RKA's The Sullivan Building featured in Traditional Building Magazine 2026 Palladio Awards Issue

The Sullivan Building is featured in Traditional Building Magazine 2026 Palladio Awards issue. Recognizing excellence in traditional design, this prestigious national award celebrates outstanding achievement in classical and traditional architecture, craftsmanship, and design.

Link to the article: The Sullivan Building — Rogers Krajnak Architects Inc. - Traditional Building Magazine Online

For Project Information: https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/003-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

RKA Receives a 2026 Palladio Award

At the 2026 Traditional Building Conference in Cape May, New Jersey, RKA received a Palladio Award for the restoration of The Sullivan Building.  Recognizing excellence in traditional design, this prestigious national award celebrates outstanding achievement in classical and traditional architecture, craftsmanship, and design.

RKA's The Sullivan Building Project Featured in the Preservation Magazine

Preservation is the quarterly magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. It celebrates the places that have shaped the diverse American cultural experience and inspires people to save the past and enrich the future through charitable giving, advocacy, stewardship, and volunteerism.

Link to the article: https://savingplaces.org/stories/sullivan-building-jewel-box-bank-in-ohio-is-rehabilitated-for-modern-use

For project information: https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/003-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

The Sullivan Building Wins a 2026 Palladio Award

Traditional Building magazine’s Palladio Awards, the premier national awards program recognizing excellence in traditional design, has announced its 2026 winners including RKA’s Restoration of The Sullivan Building (Louis Sullivan’s 1915 “jewel box bank” in Newark, Ohio).  The Palladio Awards celebrate outstanding achievement in classical and traditional architecture, craftsmanship, and design. RKA will receive the award June 16 at the Traditional Building Conference in Cape May, NJ.

Link to the Story: https://www.traditionalbuilding.com/traditional-building-magazine-announces-2026-palladio-award-winners

Link to the Project Profile: https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2025/003-Louis-Sullivan-Buildng-of-Newark.htm

RKA's The Sullivan Building Project Featured in The Architect's Newspaper

Link to the article: https://www.archpaper.com/2026/03/rogers-krajnak-architects-bank-louis-sullivan/

RKA Sullivan Building Project Featured in Architectural Record

Architectural Record is a Major National Media Outlet for the Architectural Profession!

For more information on the article: https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/18016-in-ohio-a-louis-sullivan-jewel-box-bank-is-renewed

Ohio Theatre Project Wins 2022 AIA Columbus Architecture Award

RKA received a Merit Award for Architectural Detail from the Columbus chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Columbus) for the Ohio Theatre Loge, Mezzanine, and Balcony Renovation Project! CAPA is pleased with the improvements that enhanced patron comfort and mobility throughout the renovated Loge, Mezzanine, and Balcony.

From the jury:

“The jury commends this design team for thoughtfully restoring the Ohio Theatre. Its contemporary use of material and the fabrication method deployed produced a harmonious intervention. In addition to its careful documentation and changes to improve aisles and uneven floor conditions, the handrail additions are particularly noteworthy. The theater originally utilized cast metal elements with great depth and richness, which is not economically viable today. As a creative alternative, the design team produced new rails through the innovative use of flat steel plates, cut and assembled in a manner that yields a surprisingly three-dimensional illusion. Of particular note, at the cross-aisle guardrails, the turning of the elements at a 45-degree angle creates a striking sense of depth and solidity. This is a good example of a project designing with an economy of means and a clever use of cost-effective modern steel construction technology that respects and pays homage to the aesthetics of a bygone era.”

Check out more about this project at the Rogers Krajnak Website:
https://rogerskrajnak.com/community/2013/001-CAPA-Ohio-Theatre-Loge-Renovation.htm

Additional images and drawings are featured at this link from the AIA Columbus Awards website:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/127125088@N05/sets/72177720302475702/

Award-Winning Ohio Theatre Renovation Project

Rogers Krajnak Architects (RKA) congratulates Construction Systems Inc. (CSI) for receiving the 2021 Build Ohio Award from the Associated General Contractors of Ohio for the Ohio Theatre Loge, Mezzanine and Balcony Renovation.  Established in 1991, the Build Ohio Award recognizes contractors for construction excellence in project management, client service, craftsmanship, innovation in construction techniques and materials.  The complexity of this RKA designed project involved reshaping the curved, sloped, and uneven rows in the Loge seating areas and cross aisles, relocating stepped aisles, and installing custom fabricated handrails and seating in a limited window of time while the theatre was unoccupied.  Along with the new custom fabricated handholds that were installed in the stepped aisles of the Mezzanine and Balcony, the project improved patron safety in all of these seating areas of this historic theatre.  RKA applauds the great teamwork with RKA, CSI and CAPA!

See more about this project on our website here:
https://www.rogerskrajnak.com/community/2013/001-CAPA-Ohio-Theatre-Loge-Renovation.htm

RKA Project Featured in CityScene Magazine

An RKA residential project was recently featured in CityScene Magazine! Darryl Rogers of RKA and Joel Walter of NJW Construction were interviewed for the story focused on the complex renovation and addition to this private residence in Victorian Village.

Check out the Article here: https://www.cityscenecolumbus.com/luxury-living/renovations/the-time-traveler-s-house/

Or see more of the project on our website here: http://rogerskrajnak.com/residential/2018/002-private-residence.htm

Peter Krajnak featured in Catholic Times

Catholic Times recently highlighted Peter’s career (thus far!) in the Catholic Business Spotlight on pages 20 and 21 of the February 28 issue in an article entitled “Architect designs with church’s ‘evolving’ needs in mind.”    In addition to several Catholic churches, the article mentions a handful of the 80 congregations that have benefited from Peter’s Liturgical Design expertise.  Also mentioned is Rogers Krajnak Architects work with the Mid-Ohio Food Collective, Lifeline of Ohio, and Peter’s involvement as the Conference Director for the 2021 Catholic Men’s Conference.

Check out the Article Here: https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/15206/documents/2021/2/February%2028%202021.pdf#page=20

RKA Victorian Village Project Wins 2020 AIA Columbus Architecture Award

RKA is excited to receive an AIA Columbus 2020 Architecture Awards Merit Award in the Small Project Category for our work on a Victorian Village Residence! Our thanks to NJW Construction and everyone else who worked hard to make this project a reality. 

You can read more about the awards on the AIA Columbus Website: https://www.aiacolumbus.org/2020-architecture-award-winners/

Or in the Columbus Dispatch: https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2020/11/12/columbus-architects-honored-annual-aia-awards/6238772002/ 

 And Business First: https://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/news/2020/11/13/aia-awards-best-in-class-design-from-columbus.html

2018 James B. Recchie Award Finalist

RKA’s Lifeline of Ohio Donor Memorial is a finalist for the 2018 James B. Recchie Design Award. This 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.

Check it out on the Columbus Landmarks Foundation website:

http://www.columbuslandmarks.org/james-recchie-design-award/

RKA Project wins ABC Excellence in Construction Award 2017

Rogers Krajnak Architects congratulates Miles-McClellan Construction Company on winning the Central Ohio Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors' highest Excellence in Construction award, the Eagle Award! The award celebrates Miles-McClellan's superb work on the Rogers Krajnak Architects designed Lifeline of Ohio Addition and Donor Memorial, signifying its innovation and high quality. Rogers Krajnak Architects is pleased to have been part of receiving this honor, and collaborating with Miles-McClellan and Lifeline of Ohio on this special project.

From Left to Right: David McIntosh (M-M), Brad Bloomberg (M-M), Darryl Rogers (RKA), and Kent Holloway (CEO, Lifeline of Ohio)

Kitchen Renovation Project wins National NARI/Coty Award

Rogers Krajnak Architects congratulates NJW Construction Company for winning the local, regional and national National Association of the Remodeling Industry / 2016 Contractor of the Year Award for this RKA designed residential renovation project. This project in Worthington, Ohio, won several award categories including: local (Residential Exterior Under $150,000), regional and national (Residential Kitchen $60,001 to $100,000). Contractors from seven regions around the country vie for these annual awards. We are thrilled that Joel Walter and his talented staff have constructed many of RKA’s projects.

NJW: https://www.facebook.com/NJW.Construction/

RKA Project Featured in House Trends

A Private Residence project by Rogers Krajnak Architects was featured in the August 2015 edition of House Trends!

To see the article on the web, Click Here.

For more about the project on the RKA Website, Click Here.

RKA Receives Preservation Merit Award

Rogers Krajnak Architects received a 2014 Preservation Merit Award from the State Historic Preservation Office for the restoration of the 1870 Goodale Gates on West Goodale Street in Goodale Park.   The Preservation Merit Award is for preserving Ohio's prehistory, history, architecture, or culture.  RKA worked with the Friends of Goodale Park, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, Quality Masonry Company and smARTworks to restore the sandstone piers and iron gates at one of Columbus' oldest public parks.

Darryl Rogers Earns NCARB Certification

Congratulations to Darryl for being awarded NCARB certification by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards.  The NCARB certificate is granted to professionals who have "met the highest professional standards established by the registration boards responsible for protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public."  Darryl's NCARB certification will facilitate and expedite reciprocal registration among NCARB's 54 member boards and 11 Canadian jurisdictions, allowing Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc. to pursue additional project opportunities beyond the central Ohio region.  RKA is currently involved with / has completed projects in  Michigan, Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Mike Schulte becomes a Registered Architect

Congratulations to Mike Schulte, AIA, LEED AP who recently passed his seventh and final division of the NCARB Architects Registration Examination. Mike is now the fifth Registered Architect in the State of Ohio currently on staff at Rogers Krajnak Architects, Inc.

Peter Krajnak in the Heart of the City

As the Chair of the Board for the Heart of the City Foundation, Peter has invested his time and leadership into building up a special part of our city.  His work with the Heart of the City Foundation helps to raise awareness and funding to provide food, shelter, education, spiritual guidance, and counseling to those in need in downtown Columbus, Ohio.  Peter’s insights into this not for profit foundation were featured in the Spring 2013 Issue of Harvest Magazine, published by The Joseph Group Capital Management.

Click here to view the Spring 2013 Issue of Harvest Magazine.

Darryl Rogers provides insight to OSU Knowlton School of Architecture graduate students

For the last few weeks, Darryl has been working with a group of graduate students from The Ohio State University - Knowlton School of Architecture. Darryl is assisting the students with a professional practice course case study on the project RKA completed for Mid-Ohio Foodbank.