Jencen Architecture

05/04/2026

Excited to share Portland Leather Goods store design featured in the Commercial Construction & Renovation/CCR Project Profile Awards.

This one’s especially fun to share—watching PLG go from a digital powerhouse to a standout in-store experience has been an incredible ride. Proud to be part of this journey and grateful for the collaboration with the PLG team.

Take a look on CCR Page 60 (once open, use scroll bar slider at bottom)
https://issuu.com/bocdesigninc/docs/ccr-issue-3.26?fr=sYTIxZDg5OTE0Mjk

03/03/2026

What happens when a viral online brand steps into the physical world?

From concept to rendering to built reality, Portland Leather Goods’ prototype transforms brand into architecture. Watch the evolution unfold.

We’re excited to share the story behind the design.

See the full story here:
https://jencen.com/project/portland-leather-goods/

12/19/2025

Creativity + Holiday Nostalgia 🎄✨

Jencen Intern Architect Yaren Guleryuz and Interior Designer Sarah Klinger enjoyed the Vintage Ceramic Tree Painting Event hosted by RCF Group in their beautifully reimagined Cleveland office and showroom—originally a church. A fun, festive evening that sparked creativity and great design conversations.

Thank you, RCF Group, for the inspiration!

12/17/2025

When the Cleveland skyline lights up, it's our way of saying thank you for another heroic year of design collaboration.

From Your Super Friends @ Jencen

Artwork by Jencen's Sarah Gribble

10/28/2025

Just some Architects and Engineers busting out a good time: Jencen + kicked collaboration old school at the iconic . Thanks for a fine evening to our friends at CORE

07/28/2025

Sharing Our Iconic 1970s Design and Its Unique Place in Cleveland History

Excited to share the recent story on the Front Row Theater in link the below. As the architects behind the Front Row Theater, it’s one of our firm’s proudest designs from the 1970s. Journalist Tyisha Blade’s storytelling captures its spirit and significance beautifully - highlighting not only the history but its magical atmosphere for the artists and audience. Awesome to see our own Jerry Rothenberg included in the article. Bravo Tyisha and please read on all …

Tyisha BladeThe Front Row Theatre was a bold and groundbreaking entertainment venue which opened its doors on July 5, 1974 in the Highland Heights suburb. Designed by Richard R. Jencen (Jencen Architecture, LLC), the theatre measured approximately 300 by 270 feet and, at its height, could accommodat...

07/24/2025

We are still celebrating the Portland Leather Flagship Store Grand Opening for our friends and collaborators @ Portland Leather
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMJNS9xhiN2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

07/08/2025

WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME SARAH KLINGER as the newest member of the Jencen Architecture team!

Sarah joins us as an Interior Designer, bringing with her a strong background in retail store design developed during her time as an Assistant Store Designer at Joann. Her experience has given her a keen eye for creating impactful commercial spaces, laying the foundation for her continued growth and creativity at Jencen.

She is passionate about seamlessly blending functionality with timeless aesthetics, and she thrives on collaborating with our talented team of architects and designers to deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Sarah is also inspired by historic preservation, finding motivation in the craftsmanship and stories of older homes and landmarks. Outside the studio, you’ll find Sarah tending to her garden or exploring local hiking trails and dog-friendly spots with her dog, Mercury.

Please join us in welcoming Sarah to the Jencen Architecture family!

02/11/2025

59th Jencen work anniversary and still going strong!

Congratulations to Jencen's Jerry Rothenberg on 59 years of making retail stores a better place to shop - and making an awesome career of it! Cheers to you Jerry!!

12/20/2024

Snowy CLE Season Greetings Friends!
Grateful you could design with us this year.
Sending Good Tidings & Best Wishes for 2025!

Artwork by our very own Lori Borlin | Photoshop & AI Creation