SHP

05/29/2026

After a period of hardship, the challenge isn't just surviving; it's finding a way to build momentum.

That is how the firm persevered in the 1940s. While these marked the last years Mueller led the firm, he showed up with the same leadership and commitment he started with in 1901.

05/28/2026

Designed to inspire curiosity and support the next generation of learners, the new Lower School at The Seven Hills School creates spaces for exploration, collaboration, and connection from the very beginning of a student’s journey.

We’re proud to serve as the architect for this transformative project and help bring the school’s vision to life.

See inside the new spaces featured by Cincinnati.com: https://www.cincinnati.com/picture-gallery/news/2026/05/18/seven-hills-school-addition/90103390007/

Seven Hills will open the new Doherty Lotspeich Lower School in 2027.

05/22/2026

125 years calls for a custom beer.

We put our team’s creativity to the test with an internal label design competition, and the results did not disappoint. Swipe to see the contenders and this year’s winning design before it makes its debut at our 125th anniversary celebration this fall.

05/21/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder that well-being doesn’t begin in moments of crisis. It’s built through support systems and access to help that make people feel supported every day.

We’re proud to partner with OneQuest Health on a pilot Employee Assistance Program that expands access to mental health resources for our team while helping reduce the stigma around seeking support in the workplace.

As designers of spaces centered around people, community, and wellness, we believe caring for mental health is just as important as caring for physical health. Creating healthier futures starts with investing in the people behind the work.

By Brenna Keller NKyTribune associate editor May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and one local organization is expanding mental health services provided in the region. OneQuest Health, formerly CHNK Behavioral Health, provides trauma-informed mental health and addiction treatment services to child...

05/18/2026

Built to support growth today while adapting for the future, the Columbia Intermediate School Addition creates new opportunities for collaboration, flexibility, and hands-on learning at Kings Local School District.

The addition introduces specialized learning spaces, refreshed interiors, and an outdoor courtyard designed to extend learning beyond the classroom, all while thoughtfully blending with the existing campus. Most importantly, the project reflects a community-driven vision shaped through engagement and shared goals for the future of learning.

Read more about the project at the link below.

To address growing enrollment at Kings Local Schools, this intermediate school addition provides the district with much-needed space.

05/15/2026

For Steve Kenat, architecture is about creating spaces that strengthen communities and improve people’s lives.

Throughout his career, Steve has helped lead transformational projects across Cincinnati, bringing together thoughtful design and a deep passion for community impact. From neighborhood revitalization efforts to mission-driven spaces, he’s committed to creating places that serve people for generations to come.

At SHP, Steve continues that work by partnering closely with clients and communities to bring meaningful ideas to life through design. Learn more about Steve and his approach to servant leadership at the link below.

Architect and relationship-builder Steve Kenat leads community-based projects at SHP, balancing thoughtful design with long-term value.

05/11/2026

We asked our office a simple question: what’s the best advice your mom ever gave you?

The answers were thoughtful...and a little funny...in the way only real advice can be.

A reminder this Mother’s Day that the words we grow up hearing often stay with us in ways we don’t fully understand until later. Thank you, moms!

05/05/2026

The impact of a teacher reaches far beyond the classroom.

Their voice doesn’t just impact students today; it helps shape the future of learning.

04/30/2026

A firm doesn't last for 125 years without building a whole lot of resilience and a touch of tenacity.

That's exactly what happened in the 1930s. It's easy to celebrate the good years, but fortitude is built in decades like these.

04/23/2026

A legacy that calls for a rebrand.