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Levin Porter Associates is an award winning architectural firm with a proud 50 year history of blending innovative and functional design with responsive client service. These services include master planning, programming, architecture, interior design, cost estimating, and with our consultants, the engineering and specialized technologies required for a complete project.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Levin Porter is a proud supporter of the following Charitable Organizations:

Boonshoft Museum / STEM School Collaboration

Levin Porter Associates is working with the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and the Gloria Dei Montessori School to develop preliminary plans to move the school into a 20,000SF addition to the museum. The design team is utilizing Levin Porter's BIM design capabilities.

Montessori schools follow the principle that children learn best by exploring their interests and work to foster an open learning environment in which children can choose, to an extent, what and how they learn. Amenities such as the Museum's planetarium and collections in biology, paleontology and anthropology would allow the school to structure a strong, hands-on approach to science. Levin Porter Associates is exploring the spatial connectivity between learning environments and the Museum's extensive and diverse exhibits.

LPA Hosts 50th Anniversary OPEN House - May 13th

The success of Levin Porter Associates has always come from the tremendous relationships we have built with our clients, and the community as a whole. By continually striving to stay locally involved and at the forefront of design, we have developed a solid reputation as one of Dayton's finest architectural firms.   Please stop by and join us in celebrating 50 years of building the relationships that have lead to great architecture.

Levin Porter Associates will be hosting an Open House from 5pm-8pm at our office during the Urban Nights event in downtown Dayton. Located at 24 N. Jefferson Street, mid-way between 2nd and 3rd Street, our office is on the 5th floor. Look for the big green tent out front. The fun includes:
-   Displays highlighting the scope and diversity of the projects the firm has completed over the past 50 years.
-   Office tours
-   Refreshments
-   Downtown Architectural Detail Guessing Game, give-aways and more...

There are all kinds of activities going on in downtown Dayton that evening, so we encourage you to stop by and visit with us at any time during the evening.

Mark Wiseman Wins 15th Annual Chili Cook-off

Once again the office was filled with the incredible smells of homemade chili, as Levin Porter employees participated in the 15th Annual Chili Cook-off. Staff and spouses were treated to 8 different recipes that ranged from "mild" to "make you sweat". Everyone had a great time sampling these culinary concoctions and the voting was made even more difficult by the flavorful variations in taste. This year's winner for Best Chili was Mark Wiseman (seen below), while Jay Killingbeck took home the award for Hottest Chili.

LPA Welcomes Ben Cripe to our Staff

Ben graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2007 with a Master of Architecture and in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture. Prior to working at LPA, Ben gained a variety of architectural experience at K&A Architecture and RWA Architects; and through the University of Cincinnati's cooperative education program where he worked for BAR Architects in San Francisco, CA and GWWO Architects in Baltimore, MD.

Ben is also LEED AP certified and has a strong interest in sustainable design.

Levin Porter Begins it's 51st Year in Business

A lot has changed since LPA opened it's doors in 1960, but the firm's commitment to quality design and unmatched custom service have never wavered. As we conclude our Golden Anniversary year, we look forward to continuing to work with our clients to find the right architectural solutions for their needs and their budgets.

Residence Park Recognized by AIA

Levin Porter's recently completed PK-8 school, Residence Park, was awarded a Honorable Mention from the Dayton Chapter of the American Institute of Architects at their recent Awards Program.
The jury acknowledged the design team's efforts in it's use of daylighting and in reaching a LEED Gold status. The also commented on the project's good use of materials throughout; with color, pattern and shapes giving form to public spaces that are well scaled for children.

Kiser Elementary Wins National Award

Levin Porter Associates was recognized for "Outstanding Architecture and Design in Education" for the Kiser PK-8 Elementary School in Dayton. Kiser was awarded a "Project of Distinction" designation and appeared in the School Planning & Management's Education Design Showcase.

In the announcement, School Planning & Management stated, "Good designs don't just happen. They are created due to the hard work of the district, the architect and the community. Each project may be unique, yet they all share one common goal: to provide the best possible learning environment for all students at all levels of education. Your project, Kiser PK-8 Elementary School, has achieved this goal."