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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Dear Friends,       FUNomenal design has been ODA Architecture’s mission for decades, reflecting on our culture as well as the goals of our clients to ...

In America, the Industrial Revolution started after the Civil War and continued through World War II. The architecture of factories and warehouses was authentic and utilitarian. Readily available industrial ...

Dear Friends,   ODA Architecture’s annual retreat in September was centered on “rejuvenation” as everyone has been working tirelessly through a very productive year. We selected Asheville, NC ...

Transforming existing structures into hotels has been a popular strategy for many years, but what options do hotel owners have when their properties are no ...

One of the hottest trends in the hotel industry is repurposing buildings for hotel use. Transforming existing buildings makes economic sense and can enhance the ...

Dear Friends,   Self-Storage Facilities have been a favorite project type of ODA Architecture for over 40 years.  It has been exciting to experience the evolution of ...

Dear Friends,  ODA Architecture became immersed in Hospitality Design in the 1990s.  When we started this journey, we had many mentors, but we learned the most from ...