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Interior of a modern coffee shop with customers waiting in line and ordering at the counter, featuring checkered marble floors and wooden fixtures.
A historic stone church with a pointed roof and red door, surrounded by trees, in front of modern high-rise buildings on a sunny day.
Interior of a modern restaurant or bar with wooden tables, stools, and a red booth seating area along the wall. The ceiling has exposed light bulbs, and large windows let in natural light, showing trees outside.
An old brick church with a pointed roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking lot and modern houses in the background.
Interior of a trendy bar or restaurant with wooden tables, colorful walls decorated with vinyl records and art, a counter with barstools, and large hanging lights.
A bustling modern bar named 'Jackie O's' in Columbus, Ohio with wooden tables and industrial decor. Several people are gathered around the bar, chatting and ordering drinks.
Front view of a two-story brick building with a restaurant named "Tip Top Kitchen" on the ground floor, outdoor seating with black chairs and planters, large windows, string lights outdoors, and a tree in the background.
Group of diverse adults standing in front of a red and white background with large letters, smiling for a photo.

Bakes By Lo, Cyclical Nature reopening in Downtown Hilliard

“The building at 4045 Main Street, formerly known as Ketchum’s Garage, is being renovated for future occupancy by two businesses. The project will restore and repurpose the existing structure, which has served the community for decades in various uses, including as an automotive service center and earlier as a Chevrolet dealership.”

Trinity Episcopal Church Gearing Up for Modernization

“Schooley Caldwell, the Durable Restoration Company and Elevation Studio were tapped to work on the project, which will help the church "be a better host for every age and physical capability with accessible spaces for all”

– Columbus Business First

Mikey’s Late Night Slice Expanding to Polaris, Dayton

Mikey's announced that two new pizza joints will open in Dayton and Polaris.

– Columbus Dispatch

Beer and Wine Shop Coming to Italian Village

The one-story building at 1041 Summit St. is slated to become the Italian Village Beer & Wine Market.

– Columbus Business First

Mikey's Late Night Slice opens Thursday at University Square near Ohio State

The match for the brand and the campus community is obvious. Late Night Slice has built its reputation on big, floppy slices of pizza, a lively bar atmosphere, an irreverent attitude and staying open late – offerings that match nicely with a college consumer.

Jackie O’s named Finalist for 40th Anniversary of James B. Recchie Design Award

Since 1984, James B. Recchie Design Award honors excellence in urban design reflected in historic and new buildings and places, additions to existing buildings, parks, public spaces and public art. The award celebrates projects that add to the distinctive character and improved quality of life in Columbus and the designers responsible for them.

Tip Top Kitchen Planning Facelift

“One of Downtown's most beloved restaurants and bars is planning a makeover.

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, 73 E. Gay St. is planning to remodel its interior and exterior, and add second floor and rooftop seating.

The makeover will replace the building's mansard roof, which covers the partial second floor, with a white brick and black siding facade. The building's front will include a wall of windows to bring light into the famously dark interior.

The second floor will be split into outdoor rooftop seating and indoor private dining space.”
– Columbus Dispatch


Matthew Toddy, AIA elected 2025-2027 AIA At-Large Director

“Toddy is a Principal at Elevation Studio. He served on the 2024 AIA National Conference Advisory Group, the 2020-2021 Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee, the 2020 Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee and was the 2023 Young Architects Forum Chair. 

As an active member of AIA Columbus and AIA Ohio, Toddy was the 2022 President of AIA Columbus. Mostly recently, Toddy was recognized with the 2023 Mentor Award from  AIA Ohio. 

‘We must work together to elevate architects in our communities into positions of influence. By raising public awareness, connecting with key stakeholders, and equipping architects to be citizen leaders, we can advocate for the importance and value of design in shaping our communities,’ said Toddy. “
– AIA.org