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Innovation and Personal Attention in Design

In Business Since: 2001
SYNTHESIS Architecture + Planning is the continuation of Carl A. Strauss and Associates. Carl A. Strauss, FAIA was one of the most respected architects the Cincinnati Tri-State area has ever known. The office has been in business for over 50 years. Upon the retirement of Carl Strauss FAIA, in 2001, it was renamed, and is run by Alexander Christoforidis AIA, AICP, a registered architect and certified planner, as well as professor at the University of Cincinnati. We are a small office specializing in residential work, small commercial projects, Church design, and site planning.
We offer professional architectural services from conceptual design, through project completion and everything in between. If you are thinking about building, it is in your best interest to have an architect working with you from the very beginning of the design process, until the end of construction. We can steer your project in the best direction for your needs, making the most of your time and capital. We tailor the design to your property and your lifestyle, and provide construction documents which will allow contractors to bid in a detailed and fair manner. We also offer help in the bidding process, making sure you get the best contractor, and can periodically observe the construction to see that all is according to plan.
What may surprise you is that for less than a real estate commission, this office can provide you with exceptional architectural services, and personal attention to your project, with your best interest always at heart. Many of our clients end up saving much more money through smart, efficient, effective, design than they spend on architectural fees. Most importantly, however, they are left with a building that they love to be in and that they are proud to own.
Special Offers
SYNTHESIS Architecture + Planning is happy to provide the following offers.
Free 30 minute initial consultation. - Expires in 30 Days
Get To Know Us
Our Company/Industry
I love working in Geographical Location because Reason You Enjoy Working There.
• Began in the industry: 1987
• Business Description: Rooted in the community
Things You May Not Know About Me
• Favorite Travel Destination: Greece
• How I Spend My Time Off: Involved in my community
Community Involvement
• Neighborhood Revitalization Drawings for the Miami Purchase Preservation Fund
• Construction Drawings for Habitat for Humanity
• Construction Assistance for Habitat for Humanity
• Midfest International Site Planning, and Planning of Individual Displays
Expertise
• Building Design, Construction Documents, Permiting, and Construction Observation of New Homes and Home additions
• Church Design
• Site Design
• Licensed Architect, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
• Certified Planner
Brands Used
• Brands selected based on project needs
Project Portfolio
Awards & Affiliations
Awards
• Honor Award for Site Design, OSU
• Scholarship Award for Design Excellence
• Nationally Published twice for New Urbanist Planning Literature Review
Other Architects, Designers & Engineers Affiliations
• University of Cincinnati, Faculty
Other Affiliations
• American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, Angie's List