First Steps: Architect Hired for New Building

We’re making major moves! Springfield-Clark Career Technology Center (CTC), in partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), is excited to announce that Schorr Architects will lead the design of our brand-new, state-of-the-art school building.

Located in Dublin, Ohio, Schorr Architects brings decades of expertise to the table—having completed over 750 school-related projects with 52 school districts across the state, including several career centers like ours. Their experience and understanding of career-tech education makes them a perfect fit for this exciting project.

Meet the Team

Schorr Architects will lead a stellar team of professionals to design a space that supports modern learning, hands-on labs, flexible spaces and student success:

• Community Design Alliance - Associate Architect
• Roger D. Fields Associates - Lead on the mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering components
• SMBH - Lead the structural engineering design
• Kleingers Group - Lead the civil engineering

Additional experts that will be joining the build include:

• IMEG - Technology consultant
• Reitano Design Group - Food service consultant
• Boulevard Studios - Landscape architect
• EA Energy Solution - LEED consultant

What’s Next

So… when will the new building open? That’s the big question—and trust us, we’re just as excited as you are! While there are a lot of important steps (big and small) between now and opening day, here’s a very simple and tentative look at the current timeline:

• Design Phase: Begins May 2025 – expected to run for about 12 months
• Sitework Begins: Spring 2026
• Move-In Ready: June 2028 🎉 (fingers crossed)

Keep in mind, this is a high-level overview and things could shift along the way. We’ll keep you posted with updates as the project moves forward!