Introducing Jennifer and Margaret: Two Aspiring Architects with Unique Perspectives
Architecture is a captivating blend of art, science, and functionality, and two talented young design professionals in the architecture industry, Jennifer Callewaert and Margaret Kontur, are making their mark in this dynamic field. Each of them brings their individual passions and strengths to the table, offering fresh perspectives that promise to shape the future of architectural design. Let's get to know these aspiring architects and discover what drives their passion for creating meaningful and innovative spaces.Jennifer Callewaert: A Visionary of Vernacular and Mid-Century Modern DesignsJennifer's architectural interests lie in two distinctive styles: vernacular architecture and mid-century modern designs. She is ...
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Deerfoot Office and Staff Cabin
Deerfoot
Lodge Camps approached Domokur Architects in 2015 to assess properties for a
new camp in the southeast. This would
allow them to expand their outreach and manage waitlists for the original camp
in the Adirondack Region of New York, which has been building "godly men
in a Christ-centered community through wilderness camp experience" since
1930. Domokur Architects provided Master Planning Services for the new camp in
Glenville, NC in 2016.After
completing the initial development phases, including infrastructure and cabin
villages, Deerfoot asked Domokur to lead the next phases of implementation for
the design and construction ...
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The Design Innovation Hub (DI Hub) at Kent State University
Opening in the fall of 2020,
the Design Innovation Hub (DI Hub) at Kent State University operates as an
open-access, collaborative maker and innovation accelerator environment, open
to and serving the entire KSU campus. The 65,000 square-foot Di Hub is an
adaptive reuse of the 1970s-era former Art Building at the center of the Kent
Campus.
To achieve Kent State’s goals
of activating a campus-wide community of invention and facilitating
cross-disciplinary communication and problem-solving, the renovated building
features spaces to serve every step of the innovation/creation process. This
includes hatchery spaces ...
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Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Cabins
As subconsultants to two engineering firms, Domokur
Architects was selected in 2013 to provide Master Planning 30% Preliminary
Design and Implementation Improvements to the Pleasant Hill Lake Park (PHLP)
and Tappan Lake Park (TLP) for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
(MWCD). As part of the implementation, we worked with Hochstetler Log Homes,
Ltd. to develop ten log cabins at PHLP, which were completed in the Spring of
2020.
The cabins are situated in a forested area along a
cul-a-sac drive which creates a sense of community within this campground area.
There are two sizes of cabins ...
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Punderson State Park Lodge
The Punderson State Park Lodge
is a well-known nature and hospitality destination in northeast Ohio. Located
in Newbury, this project included an in-depth assessment of the building
envelope and the replacement of the exterior pool house rooftop patio.
To evaluate the building’s
envelope, Domokur Architects pored over multiple sets of existing physical
documents and compiled extensive photo documentation of current
conditions. With the help of The Ruhlin
Company (acting as CMR on this project) drone footage was acquired to help
determine immediate needs of chimney elements quickly and safely. The team also
assessed all elements adjacent to ...
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Tri-County Event Center Renovations
Domokur
Architects provided full architectural and construction services for the renovation
of the former Wooster Beauty College building into a multipurpose event center
for the Tri-County Educational Services Center. Conveniently located
across the street from their headquarters, this event center makes a great
addition to the Tri-County Educational Services Center’s list of resources. The
event center features three large event spaces to accommodate district
educators while they receive training for one of the manyservices provided by Tri-County ESC. In addition to the three event spaces, the building includes
two kitchens, several offices, and a conference room to ...
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