Sol Harris Day Architecture

About

Good design is about sustainably designing for people.

We are a 25-person architecture and design firm specializing in education, corporate, and recreational design. For over 50 years, we have been bringing architecture, interior design, and construction services to our clients. Our tagline, “Designed for People. Designed for Life” represents our mission of using sustainable design practices to create functional, beautiful buildings, focused on the well-being of the people that occupy them.

Our Process

The key to our process is listening. Understanding the end user and adhering to a clear set of goals throughout the design process creates an end result that inspires people to be their best.

Visioning

The first step is to understand our client and their unique set of challenges. We will conduct meetings with key stakeholders to discuss priorities, goals, concerns, sustainability, and the future. This is an opportunity to get everyone together in a room and “dream big.”

Exploration

This step is about research, taking field trips, studying the site and geographical context, and sketching. We will explore the program, identify the challenges, study the usage of existing spaces, and provide initial cost projections for different scenarios.

Technical Requirements

The building is refined to enhance efficiencies - structural, HVAC, and electrical systems are reviewed, compared, and analyzed for cost. This is also where the ideas and concepts start coming to life, in the form of 3D computer model. Simultaneously, the schedule and total project costs are reviewed, and the budget is continually refined.

Engineering Documents

Final technical details are produced during this phase. Architectural details are completed. Specifications are produced and all engineering drawings are reviewed by the Architect and coordinated. Documents are then submitted to the City and County for review and permitting.

Construction

Our team stays fully immersed in the project until construction is complete and the owner moves in. The project manager stays plugged in answering questions in the field, coordinating details, and helping to manage costs. On select projects, we also provide our own Construction Services which include competitive bidding, scheduling, and project management.

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Our Recent Awards

IIDA Cleveland/Akron Interior Design - K-12 Education LEARN Award

Project Indian Creek High School

Client Indian Creek Local Schools

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Learning By Design - Outstanding Project

Project Indian Creek Elementary School

Client Indian Creek Local Schools

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Learning By Design - Outstanding Project

Project Indian Creek High School

Client Indian Creek Local Schools

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AIA Akron Design Awards - Citation Award Interiors

Project Indian Creek High School

Client Indian Creek Local Schools

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AIA Akron Design Awards - Honor Award

Project Jackson Township Amphitheater

Client Jackson Township

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IIDA OHKY Interior Design K-12 Education LEARN Award

Project Indian Creek Elementary School

Client Indian Creek Local Schools

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Construction Risk Partners Build America (AGC) - Merit Award

Project Akron-Canton Airport Gates

Client Akron-Canton Airport

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AIA Akron Design Award - Interiors

Project Stark County IT

Client Stark County Commissioners

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AIA Akron Design Award - New Construction

Project Tallmadge Middle School

Client Tallmadge City Schools

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AIA Akron Design Award - New Construction

Project Tallmadge Elementary School

Client Tallmadge City Schools

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IIDA I Design - Best in Education Interior Design

Project Lake Elementary School

Client Lake Local Schools

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Ohio Parks & Recreation Association (OPRA) Award of Excellence

Project Stark Parks Wildlife Center

Client Stark Parks

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K-12

Alliance City SchoolsAshland County-West Holmes Career CenterCanton City SchoolsCarrollton Exempted Village SchoolsCentral Catholic High SchoolChippewa Local SchoolsCrestwood Local SchoolsCuyahoga Valley Christian AcademyThe Golden Key for Exceptional ChildrenGreen Local Schools (Green, Ohio)Green Local Schools (Smithville, Ohio)Indian Creek Local SchoolsJackson Local SchoolsLake Local SchoolsMarlington Local SchoolsMassillon City SchoolsNordonia Hills City School DistrictNorth Canton City SchoolsNorthwest Local SchoolsOsnaburg Local SchoolsPerry Local SchoolsRG Drage Career Technical CenterRootstown Local SchoolsSandy Valley Local SchoolsSolon City SchoolsSt. Michael SchoolStark County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesStrasburg-Franklin Local SchoolsTallmadge City SchoolsTriway Local SchoolsWayne County Schools

Higher Education

Ashland UniversityBelmont CollegeBethany CollegeBluffton UniversityThe College of WoosterGrove City CollegeIndiana Wesleyan UniversityKent State UniversityKenyon CollegeMalone UniversityMount Vernon Nazarene UniversityNorth Central State CollegeStark State CollegeThe Ohio State UniversityUniversity of AkronUniversity of Mount UnionWalsh UniversityWashington State Community College

Workplace

3D Business AcceleratorAdvanced Storage SystemsAirtex ProductsAkron-Canton AirportAkron Community FoundationASC IndustriesArtsinStarkBekaertBridgestone AmericasCampbell Oil CompanyCarroll County TransitCutler RealtorsDiebold NixdorfDix CommunicationsEnvironmental Design GroupFedex Custom CriticalFirst MeritGE CapitalGreat Lakes ConstructionIn The RoundKiko Auctioneers and RealtorsLean DogLG FuelNational Inventors Hall of FameNickles BakeryPegasus FarmPenske TruckPro Car Automotive GroupProgressive InsuranceS.D. Myers IndustriesSecuritas Electronic SecurityStark Community FoundationSummit County Department of Job & Family ServicesSterling JewelersStruktol Company of AmericaTaylor BankThe Timken CompanyStark County CommissionersTomTod Ideas Inc.United Glass and Panel SystemsUnited Way of Greater Stark CountyThe Vasco GroupYoung Truck

Recreation

Alliance Country ClubAlliance Family YMCAAshland County ParksBoy Scouts of AmericaBrookside Country ClubBucyrus Area YMCACambridge YMCACampCarl.lifeCongress Lake Country ClubEric Snow YMCA (Downtown Canton)Ernie's Bicycle ShopFirestone Country ClubGeauga Park DistrictGirl Scouts of North East OhioGlenmoor Country ClubLakota YMCALouisville YMCAMassillon Boys & Girls ClubMinerva YMCAMount Vernon YMCAMurfreesboro Tennis ComplexMuskingum Watershed Conservancy DistrictNorth Canton YMCAParamount Tennis ClubPaul & Carol David YMCA (Jackson)Pegasus FarmShady Hallow Country ClubSilver Lake Country ClubStark ParksStark County Wilderness CenterTiffin Community YMCATuscarawus County YMCAWestbrook Country ClubYMCA of Central Stark County

Other

A.H. Wilson BuildingAlmost Heaven Homemade Ice CreamAmerican Development CompanyAmerimar Enterprises, Inc.Aultman FoundationAultman HospitalBair's PowersportsBAM Healthy CuisineBenders TavernBoggs ChiropracticBolivar Volunteer Fire DepartmentBrewster Fire DepartmentCanton Baptist TempleCanton Palace TheatreCanton TownshipCanton Township FireCapstone Real Estate InvestmentsCarroll County District LibraryChapel Hill Retirement CommunityThe Chapel in AkronChrist Community Chapel in HudsonCity of CantonCity of WoosterCoshocton Port AuthorityDeVille DevelopmentsDeHoff DevelopmentDowntown FordFirst Friends ChurchGastroenterology SpecialistsGoddard SchoolsGrace United Methodist ChurchGreentown United Methodist ChurchHampton InnHeartland Behavior HealthHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox ChurchHoover HouseJackson TownshipLake TownshipThe Lenzy Family InstituteLeopard Town TwirlersLiberty Development CompanyLions Lincoln TheatreLimbauch BuildingsLouisville Public LibraryMassillon Fire DepartmentMassillon Heritage FoundationMassillon MuseumMassillon Public LibraryMeniru Medical OfficesMinerva Champer of CommerceMissionView ChurchNational First Ladies LibraryPerry Township Police DepartmentPetitti Garden CenterThe Pickwick PlaceThe Pines Lakeside TherapyPlain TownshipPlain Township Fire DepartmentPro Football Hall of FameProgressive ChryslerQuonset HutRose Lane Nursing & RehabilitationSARTAScriptShop PharmacySeville-Guilford Township Fire and EMSShady Lawn Nursing & RehabilitationSmithville Fire DepartmentSpring Hill Historic HomeStark County Department of Job & Family ServicesStark County District LibrarySt. Edward HotelSt. Lukes Lutheran HomeSt. Mary's Catholic ChurchSt. Michael the Archangel ParishSt. Michael Lutheran ChurchSt. Stephens Lutheran Martyr ChurchTraditions at Bath Road Nursing HomeTrillium Family SolutionsUnion HospitalWooly Pig Farm BreweryWooster Community Hospital

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