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Post-pandemic, people are now craving the outdoors more than ever. We feel more at peace when surrounded by nature. How do we bring that same invigorating feeling into the built environment? Biophilia means “the love of nature”, but there is more to biophilic design than filling a room with planters and integrating a moss wall. […]

Civil – American Engineering Assoc. Structural – O’Donnell & Naccarato, Inc. PME – Shultz Engineering Group Contractor – Danforth Construction The three “R’s” of sustainability are Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.  While all three concepts are important, the most critical ideology when considering the built environment is to “reuse”. The concept of “thrifting” was popular after World

ODA Architecture, celebrates 40 years in business in 2024. Established in Uptown Charlotte in 1984 by Stephen Overcash, Managing Principal, the firm has witnessed Charlotte’s transformation from a small city to the thriving region it is today. Originally known as Overcash Demmitt Architects, the firm transitioned to ODA Architecture, NC, after Tim Demmitt’s retirement in

ODA Architecture has built many parking structures since our establishment in 1984. These parking structures were predominantly to support the various buildings that we designed. Traditional models included freestanding parking decks, parking under buildings and subterranean parking. Until recently, we had never considered parking structure design as a project type that we wanted to explore.

April is National Volunteer Month! For the past 40 years, one of ODA Architecture’s core values has been to give back to the community. We support many organizations and charities with our time and resources. This month, our newsletter is dedicated to celebrating the nine charities that we support and who are near to our

HOTEL CONSTRUCTION costs continue to escalate into 2024 with little signs of declining. While hoteliers can’t control the construction industry or availability of materials, there are many subtle design decisions that can reduce construction costs. Hoteliers and their design team must use practical approaches and work closely with their contractors from the start of the process. There often is considerable waste in hotel design, leading to less sustainable structures. Here are six considerations hoteliers should take into account when initiating their next design-based undertaking.

When ODA Architecture was established in 1984, a large portion of our projects were performed using a Design-Build Approach. This arrangement was not common among architects, but ODA embraced this collaborative approach. Design-build has gained popularity over the last 40 years, offering many benefits to owners. What is “Design-Build” and how can this strategy assist with controlling construction costs and reducing

ODA Architecture specializes in designing a variety of buildings, including public works, religious, higher education, corporate, hospitality, recreational and developer-directed buildings. Having worked with numerous developers, we have developed a “developer mentality,” which proves useful across all our projects. What is a developer mentality and how does this help us design other project types? Developers are visionary and

Nestled in the picturesque town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, Aatmos, a distinguished hotel development and management firm based in Sevierville, is set to transform the downtown landscape with an ambitious project in collaboration with ODA Architecture. Known as The Scoundrel, this Tribute by Marriott is more than just a hotel; it’s a carefully crafted homage to

Dear Friends, Happy New Year!  ODA Architecture is optimistic for an exciting and successful 2024. Interest rates are declining, and the costs of construction materials are slightly settling. The Olympics will be in Paris for the first time in 100 years. It’s a presidential election year. What will be popular in architecture and development? Office Re-purposing: This is obvious