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INTRODUCTION TO MSI DESIGN
Since 1990, MSI has made an impact on the design and planning fields with creative solutions to a diversity of design challenges. A combination of creative problem solving and technical expertise has resulted in hundreds of built projects on the landscape of Central Ohio and beyond. With a studio of gifted professionals and a guiding principle of design excellence, MSI strives to raise the standard of landscape architecture, land planning, and urban design services. The success of MSI is based on a team of design and planning professionals driven to push each project to a higher level of quality. With backgrounds in landscape architecture, planning, and urban design, the staff brings a broad range of skills, creativity, and experience to each project. From concept to construction detailing, an emphasis on innovation is the hallmark of the MSI design studio. With offices in Orlando, Florida; Pasadena, California and Columbus, Ohio, MSI houses a wealth of practical experience and is able to provide a complete range of planning and landscape architectural services and consulting.
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THE OSU WILLIAM OXLEY THOMPSON LIBRARY Contact:
Steve Volkmann, University Landscape Architect Ohio State University 2003 Millikin Rd., Rm 164 Columbus, OH 43210 614.292.3673
Year:
2008
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COLUMBUS COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN QUAD Contact:
Dennison Griffith, President Columbus College of Art and Design 107 N. Ninth St. Columbus, OH 43215, 614.222.3220
Awards:
2006 Ohio Chapter ASLA Merit Award
Year:
2005
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CAPITAL UNIVERSITY REFLECTIONS FOUNTAIN Contact:
Susan Tate, VP Business and Finance Capital University 614.236.6211
Year:
2009
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NATIONWIDE ARENA DISTRICT Contact:
Brian Ellis, President Nationwide Realty Investors 614.857.2331
Awards:
Ohio Chapter ASLA Merit Award, PlanIt Columbus M.D. Portman Award for Best Overall Planning Project, James Recchie Design Award
Year:
2000 - Currently Ongoing
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MCFERSON COMMONS Contact:
Alan McKnight, Director of Planning The City of Columbus, Columbus Parks & Recreation 614.645.3310
Year:
2005
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BURNHAM SQUARE Contact:
Brian Ellis, President Nationwide Realty Investors 614.857.2331
Awards:
Ohio Chapter ASLA Award of Merit
Year:
2005
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NORTH BANK PARK Contact:
Alan McKnight, Director of Planning The City of Columbus, Columbus Parks & Recreation 614.645.3310
Awards:
2004 OCASLA Merit Award 2005 OPRA Outstanding Park Area Development Award, 2006 OCASLA Merit Award (constructed) 2007 James B. Recchie Design Award
Year:
2006
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SHORT NORTH POCKET PARKS Contact:
Tim Wagner, Director Short North Special Improvement District 120 W. Goodale St. Columbus, OH 43215 614.224.3600
Year:
2009
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THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER Contact:
Steve Volkmann, University Landscape Architect The Ohio State University 2003 Millikin Rd., Rm 164 Columbus, OH 43210 614.292.3673
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Currently Ongoing
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NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL Contact:
Patty McClimon, Sr. Vice President Planning and Facilities Development Nationwide Children’s Hospital 700 Children’s Drive Columbus, OH 43205 614.722.5111
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Currently Ongoing
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