It was a privilege to join educational leaders in Ohio at the recent BASA conference. TDA Principal Ryan Schmit delivered a learning session with Auburn Career Center Superintendent Dr. Joe Glavan and explored the details of building resilient capital improvement planning teams.
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Join the superintendent of Auburn Career Center, Dr. Joe Glavan, and TDA Principal Ryan Schmit at the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) conference to discuss the nuance of building your team, the key roles & responsibilities, and a good capital improvement plan.
Much progress has been made in the construction of the new Brunswick High School. Significant milestones were achieved through the summer of 2026. The project is proceeding on schedule in preparation for the coming winter.
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Part of having a "people first" culture includes providing experiences for socializing among employees.
During the summer, we organize multiple opportunities to participate in fun activities that promote connection and collaboration, including a nature walk and kayaking.
TDA has been named a NorthCoast 99 winner for the 15th year in a row!
Founded by the ERC, the annual celebration is regarded as one of Northeast Ohio's best business events that honors 99 top-talent workplaces. Congratulations to all honorees.
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On August 21, 2026, Chardon Local Schools opened the $1.39 million Rohr Tennis Center, marking a step forward for the district's athletic programs. This six-court facility gives student-athletes a state-of-the-art home for tennis.
Construction of the new 340,000 SF North Ridgeville High School continues to achieve major milestones. After passing the underground phase, the building has gone vertical, with masonry and structural steel work making the school easily visible.
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Oberlin City Schools showed four sixth graders an animation of the new 6-8 middle school to capture their spontaneous reactions to the new educational spaces. The students expressed their excitement and appreciation for the design.
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TDA is a proud partner of Habitat for Humanity on the Home 100 project in Lake and Geauga Counties. Construction continues to progress with contributed donations of time, labor, and resources from local businesses and volunteers.
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The Riverside Local School District celebrated the start of construction for the new two-story, 12-classroom and full-size gymnasium additions at Buckeye Elementary School. The existing building will undergo a significant renovation.
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The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Avon Lake 5-8 Middle School marked the official beginning of the construction phase of the 128,000 SF educational facility that is slated to open for the 2028-2029 school year.
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With summer in full swing, the TDA team participates in a variety of outings as a part of our Summer Series. This time we cheered on the Guardians, and while they didn't lock in a victory, it was an awesome night at Progressive Field and a way to enjoy America’s favorite pastime.
The new Geauga County Courthouse opening celebration commemorated the completion of the most significant renovation and expansion project in Chardon Square's history with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Riverside Local Schools' new 4,500 SF Career Technical Experience (CTX) opened with a ribbon cutting and grand opening tour. The CTX space expands the high school's existing programs in health care, advanced manufacturing, and construction.
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We were proud to attend Avon Lake City Schools' groundbreaking ceremony alongside 100 other people for their new 5-8 middle school last week. With site construction beginning, the new school is scheduled to open for the 2028-2029 school year.
We are proud to have transitioned to a 100% employee-owned company and just named our first cohort of five firm principals.
This next generation of leaders will guide TDA into the decades ahead. We congratulate our new principals.
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We are proud to be recognized again as an Emerging Professional Friendly Firm Plus+ by @AIANational and look forward to continuing to build a strong community that supports continuous learning and professional development within the architecture field! @AIAOhio @AIACleveland
The new Cuyahoga Falls 6-12 Campus was designed for educational excellence with the flexibility to adapt to evolving curricula. The campus showcases innovative educational programming that maximizes customization for educators.
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At this year's @OHSPRA conference, we were thrilled to receive six awards, including a "Best of the Best" for a social media campaign produced in collaboration with @CFBlackTigers.
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