About
Architecture rooted in Ohio, defined by craft.
COSI Reimagined · Columbus, Ohio · Concept Rendering
01 - Overview
Nearly a century of continuous practice.
Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects has operated as an Ohio-based practice for 96 years.
We originated in 1928 as the Mark D. Feinknopf Architectural Firm, rooted in Columbus and committed to the craft of building. In 1989 we incorporated under our current name and expanded to include full in-house interior design and planning.
Today our team of 12 professionals continues to grow through diverse, challenging commissions. We seek work that pushes us — and makes us better.
Established
1928
headquartered
Columbus, Ohio
We don't repeat projects. Every commission asks something new of us, and the answers carry us forward.
David a. Youse, President
02 - History
Milestones in the practice.
1928
Founded as the Mark D. Feinknopf Architectural Firm in Columbus, Ohio
1989
Incorporated as Feinknopf Macioce Schappa Architects.
2000s
Expanded into integrated interior design and planning.
Today
Twelve professionals continuing the mission under President David Youse.
03 - LEADERSHIP
The people behind the work
Five leaders direct our practice — combining 142 years of architectural and engineering experience across civic, healthcare, retail, education, and historic preservation work throughout Ohio and the Midwest.
Meet our leadership →20 design professionals practicing in Columbus, Ohio.
04 - Values
What guides our practice.
01
Discipline.
Architecture is the accumulation of disciplined decisions held to a standard from concept through completion. We refine until the work is right.
02
Listening.
Every commission begins with understanding what the client is actually trying to accomplish. The strongest projects come from clients who feel heard.
03
Continuity.
Ninety-six years of continuous Ohio practice has taught us that the buildings most worth making are the ones still worth using decades later.
04
Range.
We have chosen breadth over specialization. Healthcare informs retail. Historic preservation informs new construction. Each commission makes the next one better.
Careers
Join a firm where your work makes the next project better.
We're always interested in emerging architectural and design professionals. NCARB AXP mentorship and materials are available to support emerging professionals.
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