Jackie O’s named Finalist for 40th Anniversary of James B. Recchie Design Award

Since 1984, James B. Recchie Design Award honors excellence in urban design reflected in historic and new buildings and places, additions to existing buildings, parks, public spaces and public art. The award celebrates projects that add to the distinctive character and improved quality of life in Columbus and the designers responsible for them.

Tip Top Kitchen Planning Facelift

“One of Downtown's most beloved restaurants and bars is planning a makeover.

Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails, 73 E. Gay St. is planning to remodel its interior and exterior, and add second floor and rooftop seating.

The makeover will replace the building's mansard roof, which covers the partial second floor, with a white brick and black siding facade. The building's front will include a wall of windows to bring light into the famously dark interior.

The second floor will be split into outdoor rooftop seating and indoor private dining space.”
– Columbus Dispatch

Matthew Toddy, AIA elected 2025-2027 AIA At-Large Director

“Toddy is a Principal at Elevation Studio. He served on the 2024 AIA National Conference Advisory Group, the 2020-2021 Young Architects Forum Advisory Committee, the 2020 Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee and was the 2023 Young Architects Forum Chair. 

As an active member of AIA Columbus and AIA Ohio, Toddy was the 2022 President of AIA Columbus. Mostly recently, Toddy was recognized with the 2023 Mentor Award from  AIA Ohio. 

‘We must work together to elevate architects in our communities into positions of influence. By raising public awareness, connecting with key stakeholders, and equipping architects to be citizen leaders, we can advocate for the importance and value of design in shaping our communities,’ said Toddy. “
– AIA.org