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An Architect’s Tips For Remote Streaming

The C&C Architects team has many years of experience designing for assembly and performance facilities – religious gathering spaces, theaters, music venues, etc. With the sudden switch to remote gathering due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we’ve seen organizations scrambling to digitally connect to their regular audiences. There are a plethora of primers online for selecting..

Architecture, Design Process, Multi-Family, Single Family

Expanding the Potential of Your Residential Site

Over many years Childress & Cunningham Architects has worked in nearly all forms of residential construction. A common thread running through these projects, especially for speculative residences, is the desire to maximize the use of the project site. Our staff has the expertise in local zoning codes, and in successfully applying for variances that will..

Design Process, Projects, Single Family

Keeping On Top of Things

Childress and Cunningham Architects is a design firm that specializes in unusual conditions for clients who want to create beautiful, livable spaces even under complicated constraints. Experience with zoning regulations and hillside construction detailing enabled us to provide attractive solutions for this unique project. As the concept for a new residential hillside development in Northern..

Commercial, Design Process, News, Projects

Digging Up the Dirt

Well, it seems our office sleuths have the latest “dirt” on what is going on in Olde West Chester! With earthmoving equipment transforming this hillside in a big way, the Olde West Chester community will soon welcome a new neighbor in the form of a new headquarters for Harvest Financial Advisors.

Architecture, Design Process, Zoning / Building Codes

What To Know About The New Ohio Building Code

Building Codes change from time to time, and as a professional designer it’s part of my job to keep current with the changes. At the start of November 2017, Ohio’s new building code went into effect. Let’s take a look at what some of the more significant changes are; might these have an impact on..

Design Process, Multi-Family, Projects, Zoning / Building Codes

The Basis of a New Community

Along Stratford Avenue near the University of Cincinnati, one of Childress & Cunningham’s latest projects is about to go vertical! Seen here is the concrete base that brings the building to the elevation of the street beyond while providing sheltered parking below. Shown fading in above this sturdy platform is the future apartment building consisting..

Architecture, Commercial, Design Process, Projects, Zoning / Building Codes

Aesthetics of Accessibility

The impact of the Americans With Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) continues to be felt today, even though it has been in effect for the entirety of my architectural career. Many buildings which pre-date the ADA exhibit features that are a challenge to those who must access the building while in a wheelchair. One common approach to..

Architecture, Design Process, Reasons to Select Childress & Cunningham, Architects

Anatomy of Architectural Drawings

As you are dealing with your architect, you will be presented with sets of drawings that may seem a bit confusing if you are unfamiliar with their presentation. Three-dimensional full color renderings can help you to visualize a space, but contractors cannot really build from them. Construction Documents are designed for the use of the..

Architecture, Design Process, Personal Interest

Programming, Place and Permeability

So what makes a good urban public space, the outdoor “living room” we all are rediscovering? Now that “walkable neighborhood” has become a term on everyone’s radar, outdoor community spaces are a hot topic again. Developments based on the New Urbanism concept are springing up (aka “Lifestyle Centers”) that include this feature, while older urban..

Design Process, Projects, Single Family, Upgrades Worth the Investment

Renovation Basics

Imagine that you are looking at 140 square feet of kitchen that you’d like to update. It might seem sensible to just hire a Design/Build kitchen specialist and let them guide the renovation. This can result in a lack of competition among trades and vendors; a better approach is to invite an architect who takes..