Mannick Smith Group contacted HDC to support a landscaping and civil engineering project at the historic Belmont County Courthouse. All work had to be coordinated with preservation reviewers at the Ohio Dept of Transportation and the Ohio Historic Preservation Office. hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-looks-back…

Please welcome Jennifer McAdam, our newest team member! Jennifer received her degree in Architecture from Ohio State, and has worked on projects that include Grandview Crossing and Nationwide Children's Hospital. Learn more about her: hardlinesdesign.com/jennifer-mcada… #architect

HDC was commissioned to prepare a Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) documentation of the old Spaghetti Warehouse building on in #Columbus prior to its anticipated demolition for new development on the site. Learn more about this revered landmark! hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-documents-…

HDC is continuing work on the Ozem Gardner House which was once used to shelter slaves. It will eventually be transformed into offices for the neighboring Flint Cemetery, where #OzemGardner is buried himself! Read about it in the WorthingtonSpotlight: worthingtonspotlight.com/articles/cemet…

This year, HDC opted for #3D scanning for the first time and worked with Truescan on creating a cloud model of the Clifton School that allows us to get dimensions for any part of the building without having to measure it ourselves. It's pretty exciting! hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-dives-into…

We are currently working with Metro CD Engineering, LLC to conduct facility assessments for the OH School for Deaf and Ohio State School for the Blind that will allow the buildings to make energy-efficient lighting improvements. Find out more: hardlinesdesign.com/facility-asses… #architect

Ziti continues to heal and get back in her racing groove. As of March 2025, she has been able to race in 9-10 agility events in a weekend (complete with massage therapy and acupuncture afterward), and will soon be back in a #FastCAT run as well. Go Ziti! hardlinesdesign.com/ziti-resumes-r…

We're using #Dendrochronology to determine when the Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, believed to be the first Black church west of the Appalachians, may date to the original 1840s construction and which date to the later expansion and renovation. hardlinesdesign.com/construction-o…

HDC was commissioned by the City of Columbus to make improvements to Caro lStewart Village, which includes the replacement of 70 packaged terminal air conditioners and new dog waste disposal stations. Find out more: hardlinesdesign.com/carol-stewart-… #hardlinesdesigncompany #architect

Preparing documentation for a building that is about to be demolished is a bittersweet task. In this Columbus Dispatch article, Charissa Durst discusses challenges that arose while working on the #HABS documentation for the Spaghetti Warehouse building. dispatch.com/story/business…

This month, we are reminded of the mural unveiling we attended at Mount Zion Baptist Church last Juneteenth. We worked with Mount Zion Baptist to remove the stained-glass windows until they can be restored and out in the rehabilitated building. Watch the unveiling! youtube.com/watch?v=JEVvPc…

HDC was awarded the project to prepare a feasibility study to update the Old Town Hall in North Olmstead, OH, to comply with current building code, life safety and accessibility requirements. Learn about the Old Town Hall’s history and our recommendations: hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-starts-wor…

As we celebrate Independence Day, we remember our projects that support those who serve our nation. One such project is our basement renovation work for the Beightler Armory, which is named after Army general Robert S. Beightler. Happy #IndependenceDay! hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-works-on-n…

If a picture is a worth a thousand words, then we could write a novel about our partnership with photographer Jeff Bates! Since 1994, he’s assisted us in various projects by taking pictures that include the J.O. Cole House and Eielson Air Force Base. hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-celebrates… #architect

#Columbus, OH, residents had to bid farewell to the old Spaghetti Warehouse building, which was in the city for 134 years. In this Columbus Dispatch article, learn how HDC prepared the Historic American Buildings Survey documentation for the space: dispatch.com/story/business…

HDC partnered with TrueScan for #3D scanning of the Clifton School. This allowed us to create a cloud model of the school and get dimensions for any part of the building, as well as capture millions of pixels per second with 2 mm accuracy. hardlinesdesign.com/hdc-dives-into… #architect

For our work with the Mount Zion Baptist Church, HDC partnered with Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society to remove stained glass windows from the church. Artist Keith Wilde to create a mural to fill the space. Check out video of the unveiling! youtube.com/watch?v=JEVvPc…

We commissioned majconsultingllc to take high resolution photos for the #historic Cedarville Opera House in Cedarville and the historic Clifton Opera House and Clifton Schools in Clifton. This method is helpful for steeply sloped roofs and tall buildings. hardlinesdesign.com/3d-drone-photo…

Construction has begun on Carol Stewart Village, a housing project designed to support young adults aging out of foster care. HDC is working on a variety of #renovation projects to improve the space. Read about it in this Columbus Underground article: columbusunderground.com/a-safe-place-t…

This past July, Hardlines Design Company joined the Lincoln Theatre Columbus Walk of Fame alongside artist Elijah Pierce and architecture firm Moody Nolan. It was a night of celebration — now we’re looking forward to collaborating on a book for the theatre’s 100th anniversary in 2028!