Sullivan Building Rededication

Approximately 110 years after the original dedication of Louis Sullivan’s Home Building Association Company bank in downtown Newark Ohio, the community gathered again to celebrate the Rededication of this iconic building after extensive restoration, and the addition of the adjacent Annex.  RKA was honored to lead a Project Team of highly skilled designers, engineers, contractors, and craftspeople in a ten-year, multi-phased project.  The building re-opened as the home of Explore Licking County, a vibrant hub for tourism and visitors, and a community gathering place.  The RKA Team was thrilled to be in attendance with other Project Team members, dignitaries, and community supporters of this special project.   

Sullivan Building Restoration nearing completion

After more than a decade of work on the restoration of Louis Sullivan’s “jewel box” bank building, RKA looks forward to celebrating the completion of this multi-phased project.  Next week, this national treasure will reopen as the new home of Explore Licking County, a vibrant tourism hub in the heart of Newark, Ohio, 110 years after its first opening.

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RKA Bexley Attic Transformation Project in Progress

Construction is underway at this historic home for the transformation of the formerly vacant attic space into two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The existing slate roof will be punctuated with new dormers that bring daylight and additional headroom into these living spaces. Custom built-in cabinets and shelves provide for the efficient use of the knee walls under the low areas of the sloped ceilings. New interior finishes will complement the high quality finishes found throughout the home.

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Welcome Parthi Pandit

Parthi Pandit joins RKA as a graduate from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago with a Master of Architecture degree. Her academic and professional interests center on human centered architecture, emphasizing design that responds to the needs and experiences of people. She is currently writing a book which explores cities through an ariel perspective, further discussing how urban forms and patterns shape the way people experience different places and city cultures. Outside of architecture, Parthi enjoys exploring new restaurants and local destinations, combining her love for food, culture, and community.

RKA Dublin Project Nearing Completion

RKA is pleased with the progress of this project at this prestigious golf-course Traditional Neighborhood Development in Dublin. The main focus of this project was the conversion of the existing screened porch into a 3 1/2-season sunroom. This entailed reconstruction of the walls and roof, and new operable windows. The new Sunroom is more harmonious with the original architecture of the home, than the previous screened porch.

For more information: https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/residential/2023/private-residence-002.htm