Deanna Heil - Principal Architect
Deanna is a registered architect in the state of Ohio and is a founding partner of City Studios Architecture located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Deanna has more than 24 years of experience working with diverse building types and an extensive background in the redevelopment of existing structures in Cincinnati. Her work has included high-end residential, commercial and industrial renovations, restaurants, retail and single and multi-family affordable housing projects. Her areas of expertise include code consultation and historic tax credit documentation.
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Architecture 1990
Registered Architect in Ohio
Ohio Historic Preservation Office Consultants Lists for Architecture and Historic Architecture
Chantelle Noble - Principal Architect
Chantelle Noble is a registered architect in the states of Ohio and Kentucky and is a founding partner of City Studios Architecture located in the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. Chantelle has worked on a broad range of project types including large scale urban housing and neighborhood revitalization projects, renovations to historic churches, commercial fit-outs, restaurants, and multi-unit housing. Her primary focus has been on strengthening communities through new and renovated housing and the innovative adaptive reuse of existing historic buildings in urban contexts. Chantelle has been working in Cincinnati for over 20 years. Prior to working in Cincinnati she worked for offices in Boston and Washington D.C.
Washington University in St. Louis - Master of Architecture 1993
Miami University of Ohio - Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Design 1989
Registered Architect in Ohio and Kentucky
LEED Accredited Professional
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Allen Williams - Architect
Allen is a registered architect in the State of Ohio and a LEED Accredited Professional. He has worked in the Cincinnati area since 2004 and has been engaged in a wide array of projects - from single family residential to complex mixed use projects combining existing historic buildings with new construction, while meeting LEED and historic tax credit requirements. Allen’s project experience includes residential projects of all scales, office environments, churches, commercial white box spaces, tenant fit outs, restoration and adaptive reuse projects, senior living facilities, recreation centers, homeless shelters, and collegiate learning environments. Allen relies on this range of experience to do what he loves - helping to collaboratively address the many challenges and opportunities presented by our clients.
Syracuse University - Master of Architecture 2003
Miami University of Ohio - Bachelor of Arts in Architecture 2000
Registered Architect in Ohio
LEED Accredited Professional
Janelle Kelpe - Architect
Janelle is an architect registered in the states of Ohio, as well as a LEED Accredited Professional. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati’s M.Arch program, Janelle worked in Boston for 2 years and New York for 4 years prior to joining City Studios. She has experience in both new construction and historic renovation in a variety of building types including single and multi-family residential, schools (both K-12 and university level), offices and civic buildings, such as libraries, museums and community centers. She has been with City Studios since 2013.
University of Cincinnati - Master of Architecture 2007
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2005
Registered Architect in Ohio
LEED Accredited Professional
Emily Samsonow - Architect
Emily is a registered architect in the State of Ohio and a LEED Accredited Professional. After working in several firms across the country during college, she decided to settle in Cincinnati after earning her Master's degree and has been working in the city since 2011. Emily's experience is in both renovation and new construction including commercial, corporate interiors, science laboratories, residential and retail in both the United States and Canada.
University of Cincinnati - Master of Architecture 2011
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2009
Registered Architect in Ohio
LEED Accredited Professional
Peter Toraason
Peter is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Master of Architecture program, and is a candidate for professional registration in the State of Ohio. A LEED Accredited Professional, Peter has experience with residential, retail, commercial, mixed-use, historic preservation, and adaptive re-use projects. Prior to joining City Studios in 2014, Peter worked at architecture firms in Cincinnati, San Francisco, and Boston.
Master of Architecture, University of Cincinnati, 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of Cincinnati, 2003
LEED Accredited Professional
Wade Hart
Wade is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Master of Architecture program and is currently pursuing licensure to practice architecture in the State of Ohio. Through UC’s co-op program, he gained experience on civic, cultural, historic preservation, and urban planning projects at nationally recognized firms in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC. Prior to joining City Studios in September of 2016, Wade worked in the high-end custom residential architecture market for three years.
University of Cincinnati - Master of Architecture 2012
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2010
LEED Accredited Professional
Andrew Wittkugel
Andrew is a graduate of University of Cincinnati Master of Architecture program and is working towards his architectural licensure. He has worked in Cincinnati since graduation on projects throughout the country. His experience is in both renovation and new construction, including commercial work and single and multi-family residential work.
Education University of Cincinnati - Master of Architecture 2012
University of Cincinnati - Bachelor of Science in Architecture 2010
Gwen Greiwe
Gwen joined City Studios in 2016 as our office manager/bookkeeper. She previously worked as a paralegal in St. Louis, Missouri before moving to northern Kentucky. She has a bachelors degree in mathematics from Indiana University and a masters degree in legal studies from Webster University.