AN INTEGRATED APPROACH
Having your design and planning disciplines under one roof is critical for a project’s success. Our in-house departments work simultaneously to streamline communication — collaborating with you and each other — every step of the way to ensure all facets run smoothly and efficiently.
The proof of our high level of performance and commitment is the loyalty our clients have shown with nearly a 100% repeat hire rate on subsequent projects.
A HISTORY OF DEDICATED SERVICE
Evolution and change have always been at the forefront of Garmann Miller’s blueprint to building an award-winning firm. From a humble two-man operation in Minster, Ohio, to the three-city, multi-service powerhouse it is today, Garmann Miller continues to build on its legacy of redefining what’s possible.
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Firm Established
Brad Garmann and Bruce Miller saw an opportunity to do things differently by establishing a relationship-first approach to a new design firm in Minster, Ohio.
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First School Project
St. Henry Schools hires Garmann Miller, the firm’s first K-12 job. This led to a legacy of serving districts focused on inspiring students through smart design.
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OFCC Partnership
GM’s longstanding partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission began with an $8 million addition project at Marion Local Schools.
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Engineering Added
The firm expands its service offerings beyond architecture and welcomes Eric Baltzell and Chris Monnin as electrical and mechanical engineers to its team.
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We’ll Go First
Bath Local Schools hires GM to design the first school in Ohio to use the new Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) delivery method.
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Leadership Change
A transition in leadership takes place as Chris Monnin (top left) is named COO and Eric Baltzell (top right) CEO with Brad Garmann (bottom left) and Bruce Miller staying on as founding principals.
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We’re In Columbus
To serve its expanding client roster from across the state, Garmann Miller establishes a central office in Columbus at 555 Metro Place North in Dublin. In 2023, the Columbus team moved into its new offices at 1156 Dublin Road, suite 102.
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Largest Project On Record
Miami Valley Career Technology Center partners with GM to design the largest K-12 building by square footage administered by OFCC with an expansion of approximately 600,000 sf of new and renovated space.
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World LEED Honors
GM ranked No. 13 in the world for firms that have been Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) project administrators for K-12 schools.
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Best Firms To Work For
The firm earns Best Firms to Work For in the U.S. by Zweig Group for the first time, ranking third overall in the 50-99 employee category.
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BD+C U.S. Top 100
GM debuts on Building Design+Construction magazine’s national top 100 architecture firms list, coming in at No. 91 on its Giants 300 Report.
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Hello, Indiana!
A partnership with Studio M Architecture & Planning brings the opening of a shared office in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel, Indiana.
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LEEDing the Way
Fostoria City Schools was the first LEED V4.0 Certified Silver OFCC K-12 education project in Ohio. Designed by Garmann Miller, it was certified on Nov. 8, 2021.
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Pinnacle of Success
Garmann Miller’s Communication & Marketing team earned its first SMPS Heartland Regional Conference Pinnacle Award in the Promotional Campaign category during the biennial event in Milwaukee.
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Fort Wayne Office Opens
Growing K-12 partnerships across the Hoosier State led to Garmann Miller opening its second Indiana-based office. The new Fort Wayne workspace is at downtown’s trendy Electric Works campus to complement GM’s Indianapolis location.
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GM Acquires Gilbert Architects
In July 2023, Garmann Miller announced its acquisition of Gilbert Architects, a leading Mid-Atlantic region design firm based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This partnership came to fruition when GA’s founder, Tom Gilbert, retired after a distinguished career in K-12 architecture. The synergy of GM with GA allows our 90+ design and planning professionals to serve communities across Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware.
ENHANCING LIVES
Numbers are essential because they quantify success, and we’re proud of ours. But Garmann Miller isn’t really about numbers. We’re about people—adhering to a shared philosophy that our role goes beyond four walls and an end product. Our purpose is to enrich the human experience and elevate the lives of those who live, learn, work and play in the communities we serve.
OUR PURPOSE
When your mission is to provide the highest level of quality and performance, you better be able to walk the walk. Our commitment to delivering excellence in all we do has earned us Client Savvy’s highest Platinum Award in Client Experience.
Enhancing lives through collaboration, innovation, and lasting impact.
We build trusted relationships by delivering exceptional service, consistent quality, and listening with intention.
Dependable
Take responsibility and act in a timely manner
Humble
Listen to others and keep an open mind
Thorough
Achieve the highest quality
We partner with communities to design inspiring places where people learn, create, and connect.
OUR PROCESS
Listening and hearing are not the same. Hearing is simply perceiving sound, whereas listening is something you consciously choose to do to fully understand with thoughtful attention. It’s active listening that ignites our passion and drives us to do big things.
CONNECT
WE UNITE YOUR DREAMS
WITH OUR PASSION
Our team embraces a long-standing commitment to connect with our clients both in person and virtually so we can fully understand their project needs.
ENGAGE
LET’S INSPIRE EACH OTHER
ON THIS JOURNEY
Our relationship-first approach centers on engaging with stakeholders throughout every step of the design process to ensure their vision is realized.
CREATE
WHEN VISION AND QUALITY
SHAPE THE FUTURE
Together we create functional, efficient and safe spaces that are true to scope. This is where the magic happens and when dreams become reality.
Thank you for all of your hard work in taking us through the master planning process. I greatly appreciate the collaboration between your team and our school district and always keeping the lines of communication open.MIKE POHLMAN, SUPERINTENDENT | MARION LOCAL SCHOOLS
