DesignLeveL is a full-service Planning, Interior Design, and Architecture firm that seeks to balance the potential of Architecture to shape the human experience with the reality of building.  Our specialty consulting services include but are not limited to:  Master Planning, Site and Facility Assessment, Strategic and Operational Planning, Programming, Feasibility Studies, LEED Consulting, Architectural Design and Production, Interior Design, and Construction Administration.

With over 19 years of experience, principal, Tracy Kameoka has dedicated her professional career to the core principal of meaningful healthcare architecture and has had the opportunity and the responsibility to design and manage over $500,000,000.00 worth of construction.

Pediatric, Community, or University; from small departmental renovations to complete replacement campuses, DesignLeveL’s passion for creating safe, healthy environments that both support our client’s mission and reflect the value and context of the community, are our trademark.

  • We realize that buildings must function for their intended use, yet is also conscious of the emotional power they, and the space they define, have on those who interact with them be it subconscious or visceral. DesignLeveL believes that buildings define cultures, embody values, express interests and represent time.  We work with a thoughtful intelligence to create sustainable buildings and spaces that will endure.
  • We balance listening and leading as guiding principles in order to achieve successful projects that are derived from real collaboration and open communication. By bringing best practices to the table and approaching each project in a customized way; we understand that today more than ever efficiency, flexibility, and smart decisions must be at the top of the priority list.
  • We work with our clients to plan for flexible future growth, developmental, and functional changes in all of our design efforts. We focus on planning principals that align departmental and strategic initiatives to ensure that operational efficiencies and functional goals are realized.
DesignLeveL’s integrated approach to planning and design supports the mission and core values of the institution and strengthens both life at the respective facility and in the broader community. As of 2018, DesignLeveL has been awarded an EDGE certification from the state of Ohio, further promoting emphasis on diversity, growth and equality.

CLIENT LIST

DesignLeveL prides itself on the number of repeat clinics in our portfolio.  It exemplifies our dedication to providing consistent and quality service; from problem-solving and thinking outside-the-box to meet the experiential and budget constraints, to producing thorough and complete contract documents.  Working closely with our clients, we customize the process to meet the specifics of each project.

AEP Ohio

Ohio (various locations)

Adjutant General’s Department

Dover, Lebanon, Middleton, Portsmouth,

Tarlton, Xenia, and Youngstown, Ohio

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center*

Cincinnati, Ohio

Continental Reality

Columbus, Ohio

Department of Veteran’s Affairs

Chillicothe, Columbus, and Dayton, Ohio

Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Columbus, Ohio

OhioHealth

Delaware and Dublin, Ohio

St. Mary’s Hospital for Children*

Bayside, New York

SUNY Upstate Medical University*

Syracuse, New York

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

University of Rochester Medical Center*

Rochester, New York

Veterinary Medical Facilities

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus, Ohio

Busch Gardens Entertainment

Tampa, Florida

Potter Park Zoo (with Michigan State University)

Lansing, Michigan

SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirites

Toronto Metro Zoo

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

*Work with several listed clients was done while at other firms.

Commercial Member