Oregon Group

FIRM PROFILE

Situated in the historic district of Dayton, Ohio, Oregon Group Architects has been a leading provider of architectural, interior design, and planning services since 1982. Our expertise spans across various sectors, including commercial, residential, and institutional projects. Our award-winning portfolio showcases our prowess in designing animal care facilities, educational buildings, manufacturing facilities, retail centers, and unique residential projects. Our team comprises talented individuals with strong design capabilities who work diligently within the parameters of the client's needs and budget constraints. Our primary goal is to establish and maintain personal contact from design through construction, enabling the consistent individual involvement that ensures superior quality in all our projects. Our approach is centered around effective communication involving all members of the team - Owner, Design Professionals, and Contractors. This team approach has produced quality results and fostered ongoing relationships with our consultants. Consequently, we deliver consistent, thorough building programs for our clients, as well as effective quality control procedures.

SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

At Oregon Group Architects, we are committed to being part of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. LEED is a voluntary building certification based on the national standard for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. Our approach to renovating, building, and inhabiting structures is mindful of nature and its systems. LEED serves as a framework for evaluating building energy performance and sustainability, changing the way we design and live. We employ LEED accredited professional staff and encourage sustainable design initiatives.

PROJECT PORTFOLIO

Here is a selection of our project portfolio:

• Joanie Bernard Home for Cats

Client: Ohio Alleycat Resource Center

Ohio Alleycat Resource offers low-cost, high-volume feline spay/neuter services to the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky regions. They previously occupied a 4,800 SF facility that housed their single spay/neuter surgery suite and a small cat adoption area. We were retained to convert their existing facility into a strictly spay/neuter clinic and design a new 4,800 SF adoption center on an adjacent lot. The new clinic facility allowed the organization to double their spay/neuter program and provided dedicated space for their feral cat program. The facility includes two surgery suites, a shared prep room, surgery laboratory, pre-op and post-op holding rooms, exam rooms, and a multi-purpose room. The new adoption center includes seven adoption rooms with outdoor screened patios, a dedicated kitten adoption room, vet office and exam room, isolation and quarantine holding rooms, laundry room, and offices.

• Montgomery County Animal Resource Center

Client: Montgomery County Dept. of Public Works

Description: The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is a new 28,500 square foot animal shelter and educational facility in Montgomery County, Ohio. The shelter adopts out more than 1,800 healthy animals per year. The facility houses over 12,000 SF of adoption and holding kennel area for dogs and a large free-roaming adoption room for adoptable cats. Attention was given to creating an open quality in the facility with plenty of natural daylight and high vaulted ceilings. Easily sanitized materials and sound-absorbing materials make for a healthy and pleasant environment for both animals and guests. Also included are an isolation kennel, full-service surgery suite, puppy adoption area, multipurpose room, and get-acquainted rooms to facilitate adoptions. Oregon Group Architects was the associate architect for this project. This project was awarded the Masonry Institute of Dayton, Excellence in Masonry Award.

• Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Client: Cuyahoga County Dept. of Central Services

Description: The Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a 26,000 square foot full-service animal control facility serving the needs of the entire county. The primary purpose of the animal shelter is to promote adoption of healthy animals by the general public. To serve this goal, a 5,000 square foot open-planned adoption kennel is the heart of the facility. Attention was given to creating an open quality to the facility to encourage public exploration. An open entrance rotunda orients visitors to the animal shelter and provides access to the various functional areas of the building.