Schmid Architects, Inc.

05/29/2026

....Coming soon....We are proud to partner with Islander Inn on this great bar renovation project !

05/21/2026

This community health clinic and dental will be very nice for the Margaretta community. We were happy to provide architectural/engineering services for Erie County Health Department to renovate this building from Board of Education offices into this community clinic.

The Erie County Community Health Center and the Erie County Health Department recently announced the official opening of the Margaretta School-Based Health Center.

Now open, this new facility, located at the Margaretta Schools' board office, 305 S. Washington St. in Castalia, is designed to provide students, staff and the surrounding community with convenient access to high-quality health care: https://tinyurl.com/mtykmyf3

04/22/2026

We’re excited to share that Brian Stanley, AIA has been promoted to Partner at Schmid Architects, Inc.

Since joining the firm, Brian has played a key role in advancing our design practice through strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep commitment to client service. His thoughtful, solutions-driven approach—along with prior experience in the design-build environment—brings a practical, construction-aware perspective that continues to elevate our work.

Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Bowling Green State University and a Master of Architecture from the Boston Architectural College. He is a licensed Architect in Ohio and holds NCARB certification.

“Brian’s leadership, design perspective, and commitment to our clients have made a significant impact on our firm,” said Greg Schmid, Principal. “His promotion to Partner reflects the trust we place in him and the important role he will continue to play in shaping the future of Schmid Architects.”

Brian lives in Sandusky with his wife, Amber, and their two daughters and is actively involved in the local community.

Please join us in congratulating Brian on this well-deserved achievement—we’re excited for what’s ahead.

12/15/2025

Our office Christmas party started with painting class conducted by Whet Your Palette with wine sipping at . Stacie put together charcuterie’s for each then we went to in Huron for dinner. Fun night with entire staff!

11/11/2025

The new Sandco Opportunities renovation is now complete — a space designed to empower and inspire every day. We’re proud to have partnered with Sandco to bring their vision for opportunity to life.

09/23/2025

We are pleased to announce the newest member of our team, Luke Chamberlain !

He recently graduated from Kent State University with a Master of Architecture (2025), after earning his Bachelor of Science in Architecture (2024). Luke is now working toward his professional licensure through National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)and is excited to bring fresh ideas to projects in his hometown and beyond.

Join us in welcoming him to the SA team!

08/19/2025

We are proud to announce that our team is serving as the Criteria Architect for the new City of Sandusky Recreation Center.
In this role, we are responsible for setting the vision, establishing design standards, and ensuring that every element of the project aligns with the City’s long-term goals.

“The City of Sandusky Recreation Center is more than a building—it’s an investment in the health and future of the community. As Criteria Architect, we’re honored to help set the vision and ensure the design reflects the City’s values and long-term recreation goals.” Greg Schmid, Principal Architect.

This important project will provide the community with a modern, inclusive, and sustainable space for recreation, wellness, and connection. We look forward to further collaboration with the City of Sandusky and project partners to help bring this vision to life.

Sandusky Rec
Tec Inc. Engineering & Design
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.
Quality Control Inspection, Inc.

08/12/2025

We had a great summer intern, Stephen McHale with us and he will be starting his 4th year in the Architecture Program at Kent State University in August. While with our firm this summer, every Friday Stephen participated in a pilot program in Sandusky for summer interns through with leadership by . Great program for interns to experience and learn about Sandusky and Erie County called Summer on Sandusky Bay Internship Experience. We wish Stephen a great year at KSU.

07/08/2025

Last month, Brian Stanley, AIA, returned to Boston—where he earned his graduate degree from the Boston Architectural College—to participate in the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture

The event featured inspiring seminars on visionary leadership and the transformative impact of AI on the built environment, as well as the latest in building materials and trends. Highlights included thought-provoking discussions with industry leaders and a keynote address by former mayor and U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg who spoke about how small Rust Belt cities have a unique opportunity to reimagine themselves through design and innovation.

Brian and the Schmid Architects Inc. team are energized and ready to integrate this knowledge into our creative workflow while continuing to serve clients and our local community with purposeful, contemporary design.

04/29/2025

Have you been to our new store and opportunity center location in Vermilion? We are hosting a grand reopening event for our opportunity center on:

📅 Saturday, May 17th
⏲️ From 10 am to 2 pm
📍 At 4437 Liberty Avenue in Vermilion, Ohio

Along with our grand reopening, we are hosting a resource fair. Our resource fair guests will be announced as we get closer to the event date. We are looking forward to hosting you! 💙