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About Us

We do what it takes

There is something to be said for experience and a willingness to do whatever a client needs, Old fashioned, we know, but it works for us.


Summit Studio is small by choice, in order to provide sophisticated design and personal attention for people who care. We design for people who want their project carefully considered— good design knows no type, and we do not specialize in any typology. Anyone whose life is affected by a building has a stake in the making of it—at least that’s how we see it. Figuring out what these individuals want is the first big challenge of architecture. That is why we creatively involve all stakeholders up front. Not that we design by committee, but we need to know all the ways in which a building is going to affect people’s lives. We see architecture as one big, long collaboration. Our clients want to be involved, they want the process to be great, but they also want their buildings to be art that enriches the daily lives of people. This is our goal and our process. Many companies seek projects. Summit Studio seeks long-term relationships with selected clients. This imparts the way we think and the way we work. Nothing builds support and trust faster than performance - doing what we say we will do. Envision a delivery process that maximizes value and minimizes surprises through strong teamwork and service orientation.

WHAT WE DO

Historical and carefully considered building design for projects ranging from $500,000 to $25,000,000

 

  • Existing conditions surveys / measurement 
  • Digital drawings of existing conditions 
  • Feasibility analysis and proforma development 
  • Conceptual design and space utilization analysis 
  • Schematic Design  
  • Design Development / contractor selection assistance 
  • Construction Document preparation 
  • Contractor selection assistance 
  • Permitting and bidding assistance
  • Construction Administration 
  • Value engineering / cost benefit analysis 
  • Prepare state and federal tax-credit applications f
  • Conditions surveys and documentation 
  • Preliminary determinations of eligibility for listing on National Register 
  • Assistance with National Register Nomination 
  • Assistance with district nomination 
  • Part I applications 
  • Part II applications 
  • Part III applications 
  • Negotiations, review, meetings with SHPO and NPS

WHO We are

Mark McConnel, AIA, LEED AP

  • Licensed Architect – Virginia – License No. 008800  
  • Licensed General Contractor – Virginia Class “A” – License No. 2705158022  


EDUCATION  

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)  Master of Architecture, 1989. Center for Real Estate Development 1989. Minor in Architectural History.  
  • University of Virginia (UVA)  Bachelor of Science in Architecture, 1987. Minor in Architectural History.  


LECTURER  

  • Virginia Tech  
  • Roanoke College  
  • University of Utah  
  • University of Virginia  
  • The Athenian Society  
  • American Institute of Architects  
  • Preservation Alliance of Virginia 
  •  Virginia Association of Museums  
  • National Railway Heritage Society  
  • WVTF (public radio) “Living on Earth”  
  • WVTF (public radio) “Common Ground”  
  • National Business Incubator Association  
  • Society of College and University Planners  
  • Virginia Downtown Development Association  
  • Virginia Association of Physical Plant Administrators  
  • Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects  
  • Southeast Regional Association of Physical Plant Administrators    


PUBLIC SERVICE / HONORS  

  • Roanoke Foundation for Downtown – Golden Trowel Award  
  • Virginia Society AIA – Excellent in Design Award  
  • Virginia School Boards Association (twice) – Best elementary school  
  • Virginia Education Facility Planners – Preservation award  
  • Preservation Alliance of Virginia – Leadership in Preservation Award  
  • United Way - Distinguished Service Award  
  • Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel, Meridian, MI  
  • Past President – Virginia Society of the American Institute of Architects  
  • Past Chair – Roanoke Arts Commission  


REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS  Architecture and Historic Compliance   

  • Colgate Palmolive historic district nomination, Clarksburg IN  
  • St. Albans Sanatorium National Register nomination, Radford, VA  
  • Staunton Historic Train Station, Staunton, VA  
  • Warm Hearth Village Center, Blacksburg, VA  
  • The Ironfronts. Danville, VA  
  • Camino Real Hotel, El Paso, TX 
  •  Jackson Park Inn, Pulaski, VA  
  • Food Bank of the RGV, Pharr, Tx  
  • Oklahoma Heritage Society, Oklahoma City, OK  
  • Athens Theatre, Deland, FL  
  • New Market Mills, New Market, NH  
  • Imperial Center for the Arts and Sciences, Rocky Mount, NC  
  • Dusable Museum of African American History, Chicago, IL  
  • The Dunnivant Building, Pulaski, VA  
  • 35-37 West Main Street, Christiansburg, VA  
  • Melrose Caverns lodge and station, Harrisonburg, VA  
  • Roanoke Higher Education Center, Roanoke, VA  
  • White Columns Inn, Lexington, VA  Staunton Depot, Staunton, VA  
  • Taylor Hotel, Winchester, VA  
  • Pace Building, Danville, VA  401 Bridge Street, Danville, VA  
  • Stonewall Jackson Hotel, Staunton, VA  
  • Our Health Phase II, Winchester, VA  
  • 204 Jefferson Street, Roanoke, VA  
  • Albemarle Apartments, Roanoke, VA  
  • Wasena Ice House, Roanoke, VA  
  • Cotton Mill, Roanoke, VA  
  • Warehouse Row Business Center, Roanoke, VA  
  • Concord University Student Center Renovation, Athens, WV  
  • Massey Residence, Goochland, VA  
  • Harrison County Courthouse, Marshall Tx 


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