the Study and refocused the Team with the task of finding the best scenario for rehabilitating these four buildings. This crucial study led to the University's Implementation effort called "Traditions to Tomorrow”, representing the single largest investment in academic buildings and learning spaces in the history of BGSU. Projects included the demolition of two buildings, gut renovation of four buildings, all new underground utility infrastructure, new regional chiller plant and significant enabling moves throughout the university. All work drew from the original Facilities Assessment / Feasibility Study.
PROJECT COST:
$200,000
SIZE: 4
Buildings
AKRON OFFICE
BREVARD OFFICE
Domokur Architects is a 45 year old, full service consulting firm. A multi-disciplinary team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, Planners, Project/Construction Administrators, Cost Estimators and LEED Accredited Professionals are at your disposal, offering a depth of resources seldom seen from a small firm. Utilizing technology and an integrated collaborative team approach, we work seamlessly between multiple office locations merging staff, consultants and specialists to fully employ each individual’s unique talents and experience to ensure that your needs come first and that your project outcomes are superior.
HIGHER EDUCATION TEAM
Michael Domokur, RA Principal/Owner
Michael Tabeling, RA Director, Higher Education Studio
Brad Ferguson, RA, LEED AP Project Architect
Adam Urbanski, RA Project Architect
Jackie Kaminsky, RLA Project Landscape Architect
Andy Lorson, CPACC, LEED AP Construction Administration
REFERENCES Kent State University Kent, Ohio Mr. Michael Bruder Executive Director Facilities Planning and Design 330-672-9610 Austin Peay State University (Formerly BGSU) Clarksville, Tennessee Mr. Marc Brunner, RA Director - Office of Facilities Planning & Projects 931-221-7887 Governors State University (Formerly KSU) University Park, Illinois Ms. Betsy Joseph Director University Housing (retired) 708-235-7598 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, Illinois Ms. Shannon Tucker Capital Construction Project Manager 217-244-1760 Youngstown State University Youngstown, Ohio Mr. Rich White Director of Planning and Construction 330-941-3238
“ I can say without any reservations, that Domokur Architects provided me with the best professional services over my [35-year] professional career.” - Betsy Joseph Director, Auxiliary Services and University Housing Governors State University
“ Domokur Architects is a talented and dedicated architectural firm...we have no hesitation in recommending them to other owners.” - Michael Bruder Executive Director Facilities Planning and Design Kent State University
“ Domokur impressed me with their thoroughness and attention to detail. They worked quickly, and adapted to what at times was a very fluid situation. I would not hesitate to hire them for a similar project again, or for a more design oriented project.” - Marc Brunner Director/Architect Austin Peay State University