Champlin Architecture is an American architectural firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm has designed buildings in the greater Cincinnati area and in other midwest cities.
History The firm was originally established by Harry Hake. At the turn of the 20th century, Harry Hake designed buildings such as the Art Deco Cincinnati and Suburban Telephone Company Building, the English Renaissance Queen City Club, and the Greek Revival Western Southern Life Insurance Co. Headquarters. Harry Hake's firm extended through several partnerships and to his son and grandson.
In 1978, upon his grandson's retirement, two associates of the firm, Russ Champlin and Bob Haupt, established Champlin/Haupt Architects Inc.
In 1990, ownership was transferred to Michael J. Battoclette (AIA), Robert A. Schilling Jr. (AIA) and Joan Tepe Wurtenberger (AIA, LEED AP). In 2006, the firm added its 13th principal upon the hiring of Gary Volz (IIDA).Baverman, Laura. "Interior designer joins Champlin/Haupt Architects", Cincinnati Business Courier, Cincinnati, Ohio, 9 October 2006. Retrieved on 15 October 2012. In October 2010, Champlin named three new associates: Priya Dhuru, Krutarth Jain and Michael Murphy."People on the Move", Cincinnati Business Courier, Cincinnati, Ohio, 11 October 2010. Retrieved on 15 October 2012.
In 2010, Champlin/Haupt Architects Inc. changed its name to Champlin Architecture.
Notable projects Mercy Hospital West, Cincinnati, Ohio (in conjunction with AECOM, formerly Ellerbe Becket)Ritchie, James. "Mercy’s planned West Side hospital gets architects ", The Business Courier, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 February 2010. Retrieved on 15 October 2012. Sinclair Community College Library, Dayton, OhioRead, Brock. "The Community College 'Library of the Future'", The Chronicle of Higher Education, Washington, D.C., 24 October 2006. Retrieved on 15 October 2012. Fifth Third Bank City Living and Banking Center, Fountain Square, Cincinnati, Ohio "Development News: Fifth Third unveils $16.5M Fountain Square Location", Soapbox Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1 April 2008. Retrieved on 15 October 2012. Crossroads Community Church, Cincinnati, OhioDan Monk. "Fund drive has Crossroads growing again", Business Courier, Cincinnati, Ohio, 31 May 2004. Retrieved on 29 October 2012. Calamityville Tactical Laboratory Project Masterplan, Fairborn, Ohio"Wright State lands $300K for ‘Calamityville’", Dayton Business Journal, Dayton, Ohio, 15 June 2010. Retrieved on 15 October 2012.
Recognition Modern Healthcare Design Award, September 2012, Citation/Unbuilt Work, Mercy Health - West Hospital"Unfinished Mercy hospital wins award", The Community Press and Recorder, Cincinnati, Ohio, 20 September 2012. Retrieved on 15 October 2012., Equities.com, Retrieved on 15 October 2012. 3 CDA (Cincinnati Design Awards)"CDA15 Award Recipients" , Cincinnati Design Awards, Cincinnati, 11 November 2011. Retrieved on 15 October 2012."Cincinnati Design Awards, Previous Years' Winners" , AIA Cincinnati, Cincinnati. Retrieved on 15 October 2012. 2 Cincinnati Magazine Interior Design AwardsFranz, Katie (December 2009). "The Interior Design Awards Portfolio of Winners". Cincinnati Magazine: 132Franz, Katie (December 2009). "The Interior Design Awards Portfolio of Winners". Cincinnati Magazine: 136 American School and University, November 2009, Architectural Portfolio of Award-Winning & Outstanding Projects, Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OhioLustig, Susan (November 2009). "Architectural Portfolio 2009". American School and University 82: 157
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