John Ruetschle Associates

At Ruetschle Architects, we are dedicated to providing top-notch architectural design, interior design, and planning services. Our team of skilled professionals thrives on creativity and innovation, focusing on creating spaces that enhance the lives of those who use them. We are passionate about our work and strive to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Our team at Ruetschle Architects is committed to providing personalized attention to each client, understanding their unique needs and preferences to deliver tailored solutions. We believe in fostering strong relationships with our clients, ensuring that their vision becomes a reality. Our team is dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in architecture, ensuring that our designs are not only beautiful but also functional and sustainable.

Featured Projects

We are proud of our extensive portfolio, which showcases our diverse range of projects. From schools and libraries to corporate offices and places of worship, we have worked on a wide variety of projects. Some of our featured projects include:

• LEED-EBOM Platinum-certified Heapy Engineering Corporate Headquarters
• LEED-NC Gold-certified Dayton Metro Library Northwest Branch
• LEED-NC Gold-certified Milton-Union K-12 School
• LEED-NC Silver-certified Northmont High School
• LEED-NC Silver-certified Greeneview Middle School
• LEED Silver-certified Heapy Engineering Corporate Headquarters
• US Department of Education Green Ribbon School, Milton-Union K-12
• Governor's Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency, Heapy Engineering Corporate Headquarters
• Dayton Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Merit Award, Little Woods House
• Honor Award, Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center
• Honor Award, Fairmont High School Performing Arts Center
• Award of Excellence, Heapy Engineering Corporate Headquarters
• Special Recognition, St. John the Evangelist Church

Awards and Recognition

We are humbled by the numerous awards and recognitions we have received for our work. These honors reflect our commitment to excellence in design and our dedication to creating spaces that make a positive impact on the community. Some of our notable awards include:

• Dayton Business Journal Structures Award, Award of Merit, James S. Trent Arena
• Masonry Institute of Dayton "Architectural Excellence in Masonry Award, " Northmont High School
• Montgomery County Juvenile Detention and Intervention Facility, Dayton, 2007
• Fairmont Performing Arts Center, Kettering City Schools, 2005
• Harman Elementary School, Oakwood City Schools, 2005
• Edwin D. Smith Elementary School, Oakwood City Schools, 2004
• Oakwood High School / Junior High, 2004
• St. Charles Borromeo Church, 2002
• University Hall, Wright State University, 1999
• Miami University Conference Facility, 1997
• St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1993
• Fifth District Police Headquarters, 1991
• Northmont Community Auditorium, 1988
• Apple Valley Office Center, 1984
• Wright State University Rike Hall, 1983
• Sabre Systems & Service, Inc. Office Building, 1983
• West Carrollton Civic Center, 1979
• Fairborn Police-Fire Safety Center, 1976
• Riverside School and Adult Training Center, 1976
• Miami County Safety Building, 1976
• Tri-State Masonry Institute "Honor Award for Educational Masonry, " Wyoming Middle School, 2016
• International Masonry Institute "Ohio Area Golden Trowel Award, " Special Recognition, Edwin D. Smith Elementary School, Oakwood City Schools, 2007
• Ohio Historic Preservation Award from the Office of the Ohio Historical Society, William Holmes McGuffey House Museum, Oxford, Ohio, 2003
• Dayton Chapter, American Inst. of Architects and Dayton Daily News, December 18, 1999, "Top 15 Dayton Area Buildings of the Century, " Meadowdale High School, Dayton, Ohio
• Dayton Builders Exchange "Architectural Excellence Award, " Fairmont Performing Arts Center, Kettering City Schools, 2006
• James S. Trent Arena, Kettering City Schools, 2005
• Edwin D. Smith Elementary School, Oakwood City Schools, 2004
• St. Charles Borromeo Church, 1994
• Miami County Engineer's Building, 1993
• Fifth District Police Headquarters, 1993
• Apple Valley Office Center, 1985
• Fairborn Police-Fire Safety Center, 1977
• Central Printing Company, 1976
• Architects Society of A.I.A Ohio Nominee for: 1994 and 1995 Gold Medal Firm Award
• Montgomery County Historical Society "Ionic Columns Architectural Heritage Award, " Daybreak, Inc., the best rehabilitation of an historic building in Montgomery County, 1995
• Preservation Dayton, Inc. Biebel and French LPA, 1999
• Precast / Prestressed Concrete Institute "Professional Design Award, " A.M. Graphics Corporate Office Building, 1991
• Dayton Montgomery County Courts Building, 1990
• Library Addition and Computer Center at Wright State University, 1990
• Architects Society of Ohio "Honor Award, " Miami County Human Services Building, 1987
• Ohio Masonry Council "Excellence in Masonry Design, " Miami County Human Services Building, 1987
• Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. "Award of Excellence, " Kettering City Schools Renovation and Additions, 2006
• Oakwood City Schools Renovations and Additions, 2005
• National School Board Association Exhibition of School Architecture, James S. Trent Arena, 2006
• Ohio Cooperative Education Associates "Distinguished Employer Award, " 2007