ThenDesign Architecture – Imagining Better Ways to Educate

ThenDesign is an architecture firm located in downtown Willoughby. For over 30 years, we have been pioneering educational facilities in Northeast Ohio. Focusing on the evolving design of educational buildings and imagining better ways to educate, we specialize in architecture, planning and interior design. Get to know our team!
Meet the Designers: James Cowan

James Cowan works as an architectural associate for ThenDesign Architecture (TDA). James is passionate about architectural design and it’s impact on educational design. Harnessing a “diversity in opinion” is a design principle driving his projects, as he incorporates feedback from many stakeholders into building design.
A Virtual Groundbreaking: Brecksville Celebrates Construction of New School

ThenDesign celebrates the groundbreaking of a new educational facility in Brecksville.
Meet the Designers: Ken Monsman, RA, NCARB, CCM, LEED AP, BD+C

Ken Monsman is a registered architect working as a construction administrator for ThenDesign Architecture TDA. Ken works with contractors, architects and designers to ensure the client’s vision for the building is met.
Meet the Designers: Lydia Harrison

Lydia Harrison is an architectural associate at TDA. Starting her design career in interior design, she brings the same careful materials based approach to her architectural work.
Meet the Designers: Claire Bank, RA

Claire Bank is a registered architect working for ThenDesign Architecture (TDA). Having a background in education, Claire works to design next generational educational spaces. Having designed schools in northeast Ohio, she shares her experiences and how her love of educational architecture has been shaped.
Architect for a Week: Student Designed Softball Field

Architecture for a Week: Student Designed Softball Field – A Mentor school student’s summer experience shadowing our design team and making an impact on her high school for years to come.
City of Willoughby: Historic Center of Medical Education

Even though Willoughby is a small city, it’s impact is huge in the educational and medical fields in Ohio. How much do you know about the City of Willoughby?