Firm Philosophy

At DesignGroup, our core beliefs drive success. These core beliefs lie at the heart of the firm and its service to clients. They are aligned with the markets we serve and the work we complete. DesignGroup's professionals exemplify through their work deep-seated beliefs in:

Healthy Communities
Civic Responsibility
Life-Long Learning
Sustainable Architecture
Design That Elevates

These core beliefs lie at the heart of the firm and its service to clients and are aligned with the markets we serve.

Creating healthy communities has always been fundamental to the firm. Today, return on investment and high-performance design drives DesignGroup's planning and design approach to contemporary healthcare spaces that enhance the patient experience and support better outcomes.

Civic responsibility is integral to DesignGroup's beliefs. Many of the firm's professionals focus on urban planning and design. The firm is deeply involved in community organizations such as the Discovery District, Columbus Landmarks and others. The firm's civic responsibility extends beyond just planning and design and includes contributions to the greater community through volunteering for professional, civic, and human services organizations.

Lifelong learning is more than just a belief at DesignGroup - it is a way of life. The firm, through its DesignGroup University (DGU), is committed to the continuing education of its staff and clients. The firm's commitment to life-long learning extends into the communities where many of the firm's projects have touched the lives of children, teens, and adults.

Sustainable architecture is at the center of DesignGroup's work. The firm's professionals have contributed to the awareness of being good stewards of the built environment. DesignGroup's legacy of sustainable design dates back to the firm's beginning and has been recognized with many AIA sustainability awards, public, and private recognitions for green design and energy efficiency. A majority of the firm's professionals are LEED Accredited Professionals, which further exemplifies a strong commitment to sustainable architecture.

Design that elevates the world around us is the other core belief that ties the firm's work together into a cohesive portfolio of architectural contributions.