Developing evidence-based design solutions to inform smart decision-making and resource allocation
Research identifies opportunities and impacts outcomes. We leverage data and weave primary research into our projects to help clients maximize their design budgets and shape the future of their built environments. Our approach combines data intelligence; high rigor, validity, and efficacy; cross-pollination; and thought leadership to help ensure our clients’ projects work harder for them. […]
Good bones, historic fabric, but no wing space? Yeah, we can work with that! GBBN’s Marcene Kinney was at @tctcincinnati with @laure_quinlivan and @terrexllc talking about how the reimagination of The Emery Theater in #cincinnati has expanded the possibilities of what TCT can do. A collaborative design and construction team, strategic interventions, agility, and a dose of whimsy have brought this historic theater back to life with technology and staging capabilities to rival the best Broadway houses; with an immersive experience that evokes wonder and possibility; with an expanded lobby to better host pre-show connections and concessions; with full accessibility to welcome people of all ages and abilities. We love a good constraint and The Emery, which sat vacant for 30+ years offered plenty! But just look at it now! 🤩 Through teamwork and TCT’s strong vision for the experience they wanted to deliver young patrons, challenges were met with solutions. The final project is making a positive impact on TCT productions, the city of Cincinnati, and on audiences who leave performances dazzled like never before #architecture #design #arts #performingarts #theater #theatre
Good bones, historic fabric, but no wing space? Yeah, we can work with that! GBBN’s Marcene Kinney was at @tctcincinnati with @laure_quinlivan and @terrexllc talking about how the reimagination of The Emery Theater in #cincinnati has expanded the possibilities of what TCT can do. A collaborative design and construction team, strategic interventions, agility, and a dose of whimsy have brought this historic theater back to life with technology and staging capabilities to rival the best Broadway houses; with an immersive experience that evokes wonder and possibility; with an expanded lobby to better host pre-show connections and concessions; with full accessibility to welcome people of all ages and abilities. We love a good constraint and The Emery, which sat vacant for 30+ years offered plenty! But just look at it now! 🤩 Through teamwork and TCT’s strong vision for the experience they wanted to deliver young patrons, challenges were met with solutions. The final project is making a positive impact on TCT productions, the city of Cincinnati, and on audiences who leave performances dazzled like never before #architecture #design #arts #performingarts #theater #theatre
Step inside the @farmermusiccenter! At their recent media day, @memiconcerts shared a fly-through video that conveys how the finished venue will look at feel. With a capacity of 19,000, design of The Farmer Music Center provides unique patron experiences through four different club spaces, a rooftop viewing lawn and strategically stacked concessions and amenities created to alleviate queuing and maximize audience views and enjoyment. Read our project case study and recent insight article to learn more about The Farmer Music Center and the tools we use to craft live performance venues. #architecture #design #music #livemusic #venuedesign #concert #concerts #bands #arts #artsprojects #newconstruction @messerwearebldg
Step inside the @farmermusiccenter! At their recent media day, @memiconcerts shared a fly-through video that conveys how the finished venue will look at feel. With a capacity of 19,000, design of The Farmer Music Center provides unique patron experiences through four different club spaces, a rooftop viewing lawn and strategically stacked concessions and amenities created to alleviate queuing and maximize audience views and enjoyment. Read our project case study and recent insight article to learn more about The Farmer Music Center and the tools we use to craft live performance venues. #architecture #design #music #livemusic #venuedesign #concert #concerts #bands #arts #artsprojects #newconstruction @messerwearebldg
Art-a-Whirlers! We loved seeing you last weekend. Thank you for stopping by our office to say hi, to color, and enjoy a live performance by @freecandy_band! We had a blast, hope you did too @nemaamn #architecture #art #arts #design #artawhirl2026 #minneapolis #mn #music
Art-a-Whirlers! We loved seeing you last weekend. Thank you for stopping by our office to say hi, to color, and enjoy a live performance by @freecandy_band! We had a blast, hope you did too @nemaamn #architecture #art #arts #design #artawhirl2026 #minneapolis #mn #music
There`s no place like home.
For families with children undergoing life-saving treatment at Dayton Children`s Hospital, @rmhcdayton is a home away from home-- offering softness and support; daylit, cozy spaces; and comfy nooks for quiet time. All of this, plus 42 rooms, kitchen, and communal space, is wrapped in a highly efficient, building that uses renewable geothermal heating and cooling to minimize energy use. Read the full project case study at our website #architecture #design #health #wellbeing #nonprofit #house #home
There`s no place like home.
For families with children undergoing life-saving treatment at Dayton Children`s Hospital, @rmhcdayton is a home away from home-- offering softness and support; daylit, cozy spaces; and comfy nooks for quiet time. All of this, plus 42 rooms, kitchen, and communal space, is wrapped in a highly efficient, building that uses renewable geothermal heating and cooling to minimize energy use. Read the full project case study at our website #architecture #design #health #wellbeing #nonprofit #house #home
Hey #Minneapolis! Heading to Art-A-Whirl this weekend? Yeah you are! Same here! Stop by our coloring station on Saturday to work on your entry for the coloring contest or just say hi. Sponsored by @nemaamn, Art-A-Whirl is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. If you`ve been, you know it`s a blast, if you haven`t come and check it out. #architecture #design #art #coloring
Hey #Minneapolis! Heading to Art-A-Whirl this weekend? Yeah you are! Same here! Stop by our coloring station on Saturday to work on your entry for the coloring contest or just say hi. Sponsored by @nemaamn, Art-A-Whirl is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. If you`ve been, you know it`s a blast, if you haven`t come and check it out. #architecture #design #art #coloring
In a recent article, @cincinnatibusinesscourier shared some of the design details being incorporated into a new multi-family housing development coming to East Walnut Hills in Cincinnati. Rounded corners and texturally dense brick patterning are inspired by existing and historic buildings in the neighborhood. The project will help activate a prominent corner in the heart of the community #architecture #design #housing #multifamily #multifamilyhousing
In a recent article, @cincinnatibusinesscourier shared some of the design details being incorporated into a new multi-family housing development coming to East Walnut Hills in Cincinnati. Rounded corners and texturally dense brick patterning are inspired by existing and historic buildings in the neighborhood. The project will help activate a prominent corner in the heart of the community #architecture #design #housing #multifamily #multifamilyhousing
Meet our mock up! GBBN’s Adam Fosnaugh tours you through how we used it to test options for the recent Saks Building renovation in downtown Cincinnati. Like brick, terracotta is a masonry product, an earthen, clay-fired product. But we also wanted it to be a little bit different to accentuate the new frames around the curtain wall. We wanted a system that would allow us to really optimize the panel geometry—getting the most options out of just a few pieces—drove an efficient architectural intervention. Strategic, well-targeted, tested, thoughtfully expressed moves helped position this building, on a key corner of a redeveloping downtown Cincinnati corridor, for new life and purpose. This is why active prototyping and testing is built into our design process. Read our project case study at gbbn.com/work/mixed-use to learn more #architecture #design #adaptivereuse #renovation #workplace #fabrication #mockup #mockups #prototype
Meet our mock up! GBBN’s Adam Fosnaugh tours you through how we used it to test options for the recent Saks Building renovation in downtown Cincinnati. Like brick, terracotta is a masonry product, an earthen, clay-fired product. But we also wanted it to be a little bit different to accentuate the new frames around the curtain wall. We wanted a system that would allow us to really optimize the panel geometry—getting the most options out of just a few pieces—drove an efficient architectural intervention. Strategic, well-targeted, tested, thoughtfully expressed moves helped position this building, on a key corner of a redeveloping downtown Cincinnati corridor, for new life and purpose. This is why active prototyping and testing is built into our design process. Read our project case study at gbbn.com/work/mixed-use to learn more #architecture #design #adaptivereuse #renovation #workplace #fabrication #mockup #mockups #prototype
Students are some of the biggest "space hackers" around, GBBN`s Megan Mershman tells Floor Focus Magazine. They are constantly rearranging environments to suit their needs. Flooring has to support that improvisation. Check out the latest issue and get insights from Megan and interior design colleagues Mandy Woltjer and Katie Coulson on how higher ed is evolving student spaces. Pictured here is one such hackable study space at the recently renovated Hillman Library at @pittofficial. Students want choices and choices drive use #architecture #design #interiors #highereducation #highered #flooring #floors
Students are some of the biggest "space hackers" around, GBBN`s Megan Mershman tells Floor Focus Magazine. They are constantly rearranging environments to suit their needs. Flooring has to support that improvisation. Check out the latest issue and get insights from Megan and interior design colleagues Mandy Woltjer and Katie Coulson on how higher ed is evolving student spaces. Pictured here is one such hackable study space at the recently renovated Hillman Library at @pittofficial. Students want choices and choices drive use #architecture #design #interiors #highereducation #highered #flooring #floors
To date, 500 named seats have been purchased by donors at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for a total of $250,000 in support! When organizational donor strategies and environmental graphic design expressions work together the results can be powerful 💜💜
To date, 500 named seats have been purchased by donors at The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati for a total of $250,000 in support! When organizational donor strategies and environmental graphic design expressions work together the results can be powerful 💜💜
Whatcha wanna do at the library? Read? Learn guitar? Have a meeting? Research? Make? Discover? Explore? Hold an event? You can do all of these things at community libraries. Happy National Library Week from @cincylibrary @read_with_lamp @braddocklibrary @lovecommunitycenter and us ;) #architecture #design #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram #librariesrock
Whatcha wanna do at the library? Read? Learn guitar? Have a meeting? Research? Make? Discover? Explore? Hold an event? You can do all of these things at community libraries. Happy National Library Week from @cincylibrary @read_with_lamp @braddocklibrary @lovecommunitycenter and us ;) #architecture #design #library #libraries #librariesofinstagram #librariesrock
One of the many ways the renovation of Hillman Library at @pittofficial improves its functionality, accessibility, and welcome is through the new entry addition which creates a street level entry, better visibility into the building and a better pedestrian experience for students and the community. Removing the barrier wall (seen in the before pic) cleared the way to establish `parklets` along the perimeter--spaces to sit and relax and study. Many thanks to @dezeen for its recent feature on this project. Link in bio to read more in Dezeen or you can head to gbbn.com to read our full project case study. Photography by @feinknopf partners include @buro_happold @e.v.o.l.v.e.ea @cjlengineering @gatewayengineers #architecture #design #library #librariesofinstagram #campus #highered #highereducation
One of the many ways the renovation of Hillman Library at @pittofficial improves its functionality, accessibility, and welcome is through the new entry addition which creates a street level entry, better visibility into the building and a better pedestrian experience for students and the community. Removing the barrier wall (seen in the before pic) cleared the way to establish `parklets` along the perimeter--spaces to sit and relax and study. Many thanks to @dezeen for its recent feature on this project. Link in bio to read more in Dezeen or you can head to gbbn.com to read our full project case study. Photography by @feinknopf partners include @buro_happold @e.v.o.l.v.e.ea @cjlengineering @gatewayengineers #architecture #design #library #librariesofinstagram #campus #highered #highereducation