December 2025
the FUNOMENAL CHRONICLE
A NEWSLETTER FROM YOUR FRIENDS AT ODA ARCHITECTURE
VOLUME 71
A YEAR IN CELEBRATION
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Dear Friends …
As the end of the year approaches, the ODA team has taken a moment to reflect on 2025, not just on the buildings we have designed, but at the Magic that happens when the creativity sparkles. Every project begins as a spark of imagination, and through collaboration with our incredible clients, consultants and partners, those ideas come to life on paper and become something extraordinary.
This year was full of bold ideas, late-night sketches, hard-hat mornings, and a whole lot of laughter in between. From the first napkin doodles to the final ribbon cutting, we have loved every step in bringing spaces to life with our clients and partners who make the work we do rewarding. We have the privilege of shaping spaces that inspire connection, innovation, and endless possibilities. Design challenges pushed us to think bolder, to listen intently, and to celebrate the Magical journey of Architecture.
ODA Architecture is grateful for the trust our clients place in us. Their vision fuels our creativity and their passion reminds us why we do what we do. Together, we have turned sketches into skylines, dreams into destinations, and design buildings that feel a little bit like Magic. Architecture is more than walls and windows—it is about people, passion, and purpose. And couldn’t ask for better clients to dream and build with.
As we look ahead to a new year, our team remains inspired by the communities we serve, the relationships we have built, and the new developments we have yet to create. Thank you for being part of our story, for believing in what great design can do, and for working with ODA to create places that matter.
We cannot wait to see what we will create together in the new year. Until then, we will be sharpening our pencils, refilling our coffee mugs, and raising a toast to another year of Architecture, Imagination, and Magic.
Cheers!
Let’s discuss turning your vision into a masterpiece!
Stephen F. Overcash, Founding Principal, ODA Architecture | (704) 905-0423
Article by: Jessica Hoke
Tribute Hotel
Nexton, South Carolina
The new Tribute Hotel will be a 6-story, 127-key destination that blends modern luxury with a bold, automotive-inspired design.
Its sculptural metal-clad façade creates an unforgettable first impression, capturing the sleek curves and dynamic energy of classic performance vehicles.
Owner: Raines Hospitality | Civil: Seamon Whiteside | Structural: Taylor & Viola | PME: Wilde Engineering
Morningstar Hollywood
Hollywood, South Carolina
Morningstar’s newest facility in Hollywood, South Carolina encompasses 57,046 square feet and includes 366 storage units in a variety of sizes.
Designed with adaptability in mind, the property provides flexible storage solutions to accommodate the diverse needs of future clients.
Owner: Morningstar Storage | Civil: HLA | Structural: Karins Engineering | PME: Schultz Engineering Group
Gastonia Multifamily
Gastonia, North Carolina
Just outside downtown, this new 232-unit community aims to become a gateway to Gastonia.
Featuring 7 buildings, standalone garages, a pool, a full-service gym, and retail/office space—this property creates a vibrant hub to live, work, and play.
Owner: Aria Communities | Civil/Landscape: R. Joe Harris & Associates | Structural: Taylor & Viola | PME: Wilde Engineering
OUR PEOPLE ARE THE KEY TO OUR SUCCESS AND GROWTH!
TEAMWORK AND PROVIDING OUR CLIENTS FUNOMENAL SERVICE.
ODA Architecture, established in 1984, providing architectural expertise to clients in Charlotte, NC and throughout the eastern United States. ODA’s foundation is built on a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that puts the client first to produce an outstanding experience and FUNomenal Design.
