Meyers + Associates Architecture

christopher meyers

aia, leed ap

principal

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Master of Architecture - The Ohio State University
Extension Studies Program
- The Architectural Assoc., London, England

Certifications

Registered Architect in the following states:
Ohio, New York, Florida, North Carolina, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mississippi, New Jersey
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
LEED Accredited Professional

Organizations

American Institute of Architects
Entrepreneur Organization
United States Green Building Council
The Ohio State Alumni Association
PGA of America
Ohio Parks and Recreation

Christopher Meyers is the Principal Architect and founding owner of Meyers + Associates Architecture. Chris has based his architectural practice on a focused approach to client service. He provides excellence in attention to detail, responsive services, and thoroughness of project reviews. Being an active member of the community, he seeks opportunities to design buildings that bring about positive development of the community and have a delicate impact on our environment. Chris has received numerous awards for design, business, and community service.

The work of Meyers + Associates has been featured in numerous publications including; Architectural Record, Architecture + Design, Interiors, Architecture + Urbanism, Golf Digest, Golf Styles, Hospitality Design, Club Solutions, Athletic Business, The New York Times, The Columbus Dispatch, Business First, Columbus Monthly, Builder Architect magazine, AIA publications, USGBC publications and HGTV.  Chris has also been a featured writer for a variety of professional journals and publications.

molly bryant

iida

associate

Education

Bachelors Degree in Interior Design and Marketing Minor
- Bowling Green State University

Certifications

NCIDQ

Organizations

IIDA International Interior Design Association
Columbus City Center Communications Committee

Architects/designers that inspire me - I am inspired by the branded environments produced by Gensler. I also am inspired by Graft, and sculpture/concept artists like Vito Acconci.

Favorite way to relax - sweatpants and slippers.

Little known hobbies/skills - I play the piano and violin.

If I did not work at an architecture firm I would probably - attempt to do something with product or packaging design.

Next great invention I am waiting for - I can not release this because I am the inventor.

tony coalt

associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- Miami University

My most recognizable character trait - I think it's my rugged good looks, everyone else seems to think it's my sense of humor. Maybe they're right, yeah they're probably right.

Architecture that inspires me - Architecture that pays attention to detail.

Architects/designers that inspire me - Anyone who doesn't have a line of products at Target.

Little known hobbies/skills - Gift wrapping. It's uncanny.

Next great invention I am waiting for - A phone that you can take anywhere. You can use it in your home, in your car, at the office or at the park. Plus, itll have a camera in it and youll be able to listen to music on it. And, itll be small enough to fit in your pocket. That'll change everything.

shawn conyers

aia, ncarb

senior associate, architect

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Masters in Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

Registered Architect in Ohio
American Institute of Architects
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards

Organizations

OSU-Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture Alumni Society Board Member
The Ohio State University Alumni Association
The Ohio State University Varsity O Member
Neighborhood Design Center Columbus Board of Directors Member

My most recognizable character trait - I would presume that I'm noted for my stature, some say that I'm nice.

Favorite activities to stay fresh - I stay fit by weight training and participation as an assistant wrestling coach where I'm still active on the mat.

Favorite way to relax - I actually relax through more work, I enjoy completing home renovation tasks. I'm finding a new way to relax lately, which is playing with my 2-year old son.

Architecture that inspires me - Usually any architecture that evokes a thought, whether good or bad.

If I did not work at an architecture firm I would probably - Be swinging a hammer on a job site or coaching, I love to give back and mentor.

karen dwyer

iida, leed ap

senior associate, interior designer

Education

Bachelor of Science in Design
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

NCIDQ
LEED AP

Organizations

IIDA International Interior Design Association,
Columbus City Center Director

My most recognizable character trait - Sarcasm and an unyielding pursuit for perfection.

Architects/designers that inspire me - Alexander Girard, John Pawson, Steven Holl

Little known hobbies/skills - I can memorize numbers like no other

If I did not work at an architecture firm I would probably - Work as an independent designer (interior and graphics) or have a retail store of some sort.

Favorite quote - That which does not kill you makes you stronger.

kara gustafson

assoc. aia

associate

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
- University of North Dakota
Masters in Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Organizations

AIA Associate
Co-chair for the AIA Columbus emerging professionals committee

My most recognizable character trait - Perfectionist, I over-analyze things.

Architects/designers that inspire me - Having travelled to Seattle for the Meyers + Associates Travel Scholarship, I am currently inspired by Koolhaas and Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Others would include Corbusier (oldie but goodie), Zumthor and interesting Dutch architecture.

Little known hobbies/skills - Former highland dancer (kilts, bagpipes, swords...), Office Boggle Champ, so far.

Favorite quote - It's like an orange on a toothpick.

My greatest achievement - Architecture school was the most challenging thing I've ever done in my life, so completing my Masters degree was a big achievement.

robert hatfield

ccs, csi

senior associate, architect

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture
- Montana State University

Certifications

Registered Architect: Ohio, Montana, North Dakota
Certification with the National Council of Architectural Registration Board
CCS Certified Construction Specifier
The Construction Specification Institute

Organizations

CSI Board of Directors

My most recognizable character trait - Honesty.

Favorite activities to stay fresh - Accomplishing set goals is refreshing to me. So I work hard at everything I do.

Favorite way to relax - Sitting down!

Architecture that inspires me - spaces that are respectful of the materials being used and those who occupy it.

Little known hobbies/skills - My daughter says that I can fix anything as long as it doesn't have a heart.

brian mcnally

cdt, csi

associate

Certifications

Certified Construction Documents Technologist

Organizations

Member Construction Specifications Institute

My most recognizable character trait - attention to detail.

Favorite activities to stay fresh - Remodeling my home.

Favorite way to relax - Thinking of what to remodel next.

Little known hobbies/skills - Can play several musical instruments (but not all at once or anything like that).

Favorite quote - ' I'm kind of a big deal around here, people know me.' - Ron Burgundy.

nick munoz

associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University
Masters in Architecture
- The Ohio State University

My most recognizable character trait - I think I seem kind of shy at first, but those who know me may see a general gleefulness in my demeanor.

Favorite way to relax - Getting out of town for a couple days, usually camping in the mountains.

Architecture that inspires me - I am mostly inspired by experimental architecture. Anything that challenges prescribed notions about technology, culture, spatial experience and identity. Architecture that takes risks.

If I did not work at an architecture firm I would probably - play music for a living. I studied music performance for a little while in college but then decided that architecture was a better fit and similar in a lot of ways.

My greatest achievement - Marrying my high school sweetheart Jessica (after 4 years apart at different colleges!).

pete scott

csi, cdt

senior associate

Education

Bachelor of Science in Architecture
- The Ohio State University

Certifications

Construction Documents Technologist

Organizations

CSI - Board of Directors
The Comment - Design Editor
Architectural Woodwork Institute

My most recognizable character trait - My personality, I'm pretty easy to get along with.

Architecture that inspires me - Design that is rooted in the organic, respectful of materials and the environment.

Little known hobbies/skills - I play the piano & guitar, art/drawing, skiing, grilling.

Favorite quote - You can't payback. You can only pay forward - Woody Hayes

Next great invention I am waiting for - Apple iPad?