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WHY WSA STUDIO DESIGN INSTINCTS THE TEAM PLACES DRIVING INNOVATION PLACES BUILDING COMMUNITY

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WSA STUDIO IS AN IDEA. We are the proven idea that good design prevails over obstacles. Our founders started this firm because they saw an opportunity to fill a void with their instincts. It’s nearly 50 successful years later and the reason they took an idea and ran with it is the same reason we’re all still here: good design can change the way people experience the world.

At the root of WSA Studio is a group of really good people focused on providing really good design for really good clients. We’re looking for things to make sense, to connect to an environment, to address change and the struggles associated with it at face value and

form educated, collaborative solutions based on function, aesthetic, and context.

Our culture is both light and intensely passionate. This is the reason we form such close relationships with our clients. We want to make a difference with and for people who want to do the same. We want to design a space that supports and facilitates the strengths of an innovative, smart client. We want to know we made a difference and gave someone the potential to see something a little differently, a little more creatively. That’s when we’ve done what we set out to do.

Timothy C. Hawk, FAIA Principal

R. Todd Boyer, AIA Principal

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DESIGN FOR CHANGE “In Nature nothing remains constant. Everything is in a perpetual state of transformation, motion and change.”

DAVID BOHM, 20TH CENTURY AMERICAN SCIENTIST

Architecture is a process that is rooted in change, and design is the tool that WSA Studio uses to drive change within organizations. We research the past, take note of the present, and ponder the future as we collaboratively lead process. Our mission is clear.

KNOW THAT EVERY PROJECT IS IMPORTANT, NO MATTER THE SCOPE OR BUDGET. SPARK CURIOSITY AROUND WHAT MIGHT BE. DRIVE PROGRESS TOWARDS YOUR VISION. The results far surpass the architectural design. We seek impact in the relationships that we develop and harness design as a powerful force to propel organizational effectiveness, growth, and change.

WE DESIGN FOR CHANGE.

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IT’S AN IDEA We are proud to be in our 47th year of architectural practice. The true test of any mission is its ability to endure. Our work stands as a testimony to the values which attract top tier clients and talent to WSA Studio.

These ideals influence our approach and are integral to our process.

RESPECT.

We begin the process with respect, we engage throughout, and we strive to maintain mutual respect throughout the design process.

PARTICIPATORY DESIGN.

The design of physical space is human-centered, and we know that the best design is born through a participatory process.

DESIGN IS DRIVEN BY CONTEXT.

There is an existing physical context; there is a budget; there are programmatic goals. We believe that these conditions should drive design, and our creative response elevates the result.

TAKE THE LONG VIEW.

We believe that we have a civic responsibility extending beyond the direct result of our work and will consider the long range consequences of design decisions.

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UNIQUE PROCESS We aim to turn your vision into action through an exploratory workshop phase. We listen and learn how we can help you get your needs actualized in the most efficient and cost effective manner. We pepper the discussion with our expertise.

FINDING THE LIBERTIES.

During pre-design, we harness research to verify assumptions and narrow the project scope. Design direction, project budgets, and timelines are sharpened and pointed to improve project outcomes. This will be the place where any restrictions will be identified and eliminated/manipulated into something beneficial.

WE FIND THE LIBERTIES TO ELEVATE YOUR DESIGN OUTCOME.

DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION.

We know that if we take the time to confirm assumptions, think broadly, and clarify understanding, the design documents fall into place more easily and the documents reflect a higher level of coordination. This, in turn, leads to fewer change requests during the implementation phase.

This is the part where a good idea becomes a tangible space.

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WHY WSA STUDIO

CULTURE OF DESIGN THE ART OF COLLABORATION THE LOCAL IDEA SPEED TO MARKET 9 | WHY WSA STUDIO

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CULTURE OF DESIGN DESIGN IMPACTS THE WAY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE THE WORLD. Good design is at the core of our process. It is how we’ve existed for so many years. We take a space, find the connections, do the research, and use our instincts to create a design that is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and filled with context. Clients come to us for this reason, for our ability to bring a mission and purpose to the forefront through design.

We know this isn’t just our opinion; we’ve received countless design awards to back up our talent. Well, not countless, 44 to date.

Receiving awards is nice. Happy clients are nicer.

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NATIONAL & LOCAL DESIGN AWARDS

Sparks Medical Office Building | London, Ohio

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Knowlton Hall | The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

The Jack | Columbus, Ohio

ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY. The Jack was an abandoned warehouse that WSA Studio converted into their office. When they found the building, it was simple, straightforward, stately, humble, and regular. But, boy oh boy, was this place in bad shape.

The key to success is a creative approach featuring the hand that you are dealt by these old buildings.

Many architects are tempted to apply the latest trend and materials, and cover up the historic beauty in the process. We listen to buildings and let them tell us which direction they want to take. In the end, the result is a blend of new and old, historic and modern, modest and elegant. And the aesthetic becomes timeless.

Priority Designs | Whitehall, Ohio

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THE ART OF COLLABORATION THE PROCESS OF THROUGH IS ONGOING. We’re people people. That means we’re involved in every process and we prefer our clients and partners to be involved as well. Our ideal project is one that funnels from a partnership with the owner and partners because we’ve been able to get inside their culture. We use conversations and turn to action by setting up a plan, doing our research, and coming back together to discuss the best methods to connect ideas and moving forward. Our clients aren’t surprised with outcomes because they’ve been in the know the entire time; they know what to expect. Surprise isn’t our game; satisfaction is. We’re a team and we pass the ball. We also prefer to feed our relationships over a cup of coffee. That should be the first sentence.

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INSIDE OUT. We work best with people. We like new ideas. We like smart ideas. We hire people with a diverse range of strengths, instincts, and initiative, people who can jump in to a project head first and set the tone. We hire thinkers and feelers and we engage several individuals on a project to access a unique perspective from our team as well as our partners. It’s not abnormal to see two people working parallel at a desk because a conversation led to something new, an idea landed, and it had to take shape immediately.

We’re also rooted in flexibility, so it’s normal to find a few of us working remotely in the

library or the conference room or a job site with our partners for more focused, collaborative work. It’s all part of the process. It’s no surprise, then, that we prefer smart and innovative clients. We spend a lot of time together because we get in it. By the end of the project, we want to be able to say “We design swanky spaces for our friends,” but even more than that, we want our clients to be able to say “Our friends over at WSA Studio designed our swanky space and we love coming to work everyday.” We’ll absolutely share that statement all over social media.

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THE LOCAL IDEA CBUS, OUR CITY. We love Columbus. We wear it proudly. We cheer for the Crew SC. We unite in our love for the Buckeyes. We eat at food trucks like we don’t have kitchens at home. We show our support in the ways we know how: we host really great parties, throw fundraising events for local organizations in which we’re invested, and participate in our own ways. We are a reflection of our city. We are smart. We are generous. We are both calm and laid back as well as intensely driven and passionate. We are respectful and opinionated and, most of all, we are what make this city so great: we are a team.

Annual Cornhole Tournament Supporting the iBelieve Foundation | WSA Studio

IIDA Product Runway Participants

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THE SPAN OF OUR REACH. Columbus is our home, but we’re always looking to invest in a city on the move. WSA Studio was instrumental in redeveloping Columbus’ Short North neighborhood and that’s something we’re proud of. We’re rejuvenating neighborhoods all over the state and the Midwest. We’re designing our way through a total of 23 towns and cities across the heartland. This is the reason Ohio is shaped like a heart: people fall in love inside the buildings we design. That’s not a proven fact; it’s just a hunch.

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CITIES WITH PROJECTS

Annual Cornhole Tournament Supporting the iBelieve Foundation | WSA Studio

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SPEED TO MARKET WE ARE QUICK AND NIMBLE. As a group of highly creative individuals, we rely on our schedules to complete projects. We have nearly 50 years of experience as a firm and our project managers have many years of managing their creative spirits to fit into a schedule. We know our clients don’t usually come to us with merely an idea; they come to us with an idea and a time frame, and we are quick to adapt to it.

With each unique project comes a unique process. This is the reason we incorporate a schedule... so we can get you what you’re looking for when you need it.

Here’s what you get from us right from the beginning: examples of what we can do with a space under a variety of budgets, a comprehensive schedule breaking down every milestone, a fee analysis including engineering costs, the scope of each team on the project, and a flashy smile.

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QUALITY IS OUR RECIPE. NOT UNLIKE WENDY’S. Our definition of quality: the best, most contextually sound, sustainable and functional design within the constraints of time.

We operate under a set of standards. We have color standards and presentation standards and title block standards. We have staff with the responsibility of updating our software to the latest versions. We’ve incorporated an internal research system where each person chooses a topic and presents at our Monday morning meetings. We have checks and balances in our leadership. All of these items are to ensure that our clients get our best work.

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DESIGN INSTINCTS

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EXPLORATORY WORKPLACE GLOBALIZATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND SPEED. The need for innovation is at the heart of most modern entrepreneurial plans. Everyone is seeking innovation, everyone wants to encourage and foster its development, and, it seems, everyone is hoping innovation will result in greater success for their enterprise.

At WSA Studio, we take great pride in sharing lessons learned from our continuous engagement in the design of innovative workplace environments.

We have recently ended a five-year exploratory research process that has shown innovation is supported by globalization, technology, and speed. Read the musings at wsastudio.com/ wsaworkplacewednesdays.

Priority Designs | Whitehall, Ohio

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Motorists Insurance Group | Columbus, Ohio

Fuse by Cardinal Health | Dublin, Ohio

THE FUTURE OF DESIGN, EXPLORED. Why is innovation, that mysterious, back-room goal of the few, suddenly all the rage for the masses?

Why has innovation become so important to organizations and why is planning shifting away from balance toward business intervention and change?

Speed to market is a critical need in tomorrow’s workplace. In order to promote speed, the workplace needs to support an agile working environment. Remove barriers, set the stage, promote engagement and collaboration, and watch innovation unfold more quickly right before your eyes. This is a topic that we have been exploring over the past five years, since we became engaged more fully in the detailed design of innovative workplace environments.

At WSA Studio, our work is not about how many awards we win, it’s more about the process of engaging in design to solve the complex challenges each of us face daily. With each project, we consider various methods to improve the human condition and we passionately explore how design fosters positive change for client organizations.

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RENEWAL OF THE URBAN CORE CONSERVING RESOURCES AND HISTORIC VALUE. Here at WSA Studio, we seek the best out of buildings.

Nothing is too worn down or too out of distinction to create a revitalized form in its own distinct way. After built structures become disused or abandoned, adaptive reuse can be the perfect way to breathe new life into an old building, while conserving resources and historic value. Whether due to environmental reasons, land availability or the desire to conserve a historic landmark, we seek to turn to adaptive reuse as a solution to some of the modern problems of the built environment.

The key to success is a creative approach featuring the hand that you are dealt by these awesome old buildings.

Many architects are tempted to apply the latest trend and materials, and cover up the historic beauty in the process. We listen to buildings and let them tell us which direction they want to take. In the end, the result is a blend of new and old, historic and modern, modest and elegant. And the aesthetic becomes timeless.

The projects shown here are all adaptive reuse. We have countless examples that show how we continue to lead the way and inspire an abandoned, decayed building into a completely transformed new idea.

Priority Designs | Whitehall, Ohio

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The Seneca | Columbus, Ohio

The Jack | Columbus, Ohio

WE SEEK TO RECLAIM COLUMBUS. At WSA Studio, we practice in the great Midwestern city, Columbus. Our architects see great opportunity in almost any historic structure (even mid-century relics) and know that the patina of the building will complement the new use. We call this type of work “adaptive re-use� and we have come to specialize in this messy project type.

We seek to Reclaim Columbus. We want to promote renewal of the urban core. We see the potential and strive to capture any opportunity that we can get to bring these relics back to life.

Follow our story at wsastudio.com/reclaimingcolumbus/.

Hagerty Hall | The Ohio State University | Columbus, Ohio

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THE TEAM

TIM HAWK, FAIA TODD BOYER, AIA, LEED AP BD+C FRANK WEAVER NATE WENDLING, ASSOC. AIA, LEED AP BD+C KIRSTEN SHEELY, NCDIQ, IIDA, LEED AP 25 | WSA STUDIO

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Architecture is rooted in context. The specific place, time, people and resources always have an impact on the success of a project. The architect’s job is to find delight in the setting and infuse creativity into the solution.

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TIM HAWK

CONNECT: 614.824.1633 ext. *# thawk@wsastudio.com

FIRM PRINCIPAL

REGISTRATIONS & EDUCATION

Hawk has over twenty-seven years of experience and has led WSA Studio since 1998. He is nationally recognized as a workplace design leader and has designed projects for more than five Fortune 500 organizations. Hawk designs innovative spaces to drive organizational missions.

NCARB Certificate; Registered Architect; State of OH, MI, IN, KY, NY, TX, WA, NH, IL, NJ, and IA; Master of Architecture: The Ohio State University.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AIA Columbus; AIA Regional Representative.

Motorists Insurance Group | Columbus, Ohio

WORKPLACE DESIGN

AIA LEADERSHIP

ACADEMIC DESIGN

FIRM LEADERSHIP DESIGN VISION

MENTORING

PROJECT ROLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Hawk plays a major role in every project that comes through the firm. Whether it’s design vision, project management, or quality control, Hawk shows his passion for architecture and leadership through design.

Hawk is a strategic thinker and is adept at matching an organization’s brand to their physical environment in order to increase individual success, effectiveness, productivity, and innovation.

Hawk’s design portfolio includes corporate and institutional facilities for The McGraw-Hill Companies, Limited Brands, Motorists Insurance, Grange Insurance, The Ohio State University, Franklin University, and Ohio University.

What do you get with Tim? A sound visionary because he’s passionate about the and future of design.

He has also been a tireless advocate for the renovation and adaptation of historic structures throughout Ohio, including The Seneca Hotel, The Holder-Wright House, Bryden Road, Hagerty Hall, Berry Brothers Bolt Works, and The PAST Foundation.

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Working within the context of an existing facility adds character, infuses life, and provides the brand story every corporation seeks.

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TODD BOYER

CONNECT: 614.824.1633 ext. 3# tboyer@wsastudio.com

FIRM PRINCIPAL

REGISTRATIONS & EDUCATION

Boyer is a Principal at WSA Studio and has over 15 years of experience. As a specialist in the design of innovative workplace and academic environments, Boyer has worked with clients to implement mission driven designs. He provides leadership through placing emphasis on complex adaptive reuse projects.

Architect; State of Ohio #13909; NCARB Certificate #61253; LEED AP BD+C; Master of Architecture: Arizona State University.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AIA Columbus; Italian Village Historic Neighborhood Design Review Commission.

Robertson Construction | Heath, Ohio

INNOVATIVE

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SUSTAINABILITY DESIGN VISION

WORKPLACE DESIGN

PROJECT ROLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Boyer touches almost every project to come through the firm. He is the sounding board for design vision, overseeing quality control and navigating the design vision through engaging with clients. Boyer is a strategic thinker and designer. He looks for contextual connections and creates space for flexibility and adaptability in his projects.

Boyer’s portfolio incorporates the designs of workplace and education innovation centers, adaptive reuse projects and neighborhood development projects. His design instincts attract top tier clients such as Motorists Insurance, Limited Brands, The PAST Foundation, and The Ohio State University.

What do you get with Todd? A solidified decision maker because he looks at every angle.

He’s especially interested in fitting a design to mission with adaptive reuse, proven by his work on PAST Innovation Lab, Bryden Road, The Seneca, and Robertson Construction’s Office.

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Good architecture enables people to better experience and understand the built environment.

This experience challenges all parties involved to engage the process, making for a successful, rewarding project.

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FRANK WEAVER

CONNECT: 614.824.1633 ext. 2# fweaver@wsastudio.com

STUDIO LEADER

REGISTRATIONS & EDUCATION

Weaver is a Studio Leader at WSA Studio with over 25 years of experience. His workplace design leadership has impacted businesses throughout Central Ohio.

Weaver is particularly adept at the adaptation of existing buildings for small users, and is familiar with the delivery of projects using all construction formats.

Master of Architecture: The Ohio State University.

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COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS Community Outreach in New Albany.

Franklin University Frasch Hall | Columbus, Ohio

WORKPLACE DESIGN

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

ACADEMIC DESIGN

ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT DESIGN VISION

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

PROJECT ROLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Whether it’s business development, project management, or quality control, Weaver’s construction experience is invaluable to the quality of work for which WSA Studio is known.

Weaver’s experience at WSA Studio has been prolific. His role on projects spans from Designer to Construction Administrator. He’s done it all.

What do you get with Frank? A true people person and leader. His skill supports our translation from design to construction. Frank speaks the language of builders to owners.

The quality of work Weaver releases to clients is superior. This is proven by his continued work with repeat clients such as Franklin University, State Auto, and The Ohio State University.

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Architecture enhances the quality of life by enabling creative experience, cultural zeitgeist, and social interaction within the assemblage of materials.

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NATE WENDLING

CONNECT: 614.824.1633 ext. 5# nwendling@wsastudio.com

STUDIO LEADER

REGISTRATION & EDUCATION

Wendling is a Studio Leader at WSA Studio with nearly twelve years of experience. Nate’s design leadership has helped to shape the environmental brand for a number of corporations. He blends context with innovative design models to drive a fresh perspective.

NCARB Certificate #142150; LEED AP; Master of Architecture: The Ohio State University.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AIA Columbus; AIA Design Awards chairman.

Fuse by Cardinal Health | Dublin, Ohio

WORKPLACE DESIGN

AIA LEADERSHIP

ACADEMIC DESIGN

DESIGN LEADER DESIGN VISION

MENTORING

PROJECT ROLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Wendling will oversee Construction Administration. He is the design advocate and will be present for design meetings and throughout the construction process.

He shows strength in his unique design instincts and a motivation to improve a brand’s identity through design.

Wendling’s portfolio is rich with projects that repurpose a company’s brand and culture including The Forge by Pillar Technology, Colliers, The Fuse by Cardinal Health, and Wendy’s.

What do you get with Nate? A designer who listens and turns your ideas into reality.

He also brings a surplus of new developments to the table in his work on urban infill projects such as The Roosevelt, The Christopher, and The Graham.

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Design and management of projects is important, but it’s also really important to have fun along the way.

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KIRSTEN SHEELY

CONNECT: 614.824.1633 ext. 7# ksheely@wsastudio.com

DESIGN MANAGER

REGISTRATION & EDUCATION

Sheely is a Design Manager focused on interiors. She assists in all project phases from programming and conceptual design through implementation. Kirsten is focused on the human condition and holds extensive knowledge in the design of workplace environments.

NCIDQ; USGBC LEED AP; Bachelor of Arts: Miami University.

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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES International Interior Design Association; Ohio/Kentucky Chapter; Communications Chair

Two Miranova Lobby | Columbus, Ohio

ACADEMIC DESIGN

DESIGN LEADERSHIP INTERIOR DESIGN

HUMAN CONDITION

WORKPLACE DESIGN

PROJECT ROLE

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Sheely will provide interior design and furniture selection. She is charged with researching materials and their impact on an occupant’s ability to access educational goals. Sheely is highly motivated to improve the interior environment by providing a balanced approach to the design of lighting, color application, and is flexible in furniture selection.

Sheely’s deep rooted history and experience in the furniture industry enables her to utilize contacts and an incredible reach to provide effective, long term solutions in the face of any challenges.

What do you get with Kirsten? A designer who elevates the project outcome and keeps pace with the user vision.

Her interactions with clients are of vital importance in helping to create a vision for projects. She’s worked with distinguished clients such as L Brands, Motorists Insurance, and Miranova Lobby.

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PLACES DRIVING INNOVATION

THE INTERSECTION THE INTERSECTION 2 PAST INNOVATION LAB THE POINT AT OTTERBEIN PRIORITY DESIGNS THE FORGE FUSE BY CARDINAL HEALTH WENDYS 90° LAB ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION WSA STUDIO OFFICE 37 | WSA STUDIO

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2016 | Columbus, Ohio | Motorists Insurance | $1,600,000 | 7,000 SF

THE INTERSECTION BUSINESS INNOVATION CENTER Motorists occupies a 22-story building on the eastern edge of downtown Columbus. As part of their Vision 2021 program, WSA Studio is leading a five-year facilities improvement project. The Intersection establishes a design standard for future projects and features seven distinct work settings. Densely populated work areas are complimented by adjacent collaborative space. Embedded technology is critical to the success of the space.

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CONTACT: Michael Lisi michael.lisi@motoristsgroup.com

PROJECT OUTCOME Through the occupancy of The Intersection, Motorists launched a new business line within their organization which is driving business towards commercial accounts. Recently, Motorists acquired a top-tier workers’ compensation insurance company in large part due to the innovative workplace model that has been introduced by The Intersection. Motorists uses the Center as a tool for recruitment and their hit rate on employment offers has improved. Additionally, the space is serving as a model for renovations throughout the home campus and at remote locations.

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2017 | Columbus, Ohio | Motorists Insurance | $2,200,000 | 10,200 SF

THE INTERSECTION INNOVATION NEWCO Spanning from the success of the Business Innovation Center (BIC), phase two of The Intersection emerged on the third floor. the NewCo Division gathered some elements of the BIC that supported and maximized growth of the company in totality. Unlike the BIC, the third floor houses an entirely different separate company designated to sustain their commercial insurance lines. The Intersection is the true story that Motorists can continue to grow and nurture.

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CONTACT: Michael Lisi michael.lisi@motoristsgroup.com

PROJECT OUTCOME The overall aesthetic of the third floor is very similar to the second floor to keep up with the theme of Vision 2021: a unified, people centric core. The assortment of workstations supports the various occupations habituating the third-floor space. The conference rooms and larger and cross functional. The huddle and conference areas are flexible and can be transformed into mock offices for training agents.

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2016 | Columbus, Ohio | The PAST Foundation | $1,800,000 | 19,000 SF

PAST INNOVATION LAB EDUCATION INNOVATION The PAST Foundation is comprised of group of scientists and educators who work together to create curricula for STEM schools harnessing a learn-by-doing approach. The organization connects teachers in Central Ohio districts with the necessary tools to integrate this curriculum into schools. The PAST Innovation Lab is a renovated warehouse divided into diverse, hands-on learning labs; small, group collaboration spaces; flexible seating areas and ample technology. Central to the design is a large “agora� space. This centralized area supports overflow from adjacent classrooms through overhead garage doors. Flanking each classroom area are focused technology laboratories.

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CONTACT: Annalies Corbin annalies@pastfoundation.org

PROJECT OUTCOME The 32,000 SF lab is the first independent, research and development educational prototyping facility in the United States. Since occupancy, the Foundation has been able to secure new educational clients, expanding the sphere of educational influence throughout the Central Ohio region and modeling best practices on a national basis. Additionally, PAST has been selected for recognition as a Smart 50 organization from Smart Business Magazine as the top Innovator in Central Ohio, and their CEO, Analiese Corbin, was also cited as an innovative leader. Additionally, PAST was recognized in early 2016 by the United States Department of Education for their work on improving STEM curriculum. They were the only entity in Ohio to be cited.

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Est. 2018 | Westerville, Ohio | Otterbein University | $4,000,000 | 42,000 SF

THE POINT BLENDING OF MISSIONS Conceived as a means to further their mission of intentional blending of the liberal arts and professional skills, the Point at Otterbein is a STEAM educational center on the edge of campus. The project adapts an existing warehouse to create innovative educational space targeted towards the University’s bourgeoning engineering, education, nursing, sports administration and business programs.

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CONTACT: Erin Bender ebender@otterbein.edu

PROJECT OUTCOME When the project is complete, the space will drive an identity for the University, attract top caliber students and faculty, and initiate strong connections with leading private and public sector partners. To date, the first phase of the project has created tenant relationships with Nestle, Polymer Ohio, and Nikola Labs.

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2015 | Whitehall, Ohio | Priority Designs | $3,500,000 | 50,000 SF

PRIORITY DESIGNS REFUELING DESIGN WSA Studio was charged with transforming an abandoned former car dealership in Whitehall into a new office space, design studio, conference center, and fabrication studio. Priority Designs asked for a cutting-edge facility to reflect their unique design approach, yet they also wanted the design to support their atmosphere of acceptance.

The team blended natural materials, vibrant colors, and project display space to connect multiple levels and programmatic requirements. The design elevates all the moving parts of their organization while promoting an atmosphere that blends work and play.

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CONTACT: Paul Kolada pkolada@prioritydesigns.com

PROJECT OUTCOME Owners Lois and Paul Kolada have stated that the space has improved internal communication, driven creative results, and helped to improve clients’ understanding of the Priority Design process.

Employee satisfaction has improved, in large part due to the improved project process flow. The City of Whitehall has cited the renovation as a model for community improvement and the value of public/private partnerships.

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2016 | Des Moines, Iowa | Pillar Technology | $800,000 | 8,000 SF

THE FORGE HISTORY MEETS COLLABORATION The Forge Des Moines is the fourth in a series of research and development centers for Pillar Technology. The space is centrally located to promote collaboration during technology consulting. WSA Studio created a space for Pillar that preserved the historic integrity of the building while maintaining The Forge brand: orange ceilings, a variety of work spaces, and a raw aesthetic. With the awareness of their brand expanding, The Forge has been able to elevate their consulting capacity to a national level with multiple access centers. national level with multiple access centers.

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CONTACT: Linc Kroeger lkroeger@pillartechnology.com

PROJECT OUTCOME This space has solidified Pillar’s place as a leading technology consultant in the heartland. Through the design of this space, Pillar has expanded their relationship with John Deere, which is in Moline, Illinois, a few hours to the east. New accounts are also being added to the Forge by Pillar portfolio.

The space offers a tremendous amount of flexibility and has been promoted agile workplace response to the demands of consultants.

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2014 | Dublin, Ohio | Cardinal Health | $1,500,000 | 15,800 SF

FUSE BY CARDINAL HEALTH DRIVING INNOVATION WSA Studio worked with Cardinal Health in collaboration with Pillar and The Forge to help develop a branded space.

Color applications relate to the philosophies of space allocation and employee experience. The design is an open office concept with huddle rooms, conferencing space, and training rooms for employees, consultants, and large groups. There is also a technology bar and event space.

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CONTACT: Brent Stutz brent.stutz@cardinalhealth.com

PROJECT OUTCOME Fuse has incited change into the culture of Cardinal Health. As a satellite campus, Fuse has allowed the organization to test and fit work processes in a format that embraces experimentation.

Originally developed to drive outcomes within the Information Technology department at Cardinal Health, the Fuse space has expanded in popularity, and now serves a broader mission. The design of Fuse has influenced the entire corporation and driven innovative workplace change.

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2015 | Columbus, Ohio | Wendy’s Corporation | $1,000,000 | 8,300 SF

WENDY’S 90° LAB SPEED TO MARKET This 8,300 SF space is located near The Ohio State University within an existing building at the South Campus Gateway. The design established a baseline incubator space which supports technology innovation. Wendy’s strategically chose this location to attract up-and-coming emerging professionals. The space includes open office teaming environments, presentation and training spaces, product display, and application testing.

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CONTACT: Larry Spanski larry.spanski@wendys.com

PROJECT OUTCOME Wendy’s space was originally designed to support 40 occupants with the capability to expand to accommodate up to 80 employees as needed. The space has driven success in their organization and now is fully occupied, with a wide range of participants from across the enterprise. 90 degree lab has impacted corporate culture at the home office, where the dress code has been relaxed and a flexible time policy has been adopted for all associates. Wendy’s is harnessing the 90 degree lab to drive customer satisfaction at restaurants through the development of technology applications.

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2015 | Heath, Ohio | Robertson Construction | $1,000,000 | 8,000 SF

ROBERTSON CONSTRUCTION SPURRING STEADY GROWTH Robertson Construction is committed to becoming more competitive in the Columbus construction marketplace.

For both economy and efficiency, the design utilizes Robertson’s expertise in the erection of pre-engineered structural frames. The exterior skin includes metal panels at various scales and reclaimed barn siding. These materials reflect an agricultural vernacular and the craftsmanship for which Robertson is recognized. The interior is organized around a central open office with flanking collaboration spaces. The project is spurring steady growth of the organization.

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CONTACT: Christian Robertson crobertson@robertsonconstruction.net

PROJECT OUTCOME Robertson Construction seeked to expand and express their culture and family focused environment through their new open, collaborative headquarters. The new facility helps them reach and expand their connection to their community while expanding their reach through modernized and specialized design. Since their implementation, Robertson has added to their team, grown significantly, and are already searching for new ways to expand their space for the future.

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2011 | Columbus, Ohio | WSA Studio | $100,000 | 4,000 SF

WSA STUDIO OFFICE ADAPTIVE REUSE Located on the outskirts of the thriving Brewery District, this adaptation of a former manufacturing facility commingles studio and residential uses. The firm’s decision to salvage an aging building highlights their commitment to practicing local sustainability and urban infill. The plan for the renovation blends workplace and residential settings and captures the spirit of the organization.

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CONTACT: Don DeVere dwd@daydevelopment.net

PROJECT OUTCOME Since WSA Studio has taken over this space as their office, they have gained new accounts, a better sense of business direction, and more of a sense of community in the Brewery District.

The Adaptive Reuse project has shown to be a success, as they have received the AIA Ohio Gold Medal honor for their work transforming this abandoned, decayed building.

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AFRICENTRIC EARLY COLLEGE 738 BRYDEN ROAD WILSON ROAD TRAILHEAD SCIOTO GROVE METRO PARK THE QUINN SPARKS MEDICAL OFFICE 59 | WSA STUDIO

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2016 | Columbus, Ohio | Columbus City Schools | $36,800,000 | 163,000 SF

AFRICENTRIC EARLY COLLEGE NEW EDUCATION EXPERIENCE The Africentric Early College experience provides an immersion experience for students interested in engaging in an African-focused educational model. Student activities, educational philosophy, social interaction and athletic engagement are rooted in a deeply “tribal� experience. The school design strives to a chieve the sense of an African village through breaking each educational level into its own unique enclave and centralizing spaces which promote discourse and community. Sustainable design is a strong focus of this project and the team is administering USGBC LEED Silver registration as part of the process.

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CONTACT: Alex Trevino atrevino3260@columbus.k12.oh.us

PROJECT OUTCOME The new 163,000 SF Africentric Early College K-12 school building was opened and occupied in January of 2017. The students and facility of this new facility find it to be a refreshing space that reinforces the goals of Africentric while focusing on the learning environments where the community is a key piece in driving educational outcomes. The staff also finds the facility to be very flexible in terms of public space, where a wide variety of activities, during and after schools hours, can utilize that space.

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2017 | Columbus, Ohio | Solihull Group | $2,000,000 | 11,300 SF

738 BRYDEN ROAD MATCHING HISTORY This former dormitory for Columbus School for Girls had sat abandoned and neglected for years. WSA Studio has been working with investors to convert the facility to market rate rental housing. The building anchors the western portion of Bryden Road, which is a historic artery in Old Towne East, one of Columbus’ up-and-coming neighborhoods. The building is also listed on the national historic registry and special care has been taken to maintain the integrity of the building as it is updated.

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CONTACT: Karl Schneider ks@solihullgroup.com

PROJECT OUTCOME Working closely with the Columbus Historic Resources Commission and the Old Town East Historic Commission, The renovation of 738 Bryden Road in the Old Town East neighborhood of Columbus serves as a relevant, recent example of the various choices that come with historic preservation projects. The owner wanted our team to restore the historic integrity and capitalize on the original beauty of the structure and its elaborate detailing.

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2017 | Columbus, Ohio | Columbus Recreation and Parks Department | $425,000 | 1,056 SF

WILSON ROAD TRAILHEAD COMMUNITY INSIGHT The new Wilson Road Trailhead park serves as a major trailhead for the Camp Chase Rail Trail. WSA Studio and the project team worked closely with not only the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, but also the community as a whole. The team facilitated community and stakeholder meetings. Based on community input, the 47-acre park includes an open-air shelter with picnic tables, bike racks, and a bike-repair station. The project was completed in the Spring of 2017 and has already seen a great deal of use from cyclists and park-goers.

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CONTACT: Jeff Anderson jsanderson@columbus.gov

PROJECT OUTCOME The bike shelter drew design inspiration from the history of the surrounding area. The old National Road ran just north of where the park sits. The “Bike� sign is suppose to draw in cyclists traveling through the Camp Chase Trail as well as the Ohio To Erie Trail for rest support, just like signs from the motels and gas stations did on the old National Road.

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2016 | Grove City, Ohio | Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks

SCIOTO GROVE METRO PARK EXPANDING PARKS Located on a scenic bend of the Scioto River, Scioto Grove Metro Park is a great destination for canoeists, kayakers, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts. WSA Studio partnered with MKSK to master plan the park. Two large shelters and two small shelters pull the park together for a sense of community but also seclusion to an urban area.

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CONTACT: Mark Kline mkline@mkskstudios.com

PROJECT OUTCOME WSA Studio was a consultant to MKSK on the design team creating a new Metro Park in the Grove City community on the southern side of Columbus. This new park is a much-needed resource in the area. The site includes shelters specifically located along the trails to offer views of the Scioto River. WSA Studio created four rentable shelters; two family shelters holding eight to ten people and two large shelters holding 16-20 people. The Metro Park is now open to the public.

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Est. 2018 | Columbus, Ohio | 1341 Norton WD, LLC | $16,000,000 | 130,000 SF

THE QUINN UPSCALE AMENITIES The Quinn is planned to be a residential community in the Grandview area. With micro-units, studio units, and one bedroom units, the facility is catered towards mellenials. The main focus throughout are the amenities available to the occupants. A private pool, outdoor grill stations, a clubhouse lounge, yoga studio, conference rooms, fitness centers, bike repair center, residential rooftop gardens, and many more. This is truely a place to build community.

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4 Stories Multi-Family 130,000 SF 153 Units

PROJECT OUTCOME This Quinn will become a destination spot in the Grandview Heights area. As an up-and-coming part of town for young professionals, The Quinn will be a popular spot due to it’s upscale amenities and multi-unit options. This development will create a sense of community among it’s residents and bring more foot-traffic to the neighboring businesses.

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2008 | London, Ohio | Sparks Medical | $1,100,000 | 6,000 SF

SPARKS MEDICAL OFFICE RETURN TO TOWN Located adjacent to the Madison County Courthouse in London, Ohio, this pharmacy and medical office building is the first new building to be constructed in the downtown historic district in more than twenty years. This single story building is designed with both medical office suites and a pharmacy situated around a central lobby. The architecture responds and connects to the historic and rural context by matching the adjacent scale and using local building materials.

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CONTACT: Ernie Sparks ernie@drugsrus.com

PROJECT OUTCOME The pharmacist has been able to maintain their business since occupancy. The building has been fully leased and medical practices and the pharmacy have been able to benefit from their colocation in the same building. The pharmacist has stated that his work is more enjoyable in his new environment and he feels a stronger connection to the community in large part due to the design.

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