Practice
Designing environments that reflect the spirit, purpose and vision of our clients.
Founded in 1990 and located in the Brewery District in Columbus, Ohio, Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design is an established full-service Architectural and Interior Design firm.
Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design has established itself in the central Ohio market as a firm committed to technical expertise and design excellence. Composed of a group of highly talented and innovative individuals, we have consistently proven the reputable value of our service by providing creative, responsible design solutions that support the long-range business strategies of our clients.
Our firm approaches a project with the simple philosophy that the best possible design, technical and management team should be made available to our clients. These professionals will remain consistent from the project inception through its completion. A principal of the firm provides overall project direction to ensure compliance with the client’s objectives of budget, schedule and design direction, while a project manager is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the project.
We use computer technologies which are at the forefront of our industry, creating design concepts and developing projects through construction documentation, including visualization tools which allow Clients a full understanding of their project. We have the necessary technical expertise to fully collaborate with consultants, trade partners and manufacturing entities.
Services
Programming
The operational and physical requirements of a facility are defined by functional and space programming. Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design works closely with a client during this phase to gather information about ideas, images, philosophy and culture, as well as details about how the particular organization operates. It is our philosophy that anything that affects the design, schedule and cost of a project will be known at the conclusion of the programming stage. Significant data may include employment and productivity forecasts, work or activity flow analyses, traffic patterns, workplace standards and specific task requirements. An accurate and detailed programming phase results in cost efficient space concepts and encourages an environment that responds to the needs of its users.
Site Analysis
Comprehensive planning services include site/zoning analysis, master planning and development guidelines. To develop an optimum plan, Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design provides concept alternatives which maximize opportunities while minimizing constraints of the facility or site. Land use, transportation, utility, economic and environmental issues are studies from a macro, as well as a micro perspective. Staff also can facilitate required zoning approvals by working closely with the client as well as community groups and municipalities.
Architectural
The architectural staff has in-depth experience serving clients with municipal, corporate, health care and educational facilities. Architectural services are comprehensive in scope, ranging from conceptual design through construction administration and post-occupancy evaluation. At Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design, principals provide management, design and technical overview of all services provided to clients.
Interior Design
Interior design capabilities include a full range of services from pre-lease work through design and implementation. Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design has worked with clients on program development, space standard analysis, space planning, building and/or workletter analysis, design conceptualization and development, contract documents, bidding and contract administration, as well as furniture specification and procurement assistance. Additional capabilities include workstation analysis, facility management and three-dimensional design utilizing BIM.
Construction Administration
Construction administration services focus on monitoring all aspects of construction and representing the Owner from the initial notice to proceed to final inspection and occupancy. The Project Manager, augmented by the project design team, focus on schedule progress, quality control, monitoring of shop drawings and conformance to contract documents, and financial assessment of the project. Lupton Rausch Architecture + Interior Design’s staff use a particular methodology for keeping the Owner informed during this critical phase. Field services may include periodic site visits or full-time, on-site project representation. The intensity of field services is determined by the project schedule, type of construction contract, complexity of the project, and the Owner’s needs.
Allan Lupton, AIA
President
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture The Ohio State University, 1978
Registration:
Registered Professional Architect State of Ohio, 1985 (#7959)
Experience:
Allan Lupton has over 38 years of experience practicing Architecture. He founded Lupton Rausch Architects in 1990 following 13 years of experience with a prominent mid-west design firm. During his tenure with that firm, he served as Senior Designer, Studio Director, and Vice President in charge of Branch Operations. His experience includes an extensive variety of project types including:
- Recreational facilities
- Corporate office buildings
- Office interiors
- Retail and restaurant facilities
- Hospitality facilities
- Financial institutions
- Adaptive re-use projects
- Libraries
- Educational facilities
As Principal in our firm, Allan’s primary project-related responsibilities begin at project inception and continue through the Design Development Phase. His focus includes working with the Design Team to establish a direction that meets the Owner’s program, aesthetic, and budget requirements.
Allan has served as a juror for award programs sponsored by the American Institute of Architects as well as The Ohio State University School of Architecture. He has been recognized by the AIA for his designs of:
- Upper Arlington Library
- The Fairfield Harbour Restaurant and Conference Facility in New Bern, North Carolina
- The Sapphire Valley Inn in Asheville, South Carolina
- Design Central Corporate Offices and Studio in Westerville, Ohio
Gary Rausch, NCARB
Vice President
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture The Ohio State University, 1975
Experience:
Gary Rausch has been practicing architecture for over 40 years, and throughout his career has gained valuable experience on a multitude of project types in the commercial market. He has been the Project Manager responsible for projects for major clients such as:
- Nationwide Realty Investors
- Huntington National Bank
- Huntington Mortgage Company
- Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation/JP Morgan Chase
- Federated Department Stores
- Time Warner Communications
- Chemical Bank/Chemical Mortgage Company
- The Ohio State University
With a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Design Process, Gary is responsible for the Project Management, coordination and control of all of the disciplines involved in a given project. His primary expertise lays is in the following phases of a project:
- Construction Detailing and Documentation
- Specifications
- Bidding
- Construction Administration
Gary’s design sensitivity enables him to work closely with the client and project team throughout all phases, in order to assure the design integrity of the completed project.
Gary coordinates our in-house and consultant design team to ensure that project schedules and budgets are met, closely monitoring cost estimates throughout the Design Process. His experience in production, specifications writing and the preparation of bidding documents and understanding of the construction process are critical to the quality control that Lupton Rausch expects on each of its projects.
David Goth, NCARB
Principal / Design Architect / Project Manager
Education:
Master of Architecture The Ohio State University, 1986
Bachelor of Science in Architecture The Ohio State University, 1984
Registration:
Registered Professional Architect State of Ohio, 1988 (#8830) State of Indiana, 1993 (#AR19400001) State of Florida, 2013 (#AR95659) State of South Carolina, 2014 (#8942) State of Kentucky, 2015 (#7495) NCARB Certified, 1993 (#61101)
Experience:
David Goth has been with Lupton Rausch Architects since 1991. His experience varies from the role of Principal/Design Architect to Project Manager, providing the critical balance between design considerations, technical constructability issues, budget constraints and schedules. A continuity of involvement from project conceptualization through all phases of construction has become his primary method of understanding a particular client’s needs, and delivering a quality end product.
Experience ranges from the following:
- Coordinating complex, multi-faceted new construction/renovation of large scale commercial properties
- Planning and design for corporate interiors
- Education facilities and worship facilities
- Speculative large scale urban projects
- Design and detailing of custom residential properties
James Rudy
Principal
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Architecture The Ohio State University, 1985
Registration:
Registered Professional Architect State of Ohio, 1988 (#9538)
Experience:
Jim brings over 30 years of experience to design, documentation, and construction administration to a varied number of building types. Jim’s project management and design experience has been critical in managing complex and diverse projects, bringing them in on time and on budget. His leadership, team approach and management skills maintain continuity within a project from inception through completion.
Jim’s experience ranges from the following:
- Over 16 years project management and construction administration experience
- Space planning and design, meeting the functional needs and identity of the client
- Restaurant and retail design
- Renovation projects involving thorough investigation of complex existing conditions
- Code analysis, zoning reviews and project viability studies
- Corporate office departmental stacking, furniture development, space planning and move migration management
- Medical office and patient room design and renovation
- In house CADD and office management
Jim Samuelson
Principal / Design Architect / Project Manager
Education:
Master of Architecture The Ohio State University, 1986
Bachelor of Science in Architecture The Ohio State University, 1984
Registration:
Registered Professional Architect State of Ohio, 1988 (#8876)
Experience:
Jim Samuelson has been practicing architecture for over 28 years; he joined Lupton Rausch Architects as a Project Manager in 1992. His experience in Design, Planning and Construction has solidified the firm’s commitment to excellence in Architecture. Jim has been fundamental to the success of many commercial, interior, and residential projects. He has been the Project Designer responsible for projects for major clients including:
- Nationwide Realty Investors/ Nationwide
- Huntington National Bank
- The Pizzuti Companies
- The Ohio State University
With a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the Design Process, Jim’s primary expertise lays in:
- Design of complex multi-phased, mixed-use projects
- Planning and design of corporate, speculative, and medical office facilities
- Interior design and management of office portfolios
- Design of condominiums and custom homes
- Thorough knowledge and application of Building Code Compliance Measures
His continuous involvement from project inception through construction ensures a comprehensive implementation of a client’s needs, and delivering a successful project.